After the buzz generated by the 2 latest articles on Dungeon Mastering - Top 10 reasons D&D4E will be the best RPG ever & Top 10 reasons D&D4E will be the worst RPG ever - I figured I’d try to work out my login issues with D&D insider. I hadn’t perused D&D insider in [...]

I updated the 83 free D&D adventures article.  I added 2 more.  They’re at the top of the list.  Enjoy!

Online tools
I remember the character generator software that was included in the 3.0 PHB. Enough said.
WotC’s best promotional effort is a slideshow?
Even Commodore did better when they launched Amiga 22 years ago.
The rules are dumbed down
Streamlined mechanics is the official term, but I’m skeptical.
Constant leveling takes away from roleplaying and backstory
30 levels? How [...]

Borrowing from MMORPGs
I think this is a good thing. Leveling quickly and up to LVL30 should be a lot of fun. Here a great article on the MMORPG-ness of 4e.
Faster gameplay
WotC claim that gameplay will be smoother. Maybe we won’t need a rules compendium for the next edition!
No boring level up
Who cares [...]

I found this nifty little widget thanks to Hack / - a great gaming blog.

It’s Monday morning and the first thing you did after you turned on your computer is read a couple of blogs.  Well, I have good news for you: these links could keep you from working for a an hour or so!  Enjoy!

The Chatty DM strikes again!  He explores DM clichés out there in yet another [...]