Category: D&D
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The Math of Daggerheart’s 2d12 Duality Dice Roll
Mechanically, the core of Daggerheart’s rules is the 2d12 Duality dice representing Hope and Fear. These dice are comparable to the d20 in D&D 5e: both are used to determine whether most uncertain actions result in success and failure. The d20 is relatively easy to understand, but what is the math behind a 2d12 roll?…
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My First 5e (2024) Session
I know, I know, this is a Daggerheart blog. But right now, I suspect that the vast majority of Daggerheart players have played at least 1 other TTRPG system, and most of those are 5e. Just last month, we got the new D&D 5th edition (2024) Player’s Handbook, and although it’s mostly the same, I…
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How AI Doesn’t Ruin TTRPGs
Despite having by far the most popular TTRPG product, Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has managed to consistently annoy their core audience over the past two years. The latest bit is a quote from Chris Cocks, the CEO of Hasbro (and previously President of WotC), who claims, Inside of development, we’ve already been using AI……