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Who is Vecna in Vecna: Eve of Ruin?
The fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons has just received its final adventure, celebrating 50 years with a story spanning multiple beloved locations, familiar characters and a unique approach to...
5 Plot Hooks To Get Your Adventure Started
Every adventure begins with the plot hook. It's the reason your players band together. It's what drives the sense of adventure and moves the story forward. Without a great plot hook, your players...
4 Tips for Better RPG Character Backstories
Backstories are the bones of your character. They mention the highlights of their life, give some context to that one weird quirk, and lay out the roadmap that shows how they got here and where they’re (hopefully) going. All backstories function the same, whether you’re sitting down for a one-hour one-shot or gearing up for a five-year campaign—but did you know there’s a way to make them…better?
