Groups emerging from play
I recently completed a few months of public play...
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Tag: D&D
GM Spotlight: What Dungeons & Dragons (2014) Brings to the Table
In ages past, when all-in-one boxed sets were...
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A Guide to 5e: Where to Start
I was speaking with a friend who enjoys...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Treasure first
When you write for a blog that emerged from the...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Flying Unfriendly Skies
What’s the old phrase? On a wing and a...
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Review: The Dungeon Dozen, by Jason Sholtis
Holy shit, this book! If you like random fantasy...
Read MorePaper or Plastic?
Your supermarket may still make the option available but for a few...
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Breaking Canon For A Better Experience
I am going to disclaim 2 things before...
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Thinking About The Characters’ Costumes
With Halloween having just passed, many...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: D&D for Breakfast
What sort of monster goes best with pastries,...
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The One True Path: Attitudes toward Multiclassing
No matter what game you play, some people love...
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D&D Burgoo: A Touch of Nostalgia
Being stuck inside on a winter’s...
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It’s a Trap!
Last week, some friends were discussing...
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D&D Burgoo: Getting in touch with your wild side
This summer it’s been my good fortune to...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Falling into a trap
Looking to recharge creatively, I’ve been diving...
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