As with most things that don't seem to make sense, there is a historical reason for why things are the way they are. Original Dungeons & Dragons evolved from a fantasy supplement to the Chainmail… (View Post)

It is, of course, not my place to tell you how to enjoy the game, but if Baldur's Gate were to be turned into a movie or novel that wasn't terrible, the protagonist would probably follow the standard… (View Post)

Selecting things on the iPad version is tricky in general. I found combat targeting works best when you pause, click the weapon/spell icon so it turns red, and select the target. Watch for the weapon… (View Post)

In 2nd edition and earlier, character creation rules and restrictions apply to player characters only. NPCs can be anything the DM or designer wants. They don't represent what is and isn't possible i… (View Post)

A number of players, especially those who started back in the 70s and 80s, would consider this cheating by the DM: the dungeon is the dungeon, and if the party succeeds, it is because of good plannin… (View Post)