Neon Odyssey: Can Legends of Avantris Launch 5E to the Stars?
Legends of Avantris unveils 'Neon Odyssey,' a bold 5E space opera project. This editorial dives deep into how 5th Edition's mechanics and lore could adapt to th
Goblin Bathwater: A Level 1 Dive into D&D's Darker Depths
Marius Brunner's 'The Goblin Bathwater Incident' on DMs Guild offers a compelling low-level adventure. It transforms a tavern brawl into a dire magical threat,
Crafting the Narrative: Mastering Published Adventures
Gnome Stew's Gnomecast 231 unpacks the art of running pre-written campaigns. We dissect the nuances of adapting modules for your table, balancing designer inten
Critical Role's Beacon: A New Captain Navigates TTRPG Waters
Critical Role's Beacon platform welcomes former Hallmark Channel executive Alyssa Zeisler, signaling a strategic shift for the TTRPG content hub. This hire prom
Sly Flourish's Core Drives: Fueling TTRPG Quests
Sly Flourish's 'Greed, Heroism, Wonder' framework offers Game Masters a robust toolkit for crafting compelling character motivations. Discover how these core dr
Beyond the Weave: The Adventurous Psion Reinvents Mental Combat
The Kind GM's new supplement offers a robust standalone Psion class for 5th Edition. We analyze how its resource management avoids the pitfalls of traditional V
Plastic Gold: The High-Stakes Economy of Elite Lego Sets
We analyze the skyrocketing value of the most expensive LEGO sets and how these luxury builds are transforming from simple toys into high-end tabletop gaming as
The Arithmetic of Heroism: Analyzing the D&D Leveling Loop
We examine the mechanical transition from local hero to cosmic force in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, focusing on the 2024 rule revisions and table feel.
Beyond the Stat Block: Mastering Power Skills in Zenith-3
Discover how the Power Skill mechanic from Zenith-3 transforms static abilities into high-stakes tactical gambits for D&D, Pathfinder, and beyond.
Vecna: Eve of Ruin and the Truth Behind the Metaplot
Former D&D lead Ray Winninger clarifies the original vision for Vecna: Eve of Ruin, putting to rest rumors of a grand, abandoned metaplot for the 5th Edition mu
Arcane Arms Race: Testing Cross-System Wizard Supremacy
A deep analysis of the recent multi-system Wizard War that pitted D&D 5e against its rivals to determine which mechanics produce the most formidable spellcaster
The Whispered Truth: Why Vecna's Obelisks Almost Didn't Happen
Ray Winninger reveals that the multiversal obelisk plot in Vecna: Eve of Ruin was a late addition. We analyze what this pivot means for D&D's high-level play.
Mazin Takes the Initiative: HBO's Baldur's Gate Post-Script
Craig Mazin brings his prestige television pedigree to the Forgotten Realms, picking up the narrative threads of Baldur's Gate 3 for a new Dungeons & Dragons se
Plastic Initiative: The D&D Questers Line and the Toy-to-Table Pipeline
Hasbro’s new Dungeons & Dragons Questers toy line arrives this July, bridging the gap between action figures and tabletop play. It signals a shift in D&D’s mass
Toy-to-Table: How D&D Questers Aims to Secure the Next Generation
Hasbro and Basic Fun! announce D&D Questers, a collectible figure line designed to bridge the gap between action-figure play and the 5th Edition tabletop experi
VLDL's NPC Rivals: Can Chaos Be Captured in a Deck-Builder?
Viva La Dirt League brings the absurdity of Honeywood to the table with NPC Rivals, a new Kickstarter project designed to simulate the unpredictable nature of a
Mapping the Multiverse: Decoding the Radiant Citadel Chart
A new breakdown maps the Radiant Citadel’s civilizations to Earth-inspired motifs and classic D&D settings. It is a vital tool for GMs looking to expand their p
Hasbro's AI Ambitions: Is D&D Becoming a Videogame?
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks is doubling down on AI and digital integration for Dungeons & Dragons. We analyze what this means for the future of pen-and-paper play.