Author Archives: Josiah

Why do we level up?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Josiah

I just sent this questionnaire to my players, what is your response? Why do you want to advance levels, if you choose more than one order in importance? a) Being more powerful compared to the world around you b) Having … Continue reading →

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Spellcasting in D&D next

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Josiah

D&D Next (as of the last playtest packet) changed spellcasting from previous versions of the D&D. Spellcasting works basically the same for all spellcasting classes with a few exceptions which I will make note of. Cantrips work a little differently … Continue reading →

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Style of play – Theater of the Mind

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Josiah

I just sent this to my players in an effort to challenge them and improve my game, tell me what you think: I like to run my games in what I have heard called a “Theater of the mind” style. … Continue reading →

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How unlimted spell casting makes wizards less fun

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Josiah

This post goes into details about Wizards or Magic-Users but it also applies to any other spell casters as the changes through editions have been similar. One of the changes in the more modern versions of D&D has been to … Continue reading →

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1st Edition

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Josiah

Just picked these up! Looks like they are exact reprints of the originals with a new cover. I think the 1st edition DMG is one of the most interesting D&D books every made. So many interesting ideas and advice for … Continue reading →

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Aneeria.com

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Josiah

I just got the map working again on the front page, aneeria.com. It is still really rough, mostly just testing the map concepts EO and I have been working on. Hopefully I will have some time to clean it up … Continue reading →

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D&D Next Nov 13th playtest packet

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Josiah

Just downloaded and started looking over the d&d next 11-13-12 release packet.  Looks like some interesting changes including standardizing maneuvers across multiple classes, not just fighters (now monks and rogues too).  The XP scale changed again.  Its going to be … Continue reading →

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