Hey, there, Stat Rollers; in this post, we'll be reviewing the iconic B2: The Keep on the Borderlands written by Gary Gygax and published by TSR, Inc. We're going to do a review and reminisce about this fantastic module. I'm going to give you my thoughts and opinions and some tips on running this module.... Continue Reading →
Meet The RollStats Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Players
Hey, #StatRollers I'm planning on rolling out a series of posts featuring questions from my live group of Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Players. Think D&D questions that come up at the table from players who are relatively new to Dungeons & Dragons! So, I thought a great way to kick that off would be... Continue Reading →
The Winner of the First RollStats YouTube Subscriber D&D Giveaway is?
Hey, #StatRollers! Watch the video below to find out who the winner of the RollStats 100 subscriber Dungeons and Dragons book giveaway is! Thanks to all who participated, I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know! I’m looking forward to another hundred subscribers, or another thousand subscribers, or another ten thousand subscribers! The more... Continue Reading →
The Best Dungeons & Dragons Advice for New Players
Hey, #StatRollers! Last week I posted a piece entitled "What do I need to get started with Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition?" It was intended to be a beginner's guide to what a brand new player would need to have or purchase to get started in the Dungeons & Dragons hobby. I got a message from... Continue Reading →
One Lucky YouTube Subscriber will WIN One These 3 D&D Books!
Hey there StatRollers! I recently launched a RollStats YouTube page where I have been creating new videos every Tuesday and Thursday featuring Dungeons & Dragons RPG discussion and theory, along with reviews of Dungeons & Dragons RPG Products and Accessories, both new and old. And today I want to take a few minutes to talk... Continue Reading →
Dungeons and Dragons is Better Without the DM Screen
Hey there StatRollers! Let me play Dungeon Master for a moment and set the scene for you. Your D&D party has been adventuring for months. They have uncovered deep and intricate plot hooks, dealt with nefarious ne'er do well NPCs, tracked through miles of desolate wasteland and delved down into the deepest, darkest, most dangerous... Continue Reading →
What do I Need to Get Started Playing Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition?
Hey, interwebs! Are you asking yourself, What do I need to get started playing Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition? Are you tired of simply WATCHING Dungeons and Dragons live streams like Critical Role or Acquisitions Incorporated (or my personal favorite) Dice Camera Action like it's your job, and READY TO PLAY Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition yourself? Side... Continue Reading →
Adding a Morale Mechanic to Dungeons & Dragons 5e
I am not new to the concept of role playing games, but I am relatively new to the Dungeons & Dragons 5e core rules set. And, while there are many things I like about the game, like the advantage mechanic, the inspiration mechanic, and the inclusion of backgrounds, there are also some things I don't... Continue Reading →
Why is the CR System in Dungeons & Dragons 5e so Complicated?
For the past week or so I've been talking about different aspects of the Dungeons & Dragons 5e core rules set that make it a great RPG. The different game mechanics like advantage, inspiration, and character backgrounds. So today, I thought I would switch it up a bit and talk about an aspect of the... Continue Reading →
Using Minis Vs. Theatre of the Mind in your Dungeons & Dragons 5e Game
When I first began playing Dungeons & Dragons (way back before the interwebs, in the 80's) I never used minis. Sure... During complicated encounters, I might draw locations on paper, or use dice just to keep track of where everyone was, but for the most part, I just used my imagination. Not because I had... Continue Reading →