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      • The Myth of Party Roles
      • The Two Problems with Tanks
      • The “Squishy Caster” Fallacy
      • The Myth of the Skirmisher
    • Flavor is Free
    • Standards of Optimization Levels
    • Healthy Paranoia
    • Styles of Resource Management
    • Playing to Win
    • ASIs versus Feats
    • Quantitative Evaluation Primer
    • Quantitative Evaluation Part 2
    • What To Ask Before Playing
      • Before Playing A Druid
      • Before Playing A Conjurer
      • Before Playing An Illusionist
    • You Should Play
      • You Should Play Wildfire Druid
      • You Should Play Undead Warlock
    • DMing
      • Making Metagaming Work for You
      • Tips for DMing with Optimizers
      • Variant Rules Guide (part 1)
      • Variant Rules Guide (part 2)
      • Using Magic Items as a DM in DnD
    • Alternative TTRPGs
      • Cypher System
      • Dungeon World
      • Kill Sector
      • Lancer
      • Nechronica
      • Shadow of the Demon Lord
      • Worlds Without Number
  • Guides & Ratings
    • Guide to Optimized Multiclassing
    • Artificer Class Guide
    • Optimized Race and Lineage Guide
    • Optimized Feat Guide
    • Optimized Skill Guide
    • Druid Spell Guide
    • Guide to Ability Checks
    • Hiding, Surprise, and More (2024 Edition)
    • The Best Magical Items
    • Build-Changing Magical Items
    • Non-Magical Items Guide
    • Complete Guide to Tools
    • Complete Guide to Spell Scrolls
    • Complete Guide to Lycanthropy
    • Feat Spotlight: Telekinetic
    • Oversized Weapons
    • Subclass Guide: Lunar Sorcerer
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Star Color Rating System
  • Spells
    • Rest Casting
    • Upcasting Spells
    • Refresher On Spell Components
    • Legendary Resistance Isn’t Scary
    • Druid Spell Guide
    • Magical Secrets Guide
    • Spell Mastery & Signature Spells
    • Arcana Cleric Spells Guide
    • Aberrant Mind Psionic Spells Guide
    • Clockwork Soul Clockwork Magic Guide
    • Top 5 Spells That Deal Damage
    • Spell Spotlights
      • Conjure Minor Elementals
      • Find Familiar
      • Find (Greater) Steed
      • Locate Object
      • Silvery Barbs
      • Sleet Storm
      • Wish
    • Overrated Spells
      • 7 Overrated Damage Spells
      • Haste is Overrated
  • Character Builds
    • Rage Fiend: Giant Barbarian
    • Midnight Guerrilla: Gloom Stalker
    • Umbral Stalker: Gloom Stalker
    • Hexvoker: Evocation Wizard
    • Witchfire: Wildfire Warlock
    • Ghostlance: Echo Knight Warlock
    • Death Warden: Undead Warlock
    • Flagship Build Series: Introduction
      • Bard: College of Eloquence
      • Cleric: Twilight Domain
      • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
      • Paladin: Oath of the Watchers
      • Ranger: Gloom Stalker
      • Sorcerer: Clockwork Soul
      • Wizard: Chronurgy Magic
    • Basic Build Series: Introduction
      • Artificer: Artillerist
      • Barbarian: Path of the Zealot
      • Bard: College of Eloquence
      • Cleric: Light Domain
      • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
      • Fighter: Battle Master
      • Monk: Way of Mercy
      • Paladin: Oath of Devotion
      • Ranger: Hunter
      • Rogue: Phantom
      • Sorcerer: Shadow Magic
      • Warlock: Fiend
      • Wizard: School of Divination
    • Quick Build Series: Introduction
      • Quick Builds: Melee & Ranged Martials
      • Quick Builds: Barbarians
      • Quick Builds: Ranged Fighters
      • Quick Builds: Melee Fighters
      • Quick Builds: Rogues
      • Quick Builds: Divine Souls
  • Flagship Build Series
    • Flagship Build Series: Introduction
    • Bard: College of Eloquence
    • Cleric: Twilight Domain
    • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
    • Paladin: Oath of the Watchers
    • Ranger: Gloom Stalker
    • Sorcerer: Clockwork Soul
    • Wizard: Chronurgy Magic
  • Basic Build Series
    • Basic Build Series: Introduction
    • Artificer: Artillerist
    • Barbarian: Path of the Zealot
    • Bard: College of Eloquence
    • Cleric: Light Domain
    • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
    • Fighter: Battle Master
    • Monk: Way of Mercy
    • Paladin: Oath of Devotion
    • Ranger: Hunter
    • Rogue: Phantom
    • Sorcerer: Shadow Magic
    • Warlock: Fiend
    • Wizard: School of Divination

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Analysis November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 | 1 Comment on Alternative TTRPGs: Witcher RPG

Alternative TTRPGs: Witcher RPG

The Witcher RPG is a roleplaying game with fast and brutal combat set in the world of the Witcher books and games.

Analysis October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 | 1 Comment on Alternative TTRPG’s: Nechronica

Alternative TTRPG’s: Nechronica

Magical undead mutant cyborg girls! Survive, scavenge for memories, and build relationships along the way. Struggle and hover at the edge of sanity.

Analysis September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 | 1 Comment on Alternative TTRPGs: Dungeon World

Alternative TTRPGs: Dungeon World

A medieval fantasy dungeon-crawler made with a similar philosophy to OSR games. Capture the D&D feel without the D&D crunch.

Analysis May 11, 2023June 21, 2024 | 4 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Lancer

Alternative TTRPGs: Lancer

Lancer is a game about mechs and their pilots, with both a narrative system and a well honed tactical combat game to showcase mechs and mech combat.

Analysis March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 | 3 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Cypher System

Alternative TTRPGs: Cypher System

Cypher is a roleplaying system built with flexibility and ease of access in mind. It simplifies many game systems to allow for them to work in any environment.

Analysis February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 | 2 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Kill Sector

Alternative TTRPGs: Kill Sector

Kill Sector is a simple, combat focused TTRPG with extensive character customization designed for oneshots.

Analysis February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 | 5 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Shadow of the Demon Lord

Alternative TTRPGs: Shadow of the Demon Lord

Shadow of the Demon Lord is a grimdark fantasy D&D-esque game with a uniquely flexible class-based character design and evocative setting.

Analysis January 19, 2023June 21, 2024 | 11 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Worlds Without Number

Alternative TTRPGs: Worlds Without Number

Worlds Without Number (WWN) is a DnD-esque medieval fantasy TTRPG that takes idea from 2nd edition DnD (and earlier) and combines them with modern TTRPG design.

Analysis January 2, 2023November 6, 2023 | 14 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs for DnD 5E Players

Alternative TTRPGs for DnD 5E Players

Why DnD isn’t for everyone: A Tabletop Builds series to finding the right roleplaying system for you. Something new might work for your game better than 5E!

Analysis August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 | 1 Comment on Know Your Options 2: More 5E Variant Rules

Know Your Options 2: More 5E Variant Rules

A second guide on what D&D 5E rules you should and shouldn’t use in your campaign, this time discussing a few more official rules and house rules.

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