Author Archives: The Dungeon Master

Designing Your Own Campaign Setting

Well, in between filming for the new One Die Short web show, I’ve finally found some time to answer a question.  You can read a little more about the plan for the web show here, and keep an eye out … Continue reading

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Updates and Such

Hello friendly (and also unfriendly) readers! I know it’s been a long time since any new posts have graced the pages of my majestic blog and so I decided it was about time to let you all know what the … Continue reading

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Grand Wizard Tarkin and Racism in Star Wars

Today on Ask the DM we delve once again into the world of Star Wars: What the hell is a “moff”? Could I become one if I worked real hard at it? Simply put, a Moff is a title bestowed … Continue reading

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Homebrewing & Why I Hate IPAs

Well, this week we take a look at something else very dear to my heart: beer.  Our lovely reader asks: What do you homebrew? How do you decide what to brew? If you didn’t know this already, yes, I do … Continue reading

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XP, Leveling and Homebrew Systems

Today we’re going to take a closer look at developing your own gaming system and how to handle the challenges of XP awards and leveling: Dear DM, I’ve been developing my own system for awhile now, and I’ve hit a … Continue reading

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I Find Your Lack of Dedication Disturbing

This week we take a look at an issue that every DM has dealt with at one time or another: I have an adventure I’m running in the D&D Next Playtest. My adventure includes 6 party members. 1 member comes … Continue reading

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A Battle for the Ages: Mass Combat in D&D

This week on Ask the Dungeon Master we take a look at some ways to run a session of all out war: Hello, I have been running a campaign for quite some time now which culminates in an all out … Continue reading

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The Legend of Conan: Arnold is back!

This isn’t a real post, but it is the most exciting news I have received in the past decade.  Anyone who’s followed this blog for a while knows I wrote a piece back in the day about King Conan: Crown … Continue reading

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Variety is the Spice of Roleplaying

This week I offer some advice on adding variety to your campaigns: Hello, I am trying to make this setting, where my players will participate in some games, and right now I have NO clue what to make of them. … Continue reading

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Beating the Dead Horse: 4th Edition Sucks

Today we take another look at the depths of my dissatisfaction with 4th Edition D&D: Hey Mr. DM, I know, from your previous posts, that you despise 4E.  I never really liked 4E, but I have come to truly hate … Continue reading

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