Slow Combat Isn't Bad
Permalink Share on TwitterSlow combat isn't bad - or at least, it doesn't have to be. A lot of focus is put on realtime per round, and I discuss why I think that focus is put in the wrong place.
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↩ View all articlesDump Stat Adventures - Let's Talk Tactics: Battlefield Control Spells, Part 1
Permalink Share on TwitterBattlefield control is a term thrown around that seemingly applies to everything these days. Dump Stat Adventures discusses what battlefield control really means, and some spells and ideas for applying it in combat.
Dungeon Goblin - 5 Quick Fixes for New DM's
Permalink Share on TwitterSo, you had a couple of DnD sessions. You got into the hobby, the party is waiting for the next session, everything swell, right? Like any other hobby, everybody can improve in their craft, and being a Dungeon Master is not an exception.
Dungeon Solvers - Random Encounters: Making Travel Engaging
Permalink Share on TwitterDungeon Solvers goes over some ways to make travel and random encounters a more interesting, fun experience for your players.
Sly Flourish's Guide to to Narrative "Theater of the Mind" Combat
Permalink Share on TwitterSly Flourish's Mike Shea discusses in detail how to effectively run theater of the mind combat in D&D.
Doing Your Part as an RPG Player to Create Cinematic Combat Encounters
Permalink Share on TwitterNerdarchy goes over some ways you as a player can help make combat a more cinematic, roleplay-engaged experience.
Dump Stat Adventures - Making Exciting Encounters
Permalink Share on TwitterIf you’ve played many RPGs, you’ve probably had to draw a sword, whip out a laser pistol, mumble some arcane words, or cracked a few knuckles as you punched someone out. Dump Stat Adventures goes over some tips and tricks for spicing up your combats as a DM.
Master the Dungeon - The Fundamentals of Combat Encounter Design
Permalink Share on TwitterCombat encounters are critical to running a successful Dungeons and Dragons campaign. As a DM there are plenty of times where you’ll be put in a position where designing engaging and thoughtful encounters will be a must for an upcoming session. So how do you go about designing an encounter?