Path of the Primal – Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Custom path for Barbarian
Nerdarchist Ted here and last week I brought you an article talking about the circle of the swarm druid. I did this because Dungeons and Dragons has lots of archetype options for other classes but Druid and Barbarian seem to get the short end of the stick.
So I took care of Druid last week so now I will take care of Barbarian, or at least give you another option for your barbarian character in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.
Primal barbarian for 5th edition
The primal barbarian is a weapon unto itself. They rarely need the trappings of civilization to survive. They thrive in the wilderness. They are one with it and at the same time feel that they are above it and in some ways rule it.
Famous Wizards of Distinction — Backgrounds and Spells
Throughout the ages, in both myths and fantasies, there are many famous wizards and magic users who rise to a high level of distinction through their associations, actions, backgrounds, spells, and creations. Gathered here is an ever expanding group of some of the Famous Wizards of...
Playing RPGs with New Gamers
Greetings Nerdarchist Ted here and if you are a regular visitor to our site you will know that today should be a Goblin comic. But Nerdarchist Ryan celebrated Star Wars day with a great comic so we actually launched that one on Monday.
So that shifted my usual articles back a day. So here we are with me on a Wednesday.
New players at your role playing game offer an assortment of challenges as well as an assortment of boon. Now sadly I am not talking about Epic boons bestowed upon you when you reach 20th level but they are advantages never the less.
Player tips for new players in a Role Playing game
Bullywug Playable Race for 5E D&D
Nerdarchsit Ted here and today we get to hop into a new customized race in tribute to the game run at Philly Games con by Nerdarchist Ryan. His game went over so well that people wanted to know how to use a Bullywug as a playable race in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.
Bullywug – customized race in Dungeons and Dragons
Bullywugs have a rich culture presented in the Monster Manual. They will grovel and debase themselves in the presence of their superiors and will use cunning and murder to try and climb up the political ladder of their community.
Forging Bastion — 5E D&D Magic Item
Nerdarchist Ted here and I am hear to expand on our video series Mage Forge making customized magic items for 5th edition. Today we delve more into the magic item we created for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition; Bastion the Pact of the Ogre Magi.
Alex Maxwell gave us the inspiration for reskinning a magic item and making it something unique and interesting. I feel that making new customized magic items makes the party more excited because it is not something out of the book and it enriches the world because someone had to have made it.
Getting into Character for Tabletop Roleplaying
Hello Nerdarchy friends and fans! Nerdarchist Ted here. Today we are going to step back and lift the veil from the gaming world and talk about the mindset. I have been tabletop roleplaying for well over two decades. In this time I have played countless characters both as a Dungeon Master and as a player character. Whether you wing it every session or you have a detailed process, you might want some tips so here are some ideas to help you out.
Willing Suspension of Disbelief Creates an Immersive RPG Experience
Even with the light from your torch the stairwell’s end cannot be seen. As you cautiously make your way down each step, the cracks and crevices on the sides of the wall quiver and writhe in time to the torch’s flickering flame.
Unseen cobwebs flutter against your eyes and face. There is a rushing sound like one unending breath that you hear too close to your ear. You see something move in the shadows just outside the torch’s glow. You hear a scratching, chattering cacopho-
*crackle, crackle*
*crackle, crackle*
” Hey pass over those Cheese Puffs”
Sigh… The dreaded words that quell the willing suspension of disbelief in an immersive RPG.
“Pass me the ______” ( food or beverage )
As a DM, if that blank is not filled by the words “Holy Avenger” or some other fantasy item, it really deconstructs the built up tension.
Thus undermining the work that we, as DMs, put into setting the mood of encounters.
While experienced players can still hack it when it comes to mood disruptions they still lessen the overall experience for everyone.
Why is that the case?
Famous Wizards of Distinction — Bigby
Greetings my fellow Nerdarchists. In the weeks and months to come I am going to highlight famous wizards of distinction by delving into the backgrounds and spells of magic users .
I have already completed articles on Leomund- the nerdy prepper, Tenser- the One Man Army for Goodness, Drawmij the Mysterious Traveler, and Otiluke- the Siege Alchemist.
I will continue focusing on famous wizards of distinction from RPGs but that does not mean I am excluding the backgrounds and spells of magic users from books, movies, and comics. 
Give me a compelling example of wizardry and I will write it up.
This week I am focusing my attention on the cautious yet force-full handy man himself, Bigby.
Famous Wizards of Distinction — Drawmij
Greetings my fellow Nerdarchists. In the weeks and months to come I am going to highlight famous wizards of distinction by delving into the backgrounds and spells of magic users . I have already completed articles on Leomund- the nerdy prepper, Tenser- the One Man Army for Goodness, and Otiluke- the Siege Alchemist.
I will continue focusing on famous wizards of distinction from RPGs but that does not mean I am excluding the backgrounds and spells of magic users from books, movies, and comics.
Give me a compelling example of wizardry and I will write it up.
Now let’s take a look at Jim Ward ‘s character, Drawmij. A wizard played by that guy.
Famous Wizards of Distinction — Tenser
Greetings my fellow Nerdarchists. In the weeks and months to come I am going to highlight famous wizards of distinction by delving into the backgrounds and spells of magic-users . I have already completed articles on Leomund, the nerdy prepper and Otiluke the Siege Alchemist. Now I am turning my thoughts towards Tenser. Why Tenser? Why now? Well I chose him by accessing my on board bio-computer with search parameters of “whomever I feel like.” It spit back Tenser for an answer. Without any input to the contrary I’ll focus on famous wizards of distinction from RPGs but that does not mean I am excluding the backgrounds and spells of magic users from books, movies, and comics. Give me a compelling example of wizardry and I’ll write it up.
Tricky Dungeons & Dragons Terrain — Goo-Blythe’s Guide to Surviving the Underdark
” Uses sure about this tall one? Underdark very dangerous place.” whines Goo-Blythe.
“I’m sorry Goo-Blythe time is of the essence if we are going to reach the Lady Lureanna in time to save her.” said Sir Gregory.
“Yes yes I understand, but must you bring those lights with us?” quietly whines the goblin Goo-Blythe some more.
Dungeons and Dragons Terrain- The Underdark presents many natural challenges
Dungeons & Dragons Monsters — Chokers! Making Adventurers Breathless
Dungeons and Dragons Monsters- Here comes the choker-
I did an article a while back called “Holy Crap! Nerdarchy’s Top 10 Scariest Dungeons and Dragons Monsters” where I talk about chokers and why I like them so much.
Excerpt From Holy Crap! Nerdarchy’s Top 10 Scariest Dungeons and Dragons Monsters-
“These guys were introduced in Dungeons and Dragons 3.0 edition. I instantly fell in love with these little creepers.
Tricky Dungeons & Dragons Terrain — The Insidiousness Of A Swamp
Hello gamers out there. I have the first in a new series of posts for you — Tricky Dungeons & Dragons Terrain. Here we get to examine the elements of nature so you can use them against your players and maybe make them think twice about stepping outside next time. Today we will focus solely on the swamp terrain with other terrains coming later. Feel free to mix up elements if you think it would work in other areas as well.
Dungeons & Dragons Monsters — The Voracious Troll Eats Adventurers as Appetizers
Hello Fans it is Ted and hopefully welcome back to another edition of Dungeons and Dragons Monsters. Today I will hopefully broaden your horizons in the views of the Voracious Troll.
Trolls are often used as just mindless killing machines, hell bent on killing and eating and the D&D Monster Manual says that they can be used as just that, but there is no reason to stop at what the book says.
Dungeons & Dragons Monsters — Fear The Mighty Morphing Mimic
In this edition of Dungeons and Dragons Monsters I’d like to talk to you about Mimics. There are many ambush creatures in the various books of monsters, but there is a surprising lack of info in this very useful and deadly creature: The Mimic.
Now many of you have probably touched a statue holding a large gem or a massive treasure chest and got stuck. You then had a battle that either your friends had to fight for you, because you were stuck or you assisted in the battle and probably were victorious and then spent the next three sessions being super careful checking every lever, door, chest, and bizarre object so it does not happen again.
