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Goblin on the Road | Free DnD 5e Adventure

Goblin on the Road is a quick, 15-minute scenario for experienced DMs to introduce new players to Dungeons & Dragons using basic 5E rules. The adventure revolves around a player meeting a goblin on the road, seeking help.

Craig McClain 5e Adventures Leave a comment September 18, 2024November 17, 2025 1 Minute

Dungeon of Inspiration Discord Server

The Dungeon of Inspiration discord server is now up and running. Join us in the Dungeon of Inspiration where you can talk about all things d&d and TTRPGs. DMs can find players for a group, and players can find a group to play with. DMs and players alike can ask questions and get advice on … Continue reading Dungeon of Inspiration Discord Server →

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2 Billion NPCs | Free Download

This guide offers a method to quickly create NPCs, including 2 billion NPC and 8,000 pet animal combinations. It recommends having one-line NPC descriptions ready for sessions and expanding on them as needed.

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64 Unique Dragon Names

The post shares a collection of 64 unique dragon names, adaptable for other creatures. I also included 20 epithets so you can make unique titles.

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The Page of Names | Free Download

The Page of Names offers over 100 names for use in D&D and other TTRPGs. Ko-fi members get access to additional formats.

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Critical Role – Tarot of Inspiration

A combination of the Critical Role Moon Deck and the Deck of Many Things to create the Tarot of Inspiration for alternate inspiration in D&D 5e.

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Craig McClain dm tips, random tables Leave a comment January 10, 2024June 17, 2024 3 Minutes

Perception Check: Clues and Information

This entry in the "Perception Check" series examines Dungeon Masters' strategies to aid players' clue-gathering in tabletop games. Strategies include: repeating important cues, tailoring hints to player interests, allowing consequences for missed clues, and reinforcing clues through a post-session narrative summary.

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3 Books to Level Up Your Next DnD Game

Check out these three Dungeons & Dragons related books guaranteed to enhance your game mastery skills, leading to more enjoyable gaming sessions.

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Roll Your Own Kobold Tribe

Get your roll on and quickly make a Kobold tribe.

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Craig McClain dm tips, random tables 2 Comments November 15, 2023February 20, 2024 1 Minute

d100 Magical Trinkets and Relics

Sly Flourish has a great article on the use of what he calls ‘relics’ in a D&D game. Essentially, relics are mundane objects imbued with magical power. Often they are infused with a single spell while also being identifiable and usable by anyone.

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