Strength and Skepticism: A Tale of Two Adventurers

In the diverse realm of Dungeons & Dragons, characters come to life with unique backgrounds, skills, and personalities. To put it in oversimplified terms, this week I wanted to create characters that represent two sides of a coin. The first is based on a biblical figure named Samson, whom I heard stories of while growing up. The second is, well, based on Matt Dillahunty (check out his Patreon), an intellectual icon who doesn’t have time for nonsense, D&D notwithstanding. In this week’s blog, we delve into the stories of two exceptional adventurers: Samson the Mighty and Matt the Skeptic and provide you with two playable characters. In this case, both are part of a rich and fantastical fiction of the mind.

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

GM Toolbox: Mastering TTRPG Session Prep

Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs) such as Dungeons & Dragons, the iconic tabletop role-playing game, have captured the hearts of countless adventurers over the years. Whether you're a Dungeon Master (DM), Game Master (GM), or Keeper of Arcane Lore (Keeper), preparing a campaign or a player crafting a character, the process of preparing for a session can be a challenging yet immensely rewarding experience. Let’s chat about three common difficulties faced during session preparation and offer practical solutions to overcome them…

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperOctober 30, 2023GM Advice, GM Tips, DM Advice, DM Tips, DM Toolbox, GM Toolbox, Session PrepComment

Roll a Ritual: Unveiling the Mystical Tapestry - A DnD Scrying Ritual

Welcome to Roll a Ritual, our first installment of drop-in ready rituals to help DMs set the scene for an engaging, mystical experience. While surfing the DnD subreddit I came across someone looking for ideas relating to a ritual involving the infamous Azmodeus. While our first Roll a Ritual is not necessarily quite so nefarious in its intent, this scrying ritual can…

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperOctober 16, 2023Roll a Ritual, Scrying, Ritual, DM ToolboxComment