August 2018 - YUM/DM

August 28, 2018April 11, 2024

Being Creative Vs Rules – A Small Rant

I am was a member of a lot of D&D groups and forums and one type of post comes up again and again.

It’s what I call the “Can I have…” post.

I see so many GMs posting on these forums “Can I have a vampire as a Patron for a Warlock?” Or “Is it possible for a Hill Giant to be a Wizard?”

I am not sure what these posters are actually looking for – whether it’s validation of their idea or permission to include these in their games.

Whatever the reason it strikes me as a contest of creativity vs. rules.

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August 21, 2018November 4, 2021

How Would Nations And Governments View Wizard Schools

. How Would Nations And Governments View Wizard Schools

In this post we will explore the Wizard class and how the various spell schools could impact your campaign world.

The wizard uses a number of spell schools and specialist wizards (or those in 5e) use certain schools more than others.

With this in mind I got to thinking about how each spell school (and therefore wizard) would be perceived in the wider campaign world.

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August 14, 2018April 11, 2024

Use Older Editions Of D&D As Past Eras In Your Campaign World

We all should know that Dungeons & Dragons has various editions that span five decades.

But what you may not know is that each edition has its own feel, vibe, and power level.

Generally speaking, with each edition (not including 4th) the power level of the game has increased.

In other words, characters (and monsters) start out and become more powerful much sooner.

What I would like to do in this post is explore the idea of past editions being past eras or epochs in your campaign world, rather than just older versions of the game you over-write.

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