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The Language of Monsters in 5e
A parsed survey of 799 5e monster stat blocks reveals which tongues appear most, from Common and Draconic to Telepathy and obscure oddities.
Blog Posts
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Thinking Critically on Agency
An insightful discussion on player and GM agency, misconceptions, trade-offs, mechanics, and the role of trust in shaping richer TTRPG experiences.
•7 min read
Being Ready for Surprise in 5e
Clarifies 5e surprise: no surprise round, treat unaware vs unready distinctly, use situational checks, roll initiative normally, and keep combat flowing.
•6 min read
Imagery & Art Resources for RPG Creators
Curated links to stock art, free repositories, portfolio sites, and licensing guides for using imagery in RPG projects, with 5e/WotC policy highlights
•9 min read
Mounted Combat in 5e
House rules for D&D 5e make mounted play dynamic: training levels, riding vs war mounts, shared initiative, bonding, bolting, bucking, and equipment.
•4 min read
5e Advancement Difficulties
Analysis of 5e XP pacing shows leveling slows then accelerates after 10th level, speeding tier 3–4 play and demanding adjusted encounter design and expectations.
•5 min read
The Zen of Awarding Experience for Roleplaying
A simple system scores social encounters by stakes and change, maps them to CR vs party level, and awards shared XP to encourage noncombat play.
•7 min read
Engaging Players with Magic Item Creation
Streamline 5e item crafting with recipe tracking, simple foraging and harvesting checks, and CR-themed major ingredients that create proactive hooks.
•5 min read
My Current 5e House Rules
A concise set of 5e tweaks and table conventions, from exhaustion and movement rulings to rest limits, feat bans, and session etiquette for smoother play.
•9 min read
Skill Challenges in 5e
Clarifies what skill challenges are, sheds 4e baggage, and offers pacing and resolution tools from the DMG and other systems to enrich 5e play.