Creating “Dire” Creatures in Dungeons and Dragons
My regular party ran across some “dire” creatures some time back, and in the interest of developing a clearer mental
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Author: Rick Allen
A Secret Puzzle that you can use in your D&D Game right now
I created a marvelous little puzzle, including a secret map, a mysterious verse, hidden pressure plates, and a dangerous trap, and it’s all so simple, you could use it in your game this week!
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How to play a Paladin in Dungeons and Dragons
I’ve been playing a Lawful Good Paladin of Bahamut for many years, and I can tell you a few of the ways I’ve kept this character interesting, not suggesting that this is the best way, but in a practical sense, this is what has worked for me, and been an enjoyable way to play.
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The Time I Pulled a Stunt that Completely Derailed our DnD Game
I was the player who derailed the campaign. The DM had us working our way through some subterranean caverns, rooting
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Why I drink Whiskey
I drink straight whiskey, and actually enjoy it. I can understand the standpoint of a non-whiskey drinker, in the same
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About the “Worm” in Tequila
There is no worm in tequila. Before I get in to this, I have to draw a distinction between terms.
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The Best Vodka to Drink Straight for $20 or Less.
Find a buddy with a Costco membership and buy their Kirkland brand European vodka. You’ll get a handle (1.75 Liter)
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What Inconsistencies appear in the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien?
Mandos declares in the Prophecy of the North (aka the Doom of Mandos) that the House of Fëanor shall never
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What is the Best Drink with a Cigar?
The traditional drink with cigars is Rum, but since most Rum is consumed as “Light,” “Spiced,” or “Flavored” Rum, it’s
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The Worst Hangover I’ve Ever Had
Oh man, so many to choose from… I could tell you about the time I drank a half-bottle of JD,
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