Roleplaying Resources

This is a collection of resources I've written or found over the years. While a lot of this is oriented towards D&D, much is applicable to any role-playing game or fantasy world. Anything here that is not credited can be assumed to be copyright The DM. Please don't put this stuff anywhere else without permission.

RPG Fiction

Campaign write-ups and fiction based on role playing games

The Relic Vault

Custom magic items, equipment and money

Characters

Character creation tips and character sheets

Rules

Various house rules, mainly for D&D

Worlds

Campaign world creation

Game Systems

Core rules for D&D and other systems

Campaigns

Resources and tips for campaign creation

General Resources

Message boards, roleplaying sites and sites like this one

Magic

Spells and alternative magic systems

Fun

Web comics, fantasy art and other fun stuff

2022-07-04 - Four rules for conduct at the gaming tableplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigFour rules for conduct at the gaming table

* No Selfishness. The table is here to have fun together. Grabbing all loot for yourself, PVPing for no purpose other than bloodlust, trying to get the party hurt or killed, and any other form of “fun vampirism
2019-09-16 - Safety and Consent in Roleplaying Gamesplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSafety and Consent in Roleplaying Games

By the DM, 2019-09-18

Roleplaying games can be intense, and they can visit topics outside of your comfort zone. This is often a good thing. Many of us want to use roleplaying as a way to address difficult issues or act out situations that would make us uncomfortable in real life. The purpose of this article is not to discourage the creative self-expression that comes from roleplaying. It's to help GMs and players gage when they've gone too far.
2019-08-20 - Game Systemsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGame Systems

D&D

The basic rules for some D&D editions are free, under Wizards of the Coast's license.

3.5th edition

Hypertext d20. This includes material from the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual, Epic Handbook, Psionics Handbook and Unearthed Arcana.

4th edition - More great one-shots!
2017-12-25 - Game Systemsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGame Systems

D&D

The basic rules for some D&D editions are free, under Wizards of the Coast's license.

3.5th edition

Hypertext d20. This includes material from the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual, Epic Handbook, Psionics Handbook and Unearthed Arcana.

4th edition - Added some great one-shot games.
2017-12-05 - Article: How to save your adventure without railroadingplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigHow to save your adventure without railroading

by the DM, 2017-12-05. Revised 2024-09-25

What is railroading?

Railroading is when the GM forces players down a specific path. No matter how hard they try, they can't get off that train. In its worst form, the GM blatantly gets in the way of everything they try to do.
2017-10-18 - Article: D&D 5: Masters of Skillsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigD&D 5: Masters of Skills

By the DM, 2017-10-18

Skills were one of my favorite parts of D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder. They remain one of my favorite parts of D&D 5. Like in every edition of D&D, rogues and bards are the skill masters, but who is better?