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Día de los Muertos D&D: Running a Day of the Dead One-Shot
A Día de los Muertos one-shot trades dread for warmth — remembrance, marigolds, and a respectful journey into the land of the dead. Here's how to run one in D&D.
Running Investigation Horror: The Three-Clue Rule in Practice
Investigation horror builds dread one clue at a time — until a missed roll strands the party. Here's how the Three-Clue Rule…
June 28, 2026Haunted Lake Adventures: Water Horror for D&D
A haunted lake is water horror at its most patient — a drowned village, failing wards, and dread beneath still grey water.…
June 27, 2026How to Run a Town Festival or Local Event Adventure in D&D
A town festival adventure gives you a built-in crowd, a day with a shape, and a warm backdrop for trouble. Here's how…
June 26, 2026Funny D&D One-Shots: How to Run a Comedy Session That Actually Lands
A funny D&D one-shot lands when you play an absurd premise dead straight. Here's how to run a comedy session that actually…
June 25, 2026Sci-Fi in D&D: How to Blend Genres Without Breaking Your Campaign
Mixing sci-fi in D&D is easy to botch and powerful when controlled. Here's how to blend sci-fi into a fantasy campaign so…
June 24, 2026Halloween DND One-Shots: 14 Adventures by Theme (5e, Zero Prep)
Halloween DND one-shots sorted by theme: gothic, folk horror, undead, coastal, creature feature, cosmic, and comedy-horror. All 5e, 2-3 players, zero prep.
June 23, 2026Aliens & UFOs in D&D: Running a Sci-Fi Mystery in a Fantasy World
Aliens in D&D work because players have no playbook for them. Here's how to run a UFO mystery in a fantasy world…
June 23, 2026How to Run a Fortress Assault or Infiltration in D&D
A fortress assault is a puzzle, not one giant fight. Here's how to run a fortress assault or infiltration in D&D with…
June 22, 2026Breaking In, Not Out: D&D Rescue Missions to Free a Prisoner
A D&D rescue mission is the reverse of a heist: the prize is a person who can't fight and will die if…
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