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Design diaries, table-tested craft, release notes, and free stories set in the worlds behind the adventures. A deep backlog, updated as the ink dries.
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D&D Murder Mystery One-Shots: 9 Ready-to-Run 5e Mysteries for Small Groups
Nine ready-to-run D&D murder mystery and investigation one-shots for 2-3 players, ranked by the kind of case your table wants: classic whodunit, noir, monster hunt, comedy or courtroom.
Legend of the Dungeon Core Landlord: The Cozy Dungeon Core LitRPG Series
All four books of Legend of the Dungeon Core Landlord in reading order: a cozy dungeon core LitRPG about a dead Cleveland…
Christmas DnD One-Shots: Krampus, Heists and Holiday Horror for 5e
The best Christmas DnD one-shots for 5e: four Krampus adventures, two holiday heists, winter survival and free picks, with level, players and…
Beach Battle Map: Shipwrecks, Smugglers and Landings for D&D
How to make a D&D beach battle map: surf, sand, rocks, tide pools and a shipwreck, plus five coastal encounter ideas and…
Ship Battle Map: How to Run D&D Fights on Deck
How to make a D&D ship battle map: deck layout, levels below deck, rigging, boarding actions, lighting at sea, and five naval…
Forest Battle Map: How to Build D&D Forest Encounters That Aren’t Just Trees
How to make a D&D forest battle map that plays well: paths, clearings, water, cliffs, cover and lighting, plus five forest encounter…
Tavern Battle Map: How to Build a D&D Tavern Fight Players Remember
How to make a D&D tavern battle map: layout, what to include, lighting, a second floor, and five tavern encounter ideas.
Dungeon Map Maker Guide: How to Design D&D Dungeon Maps That Play Well
How to design dungeon battle maps for D&D with a dungeon map maker: loops, chokepoints, secret doors, traps, light and VTT walls.
Battle Map Grid Size and Scale: The Numbers Every DM Needs
Battle map grid size explained: five-foot squares, one-inch print scale, pixels per square for Roll20 and Foundry VTT, and how big to…
How to Make VTT-Ready Battle Maps: Walls, Doors and Lighting for Roll20 and Foundry
How to make battle maps that work in Roll20, Foundry VTT and other virtual tabletops, with walls, doors and lights already in…
Battle Map Generator vs Battle Map Maker: Which Should a DM Use?
Battle map generators (random and AI) give you a map in seconds; a battle map maker gives you control and VTT walls.…
Best D&D Map Makers Compared: Which One Fits How You Play?
An honest comparison of the best D&D map makers for battle maps: browser tools, desktop editors, 3D builders and AI generators, and…
How to Make D&D Battle Maps: A Practical Guide for Game Masters
How to make D&D battle maps that play well at the table: pick a map maker, set your grid, block out the…
