Before the game begins, the DM of Curse of Strahd draws 5 cards to determine key elements of the game. They are as follows: Strahd’s location in the castle, the location of 3 treasures, and the...
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Once a breathtaking valley, Barovia is now a dank, joyless, wasteland whisked away into a demiplane mastered by vampire Strahd von Zarovich. The entire area is now surrounded by deadly mists and is a...
Combat in D&D 5e has five stages: determining surprise, establishing the environment (including all characters), tracking initiative, everyone taking their turn, and then moving to the next round. It...
Pets in Dungeons and Dragons can be a great way to increase both morale and emotional investment in a group of player characters, but they have to be appropriately used to prevent problems. Throwing...
Descriptions in DnD are vital for engaging players and ensuring that the game is run smoothly. They are a key part of how your players will engage with the world. Being descriptive can be tough...
Legendary tactics are part of what makes these creatures so terrifying. While they make the battle more interesting, the question becomes: How should a Dungeon Master use them to create more epic...