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]
This is the one I've been waiting for. written by Skip Williams.
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
posted by Mercutio at 8:20 AM
More Realmslore today. Today's installment is the written by Realms creator Ed Greenwod.
New Free Maps
posted by Mercutio at 8:19 AM
In concordance with the upcoming Weapons of Legacy release, Wizards of the Coast has released some new
Tuesday, June 28
Succubus slays Shuluth
posted by Mercutio at 2:11 PM
And the winner is the Succubus Paladin. Poor Shuluth. I guess mind flayers will just continue to get no love. - A celestial dire badger VS Meepo, the kobold first introduced in The Sunless Citadel.
Need More Action?
posted by Mercutio at 2:06 PM
In this installment of , Skip Williams examines standard and move actions.
Monday, June 27
Finally, no more Melvos
posted by Mercutio at 5:07 PM
Ed Greenwood has finally left off describing the intricate details of the life of Melvos Hammerstar. In this installment of he explores the story of the sailing vessel, Laughing Lass.
New "With Class"
posted by Mercutio at 5:06 PM
The latest class to be tackled by Skip Williams is the base class from The Complete Warrior.
Warforged History
posted by Mercutio at 5:04 PM
is now tackling the history of the Warforged race, drawing on some of the info posted in Races of Eberron.
FAQ Update
posted by Mercutio at 5:03 PM
has posted their new FAQ update.
Anti-Dismantlement Bill Stalls in Parliament
posted by Mercutio at 5:01 PM
In today's read all about the bill seeking to ban warforged dismemberment.
What is D&D?
posted by Mercutio at 4:59 PM
Whoa baby! What a question. Well, look . Use this to show your uncomprehending friends too.
Tuesday, June 21
The Inescapable Cliche
posted by Mercutio at 2:24 PM
In this week's Doug Beyer explores the (cliched) inescapable past as DM adventure hook. Cliche or not, character history hooks work pretty well. Check out these new ideas for use in Eberron.
Girallons Rampage Through the Streets of Sharn
posted by Mercutio at 2:22 PM
Extra, extra, read all about it in the new issue of the
Stone Giant Kicks Horse's Butt
posted by Mercutio at 2:20 PM
And with 69% of the vote, the Paladin has proven that horned horses belong in a pasture. This week's matchup, a a mind flayer of legacy (see below post).
Monsters of Legacy
posted by Mercutio at 1:17 PM
Wizards has posted an excerpt from an attempt to shine the legacy abilities and apply the template to living creatures.
Friday, June 17
The Obligatory WotC News
posted by Chibbell at 1:47 PM
Three ways to add the Dungeon Master's Guide II to your latest adventure.
4 new never before seen abilities for your miniature gaming pleasure.
Shining Star Part 2 - An adventure centered around finding a family heirlooom protected by the ever-prevalent evil monsters.
Green Ronin Does Fantasy
posted by Chibbell at 1:37 PM
has announced the release of their system on RPGNow. This is meant to act as a base system for creating your own worlds with the core rules. Fans of Mutants & Masterminds might find this interesting.
They have also a . This isn't quite the same as the one from WotC. You need to have a fairly polished system with at least two publications under your belt. This should be interesting to follow.
Tuesday, June 14
Dungeons & Dragons Illustrator Dies, Age 56
posted by Jim at 6:02 PM
David Sutherland, the artist behind the earliest Dungeons and Dragons publications, including the original boxed set, died at age 56. The .
Horny Horse VS Stony Paladin
posted by Mercutio at 11:07 AM
The Troll Frenzied Berserker won last week's Creature Competition with 78% of the vote. This week's matchup features a Half Celestial Unicorn against a Stone Giant Paladin.
The Dead and the Deathless
posted by Mercutio at 11:06 AM
Find out more about the Elven Society of Aerenal in the second installment of
Want a Little Action Today?
posted by Mercutio at 11:03 AM
Well, Skip Williams has it all for you. Find clarification on the different actions available in D&D in today's
Monday, June 13
The Wicked Witch of the...Khador?
posted by Chibbell at 3:16 PM
just announced their release of the Old Witch of Khador and her Scrap Jack.
Free Stuff From Necromancer Press
posted by Mercutio at 9:47 AM
Well, no, not really. But they do have two releases today and some .
Fiefs and Fiefdom
posted by Chibbell at 8:53 AM
has released an article on being an overbearing, tax-hungry nobleman in .
Saturday, June 11
Third... today... MY BRAINS!
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:21 AM
Well, it's the DMG II. And it's an . I've said it before, and I say it again: Wizards is really in an art gallery mood today.
FNAG
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:20 AM
Yes, Fehnag.
Fine, it's the . I guess Wizards was just in the mood for a big art thing today. Well, it's another selection of cool pics, anyhow.
Waterdeep!
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:17 AM
Yes, you heard me right: It's deep, it's liquid-y, it's... WATERDEEP! City of Splendors! WotC releases a real for the book today. Check out the the beholder & kin on the second page... very crazy.
Character Death? No longer just unhappiness...
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:15 AM
... alright, so I lied. It IS still unhappiness. But Wizards teaches us how to cope, with the latest .
Beholders: Warband style
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:11 AM
Read up on your eye-ray minis with the recent article from WotC: "". A very cool write-up on Beholders and their kin.
Angelfire 6
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:08 AM
Ooh, it's in the Angelfire Preview series from WotC.
Thursday, June 9
Elminster the King?
posted by Mercutio at 5:53 PM
In today's installment of , Ed Greenwood discusses the history of the realm of Tharnwood, an ancient (harem) civilization of sorceresses reared and trained by Elminster himself.
Tuesday, June 7
And The Winner Is
posted by Mercutio at 8:08 PM
That cool This week's head to head showcases a Troll Frenzied Berserker against a Belker Soul Eater.
DMG II
posted by Kappa Delta at 7:23 PM
Yeah, we all know that it's completely bizarre and probably unneccessary, but why not get the DMG II anyways? Or at least the cool that precede it.
Tactics and Tips: Mindflayers
posted by Kappa Delta at 7:17 PM
WotC's "Tactics and Tips" articles are a fun little exercise in battling against whatever the opposition, so it makes sense that the most fearsome baddy of the brain should be included. That's right, are the focus of this article!
More Magical Oddities Part 2
posted by Kappa Delta at 11:02 AM
WotC today released another "" article. Read up on the beauties of Dispel Magic!
Sunday, June 5
New Forums
posted by Jim at 2:32 PM
As you may already know, EZBoard was hacked and all of our forum posts were lost. They are trying to restore the data, but are not making any guarantees as to when or if it will be done. There is a siginificant chance that none of the data will be restored.
As a result of feedback from our members as well as my own disappointment in EZBoard, I have decided to switch to a new forum system. The new forums are not quite up to par (we are still working on the customization, graphics, etc) but I wanted to provide a place for our loyal members to go as fast as possible.
I apologize for the hassle and hope that you will take the time to join the new forums. I appreciate your thoughts and feedback. As always I can be reached at jim@3rdedition.org.
"Unparalleled" Security Planned for Barrakas Summit
posted by Mercutio at 6:17 AM
will mark the first time Khorvaire's leaders will gather since the Treaty of Thronehold was signed two years ago.
Beat the Stuffing out of Illithids
posted by Mercutio at 6:15 AM
Find out how in the new
Friday, June 3
Tourney Primer!
posted by Kappa Delta at 2:00 PM
Rawr! It's the from Brian Mackey! Read up on the Large Silver Dragon (LSD for short) and it's beautiful crushiness.
Angelfire Number 5
posted by Kappa Delta at 1:58 PM
. WotC proves this with a rotating view.
Thursday, June 2
Atlantis: The Second Age
posted by Mercutio at 10:02 PM
Morrigan Press has announced a compatible with The Omni System, and to include D20 conversion guidelines. The setting is the mythic past of Earth and based on The Atlantean Trilogy from Bard Games.
Green Griffon Inn
posted by Mercutio at 9:54 PM
Malhavoc Press has published a free for an adventuring locale from its new release, The Book of Roguish Luck.
The Ghoul Pool
posted by Mercutio at 9:18 PM
This week's Undermountain encounter room is not your
Warforged Ninja Wins
posted by Mercutio at 9:16 PM
Vote now and decide . This weeks fight: drow lich/greater iron golem phylactery vs beholder swashbuckler.
DMG II, City of Splendors and More
posted by Mercutio at 9:13 PM
Read the new previews posted at and plan out your next major purchases.
Wednesday, June 1
EZBoard Issues
posted by Mercutio at 8:26 AM
EZboard was apparently the target of some internet hacking yesterday. Most boards are missing significant amounts of data (old posts, etc) and some of the functions to certain threads were broken.
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