Character Sheet Cross Dressing
I put on my eye shadow and high heels and explore gender bending….in roleplaying games!
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Big Bad Good Guy… Wait, What?
Villains are a vital part of any campaign, but what happens when that villain is supposedly a charismatic paladin? Here is a nemesis for your campaign that is respected by many but loathed by your characters.
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The Path of Madness: How to Play an Insane PC
We explore how to play a character with a touch of madness and provide examples to ponder.
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10 Character Concepts You Don’t See Every Day
Don’t be just another hard-luck orphan with a sword. Here are 10 unusual character concepts that will bring your PC to life.
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How to Create Awesome NPCs On the Fly
Uh-oh! Your players took the path less traveled, and now you need an NPC. What do you do? Here’s some helpful advice for making great NPCs with little notice.
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Building a Custom Campaign for Pure Player Enjoyment
Give your players something they’ll really enjoy – a campaign built especially for them!
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DM Dilemma: My Party Kicks Too Much Ass
When your party faces off against a foe, do they just assume that they’ll emerge victorious as usual? Here are some ways to keep combats interesting for overpowered PCs.
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DM Dilemma: Should You Let the PCs Die?
The party has rushed headlong into danger. Should you help them out or let them die? That depends! Read this article for advice on dealing with the threat of death in your campaign.
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Creative Cantrips: Lots of Clever Uses for Prestidigitation
Prestidigitation is a cantrip that gets no respect – until now! Use these tips to get out of sticky situations, frame someone for a crime, and even ignite a spark of romance, all with a simple cantrip. (Yeah, prestidigitation kinda rocks.)
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Player’s Handbook 2 Review: The Bardening
We tackle the tightly packed content of the Player’s Handbook 2 and explore all the new options available to 4E players.
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Which classic D&D Character Are You?
Deep down… Who are you? A power-hungry mage like Raistlin? An emo ranger like Drizzt?
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Are moral absolutes good for your game?
What happens when D&D characters have to face problems bigger than dragons and more complicated than dungeons?
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10 Crazy Ways to Kick Off Your Next Campaign
Tired of plot hooks that start in the local tavern? This article contains 10 crazy campaign kick-offs to challenge your players. Enjoy!
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The Secret Lives of Closet Gamers
Are you a secret gamer? Do you hide your geeky hobby from the world? If so, you’re not alone.
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Size Matters: How to Manage a Big Gaming Group
Big gaming groups don’t have to mean big chaos. Here are some tips for running crowd control and cutting down on combat time when you’ve got lots of players.
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Why Bard is the Greatest Class Ever
Nearly all things in life are a matter of opinion, except how good bards are. If you don’t think they are the greatest class, step inside and discover why you are wrong!
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The Secrets of Great City Campaigns
In a lot of campaigns, cities are just temporary stops between dungeon crawls. They also provide needed services like shops, taverns, and inns. But don’t let the buildings and cobblestones fool you: it’s a jungle out there. If you’ve ever thought about running a campaign based in the city, here are some ideas to chew on.
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How to Run a Non-Linear Game You Can Be Proud Of
Whoever said that a straight line is the best way to get from Point A to Point B knew nothing about non-linear campaigns. They’re more than meandering chaos waiting to happen; in fact, they’re a lot of fun for adventurous players. Here’s a handy guide to running an awesome non-linear game you can be proud of.
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How to kick up your game energy: meta-gaming edition
Are your players dragging themselves to the table and struggling to lift their dice? Not sure how to jump start your players’ enthusiasm? Forget the Red Bull I.V., all you need are the tips from our Kicking Up the Energy series. First up, metagame edition!
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The Top 5 Ways Orcus Will Destroy You
Orcus is not a nice guy. He’s got an arsenal of evil powers that will have your PC begging for death. But the fun doesn’t stop there; he’s the Demon Lord of the Undead, and membership has its privileges. Here’s a look at five of the ways Orcus can leave your PC in anguish.
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Random Fun with Random Plot Generators
Random plot generators? Just clicking through them can provide at least 1d4 hours of entertainment. If you find a good one, you might even generate a nifty plot hook for your next adventure — but even the bad ones are good for a laugh.