The thief dashes through the narrow tunnels of the underground city. A loud boisterous voice yelling behind him, “Stop craven scum!” You’re running a chase. In D&D 5e chases can be rather problematic for old and new DM’s alike. While most DM’s have a sufficient grasp of the rules, chases are rarely used … D&D 5e Chases: Running Your Game Read More » The post D&D 5e Chases: Running Your Game appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     Have you ever grown tired of using pre-made game settings? Maybe you have grown tired of some of your player’s knowing more about the lore than you. Regardless of why, you have decided it is time to make your own world. From rolling hills and plains, to mountains high and valleys low, you … D&D 5e World Building Tips: A World-Builder’s Guide Read More » The post D&D 5e World Building Tips: A World-Builder’s Guide appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     So, you’re making a new 5e character! That’s great! The problem is that you have come to the point where you need to choose ability scores, and there are multiple options! What is the difference, and which is better for you? Which is best for your DM? It’s time to choose Point Buy … Which is Better Point Buy or Rolling D&D 5e Read More » The post Which is Better Point Buy or Rolling D&D 5e appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     5e Game-breaking spells. We all have had the displeasure of players using them. The problem is after one of these spells are in play, the entirety of your campaign can fall into shambles. A king’s deceased son being restored to life is pretty cool. That is until you, the DM, scrap the entire … 5e Game-Breaking Spells and How to Handle Them Read More » The post 5e Game-Breaking Spells and How to Handle Them appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     Welcome one and all, to the different pantheons that exist outside of the Forgotten Realms! Here, you will be introduced to the various gods you can serve in DnD 5e! They hail from 4 major pantheons, from various historical times. These pantheons come from the Celtic, Greek, Egyptian, and Norse beliefs. They have … DnD 5e Gods: The Worshiper’s Complete List Read More » The post DnD 5e Gods: The Worshiper’s Complete List appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

      Have you ever wondered why you get tons of tool proficiencies that come in handy once in the entirety of your D&D campaign? Maybe you just enjoy the idea of going to work as a jeweler if your adventuring doesn’t work out? It could be that your parents told you that adventuring … 5e Tools Guide: How to Use 5e Tools Read More » The post 5e Tools Guide: How to Use 5e Tools appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     I like Critical Role and all of its cast. Ok, now that no super fans are out for blood, we can start this. I don’t really write post like this. I try my best to teach and to help people figure out D&D. This time though, I’m just going to have a bit … The Problem with Critical Role: The Mathew Mercer Effect Read More » The post The Problem with Critical Role: The Mathew Mercer Effect appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     Hey everyone!  I’m continually amazed by the support of the articles written by Reed Half-Hand.  It is without doubt the most popular article line on this blog.  For that reason, I have created another article from Reed Half-Hand about adventure hooks.  Specifically, this article is about how to make an adventure hook for … How to Write an Adventure Hook like a Pro: D&D 5e Read More » The post How to Write an Adventure Hook like a Pro: D&D 5e appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     Have you ever struggled to decide when your player characters should level up? Maybe you have made the mistake of granting them a level too early and now they are more powerful than all the foes in that area. If either of these sound familiar to you, you might have a problem with … Leveling up: D&D 5e XP vs. Milestones Read More » The post Leveling up: D&D 5e XP vs. Milestones appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more

     Have you grown tired of using the races provided in the Player’s Handbook? Maybe you love all the races the Wizards of the Coast has released and are just looking for something different. I got you covered. This article will be diving into the weird, the epic, and the strange. You guessed it. This … 3 Epic New D&D 5e Homebrew Races Read More » The post 3 Epic New D&D 5e Homebrew Races appeared first on Dormant Dragon ..read more