Animate Objects Fix

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.

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.

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 →

Expertise Skill Hack

5th Edition D&D has a skill problem. It lies in a feature called expertise, which allows you to add your proficiency bonus twice when using a skill. Let's see what problems this causes and I'll give you a simple hack to fix them!

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.