This mini episode will cover the basics of D&D coins to help clarify how money works in the world of Dungeons and Dragons

Join me on a sidequest as I investigate the topic of D&D and escapism. The CoVid-19 pandemic has uprooted many of our normal routines, and most of us have found ourselves in new and strange circumstances we are having to interface with. I wanted to explore the idea of using D&D as a way to cope with these challenges through the idea of escapism, so I talked with a licensed mental health professional about the topic. Listen in to learn about how D&D can not only help you pass some, but can also be a powerful tool to help you through challenges in your life.

Here are a few resources if you're interested in learning more about what Cheryl mentions in our interview (You can learn more about her by visiting www.couchandpen.com):

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: 

Listen to the full-length recording of character skills and abilities with some additional content not included in the individual reference episodes.

There are exceptions to every rule in D&D. Learn a little about some additional nuances of Abilities and Skills in this episode of The CompenDM.

Sometimes you won't need to roll for an ability, and sometimes the group has to complete tasks together, meaning they all need to roll. Learn what passive ability scores are, and how to determine group ability checks in this episode of The CompenDM.

What are skills, and how are they different from abilities? In this episode, you'll find out.