July 26

The Best DnD Accessories for a Dungeon Master

Jon Barry

It’s not a secret that being a good Dungeon Master (or, more generally, Game Master) takes some work.  It’s a lot of work creating a world and it’s even harder to create a world for others to play ...

The Best DnD Accessories for a Dungeon Master

May 12

Session Zero & Player Absences

Jon Barry

The day has come.  The deadliest monster in all of Dungeons and Dragons.  The one monster nearly impossible to defeat.  A monster known to wipe out entire parties and destroy worlds.  A ravenous be...

Session Zero & Player Absences

March 27

What to Expect in One DnD

Jon Barry

The biggest news in Dungeons and Dragons this year had to be the announcement of One DnD.  There’s a lot to say about it because there’s so much speculation. Will it be good?  Will it be bad?  We’v...

What to Expect in One DnD

March 20

Tips for DMs With New Players

Jon Barry

Congratulations this is both the biggest opportunity and the biggest burden in all of Dungeons and Dragons.  You’re the DM and you have a brand-new player.  I call it a burden because their opinion...

Tips for DMs With New Players

March 06

Planning Your Character's Alignment

Jon Barry

When you get started creating a character in Dungeons and Dragons, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself.  The first question is what role do you want to play?  The second question is ...

Planning Your Character's Alignment

February 21

Condensing Your Table Footprint as a Player

Jon Barry

The moment is finally here.  You found a Dungeons and Dragons group.  You have been looking forward to this for quite some time.  You got everything you need.  You have your dice, your character sh...

Condensing Your Table Footprint as a Player

September 27

Setting the Stage and Expectations of Your Players and Yourself

Jon Barry

Somehow, the stars aligned and you managed to get a bunch of friends together to play some Dungeons and Dragons. Believe me, that alone is no small task. Arranging schedules in this day and age can...

Setting the Stage and Expectations of Your Players and Yourself