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D&D guides, solo RPG tips, and AI Game Master insights.
Passive Perception 5e: Most Tables Use It Wrong
Best D&D Party Size: Why Four Players Beats Five, Six, and Chaos
Do You Need a Healer in D&D 5e? Mostly No - Until You Really, Really Do
D&D for Two Players: How to Run a Duet Campaign That Actually Works
Skill Challenges in D&D 5e: The Best Mechanic WotC Never Published
Skill challenges didn't survive the jump from 4e to 5e, but DMs keep reinventing them anyway. Here's how to run them without the clunky parts - plus a framework that actually works at the table.
Why Most D&D Puzzles Fail (And 5 Designs That Actually Work)
What Is an AI Game Master? How AI GMs Actually Work in 2026
AI game masters run tabletop RPG sessions without a human GM. Here's how the tech works, what it handles well, and where it still needs a real person.
20 D&D Character Backstory Ideas That Your GM Will Love
Staring at a blank character sheet? These 20 backstory ideas give you a jumping-off point your GM can actually use - organized by archetype, with class suggestions and built-in plot hooks.
Best AI Tools for D&D Players in 2026
From NPC generators to full AI Game Masters, we rounded up the AI tools that D&D players are actually using in 2026. No hype, just what works.
Best D&D 5e Feats for Every Class (2026 Guide)
The feats that actually matter for each D&D 5e class. No filler picks, no 'it depends on your campaign' hedging. Just the feats your character should be taking.
How to DM for the First Time: A No-Stress Guide
Your first session behind the screen doesn't need to be perfect. It needs to happen. Here's everything you need to run your first game without spiraling.