Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: Elminster Must Die! #22-28
Posted Friday 30 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
Some call him Elminster the Damned. To others, he is Elminster the Doomed... - more
Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: Rogue Preview
Posted Friday 30 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
Bill recaps what we've learned so far and then offers a glimpse of the Essentials Rogue. - more
Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: 2009 Spin a Yarn
Posted Friday 30 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
With thanks to everyone who attended the 2009 Spin A Yarn -- here now is the tale! - more
Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: Atlas of Athas: Tyr
Posted Friday 30 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
Some believe that the Tyr Region is the last habitable area on Athas; beyond lies desolate waste. - more
Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: Dragon 389
Posted Friday 30 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
Character origin stories, corrupt characters, and the Essentials: cleric, wizard, rogue, and knight! - more
Critical Hits RPG: The Dungeon Master Guys, Episode 4
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 03:20 PM
In our pre-Gen Con episode 4, Newbie talks about railroading, Chatty DM gives some tips on how to keep players focused at the table, and Dave the Game outlines how to run a flashback adventure. - more
Geek's Dream Girl Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs: Is It Okay To Split The Party?
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 02:31 PM
The Order of the Stick says no. C says yes. - more
RPG Musings: Meta-Gaming the House Blend
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 02:00 PM
I was sitting here this morning, drinking a cup of coffee and editing a page of campaign information on Obsidian Portal, when I realized that this particular page might make a good post for the blog. A quick check of the schedule tells me that today is open to posting, so I thought I would [...] - more
Dungeon's Master: Secrets of Eberron Revealed (Part 8)
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 01:30 PM
King Boranel an impostor? Impossible. Or is it? And just how are so many criminals avoiding the well trained soldiers of House Deneith. In this installment of the Secrets of Eberron Revealed we look into a possible conspiracy within the royal house of Breland where a king might in fact be a changeli - more
Sarah Darkmagic: Arcadia Recap: Mimics, Cool Terrain and Dragons
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 10:51 AM
I had a great time running our regular game last night. No one quite wanted to stay on task but we still got through a bunch of story and encounters in the time we had together, which was awesome. The game started easily enough. Last session the PCs had defeated Ragdin and his henchmen when they - more
Critical Hits RPG: Sunburn is the Least of Your Worries
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 10:00 AM
At Gen Con this year, Im running a few D&D game sessions set in Athas. This Dark Sun game, known affectionately as Welcome to Dark Sun, B!#@&s!, is a version of the campaign opener for my Dark Sun playtest campaign that started when I still worked for Wizards. Its still going strong. Ive bee - more
Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: Alumni: Save or Die!
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
The wait is over for adventurers willing to explore the games most famous dungeon! - more
Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon 180
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
Concerning three linked portals, the last of which holds power that Netheril seeks. - more
Wizards.com - Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon 180
Posted Thursday 29 Jul 2010 12:00 AM
This month, airships provide travel at a modest price, but not without their dangers. - more
Mike's D&D Blog: Over-Outsmarting the Villians
Posted Wednesday 28 Jul 2010 11:00 PM
This week I wrote a post on RPG Musings on how to set up an “outsmart the villains” scenario. If I carry my own thoughts to next level, then presumably a smart enough villain should be able to out-out-smart the heroes. This means the players would want to out-out-out-smart the bad guy, a - more
Initiative Or What?: Creature Comforts - Mountains
Posted Wednesday 28 Jul 2010 10:41 PM
Short of the wonders of the night sky, mountains are probably the most majestic of natural features that can be found on a planet's surface. Rich in natural resources, with clean air and clean water, the mountains provide an attractive location for establishing a thriving community. Mountainous terr - more
The Tome Show: Tome Ep 143: Demonomicon
Posted Wednesday 28 Jul 2010 07:45 PM
This is the episode that got crashed. First, Mike Shea crashes Matt James, Quinn Murphy, and myself reviewing the Demonomicon. Then Matt James crashes the ... - more
This is My Game: A Small Problem
Posted Wednesday 28 Jul 2010 05:49 PM
This should be the last guest post for a while. I’m finally getting all caught up with work and my home life. Lou M. aka Alio the Fool a friend from twitter and a contributing author over at RPGmusings.com was kind enough to offer his thoughts on using minis to help create encounters, enjoy! T - more
Temporary Hit Points: One Shot Playing an Active Character (Andy Collins)
Posted Wednesday 28 Jul 2010 05:43 PM
Andy Collins co-designed 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. His current character is an iconoclastic eladrin swordmage with a hair-trigger temper who actively seeks opportunities to atone for his violent past. He really believes that itd be a good idea for the party to hold on to the Eye of Vecna t - more
Icosahedrophilia: Icosahedrophilia Podcast, Episode 89: Keeping the Promise, Part 3
Posted Wednesday 28 Jul 2010 01:47 PM
Preparations for retaking the Broken Promise continue as the PCs gather intelligence and solidify their plans. Witness the PCs’ next steps toward retaking their ship in “Keeping the Promise, Part 3,” played and recorded on April 24, 2010! Please listen now or subscribe via iTunes, - more