We just wrote about D&D Hard Mode, and now, in this article, I’m going to propose ideas for playing Dungeons and Dragons on Safe Mode, which suggests a lot less killing, significantly safer encounters, and yet still packed with intrigue and escapism.
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.
Enrich your Dungeons and Dragons game by developing a comprehensive character background.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
