Category Archives: The Blog

Essential Books to Play D&D For Players

Dear Readers, as many of you may know, I am a huge fan of Dungeons and Dragons. I am also, as many of you know, a fan of dndbeyond.com, the online D&D 5e toolset. And yet, I still love the physical books. I own several. This got me thinking: if I were advising a newContinue reading “Essential Books to Play D&D For Players”

Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 15 – The Prophecy

Dear Subscribers, sorry it’s late. My editor is still sick and recovering. Next week’s should go out on time. The Ingrates have finally found something they didn’t even know they were looking for, in the Off-site Location. What will they find? Content Warning: Gruesome depictions of torture and death; parental discretion is advised.

How-To DM: Character Backgrounds in Campaigns

Dear Readers, this is going to be an interesting post… Be forewarned. Let’s say you build yourself a marvelous campaign. You have a wonderful campaign world in which you have woven an epic tale of triumphs and failures. You have yourself a wonderful world waiting to be explored and a story just waiting to beContinue reading “How-To DM: Character Backgrounds in Campaigns”

Short Post: Today’s the Day!

Dear Readers, it’s finally come: the end of Chapter 1 (of 5) of the Ingrates Campaign! Of course, the Player’s Perspective comes tomorrow, and for you Premium Subscribers, the podcast preview is only up to Episode 14 as of now (we finished recording Episode 17 last week!), with Episode 15 being released to our PremiumContinue reading “Short Post: Today’s the Day!”

World Building Post: City of Red Fern

As I may have said before, Dear Readers, I’ve been having one heck of a week. My hot water heater went out couple weeks ago and all I’ve been doing since then, it seems, is dealing with contractors, restoration people, and the insurance company. This is made getting things done here quite the challenge, toContinue reading “World Building Post: City of Red Fern”

Short Post: Web Comics

Dear Readers, I have gotta say that I have a love for several webcomics. Several of them I was exposed to via Imgur, and was later pleasantly surprised to find on Web Toon, a web comic app. Here are a couple of my favorites that relate to D&D: The Weekly Roll I cannot possibly stressContinue reading “Short Post: Web Comics”

Not “A Player’s Perspective” – Dungeons and Dragons Nerds… Candy-Product Review

Fair Warning, this is going to be a short post. So, as many of you may have seen, Nerds Candy did a partnership with Wizards of the Coast, doing D&D Nerds Candy. If you haven’t already, you can go do a Google search for D&D Nerds candy and you’ll find the following site: https://dnd.wizards.com/nerds YouContinue reading “Not “A Player’s Perspective” – Dungeons and Dragons Nerds… Candy-Product Review”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 14!!!

I know, it’s been a week, but as I wrote before, there were technical difficulties. That said, here is the podcast preview. Be forewarned, however, that there are some possible triggers within, and there is a content advisory at the beginning of this and the next two episodes.

Miniature Painting Spotlight: Pre-primed Hobgoblins…Sort Of

Readers, today we’re going to look at painting a couple of hobgoblins I’m going to be needing tomorrow for the Inglorious Ingrates. I’m going to provide a step-by-step process on how I’m going to go about painting these miniatures. As we are going to be dealing with miniatures that are already prime, we are goingContinue reading “Miniature Painting Spotlight: Pre-primed Hobgoblins…Sort Of”

Late Post

So everything that has gone wrong has gone wrong, Dear Readers. Originally, I was planning on doing a How-To post on painting miniatures. Then I realized that I still had a commission that I was behind in delivering. You know the one. That Goliath Barbarian. The problem is, I had started to take pictures andContinue reading “Late Post”

Busy, Busy Day!

Deer Readers, even as I write this, via voice to text, I am trying to get last minute things completed! You see, a week from today marks the beginning of my stores new season of Adventurers League, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. And let me tell you something: I am super excited. Remember when IContinue reading “Busy, Busy Day!”

Product Review: The Splintered Tree Etsy Shop – Custom Dice Box

Dear Readers, I just got in, what I feel, is the coolest gaming accessory. My new custom dice box. First off, notice the amazing laser etching done on the front! No, it’s not the traditional Daily Dungeon Master Blog logo (I wanted something more simplistic), but you can tell to whom who it belongs! Next,Continue reading “Product Review: The Splintered Tree Etsy Shop – Custom Dice Box”

TGAPP: Nefarious Plots Coming Undone

Hello beloved readers! I will once again be summarizing events relating to the Inglorious Ingrates in the hopes of catching you up on all the latest developments facing our favorite adventurers! So sit back and enjoy my retelling of the magical exploits… After foiling the ambushers of the Mogumir off-site facility, the Inglorious Ingrates followedContinue reading “TGAPP: Nefarious Plots Coming Undone”

Announcement: Your Dork Materials

Dear Readers, as you may be able to tell, Anonymous Bosch and I have not been able to get the YouTube channel up and going as quickly as we had anticipated. Due to a number of scheduling conflicts and the ability to record, there have been a number of delays. That said, here is whatContinue reading “Announcement: Your Dork Materials”

Dungeons and Dragons and the Magic the Gathering Crossover

Dear Readers, remember what I said that I would not likely make a deck from my D&D and Magic Gathering crossover cards? Apparently, I fibbed. As I write this, I am in a different state, visiting one of my best friends, we will call C. C and I have been friends since 2015 when weContinue reading “Dungeons and Dragons and the Magic the Gathering Crossover”

Epic D&D Story: The Epic of Sameo

Dear Readers, this story, much as Eric and the Dread Gazebo, is an awesome D&D story that must be preserved. I have reprinted it here for your reading pleasure! ———————————————————————– SAMEO My Paladin was sitting alone in the tavern while the party was doing some disreputable thing they didn’t want me knowing about, when aContinue reading “Epic D&D Story: The Epic of Sameo”

Not a Player’s Perspective – How-To DM: When Things Go Awry

Our normal contributor for today is bogged down with work and exams from his master’s degree. Which is fine and totally understandable. This leaves me the ability to do another article today on something been thinking about. What do you do when your campaign gets derailed? We’ve all been there. You know what I’m talkingContinue reading “Not a Player’s Perspective – How-To DM: When Things Go Awry”

My Last Session I Got to Play

Having taken the quest from Falcon, we rested up and headed out to his hunting lodge, with him in tow. On the way, we stopped at the potion Maker’s house to ensure that the manticore’s were not yet harassing her. They had not been, and we promised to return to assist. When we got toContinue reading “My Last Session I Got to Play”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 13

The Ingrates are in for it now, as they head to the alluded-to “off-site” location! What will they find when they get there?

NOT A Player’s Perspective

Dear Readers, unfortunately we don’t have an issue of A Player’s Perspective tonight, as Brandon, our weekly contributor for that article, was gone that evening. He’ll be back next week with a great update for you. In the mean time, I have finished the planetar! Here he is: As you can see, I put aContinue reading “NOT A Player’s Perspective”

VERY Brief Painting Update: Goliath Barbarian

Hello, Dear Readers! It’s been one heck of a week, and it’s looking at being busier as my birthday is coming up this Friday (yay me!). Unfortunately, that means I didn’t get a lot of painting done this week (although I plan on having it for next Tuesday!). Here is the update on the Barbarian:Continue reading “VERY Brief Painting Update: Goliath Barbarian”

Another Session I Get to Play!

We begun our journey after a long rest, heading into the forest with the centaur. It wasn’t long before we came across a large open Glade, which looked ominous and foreboding with how dead all of the vegetation was. Thinking better of it, we attempted to discard it when our rogue thief notified us thatContinue reading “Another Session I Get to Play!”

The Dice Review (Final)

Dear Readers, I am so excited to bring you this final product review, you cannot possibly imagine. Dice Envy First off, the Dice Envy set: Aren’t they gorgeous?! They are a metal set (keep in mind, this is the first set they sent me for my dice box subscription!), called the Ancient Relic set. AsContinue reading “The Dice Review (Final)”

How- DM: Better Shared Storytelling And 5 Tips Letting Dungeons and Dragons Players Lead

“Everything the Dungeon Master needs to weave legendary stories…” That’s the subtitle for the DMG. It clarifies that the pillars of role playing, exploration, and combat are all tools to tell a story. Shared storytelling is the very essence of Dungeons and Dragons, keeping players and DM’s alike interested, invested, and engaged.  But built intoContinue reading “How- DM: Better Shared Storytelling And 5 Tips Letting Dungeons and Dragons Players Lead”

Still Waiting…

Dear Readers, As I write this, I am still waiting on both my Dice Envy box, as well as my Clan Invasion Kickstarter boxes. And the wait is killing me. I have delivery confirmation for this Saturday for my Dice Envy and I am excited. That Monday is the day I will be posting myContinue reading “Still Waiting…”

TGAPP: Summary of Events

Hello All! I have had a hard time keeping the posts up-to-date, so I have decided to provide plot development highlights from the past few sessions. I will miss a few details that can be found in the podcast episodes, but this will convey the overall story elements that play a part in the largeContinue reading “TGAPP: Summary of Events”

Painting Update: Planetar and Goliath Barbarian

Finally!

Dear Readers, you wouldn’t believe what happened yesterday. I finally got to play! As we were taking our characters from Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, I was permitted to build a fifth level character, which ended up being a lovely female high elf bladesinger. I love her so much. It was loads of fun. We started offContinue reading “Finally!”

Product Review: Kraken Dice vs. Dice Envy Subscription Crate

Dear Readers, the “dice goblin” inside of me couldn’t help but to check out the two most popular of the online dice companies: Dice Envy and Kraken Dice. Kraken Dice – https://www.krakendice.com First off, can I just say “Wow!”? Kraken Dice are absolutely gorgeous. After taking a look at their dice and at my budget,Continue reading “Product Review: Kraken Dice vs. Dice Envy Subscription Crate”

Staff Update: New Contributor!

Hello again, Dear Readers! I have awesome and wonderful news. As of this week, we have yet another contributor joining our staff, Riley! They have several articles out on the horizon and we are looking forward to see their content. Please welcome Riley to our awesome writing team. Additionally, as it [my Clan Invasion Kickstarter!]Continue reading “Staff Update: New Contributor!”

Happy Anniversary, Dear Readers!

I recently got the notification that, this week, we hit our 1-year Anniversary! all are absolutely amazing, and I appreciate your readership and support. Here are some highlight photos from the last year! So much has happened over the last year that going over these pictures, just to find ones to select to hightlight allContinue reading “Happy Anniversary, Dear Readers!”

Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 11 – Questions, Questions, and More Questions

Welcome back, Dear Subscribers! This week, the Igrates investigate the Mogumir estate! Enjoy!

Painting Update: Short One, Because It’s Humid!

As many of you know, when you paint miniatures, it is necessary to have a nice try environment so that the miniatures will dry out and you can move on to the next layer. The problem here is that it is so hot and humid outside that the AC can’t keep up with my sunroomContinue reading “Painting Update: Short One, Because It’s Humid!”

Eric and the Dread Gazebo

Recently, Dear Readers, it has come to my attention that some of you may not know this classic story. I will now recount it here, it having been retold countless times across the interwebs. This version comes from: http://www.experience-point.com/dnd-blog/2017/2/25/eric-and-the-dread-gazebo The Story In the early seventies, Ed Whitchurch ran “his game”, and one of the participantsContinue reading “Eric and the Dread Gazebo”

TGAPP: Red Fern Game of Shadows

When last we left our Inglorious Ingrates, the party had dispersed individually from the Targana estate after their poor planning ended up shutting down the union between the Targanas and Mogumirs, but there was no contingency to meet up back at the Avery farm. Idris went home with Felicity and her mother, Avery and AramilContinue reading “TGAPP: Red Fern Game of Shadows”

Product Unboxing: Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments – Underdark Paint Set

Here we are, Dear Readers, with another product unboxing! For those that remember, the Undead paint set was the last product unboxing that I did. The underdark paint set is of a similar vein. 10 paints, one being a metallic, and a miniature. As we saw last time, it’s a pretty standard box of paints.Continue reading “Product Unboxing: Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments – Underdark Paint Set”

Well, It Finally Happened…

Dear Readers, I am so irritated right now. Throughout this whole pandemic, I had successfully avoided any and all contact with Covid and possible exposure. Until now. And although I am vaccinated, and although I am asymptomatic, I am choosing to quarantine for the next 10 days. What this means for me and y’all isContinue reading “Well, It Finally Happened…”

Painting Update: Goliath Barbarian and Planetar

First off, I’m really excited about these two projects. In particular, I’m really excited about the planetar. I think he, in particular, is going to turn out particularly well. Not to say I’m not going to put forth my best effort on the goliath, but the planetar is looking good to me. First off, theContinue reading “Painting Update: Goliath Barbarian and Planetar”

Upcoming Projects

So I have a number of projects coming down the pipeline that I am excited to share with you all! Battletech: Clan Invasion Unboxing I’ve said a number of times that, while D&D is most definitely my jam, I have a love of all things tabletop gaming. My other tabletop love is Battletech. Catalyst Games,Continue reading “Upcoming Projects”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 10 – The Hunt

Dear Subscribers, Sorry for the tardy post! I am told that this episode was being difficult with rendering. Episode 11, right around the corner, should be done on-time. That said, thanks so much for your patience!

Depression and MS

Dear Readers, I am so sorry that I haven’t been as active as I try to hold myself towards. My depression and my MS are at it again, and energy and motivation are very very difficult for me. It’s hard to come up with new materials when you are feeling…well, more than a bit down,Continue reading “Depression and MS”

To My Premium Subscribers and Anyone Thinking About It

I have recently been advised of a problem with some of you premium subscribers having problems seeing the content, the site prompting you to subscribe again. I have been working with WordPress to resolve the issue. This is what they suggest: Log out of WordPress. Clear your browser cache. Log back in. I have beenContinue reading “To My Premium Subscribers and Anyone Thinking About It”

How-To Play: Player Responsibilities

I’ve done a lot of articles on DMing, of course, and as I know that I have a lot of players that are Readers as well. As such, I’ve thought about this post for some time, and wanted to right it to address some things that many DMs have said that they wish their playersContinue reading “How-To Play: Player Responsibilities”