Divinations from the Collective

Pre-Christmas Promotion!

Morgan CarpenterOct 19, 2020

This has been an unusual year for all, and D20Collective has been no exception. In particular, issues with the US Postal Service (through no fault ...

An illustration from the Mythic Odyssey of Theros sourcebook, depicting two attractive, dark-skinned men in grecian armor against an ancient grecian backdrop.

Gorgeous Art and Underutilized Concepts: Impressions of the 'Mythic Odysseys of Theros' sourcebook, by someone who does not play Magic the Gathering

Morgan CarpenterAug 27, 2020

Mythic Odysseys of Theros is filled with interesting worldbuilding, but falls short on integration of its concepts into Dungeons and Dragons' actual gameplay. While the art and ideas that it provides are beautiful and engaging, they remain underdeveloped and limited in the actual supplemental content that they provide.

A photo of a book titled "the Princess Bride", the cover is brown with delicate cursive lettering, set against a red background.

What You Think It Means: The Princess Bride Roleplaying Game Review

Morgan CarpenterAug 18, 2020

Filled to the brim with swashbuckling excitement, heart-squeezing true love, and fantastically witty one-liners, The Princess Bride has been a fan ...

Munchkin: Kicking Down the Door

Morgan CarpenterAug 07, 2020

. Munchkin is one of those games that you either love or hate. If you’ve ever so much as stepped foot in a game store, chances are that you’ve see...

TTRPG Module Review: The Isle of Darksmoke

Morgan CarpenterJul 30, 2020

Designed and Written by Larry DiTilio, The Isle of Darksmoke, Part 1: The Nameless Isle and the Dome Level was published in 1984 to be played with ...

What You Think is "Old English" Isn't, and How Knowing This Can Help You with Your Fantasy Names

Morgan CarpenterJul 24, 2020

Let’s say you’re just finishing up writing your first session for your new DnD group. It’s a fairly standard setup - several wandering adventurers ...

What, How, and Why are Prestige Classes in D&D?

Morgan CarpenterJul 17, 2020

A mainstay of 3/3.5e D&D, Prestige Classes can be found in most of its supplemental publications, as well as the Dungeon Master’s Guide. 5e players may not be so familiar with these unique multiclassing-only options (although they are a homebrew go-to for longtime fans) but for anyone looking to try out 3e after 5e, they can be an invaluable resource in keeping a similar feel and play style. This is a small explanation and discussion of the how and why of Prestige Classes.

Wonderdraft Review: A Whole New World

Sam UlianoMay 15, 2020

Part of that was downloading and starting to use Wonderdraft. Yes, I know. Who waits to be two years into a game before making a map? This lady, apparently! You see, the creation of The City in my Knights of DOTH campaign was an adventure I made the whole team come up with. I can get more into how I facilitated that that in a future article, but for right now, let’s just say: this map was a long time coming and Wonderdraft has turned an extremely intimidating challenge into my quarantine zen.

How to Game When You're in Social Isolation

Sam UlianoMar 31, 2020

Historically, pandemics are a part of the human experience, and, at least from a storytelling perspective, they can significantly contribute to plo...

7 Tools You NEED to Game Online... That Aren't Roll20

Sam UlianoMar 24, 2020

While searching for tools that would make my online gaming experience a little more immersive, I started to realize, there's a LOT of great programs out there. I've stuck with Roll20 for quite a while-- and don't get me wrong. I love Roll20. But these tools can be used instead of or in conjunction with Roll20, and they are guaranteed to vastly improve the experience for you and your players. Hop online and let's check them out:

Who is Lucien, the Horizon Walker?

MiscLucien KeyackMar 12, 2020

(Hint: It's me, the person who wrote this blog post)

You may have heard my name tossed around a bit here and there over the past few months, so I think it’s about time for a bit of an introduction.

All You Need to Know About Digital Dice Rollers

Jessica TrebingFeb 26, 2020

Let’s say for a second that you AREN’T a dice fanatic. That you don’t have a shoebox or a Crown Royal bag or a glass vase full of dice somewhere in...

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