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Alignment Through the Ages: From Nine Boxes to Roleplay Guideline
The alignment system has been D&D's most debated mechanic for 50 years. Here's how it evolved and why it still matters.
Mar 19, 2026
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9 min read
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The Evolution of Challenge Rating: From Hit Dice to CR
How D&D has measured monster difficulty across its editions — and why it's still one of the game's hardest design problems.
Mar 15, 2026
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9 min read
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A Brief History of the Dungeon Master's Guide
From Gygax's legendary appendices to modern encounter-building tools, the DMG has always been the DM's best friend.
Mar 11, 2026
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8 min read