•5 min read
Progressive Failures and Rising Tension in 5th Edition
Proposes a rule-of-three progressive failure framework for 5e skill checks to build tension, preserve agency, and avoid swingy all-or-nothing outcomes.
Blog Posts
•4 min read
Tools to Affect Rolls in D&D
Compares 5e roll modifiers—add vs replace—ranked for normal and crittable checks, with simulations showing Elven Accuracy, advantage, cover, and luck impacts.
•10 min read
RotF Remix: Lake Monster
A Frostmaiden quest remix: an awakened plesiosaur coerced by frost druids menaces Bremen, with investigation hooks, parley options, and a cave assault.
•6 min read
Thrilling Heroics Rules for D&D 5e
Add swashbuckling flair to 5e with ad hoc stunts that trade risk for reward, using clear DCs, balanced effects, and examples to guide fair play.
•3 min read
No, racism is not required in a fantasy world
Using safety tools and rejecting racial essentialism, we help new D&D players see that engaging, respectful fantasy play works without bigotry.
•2 min read
Rime of the Frostmaiden Remixes
A DM shares plans for a series of practical remixes, showing how to tweak Icewind Dale’s 5e adventure for pacing, balance, and table needs.
•3 min read
Character Voices Reference
A d100 table of vocal descriptors to inspire varied NPC portrayals and help DMs note and reuse consistent speech styles during play.
•3 min read
Icewind Dale NPC: Beldora Nine-Dogs
A stoic, scarred sled dog trainer and secret Harper leader in Bryn Shander, she speaks little, uses dogs and messengers, and fiercely shields her agents.
•1 min read
Winter Camp Map
Snowy campsite battlemap for Rime of the Frostmaiden: a 25x25 grid at 5 ft per 100 px, ideal for random encounters and quick drop-in play.
•2 min read
RotF Remix: The Inkwell Taphouse, Termalaine
Decrepit roadside brewery turned ad hoc library battlemap, with a damp, coughing halfling keeper and research granting advantage on local lore checks.