Where did this piece of Shitake first appear? How about In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords A4 (9042) in 1981! But unlike some of the other monsters we post, this guy made it into one of the big book! He made it into the original Monster Manual 2 in 1983 and the updated version…
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…
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…
Oh, this beauty is coming to get you. Think the Tasmanian Devil on crack. It first appeared in the Ken Rolston module The Lost Island of Castanamir C3 (9110) in 1984. Hot many hit points, but this little bruiser is a brute! And 4 attacks! If you’re a DM and want to make a stink,…
Love Corn, baby, Love Corn. Love Corn, Baby! I thought it would be worth getting a bag and trying Love, Corn: Smoked BBQ. This groovy wine colored bag advertises a gluten-free, vegan, smoky, PREMIUM, crunchy corn snack. Let’s examine a few of those words: Gluten-free: It’s corn. Corn is naturally gluten-free. Vegan: It’s corn. Smoky:…
If you’ve ever played Dungeons & Dragons, chances are you’ve heard the term “THAC0” thrown around a time or two. But what exactly is THAC0, and how does it work within the game’s combat system? THAC0, or “To Hit Armor Class 0,” is a term used in the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) role-playing game….
This one is truly terrifying. I was asked to develop an undead assassin for a module in the works from Kip and Stevo from Unleash the Dragon called Nightfall. So, I wanted something that was different but really scary. Almost like a D&D Terminator. Not indestructible by any means, but just strong enough that you…
Description:The Artisan Arcane is a unique class that combines the mystical arts with their immense skills in various artisan crafts. Each level of the Artisan Arcane unlocks new artistic abilities and spells that are specifically related to their chosen craft. They wield their magical powers through creating, crafting, and expressing their artistic abilities, making them…
Here’s a fun one going back to 1984 and it’s from our friends in Great Britain no less! This is from Drums on Fire Mountain X8 (9127) for characters level 5-8. If you haven’t played a U.K. module before, you’re in for a treat. They have some unique monsters and this one has all the…
