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Try this one: Develop an NPC who is secretly a member of a thieves' guild.

I've got mine working pretty good on a Open Source creative commons version. https://www.cresthavenrpg.com/2024/09/introducing-the-cresthaven-rpg-rules-lawyer-gpt-your-ultimate-game-companion/

Check this one (I'm playing with it too!) Prompt: Create an adventure for a 3 room basement of a ruined manor house

Make me the character Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad from Assassin's Creed

According to the Rules Lawyer: Dealing with players who tend to kill every NPC they meet can be challenging, but here are some strategies based on Cresthaven RPG rules to shift their behavior and encourage more diverse interactions: Introduce Morale Checks for NPCs: You can make NPCs more...

Trying this... say, "I want to make a character like Legolas." It's crazy! It shows you which ancestry, class, equipment, etc. I've tried Conan, Harry Potter, Saitama ...

I've been experimenting with ChatGPT lately, and I've created something I'm calling the Cresthaven RPG Rules Lawyer. It's like an AI assistant which can help build a character, optimizing your skills, get tips on a battle, etc. If you're the DM, you can quickly look up rules, plan encounters...

TBH the game isn't meant to be a policeman. Can you even imagine all the scenarios that could happen. I shudder at all the bard horror stories.

@JohnSnow I totally understand where you're coming from. It's tough finding a game that strikes the right balance between the simplicity and grounded feel of the old-school systems and the more modern mechanics that don't overcomplicate things. Your experiences and preferences really resonate...

Give Your Monsters Personality: A Guide for Dungeon Masters This article offers a treasure trove of tips and a quirk table (1d100!) to breathe life into your creatures. From boastful dragons to lute-playing ogres, watch your encounters go from stale to spectacular, leaving players with memories...

The Psychology of Keeping Your Players Coming Back For More! Every Dungeon Master dreams of fostering a campaign that ignites player passion and transcends a single session. However, maintaining long-term engagement can be a challenge. Here, we delve into five psychological principles, rooted in...

Wandering Monsters Level Up Your Dungeon Game Do you strive to create immersive dungeons that keep your players engaged and challenged? Incorporating wandering monsters is a powerful technique often overlooked by Dungeon Masters. This post explores the strategic benefits of these encounters...

A Guide to Utilizing Slimes, Puddings, and Molds in Encounters Looking for adding more to your dungeons? Learn to unleash their gooey potential! This guide reveals how to design terrifying encounters with puddings, slimes & molds, turning your dungeon crawls into a delightfully slimy nightmare...

Todays post: How it’s Made: Dragonhide Armor Crafting dragonhide armor is a perilous process. After slaying a powerful dragon, tanners neutralize the elemental energies lingering in the hide. Skilled artisans then shape and attach the scales to a leather or metal base. Enchanters can further...

A dragon encounter for today: Cloverspring Swamp: A Black Dragon Encounter This encounter is well-suited for a party of 4-6 adventurers of 5th level or higher who are comfortable with a challenging fight. The young black dragon, Tenebris, offers a cunning and sadistic foe that can be...

Here's a second puzzle encounter to drop into any game: https://www.cresthavenrpg.com/2024/05/the-artists-gateway-a-puzzle-encounter/

This pressure plate and weight distribution puzzle hides a secret passage within your crypt. Players must decipher thematic clues and match symbolic objects to specific locations. It requires logic, teamwork, and potentially a touch of historical knowledge to unlock. Difficulty: Medium-Complex...

Thanks guys! I took your advice and narrowed it down to 11 rooms with more of a clean path. Still going to be interesting if they survive.

Hey guys! I'm getting ready to run the Temple of Elemental Evil AD&D version with my table. Looking for advice for running Temple Dungeon 1. I want to drive home what has happened on that level to prepare them for DL2. Thanks!!!

Update posted today! Changes include: S6.2.1 – reworked the wording for Tests and expanded the equipment list with guidance on how equipment works S6.2.2 – added Game Master section and Bonus XP system