by Todd Terwilliger | Oct 17, 2018 | GM Tips, Uncategorized
Challenging a party in Fifth Edition can be one of the more difficult tasks a Dungeon Master can face. Unfortunately, little official guidance is given beyond how to choose roughly appropriate monsters for a particular encounter. As DMs, however, we do have tools at our...
by David Adams | Oct 10, 2018 | GM Tips, Uncategorized
As the heroic band of adventurers prepares to confront the kingdom’s apathetic ruler and attempt to persuade him to take action, a lone figure stalks the shadows at the periphery of the throne room. The players prepare their serious, passionate, and thoughtful plea....
by James Floyd Kelly | Oct 2, 2018 | GM Tips, Uncategorized
On page 252 of the 5e Dungeon Master’s Guide is the start of a three-page discussion on running chases. As a DM, you are encouraged to read that section if they are not already familiar with the many rules listed there. Running a chase scene can be a roaring success…...
by Daniel Colby | Sep 26, 2018 | Character Creation, Player Tips, Uncategorized
There are many facets to the game of Dungeons and Dragons. It is a unique gaming experience where the players of the game choose a race and class from the Player’s Handbook when creating their characters, which is a core mechanic to how the game feels and operates...
by Daniel Colby | Sep 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Our world is filled with different and memorable individuals; the multiverse of dungeons and dragons is no different. There are many worlds, continents, cities, towns, and villages. Living in and on each of these are the people who make up the world and make the world...
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...