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So Fitz has been hounding me for years about doing something more with gaming than just watch the world go by. Given that you read Fitz’s blog (here or over at Moebius Adventures), you probably already...
View ArticleThe Gassy Gnoll: The Smell of Magic in 5e
Even as this Gassy Gnoll gets excited about diving headlong into the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook, I struggle mightily with the balance between low level wizards and damage...
View ArticleThe Art of Downtime
Ever hit that point where you just need to take a break from it all? Here at the Forged Front, that happens from time to time. However, in a campaign though, it is a matter of taste and what you want...
View ArticleThe Value of Belief
Belief is an interesting thing. In the name of religion, countless conflicts have occurred across the ages. The Forged Front asserts that you don’t even need to look that deeply to name conflicts or...
View ArticleAdventures in 5e, Overview and Character Generation
Those of you who know me know that I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons for a very long time. I started in 1982 and have played every edition along the way, though I was a little late to the party...
View ArticleLost in a Dragon’s Hoard
So the other night, I had the pleasure of watching the extended edition of the Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug. The funniest thoughts occurred to me as I watched the scenes with Smaug. How exactly did...
View ArticleAdventures in 5e, The Fey Sisters’ Fate
I started this series last week with Adventures in 5e, Overview and Character Generation… So let’s move on to the module I chose… Spoilers ahead, so don’t read if you’re planning on diving into this...
View ArticleDungeons & Dragons’ Legacy
The D&D system will always hold a fondness for me. It was my introduction to roll-playing and then (as I became more sophisticated) role-playing. It allowed me to play in worlds that were inspired...
View ArticleAdventures in 5e, The Actual Session
In the last two articles we’ve talked about character creation and module prep… now let’s get into how the actual play session went! Quite honestly, I wasn’t sure how this adventure was going to go. In...
View ArticleInto the Unknown
Even without monsters, the world is full of challenges. Exploring jungles, deserts, land near the North/South Poles can be trying even for the most prepared parties. Reading about the early explorers...
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