Animate Objects is a 5th level spell in D&D 5e that turns objects in your environment into living weapons. Come along as we tackle balance and action economy issues, and deliver a precise rework.
Tag: 5e
Imaginary People
There's been a lot of discourse lately surrounding Wizards of the Coast's enlightened approach to fantasy races going forward. In the context of this discussion, many folks are asking how they can build interesting narratives without stock evil fodder. While I have a lot of thoughts on this, none have been articulated better than by … Continue reading Imaginary People
Light and Vision Tables
Darkness is great for setting the mood, but it can be a mechanical headache to juggle. Use thes tables to simplify your experience.
Resting Rules
While we pride ourselves on deeper analytics, there's no reason you should have to work to understand the basic game mechanics. With that in mind, we're refining the resting rule in 5th Edition D&D.
Draconic Bloodline Expanded Spells
Spice up your Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer with these expanded spell lists based on the color dragon you choose!
Proficiency Scaling
D&D's latest tech is proficiency scaling for class features. Let's dive into this new tech, see what the designers are saying about it, and figure out what we need to look out for in playtesting.
FAQ: Problem Players & DMs
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on handling interpersonal conflicts in tabletop RPGs.
Greatsword vs. Greataxe: One-Shot Kills
In the past, we've explored the damage output of a greatsword vs. greataxe. We've even examined how that damage is affected when you're a Barbarian taking a multiclass dip in Champion (Fighter) for increased critical hit chance. The Argument for Greataxe A lot of how this math shakes out is going to depend on what … Continue reading Greatsword vs. Greataxe: One-Shot Kills
Telegraphing Threats
Spoilers are not a safety tool. Here's some tips for telegraphing threats the right way.
DM Screen Add-On: Primeval Awareness/Divine Sense
A simple DM screen add-on to help DMs manage sense-driven Ranger and Paladin class features.









