The core mechanic of Critical Role's upcoming roleplaying game uses two 12-sided dice--one is called the HOPE die, and the other is FEAR die. When a player makes a check, they roll both ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-hope-and-fear-work-in-critical-roles-daggerheart.703341/
So the 2024 versions of origins or species are likely close to locked. However I am both shocked and not shocked that Elf, Gnome, Goliath, and Tielfing have lineages that split them up into popu...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/no-dwarf-halfling-and-orc-suborgins-lineages-and-legacies.702946/
OOC/RECRUITMENT THREAD: https://www.enworld.org/threads/ooc-quickleafs-rime-of-the-frostmaiden-closed-for-now.697664/ ROGUES GALLERY THREAD (POST PCS HERE): https://www.enworld.org/threads/rg...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/ic-quickleafs-rime-of-the-frostmaiden.697783/
One thing I hate about the sorcerer is that they stole the inborn magical talent from the wizard. Now, everyone tends to treat arcane magic as: Inborn, you're a sorcerer Not inborn, don't worry,...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/one-thing-i-hate-about-the-sorcerer.703338/
As a European medieval fantasy simulator, D&D isn't great. The TSR settings, especially, show an American mindset about population densities and modern attitudes have peeked through -- or been co...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/should-d-d-feature-fearsome-critters-and-other-americana.703356/
I was reading the "One thing I hate about the Sorcerer" thread (https://www.enworld.org/threads/one-thing-i-hate-about-the-sorcerer.703338/ ), and it gave me a moment of realization. I don't know...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/bizuids-and-clercerocks.703383/
WotC consulted with celebrities including True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll and Critical Role's Matt Mercer when revising the upcoming 2024 edition of the Dungeon Master's Guide . Apparently another ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/deborah-ann-woll-and-matt-mercer-consulted-on-the-2024-dmg.703279/
Since the beginning of the hobby (and earlier, see The Elusive Shift) there has been disagreement over how much players of RPGs should be aware of the rules of play. Some people think that full a...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-visible-to-players-should-the-rules-be.703200/
Sometimes a thread comes up, and I really want to post in it, but my thought is just a negative comment or a way to criticize someone else's fun. And really, we have enough negativity in this wor...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-i-didnt-comment-in-another-thread-thread.672602/
FIRST: This is a plus "+" thread. Please don't thread crap. SECOND: Please no edition warring from any direction. That's what I mean in the title "on its own terms." I don't want to talk about ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/lets-talk-about-4e-on-its-own-terms.700987/
Someone suggested I get this party started......
The trailer for the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch has just been released: The first three episodes will be out on Feb 21. The first season was good. The second season, however, rea...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/bad-batch-final-season-spoilers.702224/
Looks like The Acolyte will start on June 4, 2024. Trailer likely drops tomorrow (March 19, 2024) EDIT: The Acolyte Teaser Poster, Premiere Date Revealed > In The Acolyte, an investigati...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/star-wars-the-acolyte-starts-june-4.703188/
https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-the-new-2024-players-handbook-wizard-art.703288/
Bob World Builder posted a video in which he took up the project of building a Google Forms replica of the survey Wizards of the Coast posted a few days ago (which has since been taken down) rega...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/bob-world-builder-recreates-wotcs-do-you-like-me-survey.703207/
When Red Box was translated in Japan 40 years ago, it sold 100,000 sets in one year. On the other hand, the Japanese version of PHB5e sold less than 10,000 copies from 2017 to 2021. Since aroun...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-rise-and-fall-of-d-d-in-japan.703359/
Alright, running a 4e No Myth (minimal setting at the outset and it will accrete and firm up as we play), Story Now game for @darkbard and @Nephis . Below is character information, Minor Ques...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-slave-and-her-sovereign.694228/
I've noticed that for all (or most) of the heritages in a5e with a flying speed, there's a limitation of 3 rounds at a time without gaining temporary fatigue. Some of them can take a Paragon feat...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/why-is-non-magical-flying-so-limited-for-pcs.703350/
I just had a crazy brainstorm creating a new superhero universe inspired by the marvel's 50 state initiative. I'm open to any and all feedback. https://breadthofpopsanity.blogspot.com/2024/03/m...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/brainstorm-for-a-metahuman-universe-meta-republic.703372/
In my games the answer is yes. Allow me to give you an example. In my Deadlands game, a PC went to go talk to the recently widowed woman of a man two other PCs were currently sitting in jail for ...
Saw it last night. It… umm… wasn’t good. I think for me it’s the move from dry humour to frantic madcap humour. And it’s not creepy at all. More zany action with witticisms. Though th...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/so-ghostbusters-frozen-empire-spoiler-thread.703296/
12 years ago today, I set out to read and review every single issue of Dragon magazine. An enormous journey that took precisely 6 years of daily posting, and was left open for a sequel. Having fi...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/lets-read-polyhedron-dungeon.671210/
@CleverNickName said they wouldn't do another thread and in the Companion thread people wondered if there could be another. Here's a list of the Spelljammer dragons published for D&D to date; ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-survivor-spelljammer-dragons.703316/
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizer...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/alien-romulus-teaser-trailer.703345/
We all know that the early D&D milieu was inspired by many sources, with a strong focus on sword and sorcery and other pulp fantasy from the mid century and its pastiches popular in the 70s. But ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-is-your-personal-appendix-n.703373/
As announced last week, Larian Studios is moving on from Baldur's Gate 3 and is now focusing on the development a new game (they will continue to patch BG 3 however). They have indicated ther...
The #1-ranked Wizard vs. the #6-ranked Druid! Only one can advance to the Finals--so who will it be? Here's where the bracket currently stands. HOW THIS WORKS This is the fifth round of elimi...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/march-madness-2024-round-5-casters-semi-final.703314/
Roll20 has today revealed some information about July's Dungeons & Dragons release, QUESTS FROM THE INFINITE STAIRCASE . The Infinite Staircase spirals in a dreamlike expanse, with doors...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/quest-from-the-infinite-staircase-adventures-revealed.703239/
Welcome to my Let's Play thread, where I play the SSI D&D Gold Box games! I'll be documenting a play-through of at least the four "Pools" series games set in the Forgotten Realms, and potentiall...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/demetrios1453-plays-the-gold-box-games.702936/
Because the Saga of TSR3 has been ongoing for a while, with many landmarks, I thought I'd do a quick timeline for those who haven't had the time (or, frankly, inclination) to keep up with the who...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-full-glorious-history-of-nutsr.684697/
Could you scry on someone with a +4 or +10 if you were in love with them? After all... your heart belongs to them. If someone said that at my table? I'd -absolutely- give them the +10. Any ti...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/representational-magic-and-you.703369/
Earlier this morning when I logged onto thhe I would see ads on my screen which is compeltely fine. I have no problems with advertising because you gotta pay the rent. But this evening, I'm getti...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/did-the-ads-recently-change-on-this-site-new-pop-ups.702242/
Soon to be made available, these files will allow for high quality digital versions of these maps. Including g alterations for player maps. Holy moly! I just discovered a treasure trove of my o...
Proto-molecule in wrong hands... Oups! (The Expanse AGE)
https://www.enworld.org/threads/describe-your-last-rpg-session-in-5-words.679952/
Here is the OOC thread for my REBOOT of my old Western Kanpur | Bluffside Campaign that was running over on The Piazza . The game stalled over there, but with the refresh of EN World, I'm eager ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/kulan-knightfalls-crisis-in-bluffside-game-ooc.666962/
I'm in the process of moving to Milwaukee and would be interested in hearing from some Milwaukeeans on where to find good in-person TTRPG gaming. I'll be living in the Juneau Town neighborhood. L...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/looking-for-tips-on-flgs-gaming-in-milwaukee-wisconsin-usa.702801/
DESCENT INTO THE LOST CAVERNS OF TSOJCANTH Deep in the Yatil Mountains lie the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, formerly occupied by the legendary archmage Iggwilv the Witch Queen. Though Iggwilv i...
Alright, @zakael19 is interested in possibly running a 4e game for his home group, so I'm running a one-shot, solo PBP for him to help him get a feel of both sides of the effort; GM and player. ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/redeem-the-past-chase-the-future-a-4e-story-now-one-shot.703075/
i love this book immensely and it's amazing look at the monster manual. So for those whom build their own monsters, what do you use and why?
https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-to-use-from-flee-mortals.703381/
Inspired by Morrus’s previews of Planestrider, I’ll be previewing one knack each day (excluding weekends) until Venture Forth releases on FRIDAY, APRIL 5. However, the rules are different tha...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/release-date-and-previews-of-%E2%80%9Cventure-forth%E2%80%9D.703187/
The much-hyped 2024 total eclipse over the US is in two weeks, on April 8. Anyone making special plans to see it? Anyone living in the path bracing themselves for the onslaught of tourists?
https://www.enworld.org/threads/total-eclipse-2024-plans.703332/
https://www.enworld.org/threads/this-dragon-art-is-from-the-2024-players-handbook.703289/
PREVIEW: This adventure takes our group of daring adventurers to the very depths of the Nine Hells in a desperate attempt to save their souls from damnation, or the souls of the ones they hold...
So some real life role-playing. A magical portal opens and you personally end up in Faerun. You're getting sent out on patrol into the wilderness for a month. You get to share a donkey with 5 o...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/conscripted-to-faerun.703335/
So, there is a cosmere ttrpg coming next year. What's your guess on KS numbers? I'm going three million.
Just as the title says, I want to hear about your latest session of DnD, or any other game really. Be as detailed or as brief as you like!
https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-was-your-last-session.667468/
DRAGON PUBLISHING released DRAGON #75 in July 1983. It is 100 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have the ecology of the mimic, logical language lessons, and an introdu...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/dragon-reflections-75.703074/
If the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES: ROAD TO NEVERWINTER novel whet your appetite for D&D fiction (or more D&D fiction), the new novel, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE FALLBACKS: BOUND FOR RU...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-the-fallbacks-bound-for-ruin-review.703101/
As happens in my campaigns, the characters in my 12th level Empire of the Ghouls campaign have hit the point where they're able to mitigate a lot of the threat of big battles. With ten years of...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/challenging-high-level-5e-characters.703144/
Debating Elven Accuracy (Charisma) vs Shadow Touched (Cause Fear-Charisma) on my Shaddar Kai Paladin 1/Arcane Trickster 3 on level up to Rogue 4 Stats before level up - S13, I8, W8, D16, C12, C...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/elven-accuracy-vs-shadow-touched.703380/
Not sure yet, to be honest. It was a very weird Christmas and possibly the first in my life that resulted in no books (it's ok; my gf was very busy with work and then sick, and is now hellbent on...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-are-you-reading-in-2024.701874/
I thought it would be fun to create an online repository of D&D-themed memes, cartoons, and internet gags. Join me! There's just one rule*: Post only memes, comics, funny tweets, and the like. ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-d-d-memes-thread.693664/
The #1-ranked Fighter vs. the #3-ranked Paladin! Only one can advance to the Finals--so who will it be? Here's where the bracket currently stands. HOW THIS WORKS This is the fifth round of el...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/march-madness-2024-round-6-martials-semi-final.703379/
It’s wild that anyone who cares at all about artists and writers of any kind would support this tech.
https://www.enworld.org/threads/ai-is-stealing-writers%E2%80%99-words-and-jobs%E2%80%A6.701799/
This is the start of our 5e campaign. I never ran SJ back in the day and honestly thought it looked ridiculous. Fast forward decades and this is the wackiness I've been wanting and didn't even kn...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/spelljammer-5e-campaign-recaps.701083/
Just in time for your weekend, I'm proud to announce that Paradigms of Skill: Expanded Skill Criticals is now available for purchase on DriveThruRPG!! This release expands on the skill critical...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-3pp-release-paradigms-of-skill-expanded-skill-criticals.703260/
The release of a new Dungeons & Dragons edition is always a big deal. But what about the impact on players and the TTRPG market as a whole? I explored the network effects, potential for disruptio...
This thread is for the general discussion of Pathfinder Monster Core . Click on Overview for more information.
https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-monster-core.702844/
I gotta say, I really like that Kobold Press is asking themselves "why" on these legacy monsters, something that TSR never seemed to do when creating a monster for every name they could extract f...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/tales-of-the-valiant-preview-the-wight.703365/
The fifth of the 2024 March Madness (D&D Classes) competition is done, and we have our first finalist--the #6 Druid! So much for all of those "Core Four" naysayers, huh? We're now moving on to...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/march-madness-d-d-classes-2024-scores-and-discussion.703010/
In another thread, folks are discussing the different mechanics of different spellcasters. Specifically how the wizard's spellcasting ability is different from the sorcerer's, even though most of...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-unified-spellcasting-mechanic-for-5e.703363/
Leaked by Diamond Distribution. Both listed at 400 pages. I’m taking this with a grain of salt but I figured it’s worth posting and speculation. Goodman games prior post on acquiring th...
This TTRPG crowdfunding sampler covers projects that end between April 3 to 10. This week, you’ll discover the latest version of ZWEIHÄNDER, a 5E version of ADVENTURES IN THE HOUSEHOLD, the se...
OAR 7: Dark Tower is hitting the streets , and likely causing localized earthquakes when it does. I had to pass on backing it, given the high price, but I am still wanting to lay my hands on i...
Waitlist (empty) Rogues Gallery Thread (post PCs here): https://www.enworld.org/threads/rg-quickleafs-rime-of-the-frostmaiden.697696/ IC THREAD: https://www.enworld.org/threads/ic-quickle...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/ooc-quickleafs-rime-of-the-frostmaiden-closed-for-now.697664/
This week’s TTRPG crowdfunding sampler covers campaigns that end between March 29 to April 4. The spotlights this article include a HEART: THE CITY BENEATH RPG adventure campaign, a IRONSWORN: ...
I am currently listening to a book about Sir Frances Drake (El Draque), who is among the most famous adventurers and pirates in English history. He is a quintessential model for a TTRPG adventure...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/piracy-and-other-malfeasance.703270/
WORLD OF KULAN: CRISIS IN BLUFFSIDE GAME Big Tim stands, once again, waiting. This time, however, the man he's come to know as Relgar Aspergim waits with him — not that drafter-wizard appe...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/kulan-knightfalls-crisis-in-bluffside-game-ic.667146/
I've played a lot of 5E and have tried out so much of it - and the only thing that has failed for me so far has been the Artificer. I've tried a few in one shots and one in a short campaign - and...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/tell-me-about-your-artificer.697244/
Starting a new thread for the new year. As always, you can check out the DriveThruRPG sales page to see what deals they have going on. Please note my use of affiliate links in this post.
I was designing powers for Elden Ring monstrosities, picturing an epic, 60-foot lunge coupled with the swing of a flaming, one-ton axe, or something like Godrick's magical flamethrower stemming f...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/should-magic-spells-powers-be-interruptible.703355/
Chris Perkins did an interview with GamesRadar about the direction and goals for the new books, how it is not a "new edition," amo g other things: "This is not a vanity press we're doing," says...
I’m still running a 3.0 game. I never updated to 3.5. I didn’t see the point. 3.5 seemed too similar to buy the core books all over again - plus it seemed like they were trying to be more tac...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/are-there-compelling-reasons-to-upgrade-to-pf1-from-3-0.703151/
Hi, Inspired by this thread, I propose we test how AI can help a GM generating a short scenario for a single evening, for the case where you're asked to run a game in a hurry (maybe the regula...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/prepping-a-one-shot-with-ai.701970/
Hey EnWorld! My last dalliance with 4e was back in 2017 when I briefly ran a short campaign for a group of friends who were interested in playing the game with a more Story Now approach. Back i...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/reconciling-4es-rough-edges-with-story-now-play.697155/
Imagine a system where a single bag of dice becomes your storytelling tool. Modifiers based on your character’s skills make every roll feel impactful, keeping the gameplay smooth and fast-paced...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/new-playtest-s6-2-rpg.703328/
I need to find new rp sites! I roleplay varieties of anime, does anyone want to rp with me? (sorry for bothering lolll)
Chat Thread Rogues Gallery Prologue: A Different World A westerly wind picked up as the Swordcoaster, Captain Threwe, approached the inner mouth of the Bay of Chult. To the west, mountains...
I work at a library, and a coworker and I had a conversation about me possibly running a 1 hour game for some staff who've never played RPGs before, as part of a series of staff members sharing t...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/simple-colorful-mechanics-to-run-a-game-for-non-gamers.703240/
THE KOBOLD PRESS STAFF PICK SALE CELEBRATING 18 YEARS OF KOBOLD PRESS! Gather ‘round, fellow adventurers, as Kobold Press celebrates 18 years in the Warrens with our Staff Picks Sale! Our se...
Should there be a column on the OLD Eastern Armor Table (p. 102 in version 1.3) to indicate for which damage types the armor is ineffective? I've been looking around, and haven't come up with any...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/eastern-armor-in-old-lacking-ineffective-data.703333/
I originally came across this from an Ad, but the walkthrough of multi(hidden) lock & multi key functionality example of a safe witgwith potentially trapped non-keyed elements once the locks them...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/fun-useful-example-of-old-style-safe-players-might-encounter.703300/
I have the following traditions from 3pps and issues of GPG: Arcane Knight (Gate Pass Gazette) Awakened Mind (Paranormal Power) Beast Unity (Gate Pass Gazette) Cutting Omen (MoAR Complete) ...
(Or “Down the Rabbit Hole of Older School Games”) …because it has absolutely killed my love of my previous favorite D&D version (AD&D 2nd edition) or my second favorite (5e). Seriously, h...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/i-never-should-have-picked-up-old-school-essentials%E2%80%A6.687150/
So I never managed to get into the novel—it was too dense for me. Which was a shame as I could tell the subject matter was right up my alley. The TV version makes it much more accessible. I�...
Welcome back to ADVENT'S AMAZING ADVICE! The series where I take popular One-Shots, Adventures, Campaigns, etc. and fully prep them for both New and Busy DMs. This prep includes fully fleshed out...
Hey all, as I mentioned in my "Troglodyte Tuesday" thread and in the thread about my HOW I RUN IT zine series, I have started a new site for my D&D content. It has a couple of different features ...
I'm always thinking of games I'd like to run before I die and I hope to convince my group to, at some point, try a Megadungeon. The 4 in the title that caught my eye as I was surfing the web (t...
Planescape Session 1 Chapter 1 Grave Escape Day 1 PC Killed 0 Monsters Killed 3 Villains Captured 0 Villains Escaped 0 Start Time 6:30 End Time 7:48 10 downtime days. 100 GP. Take a Lev...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/jasper-dms-planescape.702047/
Looking at the art for the new book coming out, it got me to thinking about what made the module so well regarded. Then I started seeing how this might have been an inspiration for Rapture, thoug...
I traditionally do a Friday Happy Hour with a friend in person. Since the "lockdown" its been twice a week on-line, we'll see how it goes once things open up. Anyway, I'm thinking pictures of bre...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/virtual-happy-hour-brews-spirits-pics-reviews.674024/
The arrival of a new Dungeons & Dragons edition is a significant event, often met with a mix of excitement and apprehension. However, a new edition can be more than just a rules update. This anal...
I think of you often and make no outward show, But what it means to lose you, no one will ever know You wished no one farewell, not even said good-bye, You were gone before I knew it, and ...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/in-remembrance-2024-ad.701863/
IC STORY THREAD Scourge of Daggerford ROGUE'S GALLERY People of Daggerford I've been thinking of doing this for awhile, so I think I'll start: THE GAME I'm looking for some players for a...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/ooc-scourge-of-daggerford-full.566086/
Have you played or run the Silhouette system? It's the rules system used by the RPGs of Heavy Gear, Jovian Chronicles, Tribe 8, Core Command, and Gear Krieg, as well as being released as a standa...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/grade-the-silhouette-system.703167/
For those of us that love D&D beyond the game itself, what are your favorite D&D-branded/themed items you've acquired that are not necessary game elements? Things like posters, art prints, figure...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-is-your-favorite-d-d-swag-trinket-tchotchke.703364/
Hey everyone, my kickstarter campaign for Modern Necessities: Professional edition, a supplement that offers extensive modern/urban fantasy rules for Necrotic Gnome's Old-School Essentials, is LI...
What a start! They kept Storm's over the top voice acting, and they finally used the "omega level mutant" terminology from the comics. And Beast is keeping up with his quotes. I'd forgotten abo...
This thread is for the general discussion of the Voidrunner’s Codex . Click on Overview for more information. Take your 5E and A5E games into space with this science-fiction set. This set co...
https://www.enworld.org/threads/voidrunner%E2%80%99s-codex.702728/