In cased you miss this, Mike Mearls released his house rules he used with the basic set in 1981. They have a shocking resemblance to the rules in 5th Edition. I wonder what is being crafted in basements today...

Here are the house rules I applied to the 1981 Basic D&D rules. Ran game, modded to get what I wanted. Results: https://t.co/vVyhUGAb0F
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) April 17, 2015

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DM Notes

Let's talk about Treasure in 5e

Fixing treasure in 5th edition.

Revised Quick Match up Charts

Harder quick match up charts for the well-balanced party

Character Creation: Life Cycle Method

I want character creation that has an that organic feeling and is more narrative based.

Multiclassing a Rogue in 5e - Searching for Damage

I want to play a rogue (or mostly a rogue) and I want to do a lot of damage.

A New Evil

Modern evil organizations often win temporary support of the populace by fulfilling basic services and providing security. What if joining the cult was in the material self interest of most people?

The Hiking Experience

To be a better DM, you should experience a slice of the adventuring life and hike through a forest.

May 3 Mind Blown: D&D a Draft of 5e Existed in 1981

May 3 Player's Option: Low Ability Scores for 5th Edition

Apr 19 Zombie Minions (5e Stats)