Hey Stat Rollers, Bill with Roll Stats and it is great to be back in the saddle again. Back in front of you all, back where I belong! Knee-deep in the stat roller community! and before we get into the TSR D&D Expert Rules Boxed Set Review, I just want to take a minute and... 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 →
RollStats Has a D&D YouTube channel!
I have officially launched a Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel for RollStats! And I know what you're thinking! You’re thinking, “Why is there another guy sitting in front of a shelf full of books talking about nerdy stuff”? Well. Because nerdy stuff is awesome, and I want to talk about nerdy stuff. So, I’ll be... 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 →
Dungeons & Dragons 5e Backgrounds
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 and inspiration. So today, I thought I would talk about another aspect of the D&D 5e system that I think is fantastic,... Continue Reading →
Dungeons & Dragons 5e Inspiration Mechanic
Last week I wrote a piece about the Dungeons & Dragons 5e advantage and disadvantage mechanic. This week, I'd like to follow that up with another look at a mechanic that I think makes the Dungeons & Dragons 5e core rules set fantastic (especially for new players and DM's). The Dungeons & Dragons 5e inspiration... Continue Reading →
Time for a Roll Stats Giveaway!
During the month of July, I am running a Twitter competition with a brand new hardcover copy of "Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms: A Dungeons & Dragons Supplement" as the prize! Simply follow @rollstats on Twitter in the month of July and you'll be entered to win (If you are already following me on... Continue Reading →