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What is the “Monty Haul Problem” In RPGs?
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…
Rary the Traitor: Deserter to the Bright Lands
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…
The Most Powerful Wizard in DnD: Mordenkainen
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…
What Exactly is the “Total Party Kill” in DnD?
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…
The Mysterious Disappearance of D&D’s Greatest Artist
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…
What Is Curse Of Strahd? Summary of A Great D&D Module.
“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…”…
Beyond the Spice: Dune Part Two Unleashes New Frontiers
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…
Overlord: Overwhelming Knowledge In An Unknown World
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…
A Devil Has Been Lurking in The Background of D&D Since 1E.
*updates pointed out by keen eyed readers – Demon has been switched to Devil to be more accurate (u/invertebratepunster ). Morloch has been changed to…
Delicious in Dungeon: Gygaxian Naturalism Done Right
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…
