Author Archives: Author Marc Allie

What I Learned from Collecting D&D Minis

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Author Marc Allie

Note: the following post has been updated since its original publication in 2011.  5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons is an extremely flexible system. It is simple enough to teach quickly, but deep enough for a compelling experience. While previous editions … Continue reading →

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Running Expedition to the Barrier Peaks

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Author Marc Allie

After a significant break last year, I’m back in the swing of Dungeons & Dragons again. I’m playing on an online campaign through Roll20.net, and DMing two different tabletop campaigns. One group is running Curse of Strahd. In the other, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop the Geekin’

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Author Marc Allie

Have you been wondering where The Learning DM went? I haven’t been DMing the past few months, but enjoying the D&D experience as a player. I’ve also been busy writing a new book! Don’t Stop the Geekin’ is full of more … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Prop

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Author Marc Allie

It’s been a few months since I’ve posted, but my 5th Edition D&D campaign is still going strong. I am having a great time with system, particularly with the flexibility and ease of running things on the table. If I … Continue reading →

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Craft Sticks, Construction Paper, Giant Apes, and Dinosaurs

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Author Marc Allie

I am a huge, HUGE fan of the whole Lazy DM movement (Thank you Sly Flourish). 5th edition is quite a bit easier for lazy DMs to work with than 4th edition was, which I very much appreciate. However, sometimes, … Continue reading →

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“More Game of Thrones, Less Time Bandits”

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Author Marc Allie

Since 5th edition launched, I have been playing D&D regularly, and loving it. The group consists of my son, a guy I played D&D with back in high school, plus his daughter, and a good friend I met after we … Continue reading →

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I Was Geeky When Geeky Wasn’t Cool

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Author Marc Allie

I am proud to announce that I have written a book! It’s called I Was Geeky When Geeky Wasn’t Cool, and it’s available for at the Amazon Kindle store. This little book is a collection of memories and tales about … Continue reading →

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Best Monster Manual Ever?

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Author Marc Allie

I picked up the new D&D Monster Manual shortly after it was released. The quality of the book is striking, from the physical appearance to the content inside. There is quite a lot to like about this, the second major rulebook … Continue reading →

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A Boy, a Dad, and the Player’s Handbook

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Author Marc Allie

As I was perusing my shiny new copy of the Player’s Handbook in my easy chair a few weeks ago, my thirteen year old son asked me a question. “Hey Dad, does that have the rules for making a barbarian instead … Continue reading →

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Fifth Time is the Charm

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Author Marc Allie

It has been a long, long time since I have posted. After reviewing a couple D&D Classics releases this past winter, this blog went silent. In April, I made a half-hearted attempt at a post entitled “D&Doldrums”. It was almost … Continue reading →

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