Which Edition of Dungeons & Dragons Should I Choose? August 28, 2025Mike Derlatka Which Edition of Dungeons & Dragons Should I Choose? Introduction Picking the right edition of Dungeons & Dragons can feel overwhelming. Since its 1974 debut, D&D has evolved through multiple...
What Are All the Character Classes in Dungeons & Dragons? Ultimate Guide to D&D Classes August 28, 2025Mike Derlatka What Are All the Character Classes in Dungeons & Dragons? Ultimate Guide to D&D Classes Introduction Dungeons & Dragons offers a vast array of character classes, each shaping a hero’s...
Session Zero DnD: The Ultimate Guide to Launch Your D&D Campaign August 28, 2025Mike Derlatka Session Zero DnD: The Ultimate Guide to Launch Your D&D Campaign Introduction Session Zero DnD is the foundational meeting you hold before the first dice roll in your D&D...
What Is Dungeons & Dragons and How Do I Get Started? August 18, 2025Mike Derlatka What Is Dungeons & Dragons and How Do I Get Started? Introduction Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game. Since its debut in 1974,...
Mind Flayers in D&D: Crafting Psionic Horror Encounters August 18, 2025Mike Derlatka Mind Flayers in D&D: Crafting Psionic Horror Encounters Introduction: Embracing the Nightmare of Illithids Few creatures in Dungeons & Dragons instill dread like the Mind Flayer. Also known as Illithids,...
Building Villains for D&D Campaigns That Players Remember August 18, 2025Mike Derlatka Building Villains for D&D Campaigns That Players Remember Introduction: Why Memorable Villains Matter Every epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign needs a worthy villain—an antagonist whose presence looms large in every...
A Complete Guide to Character Creation August 07, 2025Mike Derlatka A Complete Guide to Character Creation Creating a memorable Dungeons & Dragons character is both an art and a science. Your hero’s race, class, ability scores, background, and gear define...
Dungeons and Dragons: : The Forgotten Spawn of the Elder Brain August 01, 2025Mike Derlatka Forgotten Spawn of the Elder Brain in D&D: Lore, Types, and DM Strategies Introduction Beneath the twisting tunnels of the Underdark, where fungus-glowed corridors shiver with latent psionic energy, lie...
Beholder Villain Roleplay Guide for D&D Masters August 01, 2025Mike Derlatka Beholder Villain Roleplay Guide for D&D Masters Introduction: Commanding Fear with Every Eye Ray No monster embodies alien malice like the Beholder. With its floating orb body, central eye that...
Dungeons and Dragons: Beholders in Dungeons & Dragons: Xanathar and the Nightmare of the Multiverse August 01, 2025Mike Derlatka Beholders in Dungeons & Dragons: Xanathar and the Nightmare of the Multiverse Introduction Few creatures capture the imagination like the beholder. With a central eye, floating orb body, and a...
Dungeons and Dragons: Master Your D&D Game Prep: July 31, 2025Mike Derlatka Dungeons & Dragons: Master Your D&D Game Prep Introduction Every memorable Dungeons & Dragons session begins long before the first die roll. Mastering your game prep transforms scattered notes and...
Initiative Guide for D&D Dungeon Masters and Players July 23, 2025Mike Derlatka Initiative Guide for D&D Dungeon Masters and Players Introduction: Why Initiative Matters in D&D In Dungeons & Dragons, the initiative roll determines who acts first in combat and sets the...