Preroll for NPCs or set a set order, so combat starts quickly and smoothly. Remember unique abilities and resistances to maintain a challenging combat experience. Design the battlefield with cover, ...

The initiative system in DnD can be a burden for DMs and it drags down combat, so I tried to fix it by mixing some house rules from the 2014 DM guide ...

The 2024 edition of the Dungeon Master’s Guide (DMG) for DND 5th Edition introduces a wealth of tools and guidance to enhance the Dungeon Master’s (DM) experience. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

Don't be afraid to hide your dice for a touch of mystery and excitement during gameplay. Treat your players as collaborators, ...

While making their way through the bleak world of Darkest Dungeon 2, players will earn Combat Items in a variety of different ways. Many of these unique items can prove to be quite useful during ...

Dungeons & Dragons is built around three “pillars” – combat, social interactions, and exploration. While combat has a very defined set of rules within 5th edition play, both exploration and social ...

The new Dungeon Master's Guide (DMG) for D&D's 2024 ruleset is officially out—and having read through most of the bits that deal with actually running your campaign, I can confidently say that it's ...