Create a Random Holiday NPC: Hollyclaw, the Festive Chimera
What happens when the iconic symbols of different holidays converge into a single entity? You get Hollyclaw, the Festive Chimera—a creature equal parts friend and foe, depending on how your [caption id="attachment_77350" align="alignright" width="300"] Auril the Frostmaiden is a neutral evil lesser god of cold indifference...
What If Your D&D Party Were All Druids?
Gather your adventuring gear, don your flower crowns, and prepare to embrace nature in all its glory because today, we’re talking about running a D&D game with an all-druid party! Imagine a table filled with characters who can shape-shift, summon storms, and have a closer...
The Ultimate Guide to Running Holiday-Themed RPG Games: One-Shots and Campaign Ideas with Whimsy and Wonder
Holidays bring more than festive cheer—they're the perfect excuse to sprinkle some extra magic into your RPG sessions. Whether you're playing D&D, Pathfinder, or another system, holiday-themed games offer a unique opportunity to blend seasonal whimsy with high-stakes adventure. Let’s explore how to craft unforgettable...
Palisman Staffs in D&D: Crafting Magic Companions from The Owl House
My daughter convinced me to watch The Owl House and I binged the series quite quickly. One of the most iconic magical items in The Owl House is the palisman staff. These fascinating creations aren't just tools; they’re living magical companions that assist their witch...
Nerdarchy on 5 Best D&D Feats for an Assassin Rogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2dopvcpMoQ&ab_channel=Nerdarchy In this 10-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted pick their top 5 D&D feats for an Assassin rogue subclass in fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted taking a look at the Assassin to determine what...
Nerdarchy on How to Play D&D the Nerdarchy Way — Improv & Reactionary DMing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPYQwpY30D0&ab_channel=Nerdarchy In this 16-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted share their way of running roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. They give advice on being a Game Master (or Dungeon Master) their way. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted illustrating the...
Nerdarchy on 5 Best Feats for a Gloom Stalker D&D Ranger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_b11DVlrTc In this 9-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore the best 5E D&D feats for the Gloom Stalker Ranger Archetype. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted taking a look at the Gloom Stalker to determine what makes them different from...
Nerdarchy on DM Tips: This Doesn’t Make You a Bad Dungeon Master
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNq8jpcjXu4 In this 16-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore the idea of taking an intermission while being the Dungeon Master of a game of D&D. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted sharing the inspiration for this video. Game designer Anthony...
Nerdarchy on D&D XP: Should This Sacred Cow End
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ct8skvufaU In this 17-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted ask the question does fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons need experience points anymore? We don't know any Dungeon Masters or D&D players who are using it in their games. The conversation begins with...
Nerdarchy on 5 Best D&D Feats for a Battle Smith Artificer 5e
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fAuXWZj1u4 In this 9-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore feats in fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons for the Battle Smith Artificer Specialist. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted taking a look at the Battle Smith Artificer Specialist in general and...
Nerdarchy on Are These D&D Dragons in the Real World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAhdhFPo6qw In this 14-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore a real world animal and ask: Is this a Dungeons & Dragons dragon? The volcano snail might be the world's closest creature to a D&D dragon. The conversation begins with Dave and...
Nerdarchy on 3 New Ways to Elf in D&D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNXWMS_Qs5E In this 15-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore elves in D&D and how make different kinds of elf societies. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted asking the question, "Should we change D&D monsters, races, and other D&D tropes?" Of...
Nerdarchy on Zero Prep D&D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzoP2zrwRAw In this 15-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore a new TTRPG tool for Dungeon Master and Game Master alike. Check out Hex Roll from Pen, Dice, and Paper with us. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted sharing the inspiration...
Create an Immersive RPG Campaign Using These Two Principles Just Like Those Bastards!
For years now Nerdarchists Dave and Ted, Nerditor Doug, Robin Miller and I have been gaming on YouTube. It all started with a simple concept story: all of us were half-siblings with a human father. We needed to find him. Why? We didn’t know but we did have destiny on our side! This plot was a fantastic setup and just one of the many elements of what makes this game great.
Nerdarchy on Worst D&D Advice Don’t Split the Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEA8QJKfwLM In this 18-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted challenge the age-old conventional wisdom of never splitting the party in a D&D game. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted posing the question, "How many times have you heard to never split...
