The Loresmyth Is Coming to Aethercon This Weekend!
Want a chance to talk to Loresmyth founder Chris van der Linden? How about play a game of D&D in our “Savage Dawn” setting? You can do all of that (and more) online at Aethercon this weekend!
Dungeon Discoveries: An Emerald-Inlaid Branch Flute
Want to remind players of the power of nature in your next tabletop roleplaying game? Here’s a wondrous item to drop right into your campaign world for your players to discover, complete with a history and quest hook!
Dungeon Discoveries: A Tiny Pearwood Lute
Want to introduce a little mischief to your roleplaying game? Here’s a wondrous item to drop right into your campaign world for your players to discover, complete with a history and quest hook!
How to Improvise Details on the Fly
We've said it before, but it's true: improvisation is one of the most important skills a GM can learn, and it's one of the hardest to learn. That being said, we have a few good tips to keep in mind…
Using Star Signs and Omens in Your Game
Interested in adding a bit of wonder and mysticism to your campaign setting? Try weaving star signs and omens into the night sky to allow players to get a glimpse of what the future holds! If you're thinking "hey, that…
How to Run a Game in a Primitive Fantasy Setting
Sometimes you want survival itself to be your players' biggest challenge. Learning to stay alive in a brutal, primitive fantasy setting can offer players a refreshing challenge, and we have some tips on how to do that! "But," you might…
Dungeon Discoveries: The Cursed Mirror
Looking for a wondrous item for your roleplaying game with a minor magical effect? Here’s a mysterious magical item to drop right into your campaign world for your players to discover, complete with a history and quest hook.
How To Come Up With Encounters on the Fly in D&D
No matter how much prep work a DM puts in, there’s always going to be moments when the players stumble (or stride confidently) into a scenario where the DM has nothing prepared. Here’s some tips on creating story ideas to fill in the blanks!
Making Tavern Visits Remarkable Through Roleplaying
Taverns have become part of the DNA of Dungeons & Dragons, maybe even more so than dragons guarding mountains of gold or evil wizards commanding dark armies. As a DM, it’s up to you to take the worn trope of a smoky inn and turn it into something unexpected and engaging.
Luckily, we have some great advice on how to make tavern visits remarkable, plus “The North Call Inn” – a complete free tavern download!
Curious Treasure for D&D to Surprise Your Players
Few questions are asked with more anticipation and excitement at the tabletop than “Do we find any loot?” For a DM, this often means scrambling to come up with some random loot on the fly.