Constitution: Tough as Nails, or Fragile as Glass?
In Dungeons & Dragons, Constitution is the stat that determines how much punishment your character can take before they fall. It governs your hit points, stamina, and overall endurance. But Constitution isn’t just about how many hits you can survive; it also shapes how your...
Owl Capone: The Ruthless Efficiency of the Zoo Mafia’s Queenpin
In Zoo Mafia, powered by the Powered by the Apocalypse engine with custom rules, efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to Owl Capone, the cunning and ruthless queenpin of the zoo’s criminal underworld, she is very different from Machine Gun Otto....
Out of the Box Encounters: Ghost and the Darkness
To continue my series in October and bringing in some more Out of the Box adventures inspired by some awesome movies let me present another for you. I have been thinking about these lions for a long time and I finally made this happen. I...
Dexterity: The Grace and Fumble of Movement
When it comes to Dexterity in Role Playing Games, most players think of it as the stat that defines how well you dodge traps, fire arrows, or sneak past enemies in the shadows. But there’s a lot more to Dexterity than just numbers on a...
Out of the Box Encounters: Xenomorph Nest
Introduction What’s better than a classic dungeon crawl? How about adding a terrifying alien twist! For any DM looking to mix sci-fi horror into their D&D game, the iconic Xenomorph from Alien and its ongoing movie series is the perfect nightmare creature to throw at your players...
Machine Gun Otto: The Relentless Enforcer of Chaos
In Zoo Mafia, a Powered by the Apocalypse-inspired RPG, there’s no mob boss quite as unpredictable and dangerous as Machine Gun Otto. Known for his utter disregard for collateral damage, [caption id="attachment_89890" align="alignright" width="182"] Go Wild, Do Crime, and Don't let the Humans Catch You.[/caption] Otto’s approach...
Strength Score: Highs and lows. What does it mean?
In the world of Dungeons & Dragons, a character’s Strength score is often seen as the measure of their raw physical power, dictating how hard they can hit in combat or how much weight they can [caption id="attachment_28794" align="alignright" width="300"] Abomination goes toe-to-toe with Hulk so...
Bringing Back the Double Weapons: 3rd Edition’s Exotic Gear Meets 5th Edition’s Mechanics
It’s been 10 years since 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons first came out. A whole decade of adventuring, and a whole decade of me sitting on this idea for far too long: the exotic weapons from 3rd edition. These weapons were ridiculous, over-the-top, and rare—so...
Out of Box Encounters: Oogie’s Lair of Dicey Doom
Using Oogie Boogie in a D&D adventure during October is the perfect way to inject some spooky, playful fun into your campaign. Inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, Oogie Boogie embodies that mischievous blend of horror and whimsy, making him an ideal villain for a...
Acolyte of the Skin – Bringing Fiendish Power to 5th Edition Wizards
Hello fellow gamers. I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons for over 30 years throughout many editions of this wonderful game. The Third Edition of Dungeons & Dragons offered the Open Gaming [caption id="attachment_33212" align="alignright" width="216"] Empusia, Curator of Souls is a legendary fiend whose Museum of...
