The best d20 mass combat system may be to not have one at all. Heroes of Battle offers a different perspective on how to integrate large scale combat into your game. [more]
Mike Mearls has posted a for his upcoming Iron Lore, along with a . Both have shed some light on mechanics that have a lot of gamers already guessing about the final product.
Friday, April 29
Players Who Know the Setting Too Well
posted by The Almighty Dru at 3:04 PM
Using a published campaign setting? An advantage to a published setting is that the book has everything a DM needs to know. A disadvantage is that your players may have access to the same knowledge that you do. So what do you do when the players know more about a setting than you do? To find out, check out the latest
Official D&D Game Rule FAQ
posted by The Almighty Dru at 3:01 PM
Wizards updates the Check it out.
Thursday, April 28
Old World Beasties
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:22 PM
Need some spice when it comes to monsters? has released the for your gaming pleasure.
Realmslore: Melvos Hammerstar
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:19 PM
Yep, yet another article by on Melvos Hammerstar. You'd think they could do it all in one, but no. They've got to do an entire one on something like
Miniature Death Match
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:14 PM
Tired of the same ol' mini fights? Then grab a buddy and check out the newest from :
Tuesday, April 26
Magical Oddities Pt. 2
posted by Kappa Delta at 1:05 PM
WotC is out with the second part of the Magical Oddities series. Check out this article detailing .
Monday, April 25
Opportunity Knocks
posted by The Almighty Dru at 1:31 PM
An attack of opportunity can either make you or break you. To find out how to use an AoO to your best advantage, and how to avoid being the victim of one, check out the latest installment of
Councillor Advocates Gladiator Fight Legalization
posted by The Almighty Dru at 1:27 PM
Sava Kharisa, Sharn City Council member, advocates repealing anti-gladiator laws in Sharn to cut down on illegal underground fights. Read the full story in the latest edition of
Airship Action
posted by The Almighty Dru at 1:23 PM
Get in on another area of swashbuckling goodness of Eberron, the elemental airship. Take to the skies with several ideas for airship-based plot hooks in the latest
Saturday, April 23
The Road to Nowhere
posted by The Almighty Dru at 10:29 AM
Ozzy said, "The road to nowhere leads to me," but you won't find the king of heavy metal here. Wizards comes out with a new Vicious Venues with encounters for players level 7 to 10 on
Save My Game: Roleplaying
posted by The Almighty Dru at 10:24 AM
Roleplaying can be one of the most fun things to do in D&D. Some may like strictly hack and slash, but for those of you who play a roleplaying heavy game, or would like to, this article is for you. Put the RP back in RPG with
Friday, April 22
LoM Adventure
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:21 PM
With the recent release of comes a "detailing it. Buy it or borrow it, and check out the cool adventure. Use it tonight, why dontcha?
The Shining Star
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:10 PM
WotC is out with a new mini-adventure, . Check out the cool map for this Deathknell-using quest.
Thursday, April 21
Return To Undermountain: Room 4
posted by The Almighty Dru at 9:29 AM
Wizards continues the journey through Undermountain with featuring a mimic.
Races Of Eberron PC Portraits
posted by The Almighty Dru at 9:25 AM
To go along with their new book, Races of Eberron, Wizards releases new art in a tailored directly to the new races of Eberron.
Tuesday, April 19
Magical Oddities (Part One)
posted by The Almighty Dru at 10:05 PM
Magic is one of the most important and defining concepts in Dungeons and Dragons. And at many times, magic can be quite confusing. Learn some basic info about magical workings as well as spell preparation in the latest edition of
The Complete Guide to Fey Preview
posted by Jim at 8:45 AM
Goodman Games has posted a from The Complete Guide to Fey as well as an expanded .
Green Ronin 5th Anniversary Sales: Races of Renown Week
posted by Jim at 8:38 AM
Today is the start of Races of Renown Week in the . This means that until next Monday, you'll be able to get both Fang & Fury: A Guidebook to Vampires and Bow & Blade: A Guidebook to Wood Elves for only $5 in the Green Ronin Online Store. Also, their Award-Winner Showcase product is the awesome Book of the Righteous, 2003 Silver ENnie-winner for Best Setting Supplement--available this week only for 50% off (that's a mere $19.95 for this 320-page hardback).
Advanced Player's Manual Available Now
posted by Jim at 8:36 AM
The is now available in print form, both on store shelves and in the .
Monsternomicon Volume 1 Re-Release Coming in May
posted by Jim at 8:32 AM
Monsternomicon Volume 1: Denizens of the Iron Kingdoms is at the printer and planned for release this May. Updated for D20 v.3.5, the award-winning Monsternomicon is a different kind of monster book with detailed, multiple-page entries on each monster, its lore, its treasure, and engaging adventure hooks.
In honor of its re-release and the release of the , Privateer Press has posted a downloadable Web Extra of the .
Monday, April 18
Manipulating The Battlefield Part Two
posted by The Almighty Dru at 12:27 PM
Your place on the battlefield can be as important as the weapon you wield. The latest discusses how to manipulate the battlefield with mundane impediments and spells.
Red Gauntlet Regiment Reunites in Sharn
posted by The Almighty Dru at 12:23 PM
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Surviving members of the Red Gauntlet Regiment gather in Sharn to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Kennrun! Read all about it in
The Role of Dragons
posted by The Almighty Dru at 12:19 PM
Dragons. They're not just treasure-hoarding NPCs anymore. In Eberron, they're prophetic treasure-hoarding NPCs. Keith Baker, creator of Eberron, explains in his latest Dragonshards article.
Sunday, April 17
Advance GM's Guide
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:31 AM
's "" is now on RPGnow.com for sale, and out in hardback! Get the trickiest tricks, the craftiest... crafts... and yet more!
Friday, April 15
Lords of Madness Pictures
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:39 PM
Check out WotC's Lords of Madness Art. It's finally here: !
Save My Game: AC
posted by Kappa Delta at 8:44 PM
Does AC Powergaming ruin your games? Then check out the newest Save My Game over at WotC on . Never let a monster miss again...
Lords of Madness Art Gallery
posted by The Almighty Dru at 8:44 PM
This art gallery will drive you INSANE! Well, not really. But check out the great new illustrations in the Wizards
Save My Game: Powergaming
posted by The Almighty Dru at 8:40 PM
Wizards gives DMs some tips about how deal with powergaming PCs with super-high ACs. Work to whack your players with
Shugenjas with Class
posted by The Almighty Dru at 8:45 AM
Skip Williams gives us a look at the pros and cons of the exotic elemental shugenja, and how to be a better one, in
The Art of Warbands: Pincer Maneuver
posted by The Almighty Dru at 8:37 AM
Wizards applies some modern military tactics to warbands. The chuul, driders, drow, orcs, and trogs become tanks and infantry in
Mark of Heroes Campaign Cards
posted by The Almighty Dru at 8:32 AM
The RPGA sent out the second complete set of Campaign Cards for Mark of Heroes set in Eberron in the D&D Rewards spring mailing. A preview of the cards can be see
Thursday, April 14
The Book of Roguish Luck Now On Sale
posted by Jim at 2:53 PM
April 14, 2005 (Renton, Wash.) -- Play smarter, stealthier, and tricksier rogues with The Book of Roguish Luck, the new character sourcebook by Wolfgang Baur. It is on sale today in electronic (PDF) edition from Malhavoc Press.
The Book of Roguish Luck, part of Malhavoc's popular "Eldritch Might and More" series, covers a wealth of material for adventurers who live by their wits. Topics include: * The new Luck rules subsystem for all classes. * The bandit, gutter mage, and shadowsworn core classes. * The deadheart gangster, fortune hunter, and silvertongue charmer prestige classes. * Expanded guild and sneak attack rules. * Shadow magic school of rogue spells and almost 80 spells. * New equipment and magic items. * More than 30 feats. * Guidelines for how to fence goods, gamble to win, pick locks, bribe officials, break into houses, and -- simply put -- raise hell.
This d20 System character sourcebook comes as a 96-page illustrated standard PDF. It features the artwork of Tyler Walpole and a cover by Michael Komarck. The Book of Roguish Luck, suitable for characters of all levels, is available now at DriveThruRPG.com for only $9. You can sample free previews of the text and art at the Malhavoc Press website: .
Wolfgang Baur is a game designer and veteran rogue wanted for questioning in several recent cases, including Beyond Countless Doorways, Frostburn, and The Dragons' Return. He is of average height and build, with no known tattoos or distinguishing features. He is currently at large in the Seattle area with his wife and a small black dog.
Malhavoc Press is the publisher of the award-winning Book of Eldritch Might, Arcana Evolved, and other d20 System titles by authors including Monte Cook, co-creator of the 3rd edition of Dungeons & Dragons(r). Hallmarks of Malhavoc products include unusual magic, monsters, and evocative game elements that go beyond traditional fantasy, as well as a mastery of the d20 System rules. The Monte Cook's Arcana Unearthed variant player's handbook was named Best d20 Game at the EN World d20 System Award ceremony held at Gen Con 2004. Malhavoc Press titles are available at , along with free game articles and downloads. Print versions are published by Sword & Sorcery(tm).
Wednesday, April 13
Melvos Hammerstar: Part V
posted by Kappa Delta at 9:18 PM
WotC's "" series is out again with . Read the latest on this smooth operator.
Eberron Art Gallery
posted by Kappa Delta at 9:14 PM
Check out these kickin' pics in the new from WotC! Especially look into the Warforged: these are the ever to hit paper!
Tuesday, April 12
SI: Devestated village
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:58 PM
The details a strange attack coming out of the Mournlands: organized destroyers leveling a village. Compared to the usual monster that wanders in out of the mists, this horde of ghouls was a regimented army!
Lords of Madness: Spotlight & Excerpts
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:55 PM
WotC's "," all about Abominations, gets the latest and articles. Read up on yer horrors, kiddos!
Eberron Excerpts
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:51 PM
WotC's upcoming "Races of Eberron" is getting quite a bit of hype. including , , and , show that it may earn up to it all.
Releases! They're everywhere!
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:46 PM
WotC's , along with short descriptions and the occasional excerpt, is out. Check out the excerpt for , and cringe in fear of how easily broken it could turn out to be!
In other Wizards news...
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:45 PM
Take yet another look at Eberron's special races with the 4/8 news,
D&D Minis Tourney
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:31 PM
has been anounced for May-July. To be allowed to enter, you must not have won any previous Championship Series Qualifiers this year. Twenty locations across the country will host it, so look for a today.
Warforged, Shifters, and Changelings (Oh my!)
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:28 PM
are the focus for the latest WotC news. Read all about these Eberron races, and have your players wondering where your mind went.
Jesus Saves... you know the rest.
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:26 PM
WotC has produced another Tactics & Tips, this all about . Remember, when you get holy enough, you can constantly take only half damage!
War Machine In Technicolor!
posted by Jim at 12:09 AM
Privateer Press has posted a sneak peak of five samples of the for WarMachine.
Green Ronin Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Sale
posted by Jim at 12:05 AM
Green Ronin Publishing is celebrating their 5th Anniversary over the next 5 weeks. Each week will have a different theme, and for that week only, two products will be just $5 in the Green Ronin Online Store, and one product will be in the Award-Winner Showcase, at 50% off. This week is , so our featured $5 products are Tales of Freeport and Denizens of Freeport. Our Award-Winner Showcase product, at 50% off, is Freeport: City of Adventure.
All About Clerics (part three)
posted by Jim at 12:03 AM
Wizards has posted the third installment of their . This one covers spontaneous casting, domains and domain spells, and turning undead.
Wednesday, April 6
Maddening Screen Saver
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:37 PM
has come out with it's newest eye-candy for Lords of Madness. Go crazy for .
Room #3
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:33 PM
It's ba-ack... strikes again with !
It's a Madhouse!
posted by Jackelope King at 10:11 AM
has posted a spot today. And the number one reason? Mind flayers, baby. Now honestly, who doesn't love a good brain-slurpie?
Tuesday, April 5
New Arcana Evolved Spells
posted by Kappa Delta at 9:02 PM
Cantrips that don't suck? Yes, they ARE possible. Monte Cook proves it with .
Clerics
posted by Kappa Delta at 8:44 PM
The "brokenest" class in the game, say some, "just like any other," say others, choose for yourself, with Rules of the Game: Clerics &
T&T: Movement
posted by Kappa Delta at 8:37 PM
They've done something on just about everything else. It had to come down to this sometime, and we all know it. Tactics and Tips has finally printed an article on moving around: .
Sharn Inquisitve
posted by Kappa Delta at 6:43 PM
Another issue is out: WotC's Sharn Inquisitive strikes again! Read about the lore-trade between cultists & librarians in the latest .
Dragonshards-Lycanthropes
posted by Kappa Delta at 5:44 PM
Read the latest Dragonshards from WotC on . Apparently some templar of something called the Church of the Silver Flame started hacking up some Were-goons based on the flawed judgement that they could not be cured and were demons. Who knew?
Friday, April 1
10 Reasons to Buy Lords of Madness
posted by Kappa Delta at 6:00 PM
Yeah, it's a little late. But I still have the honor (?) to present to you...
Typos of DOOM!
posted by Kappa Delta at 5:36 PM
I'm not try0ing to be silly with the title. That's what the article is actually called. Check out these hilarious over at WotC.
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