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Above and beyond
Why choose Aspyre?

Above and beyond

Our obsession, your great experience

This article provides an example of the type of things I do for my players, from time to time. One of my players had a birthday, and I thought it would be fun(ny) to create a personalized gift for him based on his character.

The six ability scores
D&D Basics

The six ability scores

Defining your character's strengths and weaknesses

Unleash your character's potential by mastering the six ability scores: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Discover how each defines your hero's journey!

Counterspell and Mirror Spell
How we play

Counterspell and Mirror Spell

A thought exercise, and extra homebrew

Counterspell has been significantly nerfed in the 2024 D&D rules, perhaps so much so that it is almost not worth assigning a 3rd level spell slot to it. While some degree of "nerfing" may have been called for, I feel as though it has gone too far, so I propose an alternative ruleset for counterspell, in addition to a different concept borrowed from D&D 2nd Edition, which I'm calling "Mirrorspell"

Tamsin Korrilie | Sorcerer
Character Profiles

Tamsin Korrilie | Sorcerer

Character Profile

If you are playing a one shot or short campaign, perhaps you'd like to choose from some characters I have prepared in advance, to reduce the time required in character creation, and get into playing faster.

My Homebrew Rules
How we play

My Homebrew Rules

A collection of homebrew rules that I like to use as a DM

The Dungeon Master Guide itself states that good-faith interpretation of rules are important, and if the rules themselves are detracting from player fun, then change them. Here are a series of homebrew rules that I like to use (and why I like to use them) during my games. If you play with me, you can agree to adopt all of these, some of them, or none of them.

Vaelen Derringwhistle | Rogue
Character Profiles

Vaelen Derringwhistle | Rogue

Character profile

If you are playing a one shot or short campaign, perhaps you'd like to choose from some characters I have prepared in advance, to reduce the time required in character creation, and get into playing faster.

Ragnar White-Eye | Barbarian
Character Profiles

Ragnar White-Eye | Barbarian

Character Profile

If you are playing a one shot or short campaign, perhaps you'd like to choose from some characters I have prepared in advance, to reduce the time required in character creation, and get into playing faster.

Bishop | Cleric
Character Profiles

Bishop | Cleric

Character Profile

If you are playing a one shot or short campaign, perhaps you'd like to choose from some characters I have prepared in advance, to reduce the time required in character creation, and get into playing faster.

Combat in D&D
D&D Basics

Combat in D&D

A beginner's guide

For beginners, here's a guide to how combat works in Dungeons and Dragons.

Which Class Should I Choose?
Advice for players

Which Class Should I Choose?

Helping you get started with character creation

Struggling to pick the right class? Discover tips and insights to match your interests and goals, ensuring a rewarding and tailored educational journey. Your perfect class awaits!

Bringing Your Hero to Life
Advice for players

Bringing Your Hero to Life

Creating Epic Character Backstories

Unleash your imagination with our guide to crafting epic character backstories! Discover tips and tricks to breathe life into your hero and make your game truly unforgettable.