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 articlesFlutes Loot - Grievous Injuries: How to Run High-Stakes D&D 5e Games
Permalink Share on TwitterFlutes Loot discusses their homebrew mechanics for deep, lasting injuries in D&D.
Sheep and Sorcery - Game Mastery as Hospitality
Permalink Share on TwitterSheep and Sorcery discusses a different view of a DM's role in TTRPGs - that of a host, offering hospitality to their players.
Gnome Stew - Rolling with Default (or Passive) Initiative
Permalink Share on TwitterGnome Stew discusses default/passive initiative, and how to use it to streamline both the first turn of combat and actions outside of combat.
Sly Flourish - Darkvision Isn't As Good As You Think
Permalink Share on TwitterCreatures with darkvision in darkness have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and -5 to their passive perception. Light up those torches, dungeon explorers!
Dump Stat Adventures - Guide to World Building: Building the Basics
Permalink Share on TwitterDump Stat Adventures goes through some of the basics of worldbuilding, including some different methods for approaching the beginning of your worldbuilding process.
The Alpine DM - How to Help New Players Build A Character
Permalink Share on TwitterSo you’ve been able to successfully recruit somebody into the demonic cult, I mean hobby, that is Dungeons and Dragons. First of all, congrats! That is by far the most difficult part – at least in theory. The next step, and in fact many of the subsequent steps, is figuring out how to turn random dice rolls into a character who is ready to adventure and explore the realm.
Master the Dungeon - The Effects of Age On Loot
Permalink Share on TwitterWhen your players sack an ancient temple or clear a crumbling dungeon they expect to find some loot. But an often overlooked feature of these older dungeons is spoilage and decay. Most DMs do a good job accounting for age and make sure there aren’t fresh rations in a 1000 year old crypt. But what about that healing potion? It could be past its use by date.
Master the Dungeon - How to be Inclusive in Your D&D Game
Permalink Share on TwitterThe tabletop gaming community is getting more inclusive. With that come players in groups being open about issues that were not covered in D&D’s conception in 1974. What was once considered a hobby only for white men, the D&D community now sees a host of differing races and genders. So how can you make sure you’re doing your part by making your game inclusive?
RJd20 - How to Run Your First D&D Game
Permalink Share on TwitterEveryone finds Dungeons & Dragons in a different way. No matter how you found the game, RJd20's RJ Compton takes you through how to run a game for the first time.