How to Run a Session Zero in D&D | The DM Lair [video]

In this video, I discuss how I run a session zero for my D&D games. I’ve found that running a session zero is extremely important to make sure that the dungeons masters and players are on the same page for their Dungeons & Dragons game, helping to prime their game for success. For more videos […]

DMDave’s Dark Sun Primer | Quick Reference Guide (Updated 8/13/19)

This is a reference guide for my players for my upcoming Dark Sun 5e campaign. Feel free to use it for your own campaign reference. [su_note note_color=”#FFFFFF”] Want this HUGE ass document in a printable PDF format? It’s totally FREE over on my Patreon. Check it out. (Also, a lot of the typos and errors […]

Patreon Request Monsters Part 2/2 | New Monsters for Fifth Edition (BroadSword Preview)

In July, I offered up free monster requests to all my patrons which would appear in BroadSword Monthly #2. And boy did they deliver! Here are those monsters. If you’d like to see your requests made by DMDave, join up as a patron. It’s only $3 to become a member and there’s always a special theme each […]

Patreon Request Monsters Part 1/2 | New Monsters for Fifth Edition (BroadSword Preview)

In July, I offered up free monster requests to all my patrons which would appear in BroadSword Monthly #2. And boy did they deliver! Here are those monsters. If you’d like to see your requests made by DMDave, join up as a patron. It’s only $3 to become a member and there’s always a special […]

The Demons of Hell | New Monsters for Fifth Edition (BroadSword Preview)

This article is part of the Monster Hunters series that will appear in BroadSword Monthly. If you’d like a preview of additional content, be sure to check out the Monster Hunter material on my Patreon. In some cosmologies, demons are malevolent spirits from Hell that act the direct opposites to angels. These demons are created from human souls (petitioners) that have […]

Knights and Nerds Podcast | Episode 32 – Bone Duty

This week in Dungeons and Dragons, the heroes negotiate with a dangerous, unpredictable foe in a bid to finally get the dragon bones that they need. Spruce faces his greatest fear, and Vanna her greatest enemy. If you’re just finding out about us, why not start the adventure from the beginning? Click here! Follow Knights […]

Flashy Monster-Hunting Car | New Vehicle for Fifth Edition

This article is part of the Monster Hunters series that will appear in BroadSword Monthly. If you’d like a preview of additional content, be sure to check out the Monster Hunter material on my Patreon. 67 Impala art by Jason Oakes on Etsy. No monster hunting squad is complete without a flashy set of wheels (a, […]

How to Deal with a Cheater in D&D | The DM Lair [video]

In this video, I go over several classic ways that D&D players can cheat, and discuss ways that a dungeon master can deal with it. For more videos to help dungeon masters run awesome games, check out the DM Lair on YouTube.

How to Create an Epic Monster | New Rules for Fifth Edition (BroadSword Preview)

This article is part of the Monster Hunters series that will appear in BroadSword Monthly. If you’d like a preview of additional content, be sure to check out the Monster Hunter material on my Patreon. How to Create an Epic Monster More than a few people have commented on how some of the high-level Fifth Edition […]

Monster of the Week Format | New Rules for Fifth Edition (BroadSword Magazine Preview)

This article is part of the Monster Hunters series that will appear in BroadSword Monthly. If you’d like a preview of additional content, be sure to check out the Monster Hunter material on my Patreon. The Monster of the Week Format A mysterious supernatural murder occurs. The main characters are called in–or possibly even there when […]