Running Markets and Shops in D&D 5e

To mitigate time consumption and a poor group experience, I believe shopping should be strategic, world-building, and should progress the campaign while rewarding players for their deeds. In this article, I’ll explain what I mean, as well as provide example shops that can be implemented in towns and villages based on the criteria outlined in the article.

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Should Players Narrate Killing Blows? D&D 5e Running the Game

A common practice of Dungeon Masters is to pass the talking stick to a player who lands a killing blow against a monster. This is especially common when the monster is a boss monster or otherwise important enemy. This practice was assumed by me to be appreciated by all players, but it turns out I was wrong. While I gather many players to enjoy their own narration of their killing blows, some players would gladly play without it.

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Transmutation Wizard Fixed: D&D 5e Subclass Revision

My revision of the Transmutation Wizard in D&D 5e’s PHB. Let’s cast Alter Subclass’ on this bad boy. Adding fun options to the Transmuter’s Stone, an alchemist feel, and getting rid of the horrible level-ten feature. This is the revised Transmuter you’ve wanted to play for years!

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Top 10 Paladin Feats: D&D 5e Best Feats for Paladins

Flutes’ divine order of top ten Paladin feats; I reveal the best feats to develop the divine warrior you’re destined to become. Lead the party with confidence and conviction by choosing feats that suit your benevolent goals.

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Concentration Rules Explained: D&D 5e Spellcasting

Concentration is important for any spellcaster to understand. I’ve compiled common questions and answers to help DMs and players understand how concentration is designed to function in D&D 5e. The concentration mechanic prevents obscene spell combos from single spellcasters. Concentration also creates a sense of risk for spellcasters using concentration spells. Here are the most common concentration questions explained!

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My Seven Favorite New Subclasses from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything: D&D 5e

I’ve been meditating on the 2020 book, Tasha’s Cauldron of everything, considering which subclasses I’d be most excited to play from the book. Though there are many cool concepts in its pages, I’ve identified seven subclasses that I’m most excited to play. They’re not necessarily the strongest subclasses from TCoE, but they’re not the weakest either. I present my favorite subclasses from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything!

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