Player Toolbox: The Ultimate Guide to Boosting Your Armor Class in Dungeons and Dragons

In the perilous realms of Dungeons & Dragons, your Armor Class (AC) is more than just a number—it's your character's first line of defense against the claws, swords, and spells of those who would do them harm. Boosting your AC can mean the difference between a glorious victory and a tragic demise. Whether you're a mighty warrior clad in armor or a nimble rogue darting through the shadows, understanding how to maximize your AC is crucial. This topic has been on my mind recently as I am currently playing a Ranger in my group’s main campaign. Rangers often rely on not getting too involved with the melee, using distance as a form of AC. However, this isn’t always an achievable tactic. This guide will cover a comprehensive range of strategies to bolster your defenses, including feats, stats, traits, spells, class abilities, and racial bonuses, tailored to each of the main classes. While not exhaustive, this guide should provide the squishiest of characters a few options to improve their AC.

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperMarch 25, 2024Player Toolbox, Boosting AC, Armor Class, DnD, Dungeons and DragonsComment

GM Toolbox: Part II of Mastering the Art of Session Prep - Use this Checklist

Greetings, Dungeon Masters and Game Masters! Crafting a compelling and immersive session is an art that requires careful prep and some of us have difficulty finding the time. Read on dear GMs and DMs, we'll dive into a checklist of essentials for session prep, ensuring that your players are in for an unforgettable experience every time they gather around the table for a session of Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) or any Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG)…

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperNovember 20, 2023Session Prep, GM Toolbox, DM Toolbox, DM Tips, DM Advice, GM Tips, GM Advice, DnD, TTRPGComment

The Pop Culture Surge: Is It a Good Thing Dungeons and Dragons Went Mainstream?

In recent years, there has been an undeniable surge in the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). Once relegated to the realm of niche subcultures and family basements, this iconic tabletop role-playing game has now permeated the mainstream. From A-list celebrities playing on YouTube to D&D-themed merchandise lining store shelves, it's safe to say that D&D has made its mark. But is this surge in popularity a good thing?

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperSeptember 18, 2023Dungeons and Dragons, D&D, DnD, Pop Culture, MainstreamComment

The Shadow Below: A DnD 5e Scenario [Poorly] Written by a Certain AI Bot Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's Dagon

What follows is a SUPPOSED one-shot 5e scenario for DnD players to use loosely based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Dagon. You know, in case you want the vibe of Call of Cthulhu with the game system of DnD 5e. While AI definitely has provided good inspiration, maybe even enough for a good DM or Improv’er to successfully run this one-shot, it definitely leaves out a lot of the meat and potatoes that new DMs crave.

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperJuly 17, 2023DnD, One-shot, one shot, scenario, Dagon, H. P. Lovecraft, Lovecraft, 6e, ChatGPTComment