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Nicholas Potter-

Nicholas Potter

About Nicholas Potter

Nicholas Potter is a writer based out of Hampton, Virginia. He's a published, award-winning tabletop RPG and fiction writer, as well as being a longtime anime and video game fan.

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D&D: What to Know Before Running Lost Mine of Phandelver

Lost Mine of Phandelver is a perfect adventure for first-time players and DMs. However, there are some things you should know before running it.

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Dungeons & Dragons: The Cleric's Divine Domain Options, Ranked

Dungeons & Dragons' Clerics are formidable on their own, but the choice of domain can make a huge difference in how one plays.

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Why Cone of Cold Is Better Than D&D's Most Overused Spell

Dungeons & Dragons' Cone of Cold is an appealing alternative to other more commonly used spells that, while powerful, come with their own drawbacks.

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How Pathfinder's Victory Points Can Improve Any Game

Tracking big, abstract goals can be difficult in tabletop RPGs like D&D, but one rule from Pathfinder can make the process less of a hassle.

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How Frustration With Dungeons & Dragons Created Pathfinder

Changes to Dungeons & Dragons introduced in the TTRPG's divisive Fourth Edition ultimately pushed Paizo to create D&D's greatest rival: Pathfinder.

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Pathfinder: What to Know About Second Edition's Uncommon Ancestries

While Pathfinder's common ancestries cover the expected fantasy races, the game's uncommon options are far more interesting and unique.

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Why Persona 4's Best Girl Is Rise

Amidst a cast of standout female characters, Rise Kujikawa offers usefulness and unique insight into the themes of the game, making her the best girl.

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Dungeons & Dragons: How to Build Sailor Moon's Tuxedo Mask

Tuxedo Mask's lone-wolf nature doesn't make him a great party member, but a Dungeons & Dragons build can still be a lot of fun for players.

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Random Encounters Ruin JRPGs - Here's Why

JRPGs are more popular than ever thanks to big titles like Yakuza and Persona. So why does the genre rely on dated mechanics like random encounters?

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Dungeons & Dragons: How to Play as Kazuma Kiryu

The Yakuza series has been gaining popularity, and its original protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, could fit in a Dungeons & Dragons game.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Why You Should Write Homebrew Adventures

Pre-made D&D adventures can make the Dungeon Master's work much easier, but writing homebrew content is rewarding in a unique way.

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How a Hollow Knight Speedrunner Completed An IMPOSSIBLE Speedrun Challenge

A speedrunning challenge once thought impossible was accomplished, showing players that there's still more to be gained from their game of choice.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Why You Should Run Pre-Made Adventures

While homebrewing original D&D adventures is great, Dungeon Masters can learn a lot from running pre-written adventures instead.

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The 5 Best Tabletop RPGs for Horror Fans

Here are five tabletop RPGs that horror fans are sure to love, whether for their tension-building mechanics or for being loving homages to the genre.

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Path of Exile: Tips & Tricks for New Players

Path of Exile can be an intimidating experience, but there's still plenty of time to get engrossed in the punishing world of this Diablo-clone.