Playing D&D 5e on Hard Mode: High-Stakes Gameplay
There are several ideas in D&D 5e books to help steer in this gritty direction; I’ll summarize the ones that I know of. I’ll also provide homebrew ideas for how to play D&D 5e on epic difficulty.
Developing a Thorough Background for Players and Dungeon Masters to Utilize
Enrich your Dungeons and Dragons game by developing a comprehensive character background.
Lingering Injuries: How to Make D&D 5e Wounds Matter
Instead of settling for the boring options of dead or not dead, use grievous injuries to up the stakes. You can create value for high-level healing and resurrection spells while keeping players worried about losing their heads when lingering injuries are possible!
How to Develop Eloquence: D&D 5e Roleplaying Tips
Eloquence is a gift to some but a process for many. In this article, I share my methods and resources for developing words, dialogue, and more for D&D games. You can learn to employ language like Matt Mercer if you learn how to develop the skill.
Enhanced Spell Components: D&D 5e Spellcaster Rewards
Rewarding players with spell components of a higher caliber. There are many ways to motivate players and freshen up the game that don’t involve magic items!
The Best Ranger Spells in D&D 5e (Updated for Tasha’s)
Choosing spells for a part-caster class can be daunting. Spells can cost valuable battle actions and may not always be worthwhile. In this article, we’ll go through our top Ranger spells for each level, keeping in mind a Ranger’s skillset.
Roleplaying Charisma in D&D and TTRPGs
Charisma is being in-tuned with the magic within, your galactic repertoire, the strength and ability of your character, and your innate potential to achieve your goals. Learn the various ways we suggest a player employ Charisma in-game.
Monster Creation and Modification: D&D 5e Challenge Ratings
Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition has a wide variety of dangerous monsters for a party of adventurers to encounter anywhere their journey takes them. Most DMs rely on the Challenge Rating system of comparing one monster against a party of four adventurers. I’m going to discuss the Challenge Rating system, where it falls short, and how it can be useful for DMs.