4. The Roll-Free Thief: When to Skip the Skill Check
Stop rolling dice for basic skill checks. If the character is an expert, they succeed automatically. Reserve dice for moments of true consequence or extreme difficulty.
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5. Magic Without Math: The Sorcerer’s Spell Pool
Stop tracking rigid spell slots with charts. Use the flexible Arcane Pool instead. Magic should be immediate, impactful, and based on the caster’s willpower, not math.
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6. The Critical Complication: Failure as the Mother of Invention
Eliminate the boring D&D Critical Fail. When failure occurs, succeed with a severe, narrative cost. The story must always move forward with a complication.
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The Companion Loom: Thread of Lore Workbook for Hands-On Worldbuilding for Dungeon Masters
The Loom Turns Again: The Companion Loom Has Been Woven The Loom has turned once more, and from its threads, the Companion Loom: Thread of Lore has been woven.Now available …
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The Thread of Lore: Weave Myth, History, and Story into Your D&D World
The Loom Has Spoken: The Thread of Lore Has Been Spun The Loom has spoken, and from it, The Thread of Lore is spun.This all-new guide from Twist of the …
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The Journey Begins: Chapters 1 & 2 of The Forest of Nyve Now Available!
We are incredibly excited to announce that the first two chapters of our new fantasy novel, “The Forest of Nyve,” are now live and available to read for free! This …
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History Check: The Ultimate Guide for Effortless Lore
A players history check is an invitation to explore your worlds deepest secrets; heres how to reveal just the right amount of lore to make the moment truly matter.
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How to Create an NPC Your Players Will Actually Care About in D&D
As Dungeon Masters, we all dream of that moment when our players truly care about a non-player character. When they cheer for their success, worry for their safety, or mourn …
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How to Roleplay a Drunk Character in D&D: Tips for Realistic and Fun Roleplay
Playing a drunk character can lead to hilarious moments, unexpected honesty, and creative problem-solving.
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A Study in Extermination
Available On Shard Tabletop “A Study in Extermination” is a 5e RPG tabletop adventure that can be inserted into any type of adventuring campaign. Combat challenge difficulty was determined for a …
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Treasure Map Generator
Far out upon the sea, they find a ship listing to the side. Its mast is broken and the sail, decorated with a skull and crossbones, billows sadly across the …
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Tavern Encounter Generator
The tavern has small lanterns on the rickety tables. There are faded tapestries hung all through the building depicting battles of long ago. The main room is made of small …
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NPC Encounter Generator
Players love stopping random NPCs and asking them questions. This can get a bit tricky for the Dungeon Master because who has time to plan out what every NPC is …
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Cult & Cultists Generator
In the derelict catacombs beneath the bustling city, a group of the city’s most elite meets. They are unidentifiable because each wears a velvet robe with a hood that descends …
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The cavern is dark and ominous. The torches begin to dim as the party enters through the stone passageway. There is a steep decline into the center of the cavern. …
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They walk through the darkening forest. The bare branches are reaching towards them as they scramble through. The wind whistles through the trees and they hear faint words being …
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Ancient Scrolls Generator
The once-opulent house is located in an area that used to be only for the wealthy merchants of the city. It has been looted many times and most of the …
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