Shields, the piece of metal or wood between you and pain, and the thing that turns your fighter from a bucket of hit points into an indomitable tank. Because it’s not dealing damage it often gets overlooked by today’s modern bloodthirsty types, and it might take more than a hefty plank with handles to convince your players to maybe drop a sword in favour of some protection.
Presented below, five examples of shields with story, magical power, secrets, or just present something more interesting than a boost to armour class. The rules referenced are for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, but can be readily modified for other editions or systems. (more…)
November 29, 2018 | Categories: Gaming posts, RPGs, Traditional Gaming | Tags: 5e, armour, Dungeon Situational, Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, homebew, Ideas, magic items, magical shields, Shields | Leave a comment

The enemies are approaching; They’re charging at great haste. Their swords are drawn and their casters are primed and ready. The archers have their arrows drawn – We’re surrounded. Send the soldiers to the front of the lines, we need to show them the best offense is a great defence – We’re going to put our shields up this week, as we check out our Top 10 Shields – We could do with the protection!
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August 25, 2018 | Categories: Anime talk, Comics, Entertainment, Film, Gaming posts, Literature, Top 10, Video Games | Tags: Absolute Duo, Aegis, AI, Braum’s Shield, Captain America, Dark Souls, Goblins, Greatshield of Artorias, Hylian Shield, League of Legends, Mario Kart, Overwatch, Red Turtle Shells, Red Vs Blue, Reinhardt’s Barrier Field, Shield of Wonder, Shields, Skyrim, Spellbreaker, the elder scrolls, The Legend of Zelda, The Shield, Theta, Tooru Kokonoe’s Blaze, Top 10, Vibranium Shield, WWE | Leave a comment