by David Adams | Aug 27, 2018 | Player Tips, Uncategorized
There is a lot of advice out there for Dungeon Masters, but much less advice aimed at helping players improve – even though players are one of the most critical resources for every game. Punctuality, common courtesy, and participation are assumed basics, but...
by David Adams | Jun 15, 2018 | GM Tips, Lore and Story, Uncategorized
Passive skills get only a cursory explanation in the core rules, even though passive perception has a place on the official character sheet. They’re vital to detecting hidden creatures, but not explored in great depth. Some Dungeon Masters avoid passive skills,...
by David Adams | May 25, 2018 | GM Tips, Uncategorized
Building encounters using CR has, for many, resulted in a disappointing unpredictability that makes what should be the standard method feel unusable. The CR system isn’t able to account for the effects of terrain, the synergy of abilities between various types of...
by David Adams | Apr 6, 2018 | GM Tips, Uncategorized
As a Game Master, how you choose to narrate attacks and damage in combat is a key factor in establishing your game’s tone. There are no wrong choices, but knowing how your descriptions impact the perception of your players lets you consistently apply the same method...
