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Posts tagged with “Analysis”
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5e Spell Save & Damage Breakdown
Analyzing 477 5e spells surfaces class save trends plus damage and condition profiles, offering guidance for vetting spells, subclasses, and encounters.
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Monster Resistance Totals in 5e
Data-driven look at monster weaknesses, resistances, immunities and save proficiencies by CR, with insights for spell choices and encounter design.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Level Up Your Game with these RPGs
Explore a crowd-sourced list of RPG systems beyond DnD to expand your skills in narration, pacing, mechanics, and new approaches to play.
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Simulating Sadness: Great Weapon Fighter Damage
Analyzes GWF and Champion crits in 5e using math and simulations, finding modest damage gains and evaluating common house rules.
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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.