Articles that review and recommend best practices for running a tabletop RPG game like Dungeons and Dragons.
Realms steeped in life and death, shrouded in myth and mysticism, the Mirror Planes are a strange reflection of the mortal world. This article aims to fill lore gaps by pulling inspiration from previous editions, from real-life mythology, and from outside media.
DMs can ruin the mystique of what they do by sharing their methodologies, but DMs can learn from one another without fear of ruining the experience for their players. Here you’ll find StoryCrafting skills and methods to help you with your game.
D&D Cosmology can be daunting to unravel. Let’s explore several core models to help DMs and players navigate cosmology in their D&D games.
The Remorhaz is a unique, interesting monster that can be used in a variety of ways. Learn about their ecology and combat tactics with this edition of Evolving Monsters.
Music and ambience, when used appropriately, can enhance your sessions. If you’ve never used music before or have had trouble implementing it into your sessions, this guide will answer your questions and help you bring immersion and drama to your table.
Explore how the magically enhanced Displacer Beast from the Feywild behaves tactically. Learn how to homebrew variants of the monster for higher-level play tiers.
In my experience, the afterlife rarely comes up during play, but there’s a lot of fascinating lore that could affect how players interact with the world. This article will cover your bases and give you a run-down on what 5th edition has to say on the afterlife.
Let me tell you the tale of the toughest DM decision I ever made, and why I’m glad I didn’t take the easy way out.
