Looking for ways to trip up those pesky, over-powered characters that are stomping through your campaign? The traps detailed in this series focus on effects targeting certain group dynamics. The fifth entry is called Magnetic Personality. This trap specifically targets creatures who wear heavy armor. While strong characters may be able to avoid the deadly […]
The heroes are in a tense stand-off with a group of dangerous intruders, where the conversation teeters between diplomacy and violence. Later, the group learns some troubling information about an as-yet unseen enemy. If you’re just finding out about us, why not start the adventure from the beginning? Click here! Follow Knights and Nerds Podcast: FacebookInstagramTwitterKnights […]
Do you or your dungeon master have house rules designed to make your D&D game better? In this video, I discuss seven simple house rules I use to improve my Dungeons & Dragons 5e games for my players. For more videos to help dungeon masters run awesome games, check out the DM Lair on YouTube.
Currently, I’m running an old second edition module converted to 5th for my players. There’s a whole lot of new bad guys in it, too, many of which haven’t been seen since the ’80s. I’ve converted a few of those bad guys below for you to enjoy. Note: if you’re one of my players, stop […]
Occasionally, I get folks on Instagram and Facebook asking me how to create a D&D monster for Fifth Edition. Of course, the Dungeon Master’s Guide outlines how to do just that on pages 273 – 283. But for some that can be a little overwhelming. And there are lots of little rules that are easy […]
This article introduces a collection of special feats that allow you to explore the natural weapons inherent in your race. Many of these feats are associated with the wilder races presented in the official Fifth Edition book VGtM. Always check with your GM before incorporating an option into your character build. Only five of the […]
What would you say to being able to completely overcome an entire dungeon in D&D with just a clever story and a few Deception checks? In this video, I tell the story of a time one of my Dungeons & Dragons players did just that. For more videos to help dungeon masters run awesome games, […]
This comes from Patreon Darrion N. The First Demon Lord, the Beast, basically Satan, takes the form of either a black constantly shadowed humanoid figure who’s features you can’t make out or a seven headed dragon with burning crowns that emit and aura of flame to burn those nearby, the dragon form can conjure a […]
For a long time now, this has been my most popular article. Recently, I got off my lazy butt and finally decided to create a PDF for this. You can get it on my Patreon. That way, you can download it and read it on your own time. [su_button url=”https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-how-to-31303230” target=”blank” background=”#6672CB” size=”7″ center=”yes”]Get the […]
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