House Rules for the Skull & the Eye 2020

My home game of Dungeons & Dragons just surpassed session 51 of our campaign (about 6- 8 hours a session), The Skull & the Eye. Part of this campaign was honing in on what house rules we wanted to play with to make the game fun and interesting, while having elements that made the game feel …

My D&D Class at the University of California

Often I cannot believe where I am and what I do. But this is biggest case of that ever: teaching a class with Dungeon & Dragons in the title that will go on a transcript at the University of California. I have been working at the University of California, Merced since 2012 as a lecturer …

Amanda’s D&D Intro

Today's post comes from my friend and writing partner, Amanda Rye. We are in the process to finalizing our first DMsGuild publication, "Children of the Hills," for release in February. But do enjoy her fantastic take on entering the infinite adventures of Dungeons & Dragons! Hi all! When John asked me to collaborate on a …

Review: Dungeon Master’s Screen Round-Up

Outside of dice, the Dungeon Master's Screen is the most iconic and visible pieces on a game table. It towers over the table, hides documents and secrets, it is the physical representation of the separation of the Players and the Dungeon Master. There are many forms it takes: taped together 3-ring binders, stood up opened …

The Skull & the Eye Sessions 8, 9, & 10 Reflection

The campaign is coming to its first major villain: Angrboda, the rogue Frost Giantess. But just finding her is a good portion of the adventure. Being of the Hrímþurs, she had the distinct advantage of traveling straight across the Frozen Crown Mountains to the sites around Frost Doom Peak. Crossing the Kingdom of Oesel, taking a …