Roman religion was very complex, and its concepts are so multifaceted they can be difficult to grasp. One key point was that every person, place and thing could have its own genius or Juno (the female equivalent in many ways, but distinct; named for the Roman queen of the gods),…
(While I was finishing up writing this article on backgrounds, I fell down a wikipedia spiral that resulted in the Bacchus/Maenad Warlock Path, which ended up being the main article this week. However, I did finish up this article as I was dreaming up the path. What that means to you gentle…
One class I have been thinking about off and on since 5th edition came out is the Warlock. I love the concept and the class in general. As support for the class has grown, a lot of interesting patrons have been introduced. One thing I don’t think enough settings take advantage…
Forget what you saw in cartoons as a kid, the real fairy tales have far more in common with D&D. For one, you’ve got heroic characters with strong alignments fighting evil loosely based on local folklore. Then, there are monsters, romance, and epic quests! And many of the original tales didn’t end happily,…
The gladiatorial arenas of Rome evoke contradictory ideas: romance and brutality, defiance and obedience, violence and entertainment. The image of the warrior-showman is an enduring one, and today we present a fighter path designed to capture that in D&D. This path is great for use in Robert’s gladiator campaign article last…
This month, Monte Cook Games is running a Kickstarter for new Cypher System game products. So some of you out there might be wondering, is the Cypher System for you? Worry not, friendly reader, Forgot My Dice is here for you with a review of The Cypher System Rulebook! This…
One of the most iconic image of ancient Rome is the Colosseum, and the spectacle of the games has left a mark on our culture, from modern sporting events to movies like Gladiator. While most campaigns in D&D focus around the idea of a group of epic heroes fighting against…
