It’s been crazy around the shop over the past couple of months, and with the holiday season in the US wrapping up, we thought it would be a nice idea to officially introduce ourselves to this wonderful community that we are lucky enough to be a part of. We have had the pleasure of chatting with many fans over social media and Kickstarter and getting to know some of the people that have done us the honor of bringing Dirt Cheap Dungeons into their homes to share awesome memories with their friends, so we thought it would be nice to tell you all a little bit about those of us behind the scenes he ..read more

Rogues in Dungeons & Dragons 5e are renowned for their stealth, agility, and cunning. The right magic items can significantly amplify their abilities and effectiveness in various roles. Here are some magic items that every Rogue should aspire to acquire, complete with their unique benefits and rogue-specific advantages: Shadow Blade: Rogue's Purpose: Ideal for ambush and surprise attacks. Rogue's Boon: Can be summoned as a bonus action. Deals psychic damage, effective against various foes. Grants advantage in dim light or darkness. Boots of Elvenkind: Rogue's Purpose: Enhances steal ..read more

Whether you are a player looking to better your character or a DM honing the items for your game, understanding magic items that will benefit each player is vital. For druids, many options can better gameplay and serve them well as they continue in the campaign. Read on to learn more about a few of the best 5e magic items for druids that you can bring to life in your campaign. Knowing the best can make looting easier and permit you to make the best choices for your character or develop your campaign. D&D Magic Items for Druids Insignia of Claws The Insignia of Claws is a useful item to ha ..read more

Clerics in Dungeons & Dragons 5e play a pivotal role in balancing combat and healing. The right magic items can significantly enhance their capabilities. Here's a look at some essential items for Clerics, highlighting their divine purpose and benefits: Mace of Disruption: Divine Purpose: Tailor-made for combating dark creatures like undead and fiends. Cleric's Boon: Glows when such creatures are near, alerting the Cleric. Deals extra damage to undead and fiends. Can instantly destroy weaker undead. Holy Avenger: Divine Purpose: A weapon that channels divine energy, especially effecti ..read more

In today’s resource rich environment, Game Masters do not lack for choice when it comes to visually presenting a scene for their players to take in.  Companies such as Hero Forge allow for the creation of miniatures that match exactly what the players envision their characters as, while the popularity of 3D printing and manufactured terrain pieces can really bring a scene to life.  Is it really enough though?  Sometimes having a table full of goodies may look amazing, and get all those shocked reactions from players that Game Masters love, but could more be done to really immers ..read more

Writing a great adventure is one of the most daunting tasks in DnD. Whether you’re a DM looking to create a quick and dirty one-shot or trying to craft an entire campaign for your players, writing your adventure can be difficult and demanding. But writing a DnD adventure doesn’t have to be hard. The truth is that a lot of DMs and even professional adventure writers often get too focused on the parts of writing an adventure that are difficult, and that may not benefit players anyway. Here’s what you need to know to start crafting epic adventures without the struggle. Save the difficulty for ..read more

One of the most iconic parts of any tabletop roleplay game is the dungeon-delving aspect; your party of friends traveling deep into ancient labyrinths, forgotten ruins, and underground caverns in the search for loot and adventure.  While any location may be considered a “dungeon” in a broad sense, each location carries with it a different set of hazards and opposition to try and thwart any unwelcomed visitors.  Making a “dungeon” believable in the context of whatever world it is taking place can be a bit tricky, so let's go over some of the things to look at while making a location f ..read more

Last time we briefly covered the differences between most of the classes in the standard Dungeons and Dragons Players Handbook, noting their general strengths and weaknesses as well as potential play styles. This time we dive into the differences between the 3 primary arcane spell casters; the Sorcerer, the Warlock, and the Wizard. It is easiest to break down how each class approaches the facets of spellcasting and their mechanics one at a time. This is to give a new player a quick reference to look at to determine what they may like to play without having to flip back and forth in the book co ..read more

While nearly every player wants to play the biggest and baddest warrior on the block, or the wizard with the power to level mountains and reshape continents, having characters that excel at everything can quickly become boring in Dungeons and Dragons. What is the fun of playing an adventurer with stats and skills so finely tuned that the chances of them failing at something becomes nearly improbable? Many amazing stories can come from high risks and lucky rolls, but if you’re not really taking a risk by jumping across the street from rooftop to rooftop trying to escape a burning building while ..read more

Approaching Dungeons and Dragons as a newcomer can feel a bit overwhelming. You are handed a character sheet full of empty boxes and a Players Handbook that is over 300 pages of information you should at least somewhat understand. The first thing everyone wants to do, however, is jump into character creation. While there is a debate amongst some circles as to whether a player should pick their character’s race first, then move on to class – this is the order that is in the Players Handbook – others choose the opposite. Keep in mind that neither way is wrong, just a different approach to the sa ..read more