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Actual Play Fiction: Making Writers Feel Seen

A guest post! Margot Hutton, author of Ironsworn: The Unspoken Vow, shares her thoughts on what Actual Play Fiction is.

Actual Play Fiction

Actual Play Fiction (#APFic) is the term I'm going to start using to describe some of the work I do. APFic is part Actual Play, part typical fiction.

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TTRPG Random Table: Downtime Conversation Starter

Just because your character has a +5 CHA bonus and advantage on every Persuasion check doesn't mean that you -- the player -- are capable of the same feat. Here are some conversation starters to get the ball rolling.

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Rise and Shiningstar

An Unofficial Introductory Adventure for Ironsworn: Starforged. You are being drawn to a settlement named Shiningstar. You don't know much else about the settlement yet, but whatever draws you to it has made you swear a vow.

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Trinkets as backstory inspiration

If you need some inspiration when creating a character's backstory, this article will tell you how you can get a boost in fleshing out a pivotal moment for your character or maybe even a call to adventure.

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Artificer Build Concepts

Whether you've never played a certain DnD 5e class, or you've played the class a ton, it can be hard to come up with a concept for your new character. Here are a few ideas for you in case you need some inspiration.

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Solo Roleplaying

The pandemic taught me a lot, including how to play Dungeons & Dragons by myself! Now, I solo roleplay all the time because I just can't get enough!

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Which Cantrips Should I Pick?

Need some help picking your Pact of Tome cantrips? Just hit level three and trying to figure out which cantrips are a good fit for your Eldritch Knight or Arcane Trickster? I have some tips for you!

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Creating Gideon Jura in DnD 5e

An invincible DnD character? One who won't die from hits left and right? AND they're a frontline fighter AND a spellcaster? This week, we build Gideon Jura, a Planeswalker from MtG. And he checks all the boxes.

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How to play your dump stat

High stats are easy to play, as they literally play to your strengths. But it's fun to also play to your weaknesses. Here are some ideas to be great at it!

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Building more than "just" a Cleric

Unpopular Opinion: Clerics are boring. I always feel stuck in the same mold: a devout worshipper goes and travels the land, spreading the good word to all he meets. Let's change that up.

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How to get extra cantrips for your DnD 5e character

It never hurts to have an extra cantrip or two, and there's plenty of ways to get them. Innately or learned, you never have to lack having magic in your life.

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How to Switch Characters

Whether you've been dying to try out a new build or you've lost your last character to a Mindflayer, switching characters is easy once you know how.

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A Bomb Thrower in DnD 5e: How to build one

5e has a serious lack of bombs. I say we fix that by reflavoring the Artificer -- or any other class with access to spells -- to toss explosives!

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5 Non-Tragic Backstories & Plot Hooks

Coming up with a character's history can be difficult. Here are five backstories (and plot hooks!) for your next character!

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How to build a Hekara, the Razorwitch in DnD 5e

I build up a Razorwitch, an idea I took from Hekara from Magic: the Gathering. Lots of sharp things and... a blade pantheon! Come look at the chaos!