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If you’re a Dungeon Master, you’ve probably experienced the effect that summoning spells have on combat. Spoiler: it’s not a good one. We know they suck because the rules have tried to patch them at least twice. But has it worked? [Read More]

When it’s time to plan my next Dungeons & Dragons session, I fire up Obsidian. But then what? Here’s a behind-the-screen look at how I prepare for D&D using Obsidian and the steps from SlyFlourish’s Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master. [Read More]

I like to look to my favorite books, games, and shows for D&D inspiration. This is a powerful tool for a DM. When looking at Pokémon, the inspiration was obvious: magic items. [Read More]

Do you ever have players that don’t get it? You’ve laid out all the clues and answers but the players can’t seem to pick them up? Here’s a secret: the problem isn’t the players. The problem isn’t you. It’s the nature of tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. But... [Read More]

Over the last decade, I’ve run hundreds of games of D&D. Recently, I dabbled in professional game mastering (paid to GM). Here are three tips to help you become a professional GM. [Read More]