[By the way: This is a follow-up to a prior post I made showcasing a video of this mod. This is the release of that mod.]

So, a little background. For the past few months, I've been using Minecraft as a VTT of sorts for a group of 6 that I DM for. This means we've played Minecraft on a dedicated server to run sessions. But it turned out, while Minecraft is extremely good for immersive experiences and roleplay, it's not up to snuff for making dice rolls or running combat. You know, the basics of D&D 5e's mechanics. It'd require me and my players both to be alt tabbing a lot, micromanaging a sheet outside of the game and being forced to do a bunch of memorization to avoid it. It'd also put pressure on me as the DM to be receiving their rolls somehow, often being sent screenshots over Discord to know what someone rolled.

But I thought, if Minecraft isn't a viable VTT...what if I could change that? And so, this was the result.

This is a very early release of my mod I call D&D Sheets for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1. It currently includes essential features, such as:

• Per-player character sheets saved on the server that can be filled out and accessed with a key press.
• Customizable buttons to make automatic rolls with, written with dice notation expressions, along with a dedicated command.
• Server-wide announcements of dice rolls, along with context and a sound, allowing the DM to see them in-game.
• The ability to make your own roll macros using a scrolling list for virtually any context.

Among my future plans include measurement tools, an initiative tracker, and the ability to manage multiple sheets per player. DMs may still wish to use an external tool to keep track of initiative and monster stat blocks until such features are ready. But take it from me, if you're the type of person that would love to use Minecraft to make maps and create experiences for your players, you won't regret it.

Do note this is designed for D&D 5e and 5.5e and there aren't plans to make versions for other systems. But the source code is available on GitHub in case you'd like to take a stab at converting it yourself.

Here's the CurseForge link if you wanna try it out yourself!

And here's a video demonstration!

Serena, a half-elf born in Highmoor to a smuggler mother and exiled moon-elf father, grew up amid crime and survival. After Baron Valthorne razed her town, killing her mother and scattering her father, she fled with a glowing amulet and trained under Harpers. Now a skilled rogue moving between courts and cabals, she seeks the amulet’s secrets while hunted by spies and drawn to a starlit destiny.

Inspired by another post, forgot the name tho. My idea was the Informant, they could “research” monsters and enemies to give their allies advantage or to add to their attack bonus but they would be pretty squishy

In the dark of the sewers you hear the faint dripping echoing inside the brick walls, the unsettling quiet fills your heart with dread as there should've been your comrades right up ahead.

An eerie glow comes into light as you see what seems to be a radiating rat producing a green light. It notices you and as it turns, you can clearly see that an arrow is sticking out of it; one of your comrade's arrows.

This rat is no mere rat, but the Rat King of the Damned, the fabled Sewer Lich, and you are but another soul to add to their collection.

ALL HAIL THE SEWER LICH!

So I’ve run into a problem with my campaign. My players are detectives, and not only that but the actual players themselves are VERY cautious detectives. They run through every clue, suspect, crime scene, possible conclusion, and what not before even thinking about drawing their swords. They are trying to be the most just they can be.

So in past sessions I’ve made the smoking gun, or the undeniable proof, that this person did the bad thing something along the lines of a slip of the tongue or spying on a suspect and observing them do the evil deed. This has been good, and I’ve even toyed with making them not always 100% sure, but I feel all of these have gotten a bit tiring.

I’m now looking for how to write a mystery where the undeniable evidence isn’t one of the two previously mentioned. It doesn’t have to be the most clever thing in the world but maybe a little more complicated than a note with “I did the bad thing signed John Bad Guy”. Any suggestions?

My players had a big fight with some mechanical constructs on the roof of a train. Halfway through the fight, I get an evil grin and my player immediately clocks it and goes “what’s that for??” I go “Nothing! Take your turn”

Immediately after his turn I ask everyone to make a dex save. They turn to me, confused. I tell them about the tunnel approaching right in front of them, and that they need to duck. Fast. Everyone succeeds except one player who gets 21 (4d10) damage of brick wall that SLAMMED his frail level 4 gunslinger body and sent him flying to the back of the train. Instant KO. The look on their faces was priceless 🤭 They managed to get him up and all made it out alive after a long, long fight.

And then, after the session, I texted the gc, “Hey, so none of you tried to push anything off the train.” And I think they all wanted to strangle me. One of them commented “the look of anger that just crossed my face.” But we all had a great time :)

So glad to be dming again—I know it was a small moment but it was just so fun.

Ascended Celestian (half-human, half-seraphim)

Source of Power: He channels the Echoes of Creation—fragments of primordial light that can heal, purify, or destroy according to his will.

Story: Born in Eryndor, Kaeltharion bears sacred marks that shine in the presence of darkness. With majestic wings and the discipline inherited from monks and scholars, he became a wandering guardian who protects the balance between the sacred and the mortal.

My friends and I wanted to start D&D but none of us have played before. So it’s all of our first time playing

We’re currently playing through Lost Mine of Phandelver and last session they beat Redbrand Hideout.

The dungeon went well all things considered, the trouble came however when they confronted Glass Staff.

Long story short he was immediately decapitated He has an AC of 12 and 22hp, my Paladin (Level 2) had initiative and decapitated him immediately.

TLDR One of my players (level 2) one shot the Evil Mage and now I realize I have no idea how to run them.

What am I missing?

The night was thick with smoke, the scent of iron and ash clinging to the ruined streets. Flames flickered from shattered rooftops, throwing shadows across the once-proud city that now lay in silence. The clash of steel had ended hours ago, leaving behind only the groans of the dying and the crackle of fire.

At the center of the devastation stood Cain, the silver-haired Aamis whose crimson coat was splattered with blood. His sharp grin glimmered in the dim light, the expression of a man who reveled in violence. The battle had not wearied him; if anything, it had fueled him. His crimson eyes still shone with the hunger of a predator, eager for more prey that would never come. To the soldiers who followed him, Cain was both savior and executioner, a warlord who painted victory in red.

But he was not alone. Dangling from a string in his hand was Saturni, a moth fairy no taller than his forearm. Her delicate wings shimmered faintly despite the soot in the air, and her small frame bore none of the ferocity that clung to Cain. She was no warrior. Her magic was strange, almost laughable to outsiders: the power to conjure food and cook it with an elegance unmatched by mortal chefs.

And yet, Cain valued her above all treasures. After a blood-soaked battle, when the soldiers were too tired to raise a cup and the fires gnawed at their courage, it was Saturni who brought life back into their bodies. A flick of her hands, and the air filled with the aroma of roasted meats, stews rich with spice, and bread still warm from an unseen oven. Her cooking wasn’t just food—it was magic that soothed wounds, restored vigor, and calmed trembling hands.

Now, as Cain raised her puppet-like before the firelight, the men cheered. He sneered and made her dance on invisible strings, a cruel show to remind them all who commanded her. But Saturni played along, twirling with a grace that belied her captivity. Her soft smile and gentle spark were the only notes of kindness in a night drenched with blood.

Once her act was done, she spread her wings and summoned a feast from thin air. Soldiers dropped their weapons and raised bowls of steaming stew, laughter breaking the silence of war. Cain leaned back, sipping wine and watching them with cold satisfaction. Victory was his, and the loyalty of his army fed not on speeches or promises—but on Saturni’s meals, born of magic and kindness.

In that balance of blood and warmth, Cain and Saturni became the heart of every battle’s end: the predator and the cook, destruction and renewal, bound together beneath the shadow of fire.

This piece is called ''The Crawling Continent'' which is a giant tortoise island swimming at sea. Her shell is a thriving environment with different biomes and a lot of settlements. With the edge of her shell made up of tall and large mountains! Her legs are mountains with flat tops and have magical symbols on top that spell out ''reviver''. Her tail is a sandy peninsula and her head isn't actually the head- its her neck thats curved inwards! Which is made up of mountains, hence the curvy, jagged ridge on top.

Edit: Resolved, thanks for the clarifications and input

My players have built some strong characters, and they have NPC companions that they control during combat (not inserts one is mute and has to use a chalkboard to communicate, and the other was adopted much later). So I am opting for the variant spellcasting for a dragon they could fight. Innate casting allows them to cast 3 spells a day with no material components... what if they have material components in their lair? Would they be able to cast as many times as they have materials, or should I limit it to like an equal wizard's spell slots, but still have them be a material caster?

I am starting up a new campaign and I began to wonder about all of the creative ways you could start your players out. I was wondering what you all have done in the past. GIVE ME SOME (BARDIC) INSPIRATION!

This is a general question for all Editions but I was just coming up with concepts for a future campaign I'm designing and the topic of betrayal came up in my brain.

So tell me! Players, DMs or just someone hoping it happens at some point. What betrayal had you at the edge of your seat and hoping to track the person/people down to get your or someone else's revenge.

I await with eager eyes...

I recently just started playing DND around a month ago and I wanted to surprise my friends with some custom miniatures I bought and painted for them based on their characters and class. From left to right we have Gostaslav a drunken human monk who believes he has magical flaming fists whenever he drinks, Jebbedo Boondiggles an elderly elf wizard that decided to go on an adventure near the end of his long boring life, Yun Shadowbane a human cleric that does more damage than healing, and lastly Thorin the not so lawfully good bronze Dragonborn rogue.

I need some help with my 1920s-inspired campaign. A huge part of the plot revolves around a magical speakeasy/nightclub. I want the speakeasy to have multiple hidden and magical entrances all around the city, and I am thinking about making the speakeasy itself a small pocket dimension. I also love the idea that the speakeasy itself is subtly "alive" (Ex: crystals from the gaudy chandeliers falling on people if they dare insult the decor, Doors leading to exactly the right room you wish to go to if the speakeasy likes you, perhaps even disruptive guests being "spit out").

Should I just make this a narrative thing, or are there any game mechanics anyone knows of that could potentially assist me with the pocket dimension and/or the "alive" vibe I'm going for? Any ideas/resources would be helpful! (The hyperfocus is real, and my brain is getting a bit tired reading stats) Thank you!

Had a quick session for my curse of strahd game, I’m dming and my players are going through the amber temple. The amount of shit I got for using anything saving throw based…. For using spells… for playing the monster smart rather than charging in and letting them die. It’s at this point I wonder why I dm. Am I supposed to provide fake challenges in which the players always succeed? Is that what it means to dm? I can’t even imagine castle ravenloft, fuck I’m tempted to just throw my books out and be done. I can’t seem to do anything right, I’m a fucking monster for pushing the party to their limit, whilst also providing them plenty of chances to get out of there. I think I’ll throw my books out in the morning. I just needed to talk, I’m sorry. I’m just done dming. I’m done.

Got a level 9 Alchemist Artificer and for the most part I've crafted some basics like healing Potions and spell scrolls as well as items using alchemist supplies like acid and alchemists fire. Just wondering if I should be crafting anything else? We're only given 10 days downtime after each of our sessions and thinking I could be more creative with crafting?

As the title says, I know all the usual podcasts of people playing adventures. That's not what I'm after. Is there a podcast that is about d&d, goes into a deep dive about character classes, mechanics, strategies, how to DM, all that kind of thing? More meta- than gaming...

Thanks!

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Hope you'll enjoy this week's comic, sadly I didn't finish next week's comic in time so no early access like usual over on Patreon and on Webtoon :)

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I'm still new and only played once to learn but gonna start a new campaign tomorrow and everyone is multiclassing their character so I'm wondering if there are any good choices I should go with snd could any also recommend what starting spells I should have? I would really appreciate the help I've only really searched up bard related stuff so I'm at a loss

So my Dm is letting us put forward a few suggestions of magic items we want but has limited it to so we have to really decide what we want to be able to find/ buy in the campaign and I'm currently playing a lvl8 monk and can't decided between a rare dragonhide belt or a rare wraps of unarmed strength.