There have been a lot of debates surrounding 5th edition D&D, but few have felt more confusing than the “Who, what, when, and why?” of passive perception. Even over 5 years after the release of fifth edition, this is a topic that still causes debate and confusion. Which is unfortunate, because passive perception in 5E … Read more
When I started playing games we had a couple of them and that was it, now I know I am not that old but that kind of a story is not where I am going with this. I played as a kid, all the basic staple games everyone knows. Then in junior/high school I played … Read more
RAGE! As the barbarian unleashes the type of fury that makes even seasoned adventurers wet themselves and dive for cover like the already who-know-where-he/she-is rogue, the fighter unleashes multiple trained attacks relying on nearly legendary “Action Surge” to display their full ability of martial prowness. So who wins? Is the barbarian stopped dead (probably not … Read more
One of the things about a great tabletop RPG is that a group story can provide bonding, friendship, and stories that last between friends for years. This also means there are many different moving parts, potential problems, and lessons to learn along the way. One of the interesting bits of conversation that comes up a … Read more
No matter how experienced a player you are, sometimes it’s good to get a refresher on how to be a better D&D player. It’s always good to be a bit self-reflective and think about the ways you can be a better group player. However, a good campaign is really exciting and it can be easy … Read more
Man I absolutely love when I have a chance to make a really weird or fun character to roleplay in any given campaign. If you’re going to be diving into a major fantasy world why not go all out? At least that’s my thought when looking at the possibility of playing a kenku as a … Read more
We’ve all had friends who seem to struggle with creating the perfect character for the next tabletop RPG campaign. And by friends, we mean us. All of us have had those moments where all those ideas for new characters bouncing around in our heads between campaigns just disappear. And the session zero gets closer and … Read more
Most questions like this are heavily opinion based and you will rarely get a general consensus. But when you talk with a large number of long-time Dungeons & Dragons players you will be surprised by just how many rush to pile onto the bandwagon of 4th edition being the worst of the modern editions of … Read more