In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, mystery campaigns challenge players to piece clues together to resolve a story plot. These adventures contain investigations (both the skill check and more generally) and interactions with complex NPCs. Naturally, these campaigns rely less on combat and more on puzzles, …
Building ninja characters for DnD 5e can take many different forms, from the obvious rogue to the less obvious bard. These campaigns can be filled with intrigue, espionage and mystery, sprinkled with martial arts showdowns. Therefore, creating an entire party of ninjas can offer a …
In many ways, Samurai Champloo is the spiritual successor to Shinichiro Watanabe’s popular Cowboy Bebop anime, sharing similarities in philosophy, style-fusion and character building. The plot is driven by 3 characters: Fuu, the teenage girl in search of a “sunflower samurai”, and 2 diametrically opposed …
Maybe, maybe not. Series creator Shinichiro Watanabe never specifies that he does, leaving it up to interpretation. Spike has survived unbelievable battle wounds and bounced back, so the possibility is there. Ultimately, this scene was the end of his story arch. He finished his personal …
When playing Starfinder, consider building a Lashunta Envoy Outlaw like this: Pick the Damaya lashunta subtype Choose the Outlaw theme Pick Envoy Improvisations that create advantage Choose Expertise Talents around deception The Envoy class in Starfinder is your typical starship captain archetype. Sometimes, that looks …
Edward left Cowboy Bebop because, like the rest of the Bebop crew, she needed to move forward with her life. This is a concept inherent to Cowboy Bebop’s existential philosophy—creating meaning in a chaotic universe. She isn’t lost, only taking her own path. Edward is …
For the halfling rogue mastermind build, consider the following: Halfling racial traits Fundamental rogue abilities Mastermind special abilities Implement the halfling thief trope Halflings make notoriously fun rogues, especially rogues who fall under a charismatic umbrella. It might just be me, but the Mastermind archetype …
For the ultimate Ysoki Mechanic, consider these elements: The Ysoki race Use Outlaw or Pilot theme Choose combat-drone AI Lean into your tech knowledge for the story The rat-like Ysoki seem to be built for the Mechanic class. Small enough to fit into tight ship …
There are plenty of bad guys to deal with in the Marvel universe, but the scariest are: The Beast Mephisto Shadow King Demon Bear The One Below All Varnae Gorr the God Butcher Knull The Symbiote God Carnage The Void Nightmare Shuma-Gorath The Beast No, …
Being as Scooby Doo villains often use the media to their favor, this trend fits with reality. Tricksters have been pulling scams since the begging of civilization. Whether they take the form of double-talking oracles or pickpocketing fortune tellers, the otherworldly seems to be an …