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Quick, usable advice for running smoother sessions. Session zero, note-taking, magic item budgets, and the habits that save you prep time.

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Jun 15, 2026 · 18 min read D&D 5e

How to Split Loot in D&D: 6 Methods (and When to Use Each)

Six fair ways to divide D&D treasure, from need before greed to a self-balancing loot auction, each tested on the same hoard so you can pick one tonight.

May 21, 2026 · 14 min read

AI Dungeon Master Assistant: What Actually Helps at the Table

AI can help a GM run a better campaign, but only when it supports prep, notes, rules lookup, and campaign memory instead of replacing the table.

May 19, 2026 · 17 min read D&D 5e

D&D Session Notes That Help Next Week

A practical template for promises, clues, NPCs, loot, unresolved threads, and prep reminders your future self will need.

Mar 25, 2026 · 29 min read

The Psychology of Loot at the Table

Why rolled treasure feels better when probability, scarcity, reveal, and table politics all matter.

Feb 28, 2026 · 30 min read D&D 5e

How Many Magic Items Should I Give My Players?

The answer isn't a number. It's knowing what kind of power you're actually giving. A framework for evaluating magic items by impact, not rarity.

Mar 17, 2025 · 29 min read

How to Run Your First Session Zero

What to cover, what to skip, and how to make session zero fit the table you actually have.