How to Create an Encounter using D&D Beyond’s My Encounters
A practical DM’s guide to building and running encounters with D&D Beyond’s My Encounters tool—focused on prep, pacing, and table-ready play.
Tales and Tankards
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Tales and Tankards
Gather. Laugh. Roll
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Scene Starters – 12 Ways to Open a Session
Because “You’re all in a tavern” deserves some competition.
How to Homebrew a Subclass on D&D Beyond
Learn how to create a homebrew subclass on D&D Beyond with this step-by-step guide, including examples, feature setup, and tips for clean design.
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Stranger Things Starter Set Review
Wizards of the Coast invites Dungeon Masters to the table once more with Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club — a nostalgic, 80s-inspired starter set that celebrates Eddie Munson’s final campaign. Beautifully crafted and beginner-friendly, it’s a heartfelt but fleeting trip into the Upside Down.
How to Homebrew a Feat on D&D Beyond
Homebrewing feats on D&D Beyond is easier than you think. In this guide, I walk through how I recreated the Call to the Wave feat for my Voxels & Valor campaign using the 2024 rules—complete with prerequisites, tags, spells, and practical tips for your own creations.
How to Make Simple RPG Character Tokens for Your D&D Game
Looking to level up your table without dropping a pile of gold? This quick DIY shows you how to make simple, durable character tokens for your D&D game using washers, stickers, and a little creativity.
How to Homebrew a Magic Item on D&D Beyond
A simple step-by-step guide for creating custom magic items on D&D Beyond. Build unique weapons, add modifiers, and bring story-driven magic to your table.
How to Homebrew a Spell on D&D Beyond
Creating custom spells in D&D Beyond is easier than it looks. This step-by-step guide walks you through building a spell from scratch, adding modifiers, scaling it properly, and saving it to your Homebrew Collection.
