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07/07/2023

Beginner's Guide to Tritons by Rob Franklin ()

Looking forward to a seafaring adventure? Want an adventurer with a nautical twist? Are you a big fan of Disney's The Little Mermaid? Or are you wanting to play a "fish out of water" and take the idea literally? Then tritons may be the ideal race for you! The triton race is an aquatic race in the 5t...

07/07/2023

My DM Journey Pt 1: Module vs Homebrew by Paul “Cross” McLean

Hey there! My name is Cross and I am pretty new to the D&D/TTRPG Community. I just started playing 8 months ago and I have been DMing my first campaign for the last 5 months. I wanted to write a little from the perspective of a first time Dungeon Master and my experience getting into TTRPGs. Fir...

07/07/2023

Beginner's Guide to Githyanki by Rob Thompson

Elves, dwarves, halflings, and humans are standard fantasy fare. Experienced players and Dungeon Masters for the game of Dungeons and Dragons have likely become incredibly familiar with these races, and may be ready for something different. And the slew of anthropomorphic animal races can fail to fe...

07/07/2023

Collaborative Worldbuilding Games by Cam Anderson ()

Since the inception of D&D, veteran Dungeon Masters have set about the arduous task of creating their own reality. They have created entire cities, countries, continents, and even planets. This has led to many an epic campaign for their initial party members as they fight the forces of evil and....

06/26/2023

05/30/2023

Beginner's Guide to Tritons by Rob Franklin

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Looking forward to a seafaring adventure? Want an adventurer with a nautical twist? Are you a big fan of Disney's The Little Mermaid? Or are you wanting to play a "fish out of water" and take the idea literally? Then tritons may be the ideal race for you! The triton race is an aquatic race in the 5t...

05/27/2023

D&D Online vs IRL by Hunter Fox

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“Are we meeting in person, or are we doing this online?” It’s been asked time and time again, with the argument never really reaching a full conclusion. And with the impending release of D&D Digital, it feels important to invoke the same question that has plagued the TTRPG community for de...

05/27/2023

The EPIC One D&D Ranger by Rob Franklin

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With One D&D playtest content being released, it seems that Wizards of the Coast has taken great strides to making the Ranger an attractive option from the get-go. In this article we're going to cover a few changes that are strict improvements from the 5th edition Ranger that make us excited to play...

05/26/2023

4 Fighter Ideas You Can Steal by Rob Franklin

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Fighters are one of the most popular classes in D&D. They are straightforward, uncomplicated, skilled, reliable, and versatile. While many consider them an entry-level class because their actions in combat appear simple compared to the quadratic spellcasting classes, Fighters come with a slew of...

05/26/2023

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05/26/2023

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05/26/2023

Making Your World Memorable! by Rob Franklin

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When I run Dungeons & Dragons, I typically play in my own homebrew setting that I have built over the past decade. I prefer to tell stories in a world I made up because I love being an expert on the world that my players are adventuring in. I want to have all the answers when they ask questions,...

05/26/2023

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05/26/2023

12 Things You Need To Be A Dungeon Master by Rob Franklin

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Running your first game of D&D requires a little preparation. Whether you’re running it online or in person, there are certain things you’re going to need to make the game a success! At the behest of members of our online Discord community I was asked last year what I brought to the table…...

05/26/2023

Take Cover! The Best Mechanic You're Not Using by Rob Franklin

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Cover may be the most underrated and underutilized mechanic in Dungeons & Dragons! Cover, for those of you who don't know, just means some kind of obstacle between you and something that might harm you. Usually this manifests as a physical barrier between you and a creature targeting you with a....

05/25/2023

Ability Scores Explained Simply by Rob Franklin

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In a game of fifth edition D&D, a creature’s Ability Scores are the most pertinent numbers on their character sheet or in their stat block! These six numbers represent the various physical and mental capabilities of a living (or undead) creature, and inform the effectiveness of all their actio...

05/25/2023

One D&D Druid Declawed by Carl Francis

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Along with the playtest of the Paladin, we have a new playtest of the Druid! These channelers of nature and wild shapeshifters are one of the toughest and most complex classes in the game. Let’s take a look at the changes, the opportunities, and my thoughts on the new Druid! If you have not checke...

05/24/2023

Dice Types! Pros and Cons by Rob Franklin

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Whether you’re shopping for yourself or others, it’s important to make an informed decision! You want to buy with confidence, knowing as much about each product you purchase as you can! At Misty Mountain Gaming, we offer a vast array of dice, some of which may be new to you! To help you determin...

05/24/2023

Monsters Mastered: Drow by Rob Franklin

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For everything good in D&D, there is a dark reflection. For the gods, there are archfiends. For every angel, there is a devil. For dwarves and humans there are duergar and hobgoblins. And for the graceful, magical, elegant elves? Well, we have the insidious, demonic, sadistic drow....

05/24/2023

The Character Funnel by Cam Anderson

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Is this the best D&D intro for newbies? It was KantCon 2014 I had not played D&D since 3rd edition, and the 5th edition Starter Set had just been released. Being a former player and DM, the allure of a shiny new edition brought with it a rush of nostalgia and an eagerness to play. Thankfully...

05/24/2023

Heroism vs Realism by Rob Franklin

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In preparation for a new streaming project, I've been exploring the Call of Cthulhu tabletop role-playing game. Coming from a Dungeons and Dragons background, the two systems could not be more different! One is based in medieval fantasy, depicting heroes and adventurers questing across the land, sla...

05/23/2023

Dealing With Demented Dice by Rob Franklin ()

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Dice are meant to be arbiters of fate in any tabletop role-playing game. They’re impartial, unbiased enforcers of random chance to help us tell an interesting story where success is not always guaranteed. But SOMETIMES your dice are out to get you! They seem to roll badly no matter what you do! No...

05/23/2023

Everything You Need to Know About Multiclassing by Steven Franklin

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by Steven Franklin Do you know what every Player Character at every table in every edition of D&D has invariably had? Class! But some characters have more “class” than others; some break the mold! They differentiate and distinguish themselves from the others who’ve walked similar paths bef...

05/22/2023

DUNGEON FEED DROP - Drow: A Dark Reflection by Hunter Fox

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Elves and fantasy are about as inseparable as leaves and trees. You can have one without the other, but they always find their way back together eventually. We all know the Elves at this point, so when they pop up we know what to expect: a bunch of old, wistful men and women who are wise beyond thei...