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I've been thinking about how I prepare for my D&D sessions, and I feel there must a tool that would help. Before I start, here's...

I've been thinking about how I prepare for my D&D sessions, and I feel there must a tool that would help. Before I start, here's a review of what I do now, and what any tool would have to give me. Any recommendations?

https://melestrua.net/2025/03/15/session-prep-tooling/

I recently ran a social event in my #dnd campaign, based on a framework by @alexandrian . Here are my reflections on how it turned...

I recently ran a social event in my #dnd campaign, based on a framework by @alexandrian . Here are my reflections on how it turned out.

https://melestrua.net/2024/12/31/running-a-dd-social-event-session/

How do you summon a demon? And then how do you dismiss it again? I've had to come up with answers to both of these for my #dnd #5e...

How do you summon a demon? And then how do you dismiss it again? I've had to come up with answers to both of these for my #dnd #5e campaign - feel free to reuse. With thanks to both @koboldpress and @enpublishing for inspiring monsters.

https://melestrua.net/2024/11/30/how-do-you-summon-a-demon/

A detailed comparison of the Barbarian class in D&D 2014 edition, D&D 2024 edition, Tales of the Valiant from @KoboldPress and Level...

A detailed comparison of the Barbarian class in D&D 2014 edition, D&D 2024 edition, Tales of the Valiant from @KoboldPress and Level Up A5E from #enpublishing #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ToV #TalesOfTheValiant #LevelUpA5E

https://melestrua.net/2024/11/09/all-the-differences-in-the-barbarian-classes-in-the-dd-5e-variants/

@thefinishedbook I've just come across your awesome analysis of the effect of conditions at...

@thefinishedbook I've just come across your awesome analysis of the effect of conditions at https://tomedunn.github.io/the-finished-book/theory/valuing-conditions/ (thanks to a reference by @KeithAmmann

Great post and great analysis.

I think there is a typo in Table 4, though. Should the damage against target for Blinded be +37% rather than -37%?

#RPGaDay 2024 Day 8 - an accessory you appreciate. I've gone for two - the collection of GoGos Crazy Bones figures which do sterling...

#RPGaDay 2024 Day 8 - an accessory you appreciate. I've gone for two - the collection of GoGos Crazy Bones figures which do sterling service as characters and monsters, and my Hexers Game Masters Screen with pockets. @runeslayer @autokratik

https://melestrua.net/2024/09/23/rpgaday-2024-day-8-an-accessory-you-appreciate/

A look at the structure and organisation of the new 2024 #DnD #5e #PHB from @WOTC as part of my comparison with the 2014 PHB, @koboldpress...

A look at the structure and organisation of the new 2024 #DnD #5e #PHB from @WOTC as part of my comparison with the 2014 PHB, @koboldpress #TalesOfTheValiant #ToV and @enpublishing Level Up #A5E

https://melestrua.net/2024/09/15/the-evolution-of-dd-5th-edition-part-2b-overall-structure-of-2024-phb/

#RPGaDay 2024 days 2 and 3 - most recently played and most often played #RPG. Both the same - lightly house-ruled #DnD 5E, so here's the...

#RPGaDay 2024 days 2 and 3 - most recently played and most often played #RPG. Both the same - lightly house-ruled #DnD 5E, so here's the story of the last couple of sessions in my campaign.

https://melestrua.net/2024/08/31/rpgaday-2024-days-2-3-most-recently-often-played-rpg/

#RPGaDay2024 Day 1 - first RPG bought this year. I look at Tales of the Valiant from @koboldpress, and a couple of the new rules it...

#RPGaDay2024 Day 1 - first RPG bought this year. I look at Tales of the Valiant from @koboldpress, and a couple of the new rules it introduces.
#ToV @autokratik @ruleslinger @LouAnders

https://melestrua.net/2024/08/29/rpgaday-2024-day-1-first-rpg-bought-this-year/

It’s #RPGaDay time again. August. When a whole load of #RPG fans talk about our hobbies in various ways, led by @autokratik and...

It’s #RPGaDay time again. August. When a whole load of #RPG fans talk about our hobbies in various ways, led by @autokratik and @runeslinger. I'm late to the party, but I'm still going to take part. #RPGaDay2024

https://melestrua.net/2024/08/29/rpgaday-2024/

The second post in my series comparing the 2014 D&D #5E - the 2024 edition (#OneDnD), Tales of the Valiant #TOV from @KoboldPress, and...

The second post in my series comparing the 2014 D&D #5E - the 2024 edition (#OneDnD), Tales of the Valiant #TOV from @KoboldPress, and Level Up! #A5E from @enpublishingrpg. This compares the overall structure of the different players' handbooks.

https://melestrua.net/2024/08/28/the-evolution-of-dd-5th-edition-part-2-overall-structure/

There are several successors looking to build on the 2014 edition of D&D #5E - the 2024 edition (#OneDnD), Tales of the Valiant #TOV...

There are several successors looking to build on the 2014 edition of D&D #5E - the 2024 edition (#OneDnD), Tales of the Valiant #TOV from @KoboldPress, and Level Up! #A5E from @enpublishingrpg. This starts a series comparing them.

https://melestrua.net/2024/07/31/the-evolution-of-dd-5th-edition-part-1-introductions-and-character-origins/

It’s July, and that means it’s time for the @WorldAnvil Summer Camp of worldbuilding. I consider the value of #worldbuilding and discuss...

It’s July, and that means it’s time for the @WorldAnvil Summer Camp of worldbuilding. I consider the value of #worldbuilding and discuss how I have used what I created in the past few years. Also a look at this year's prompts.

https://melestrua.net/2024/07/14/whats-the-value-of-worldbuilding/

How often do you let unintended consequences of your players’ actions drive a storyline?One of my most engaging storylines and sessions of...

How often do you let unintended consequences of your players’ actions drive a storyline?
One of my most engaging storylines and sessions of the campaign so far grew out of thinking about the unintended consequences of one of the characters' actions

https://melestrua.net/2024/06/23/the-joy-of-consequences/

What does a guard force look like when it has to cope with high-level spellcasting and magical monsters? Here's my suggestion, based on...

What does a guard force look like when it has to cope with high-level spellcasting and magical monsters? Here's my suggestion, based on my campaign in the city
of Akorros.

https://melestrua.net/2024/05/30/a-magical-city-guard-force/

"Concepts we want to improve on, ... ideas [from a previous campaign] we never got to use" - that's how my current campaign...

"Concepts we want to improve on, ... ideas [from a previous campaign] we never got to use" - that's how my current campaign was seeded. It was a mixture of unfinished business (demonic incursions) and the challenge of the city setting.
As I've documented several times (which inspired https://melestrua.net/2024/04/14/running-a-city-in-your-ttrpg/), this has turned out harder than I thought...

Choosing the RPG for Your Next Campaign https://alphastream.org/index.php/2024/04/19/choosing-the-rpg-for-your-next-campaign/ #Campaigns...

Choosing the RPG for Your Next Campaign https://alphastream.org/index.php/2024/04/19/choosing-the-rpg-for-your-next-campaign/ #Campaigns from @Alphastream

How do you run a city (in your #TTRPG game)? I've been trying to work it out for the last 4 years. Here are some hints and tips which...

How do you run a city (in your #TTRPG game)? I've been trying to work it out for the last 4 years. Here are some hints and tips which you might find useful based on my #dnd campaign. With thanks to @hexcrawl for hints in So you want to be a Gamemaster.

https://melestrua.net/2024/04/14/running-a-city-in-your-ttrpg/

Thanks to @mtblack and their regular newsletter for highlighting both of these - subscribe for yourself at...

Thanks to @mtblack and their regular newsletter for highlighting both of these - subscribe for yourself at https://twitter.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c9b22ff39219961a34f85c2d5&id=6b6b387650

Excellent tip from @TheAlexandrianBot when the party ask for something that feels like a lot of detail:...

Excellent tip from @TheAlexandrianBot when the party ask for something that feels like a lot of detail: https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/50822/roleplaying-games/random-gm-tip-what-are-you-looking-for