I sometimes see people ask questions online like, “How do I make an adventure that fits the story I want to tell?” This is usually followed by a more technical question about the structural challenges they’re facing, or a more subtle question about how to convince their players to follow the path they’re envisioning. While …
Tag: dnd
Greater and Lesser Ogres
I really have a soft spot for these bog standard monsters. Goblins, gnolls, ogres, I love them all. You know what you’re getting with an ogre, a big bruiser. The standard ogre weighs in at CR 2, and this is where our problems start: by the DMG math, it should only be CR 1. Sigh. …
Greater and Lesser Gnolls
Ah, gnolls. I love these hyena-faced beastmenfolk (folk just sounds too cozy here for some creatures that are going to eat your face). They seem to be underutilized in 5e despite the expansion bestiaries including loads of variants. There's even an undead one! The poor gnoll withering is the weakest of the bunch, coming in …
Sleepless in Seattle
I am presently in Seattle to work Emerald City Comic Con and working through my jet lag. It’s a good show, or at least it was last year when we were upstairs with artists’ alley. The new Summit convention center has nice windows and skylights and it made for a very pleasant experience. The majority …
Wee 5e Mechanics
I present for your amusement and/or scorn, a variety of weirdo mechanics to look over and/or try in your fifth edition Dungeons & Dragon game, or any other dice game that they might fit into. Someday I'll make a Patreon and store these in a PDF there. Mid-vantage: For when you want things to be …
Proving Grounds of Folkvangr 
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