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DnD 5e Puzzle Adventure Guide: Build Puzzles

To build a unique puzzle in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider these tricks and fundamentals: Why a puzzle? Make the puzzle have a purpose. The 3-step solution: numbers, patterns and letters Environmental puzzles: teamwork Door puzzles: passwords and locks Puzzle dungeons: treasure for the worthy …

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DnD 5e guide to building a mystery campaign

Guide to Building a Mystery Campaign: DnD 5e

When creating a mystery campaign for DnD 5e, consider the following elements: Vary investigations with Charisma, Wisdom and Intelligence rolls. Use puzzles to unlock secrets, rooms and clues. Treat clues like treasure. Murder mysteries—vary NPC personalities. Ghost stories—resolve the haunting. Castle Intrigue—espionage in fancy clothes. …

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DnD 5e Best Ninja Character Builds

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 …

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Dungeons and Dragons 5e Guide to Building a Rogue Thief

When building a thief in DnD 5e, consider leaning on a treasure hunter theme with these elements in mind: Choose a race with Dexterity and Intelligence bonuses Build rogue character for thievery Understand rogue class abilities Use thief subclass abilities to collect and use magic …

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Desert Monster Encounters and Campaign Guide: DnD 5e, Pathfinder

Consider environmental elements, classic genre tropes and ancient mythology when building a desert campaign: What kind of desert is being used? How does the arid environment affect monster selection? Consider survival—the lost oasis hook Celestial encounters—pull inspiration from ancient mythology Run temples using a McGuffin—including …

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Guide to Building a Bard College of Lore: DnD 5e

While building a bard of the College of Lore for Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider the following: Choose race and basic build options to suit a charismatic spell-slinger Lean into College of Lore abilities Find spells for creative problem solving and battle Utilize basic bard abilities …

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Character Guide: Building a Forest Gnome Wizard in DnD 5e

Build a forest gnome wizard in Dungeons and Dragons that relies on elemental magic from the School of Evocation and cunning.  For example: Forest gnome traits Vary spell choices for battle and story scenarios Choose School of Evocation Duality is fun.  Sometimes, seemingly opposing forces …

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