DnD and AI

DnD and AI: Enhancing Campaigns with Technology

AI can assist with worldbuilding, session prep, and brainstorming for DnD campaigns. Introduces Lloyd McKie as The Tech Wizard with traits like Arcane Coding Mastery and equipment such as the Staff of Automation.

Character Profiles

Lloyd McKie – The Tech Wizard

• Stats: INT 15, CON 14, DEX 13, WIS 12, CHA 10, STR 8
• Traits: Cloud Mastery (+2), Arcane Coding, Architect Whisperer
• Equipment: Staff of Automation, Spellbook of CI/CD, Amulet of Scalability

Conner Luff – The Azure Artisan

• Stats: INT 16, CHA 15, DEX 14, CON 13
• Traits: Azure Mastery, AI Ethics Scholar, Public Speaking (+2)
• Equipment: Laptop of Infinite Loops, Camera of Clarity

Christopher Mears – The Pactbound Innovator

• Stats: CHA 15, CON 14, DEX 13
• Traits: Pact of Innovation (+2), Arcane Debugging, Charismatic Leader
• Equipment: Grimoire of Scripts, Amulet of Connectivity

DnD History Highlights

• 1980s: Moral Panic
• 2000: First DnD Movie
• 2015: Critical Role begins
• 2019: Stranger Things reference
• 2023: New DnD Movie

Licensing & Rules

• Official Rules vs OGL: Proprietary system vs limited permissions.
• Fan Content Policy: Non-commercial use allowed; respect IP.
• Resources: SRD v5.2.1, Open5e, Free5e, GitHub JSON repositories.

Open-Source Alternatives

• Open5e: API support for developers.
• Free5e: CC-BY license for modification and commercial use.
• GitHub Projects: JSON data for tools and apps.
• DnD Dice Roller
• Foundry VTT
• Game Icons
• Awesome Minecraft
• Character sheet

World building

• How to build DnD the easy way

Microsoft AI Foundry

• Unified Azure platform for AI development.
• Features: Centralized management, RBAC, monitoring, compliance.
• Classic vs New Portal: Stability vs modern enhancements.
• Steps: Azure subscription → Project creation → Agent setup.

Agent Customization

• Prompts & Instructions: Define tone and context.
• Playground Testing: Refine agent behavior before deployment.
• Customization: Ensures accurate, context-aware responses.

Cursed Forest Campaign

• Multi-layered environment: surface villages, tunnels, mystical zones.
• DM Knowledge Base: Lore, NPC motivations, encounter tables.
• Player Knowledge Base: Public lore, rumors, quest hooks.

The Muse: Advanced DM Assistant

• Role: Provide immersive, structured content under D&D 5e rules.
• Instruction levels: Zero-shot → Advanced → Few-shot examples.
• Framework: Immersion, mechanics, narrative hooks, quick reference.

Connected Specialized Agents

• Central DM Agent: Oversees campaign flow.
• Specialized Agents: Rules Checker, Perception, Planning, Session Zero & Session 1.
• Benefits: Modular design, fairness, immersion, unified data access.

Microsoft Ignite Announcements

• Agent 365: Governance for AI agents.
• Azure Copilot: GPT-5 powered automation for cloud ops.
• SQL Server 2025: AI-ready with model invocation in T-SQL.
• HorizonDB & DocumentDB: AI-optimized data platforms.
• Multi-Model AI Ecosystem: Partnerships with Anthropic & Foundry IQ.