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How to Make DnD Combat More Fun – Experience Points Vol. 6

weekly tips, resources, and blog posts from around the web about how to make dungeons and dragons combat more fun

Craig McClain Experience Points Leave a comment December 12, 2025December 11, 2025 4 Minutes

5 Must-Read Blog Posts for Dungeon Masters – Experience Points Vol. 5

weekly tips, resources, and blog posts from around the web every dnd dungeon master should know

Craig McClain Experience Points Leave a comment December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 3 Minutes

Free Resources, Holiday Gift Guide, and Celebrating 100 Posts – Experience Points Vol. 4

This month we talk about insights for new dungeon masters, including tips for engaging encounters, exploration, and resources. We also discuss tools, gift ideas, and gratitude for community support.

Craig McClain Experience Points Leave a comment November 26, 2025November 27, 2025 6 Minutes

Tactics for Engaging and Dynamic Combat Encounters

Somehow I found all the tactics you need to run better dnd combat. Running dynamic d&d combat encounters is easy, actually.

Craig McClain dm tips Leave a comment May 12, 2025 4 Minutes

Level Up Your Games with Czepeku Maps

For the best price, Czepeku’s Complete Fantasy Bundle gives you access to three subscriptions for the price of two. Get Maps, Scenes and Tokens all for one great price.

Craig McClain dm tips Leave a comment May 9, 2025 2 Minutes

How I Run Initiative In Dungeons and Dragons 5e (and a free download!)

Here I share my initiative handling method, including tracking monster stats, using an initiative chart, and incorporating roleplay moments for a dynamic experience.

Craig McClain dm tips 2 Comments February 26, 2024November 17, 2025 3 Minutes

Give the Gift of Infinite Stories with These TTRPG Starter Sets

Introduce new players to TTRPGs with a starter set. Suggested sets range from popular ones like D&D's "Dragons of Stormwreck Isle," Call of Cthulhu, and the Avatar Legends set. These sets contain everything beginners would need, from rulebooks to dice.

Craig McClain dm tips Leave a comment December 8, 2023February 13, 2024 3 Minutes

Roll Your Own Kobold Tribe

Get your roll on and quickly make a Kobold tribe.

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

Duck-Billed Blood Mage | Monster

Of the many rumors that surround the infamous blood mages the following rings most true. If you are close enough to hear their voice, you are even closer to death. 

Craig McClain Stat Blocks Leave a comment August 23, 2023February 12, 2024 3 Minutes

Three-Point Planning, or How to Session Prep Like a Zelda Game

Three-point planning is a concept that empowers players to shape their own stories by offering them three choices to engage with. Whether exploring wilderness or cities, this technique enriches the world with secrets, lore, and engaging locations. Embrace the power of exploration and surprise your players with fantastic discoveries three points at a time.

Craig McClain dm tips 5 Comments July 26, 2023July 20, 2024 5 Minutes

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