Recent content by Cryptocartographer

I'm starting two new Blades in the Dark campaigns this week, and I'm really looking forward to it. I love the flashback mechanic (a little planning is fun; but half a session's worth is game time wasted). And the loadout system is so elegant. My D&D players each have The Witcher-magnitude...

Thank you!

I managed to fit it all in, although my old art history professor is whispering "horror vacui" in my ear. I think it's a more-complete reference now, with the blurbs on spellbook vs. prepared vs. slots. Thank you for the input, and if you get a chance to look at the new version, I'd welcome...

Fixed, and thanks. Late-night editing will get you every time.

Updated and improved! Logic tree tweaked! More info for new players. Same link: https://www.jayrobinson.net/spellcasting-5e-wizard. I included a section explaining categories of spells: In spellbook, prepared, available for casting with spell slot. I hope it's a useful resource for new wizards.

Its a tricky subject to explain concisely. I'm working on some language that I hope will at least remind a player who has read the paragraphs in the PHB.

I wanted to really break down the spellcasting process for some new players. I started with wizards, as they are probably the most complex casters with the most misunderstood abilities and limitations. The result was this flow chart and lexicon, available as a PDF here...

Option 2 will bring a lot of new functionality for DMs. I'd love for virtual handouts to simply be an extension of the information I'm already logging.

I had been editing the page, and it was probably in transition. It should work now. Glad you like it. Let me know if you see anything that's unclear — I've been trying hard to balance concision vs. clarity vs. density.

Good call. Now there is a landing page for each item so they each have their own url.

5th Edition Reference Sheet (PDF): https://www.jayrobinson.net/free-stuff I'm starting some brand-new players this weekend, and I decided to develop a cheat sheet for them. There are a million of these things out there, but I designed mine to: 1. be friendly-looking, including original art 2...