Lost Magic – Baba Yaga’s Hut
Does anybody actually use this in an adventure anymore? In the Original 1979 Dungeon Master’s Guide, Baba Yaga’s Hut had its first mention as an artifact. In Dragon Magazine #53 in September of 1981 Baba Yaga herself made an appearance in The Bogatyrs of old Kiev. In Dragon Magazine #83 (March 1984) Baba Yaga and her…
Lost Magic – Daoud’s Wondrous Lanthorn
A few months ago my friend, Theras Freman, wrote about Olive Slime from the Gary Gygax module The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth S4. So, after reading the article (found here) I had to check out the module. He was right! The module was brilliant. But what I loved was one of the magic items in there:…
THAC0 on the High Seas!
As a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) player, you know how exciting it can be to add new challenges and environments to your game. One unique scenario that you might consider is creating a THAC0 for D&D on a ship. THAC0, or the To Hit Armor Class 0, was a popular game mechanic in earlier editions…
Character Backstory
Dungeons and Dragons is a game that allows players to create their own characters and embark on epic adventures. One of the key elements of creating a good D&D character is crafting a detailed backstory. A character’s backstory can greatly influence their behavior, motivations, and relationships with other characters in the game. The importance of…
The Proper Use of a Magic Missile
In Dungeons and Dragons, Magic Missile is a popular and versatile spell. It’s a level 1 spell, meaning that it’s available to almost all spellcasters right from the start. It is also a potent spell that can bypass many defenses and immunities of common monsters. Here are some great ways to use Magic Missile: Magic…