Recent content by PhD20

I had an absolute blast playing The Mecha Hack. Super easy and fun.

I like the idea of locked monster types and the utility of unlocked/tiered types. Maybe not a strong answer to your specific questions but for “locked” sets of monsters, I would love more resources for GMs on how to use them at different tiers. Even if it’s not direct combat. “How to menace...

Frosty dwarves and dickish devils.

Missing your turn isn't much fun, especially if you're talking multiple rounds in a row for something like 5E combat. It just feels like you don't get to play the game that everyone else is playing. Not saying it's better but character death can at least lead to meaningful/memorable moments if...

I wrote up some tips after running a Shadowdark Gauntlet but I think they'd apply well across the board. Here's the summary (article linked after): Use stoppage time for torches Random character generation was more fun (given the high chance of dying) Luck Tokens add a lot of fun Roll in the...

I play in and run mostly longer campaigns. I’d love a mix of each though. If I had a magic wand, I’d say 20% one shots, 20% campaigns, 60% sequence adventures.

If you're going to steal someone's content in its entirety, at least credit them. The entire post (images included) are from my blog:

5 out of 5 rating for D&D 5th Edition Player's Handbook This gave us the first real look at the rules set for the new edition. This allowed us to create full characters from a number of class and race options. Integrating background mechanics went over well with the majority of players and...

5 out of 5 rating for D&D 5th Edition Monster Manual This book got great reviews and was hailed as the “world-builder’s monster manual” among many circles. The artwork was (for the most part) absolutely stunning. The cover art is my favorite of all the core rulebooks. I love the regional and...

5 out of 5 rating for D&D 5th Edition Dungeon Master's Guide Worldbuilding considerations, creating adventures/NPCs, and a unique DM’s Toolbox make this book stand out. Not to mention the HOARD of optional rules. Once again, the artwork delivers on most fronts. This book does what its name...