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While Beadle and Grimm’s was nice enough to send us some products to review in the future, Knight’s Digest is in no way getting paid or sponsored for this post. I was recently looking over some of my favorite Dungeon and Dragon’s social media when one caught my attention. What… Read more: Unveiling the Secrets of Beadle and Grimm’s: It’s Goblins

What is the Dungeons and Dragons SRD and why is today a good day to know about it? On May 6th, 2024, Wizards of the Coast released this blog post detailing their plans to release an updated version of the SRD. This is a silver lining in the waves of… Read more: Wizards of the Coast Did Something GREAT!

The party, stacked with gear, easily passes through the dungeon. They take down any foes within a few strikes of their legendary gear, getting to their final destination. The Dungeon Master has prepped this dungeon for weeks, growing the excitement from the group. It all happened in a flash. As… Read more: What is the “Monty Haul Problem” In RPGs?

An archmage dressed in tan robes with intricate gold patterns, part of the Circle of Eight. The Circle of Eight, which was created by the wizard Mordenkainen (played by Gary Gygax). This man, known as Rary of Ket (played by Brian Blume), would be part of a discovery that would… Read more: Rary the Traitor: Deserter to the Bright Lands

The Archmage so powerful that he was played by Gary Gygax himself. Mordenkainen’s genesis dates back to 1973, persisting through to the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. This human wizard, native to the Yatil Mountains within the Greyhawk setting, has made a remarkable journey from his humble beginnings as… Read more: The Most Powerful Wizard in DnD: Mordenkainen

The dreaded Total Party Kill. This campaign-ending term has been around since the first edition of Dungeons and Dragons and has been applied to a range of different RPGs. What is a Total Party Kill? A Total Party Kill, otherwise known as a TPK, is a term used by the… Read more: What Exactly is the “Total Party Kill” in DnD?

SPOILERS FOR FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY’S END About seven months ago I realized that I would have a new show to watch every Friday night. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End had an instant grip on me within the first episode. If we are talking about a mysterious and layered magic system, Frieren… Read more: Fantasy Anime at Its Peak: The Frieren Millennium Perspective

What is Shillelagh dnd 5e and why is it actually one of the best spells to have in your tome of spells? The Shelaylee..shuhlaylee?…shuh·lay·luh? Whatever… The Shillelagh 5e spell is a cantrip that is available for druids that buffs the wood of a club or quarterstaff that you are holding… Read more: What is a Shillelagh? The Best Spell in Your Arsenal

Dungeons, Dragons, and the Satanic Panic During the late 1980s and ’90s, there was a grip on media focused on the religious morals of popular tabletop roleplaying games. The shining example, of course, was a popular TSR game: Dungeons and Dragons. After a string of suicides, many people (especially those… Read more: How “Satanic Panic” Almost Banned Dungeons and Dragons

The Dimension 20’s Miniature Auction came to a close last Friday and the results are in! Throughout the entire month, Knight’s Digest has been writing down the results at the end of each week to see how many bids were placed, the highest bids overall, and the results of the… Read more: What Were the Results of Dimension 20’s Miniature Auction?

What happens when a colleague suddenly goes missing? David Allen Trampier, better known as D. A. Trampier or DAT, was an artist who did famous works such as the cover of the 1978 Advanced D&D cover, the smoking wizard logo, and the well-known The Face of the Great Green Devil.… Read more: The Mysterious Disappearance of D&D’s Greatest Artist

Dungeons, dragons, and decades-long past have finally accumulated into half a century filled with adventures and mysteries unknown. What can we do as players of this game other than celebrate? Well, it seems like Wizards of the Coast have had ample time on their hands to plan. They are creating… Read more: Celebrate 50 Years of Dungeons and Dragons: A Journey Through Time

It is without a doubt that Game of Thrones is one of the best fantasy book series/television shows for this generation. Its gray themes, scheming characters, and worldbuilding stand above the rest and rival even that of Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Even if Grimdark isn’t your cup of tea, you can’t… Read more: Using Machiavelli to Make Your Stories Better

“Strahd Von Zarovich-a selfish beast forever lurking behind a mask of tragic romance, the illusion of redemption that was ever only camouflage for his prey…” – Tracy Hickman, Creator of STAHD Curse of Strahd is a timeless gothic horror adventure originally inspired by Laura and Tracy Hickman’s Ravenloft and published… Read more: What Is Curse Of Strahd? Summary of A Great D&D Module.

SPOILERS FOR DUNE: PART ONE AND TWO Wake Up and Smell the Spices Dune’s dynasty defines what every film fanatic hopes to receive out of a film; to be completely and consistently immersed. Director Denis Villeneuve seems to know exactly how to captivate an audience. Leaving them with the overwhelming… Read more: Beyond the Spice: Dune Part Two Unleashes New Frontiers

Legos, like little building blocks of life, are endlessly entertaining. As a child, my imagination was the limit. Now as time went on, the creativity transferred from one part of my life into another in the form of Dungeons and Dragons. Also with DND, I realized, I am limited to… Read more: Brick By Brick: Exciting DND and LEGO Collaboration

How hard is it to believe that Fantasy High: Freshman Year came out six years ago? It was one of the first Dungeons and Dragons shows produced by College Humor (now known as Dropout) and introduced us to one of the community’s most beloved DM’S, Brennen Lee Mulligan! Not to… Read more: The Best Auction So Far: Dimension 20’s Freshman Year Sale

SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES: OVERLORD AHEAD!  “I am the leader of the supreme beings of the Tomb of Nazarick. Feel the power of the man you all respect and call your master!”  -Ainz Ooal Gown Outstanding, Original, ….OVERLORD. This series as a whole has continually shown me that the time… Read more: Overlord: Overwhelming Knowledge In An Unknown World

*updates pointed out by keen eyed readers – Demon has been switched to Devil to be more accurate (u/invertebratepunster ). Morloch has been changed to Moloch (u/s5photog & u/_dinoLaser_). Discussion about Eidolon’s emerging in 3.5e has been changed to the correct edition (u/03nc1n9). I think we can all agree that… Read more: A Devil Has Been Lurking in The Background of D&D Since 1E.

This article reveals major spoilers for Dimension 20’s “A Crown of Candy” and follows the journey of Lord Calroy Cruller, a shocking villain in the series. Fans formed the Calroy Collective to bid on Calroy at an auction, raising over $8,500, though ultimately not winning. Dimension 20 gifted them with a replica mini, sparking Calroy’s global adventure. The collective, a testament to friendship and fun within the Dimension 20 community, shares Calroy around the world, with a tracking system and keepsakes, showcasing incredible organization and trust. Visit @whereiscalroy for ongoing updates.

SPOILERS AHEAD FOR DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON EPISODES 1-5 “The intention behind Gygaxian Naturalism is to paint a picture of a “real” world, which is to say, a world that exists for reasons other than purely gaming ones” – James Maliszewski (Sept. 4th, 2008) DinD (Delicious in Dungeon) Delicious Dungeon Diving… Read more: Delicious in Dungeon: Gygaxian Naturalism Done Right

“All moments, past, present and future, always have existed, always will exist.” Vonnegut, K. (1969). Slaughterhouse-Five Roll of the Dice An Adventurers Arsenal is possibly one of the most important components of any DND game, but what happens when you don’t know what’s going to be in your gauntlet? While there… Read more: The Last Weapon You Will Ever Touch (Or the First!)

This article critiques the overemphasis on damage output in Table Top Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs), arguing it leads players to prioritize individualism over teamwork, encouraging min-maxing and making combat one-dimensional. The author advocates for a more balanced playstyle that values support roles and teamwork, emphasizing meaningful character development and story over mere statistics, for a richer gaming experience.

Earlier last week, I was scrolling through my Tiktok feed when I stumbled upon a group of players going by the name Gals and Goblins. After going down a rabbit hole, I quickly realized I had been scrolling through their page for thirty-plus minutes! The story follows three students who… Read more: Gals & Goblins: An Actual Play Podcast to Keep Your Eyes On

Who is Large Luigi? In short, he is the one who has passed the Spindle from his homeworld, H’Catha, and gained all knowledge that rivals the gods. With the full sum of all information now stuffed inside him, he could take in world-breaking insight and knows of beings beyond the… Read more: Beyond Size: Unraveling the Story of Large Luigi

Dropout, beloved online for shows like Dimension 20, Game Changer, and other comedy entertainment, recently tweeted about their new show Very Important People which is set to release on December 15th of this year. But what exactly is Very Important People going to be about and what should you expect?… Read more: Very Important People: Dropout’s New (and Hilarious) Improv Show

It is finally the night, the years of listening or wanting to engage in Dungeons and Dragons have finally poked its ugly goblin head out. If you see one goblin, just know there are many more around. Everyone is around the table and the game is precariously waiting to be… Read more: Campaigning for Players: How to Populate Your D&D Table

In Dungeons and Dragons, there is a vibrant community that is thriving and full of intriguing discussions. Action Economy is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot and is part of the community’s jargon. It’s easy to gloss over it and not pay it much mind. We… Read more: What is the “Action Economy” and Why Should You Think it’s Important?

Last week on the r/dnd reddit, we came to you for our first annual Monster Mayhem bracket! You all submitted your ferocious beasts and we have our first lineup; Gelatinous Cube vs. Flail Snail and The Shambling Mound vs. the Beholder. We will lay out the facts and history of… Read more: Monster Mayhem: Part One of this Free for All!

First and foremost, when dealing with AI, there must be a certain caution for what you use it for. While most games are homebrew and are not on the scale of large streaming platforms, you should still try and use local artists when available and it won’t destroy your wallet.… Read more: Dungeons & Dragons & A.I.

You may have been scrolling through the r/dnd or r/dndmemes subreddits when you scrolled past a comment containing the phrase “Peasant Railgun”, and if you were like me, instantly became confused. So my dear and sweet reader, I have taken it upon myself to find the answer to the question:… Read more: What Exactly is the “Peasant Railgun” in D&D 5e?

Goblins are, without a doubt, a staple of Dungeons and Dragons. They can range from the creepy and slimy, to the goofy and comical. I know from personal experience that it is easy to fall into the same “boblin the goblin” trope. That’s why we’re going to give you seven… Read more: 7 Different Goblins Guaranteed To Rouse Your Players

Whether it was discovering the adventure page-by-page through J.R.R. Tolkien’s original books or by Peter Jackson’s trilogy (extended edition, duh), fans can attest that The Lord of the Rings is the one franchise to rule them all. Although, not everyone could tell you how many Rings there actually were and… Read more: Lord of the Rings: Were there more Rings?