Emma Fodor, Author at Advanced RPGs

Player Corner

How to Play Blood Hunter in DnD 5e

If you’ve never heard of blood hunters, I wouldn’t blame you, since they’re not included in any of the source books published by WotC, but I still feel like you’re missing out on a very interesting class that you could include in your future campaigns.The blood hunter class was homebrewed by Matthew Mercer, DM of

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Player Corner

How to Play DnD When No One Wants to DM

We all know the basic jist of Dungeons & Dragons - on one side, there are the players who go on epic quests, and on the other side is the DM who creates said epic quests, introduces NPCs, and monsters, hands out loot, and other rewards, has the final say on rules and disputes at

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Game Master Corner

How to Play an Aarakocra in DnD 5e

Aarakocra or birdfolk are nomadic bird-like humanoids that originated from the Elemental Plane of Air. This race was first introduced in the fifth edition of the Monster Manual as an antagonistic creature, and later in Elemental Evil Player’s Companion, they were turned into a playable race, next to genasi and goliaths.

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Game Master Corner

How To Use Passive Perception

Passive perception is a very underrated but also super common mechanic of Dungeons & Dragons. This skill has its own place on the character sheet since it comes up so often, but a lot of players still don’t know how it works. So - what is it?

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Player Corner

Quick Guide to Underdark in DnD

Beneath the familiar realms of Dungeons & Dragons lies Underdark - a dangerous and scary setting fit only for the bravest of adventurers. This vast underground realm is made of interconnected tunnels and caverns that can stretch along whole continents.

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Player Corner

Our Top 10 Favorite Non-violent Spells in DnD 5e

The world of Dungeons & Dragons is typically full of battle screams, clashing swords, and Fireball blasts. But, not every adventurer wants to use brute force or destructive magic to triumph over challenges, even when it comes to combat. That’s where non-violent or non-destructive spells come in.

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Player Corner

How to Know When It’s Time to Leave Your DnD Group

I don’t think people talk about this enough, but your DnD group can make or break your experience. Let me explain.

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Player Corner

Roles in a Party

If you’ve ever seen a heist movie, then you’re probably very familiar with the “gathering up the crew” montage trope.

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Game Master Corner

How to Homebrew a Monster Manual Creature

Creating unique creatures for your DnD campaign enhances gameplay. Start with a concept, considering the setting and story integration. Adapt stats and abilities from the Monster Manual, and calculate the creature's Challenge Rating through Offensive and Defensive CR assessments. Consider online calculators for easier calculations. Enjoy the homebrewing process!

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System Spotlights

The Origin of Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game launched in 2009, emerging from Paizo Publishing’s previous connections with Dungeons & Dragons. It developed as a response to player dissatisfaction with D&D’s 4th edition. Pathfinder's customizable characters and mechanics contributed to its rise, briefly surpassing D&D in sales between 2011 and 2014.

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