D&D Ideas — Maps
Welcome once again to the weekly newsletter. This week’s topic is maps, which we discussed in our weekly live chat. We hangout every Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST at Nerdarchy the YouTube channel talk about D&D, RPGs, gaming, life and whatever nerdy stuff comes up. Speaking of maps each of our 55 Out of the Box encounters includes AT LEAST one map illustrating the surroundings for where the action takes place. You can get Nerdarchy the Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here.
Nerdarchy on RPG Dice for Zoo Mafia RPG Design Diary #9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UMBGAN6aFs In this 20-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore making their own roleplaying game about going wild and doing crime. While Nerdarchy is mostly known for Dungeons & Dragons we do play lots of other RPGs. In this video they...
Stuff D&D People Like No. 2: Critical Role
They weren't the first and they certainly weren't the last group of D&D players to share their game online. Even before Chris Perkins and the Penny Arcade crew turned live D&D game play into a spectator event in 2013 the 5E D&D game design architect...
Nerdarchy on D&D Magic Items: Get More Attunement Slots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jeEoIO4xDI&ab_channel=Nerdarchy In this 11-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted look at magic items in fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons and how to get access to more attunement slots for your D&D character. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted explaining the premise...
Stuff D&D People Like No. 1: Mountain Dew
It's no surprise D&D people love Mountain Dew. According to a massive infographic released by Wizards of the Coast in 2021 the largest percentage of people in the D&D community fall into the 20-24 age range followed by the 25-29 year old category. Back in...
Nerdarchy on D&D Fighting Styles Ranked for an Eldritch Knight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPuffDr_NGs In this 19-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted rank fighting styles for the Eldritch Knight fighter Martial Archetype for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted taking a look at the character archetype in general, which...
Excavating Unearthed Arcana that Didn’t Make the Cut, Part 4
Courtesy of the Dungeons & Dragons design team’s plethora of Unearthed Arcana playtest documents over the years we’ve seen a ton of new character options evolve from initial concepts into their final versions in official published products. Each Unearthed Arcana follows up with a survey for players to weigh in with their thoughts and impressions, which the team uses to guide further development. Some remain largely the same, some change drastically and many don’t pass this playtest stage. At this point quite a few subclasses, feats and other 5E D&D character options fall into the latter category. Curious what didn’t make the cut? Let’s get into it.
D&D Ideas — Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel
Welcome once again to the weekly newsletter. This week’s topic is Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel, which we discussed in our weekly live chat. We hangout every Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST at Nerdarchy the YouTube channel talk about D&D, RPGs, gaming, life and whatever nerdy stuff comes up. Speaking of radiant we’re positively beaming after a huge surge forward on preproduction for Mage Forge. We’re incredibly excited to deliver these deluxe collections of 250 magic item Tarot cards. You can get Nerdarchy the Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here.
Nerdarchy on Role-Playing Game High Concepts: Zoo Mafia RPG Design Diary #8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyH4U1OJKV8&ab_channel=Nerdarchy In this 13-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted dive deeper into the design of Zoo Mafia RPG. They explore high concepts in Nerdarchy's roleplaying game. The conversation starts with a closer look at what a high concept means as regards a...
Nerdarchy on 5 Best Invocations for a Hexblade Warlock in D&D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVlYAWFk5KA In this 9-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons Eldritch Invocations for warlocks. They specifically look at The Hexblade Otherworldly Patron. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted sharing the inspiration for the video, which lay...
Take a Break from the Routine with a 5E D&D Vacation Adventure
Summer is upon us and this means beaches, cookouts and of course vacations! This got me thinking about vacations in our D&D parties. Downtime in any RPG often evokes things like the notorious beach episodes of anime to me. With the turbulence of the times it feels weirdly analogous to me with how our D&D characters perpetually fight for their own causes. Even fictional characters need a getaway now and again and hopefully this post offers a reprieve for you as well as some inspiration for your own relaxing hobbies. Let’s talk about vacation ideas for your D&D party.
Nerdarchy on Shadow of the Demon Lord Nerdarchy Plays Other TTRPGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe4mA2jKTG4 In this 19-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted give an overview of the tabletop roleplaying game Shadow of the Demon Lord. They discuss their experience with playing the game. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted providing an overview of the...
D&D Ideas — Rescue
Welcome once again to the weekly newsletter. This week’s topic is rescue, which we discussed in our weekly live chat. We hangout every Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST at Nerdarchy the YouTube channel talk about D&D, RPGs, gaming, life and whatever nerdy stuff comes up. Speaking of rescue in Crones and Their Cravings heroes hope to rescue a group of baby dragons from a grisly feast in a cottage of hags and their mephit chef. You can get Nerdarchy the Newsletter delivered to your inbox each week, along with updates and info on how to game with Nerdarchy plus snag a FREE GIFT by signing up here.
Excavating Unearthed Arcana that Didn’t Make the Cut, Part 3
Courtesy of the Dungeons & Dragons design team’s plethora of Unearthed Arcana playtest documents over the years we’ve seen a ton of new character options evolve from initial concepts into their final versions in official published products. Each Unearthed Arcana follows up with a survey for players to weigh in with their thoughts and impressions, which the team uses to guide further development. Some remain largely the same, some change drastically and many don’t pass this playtest stage. At this point quite a few subclasses, feats and other 5E D&D character options fall into the latter category. Curious what didn’t make the cut? Let’s get into it.
Nerdarchy on Undead D&D Monsters: How Many Can You Get from One Corpse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAbxqcBAXh4 In this 13-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore undead in fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons and how many monsters you can generate from one corpse. The conversation begins with Dave and Ted sharing the inspiration for the video, which comes...
