Tag Archives: dragons

My Players Are Dumber Than Yours

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

In this Thursday’s bonus blog we discuss PCs and their inability to make good decisions: How do you steer players away from a less than optimum choice for their PCs? My example players were following clues & best choice would … Continue reading →

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Player Envy: The Dungeon Master’s PC

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

In this weeks bonus blog we’ve got another question from my favorite DM: Have you ever used a DM’s PC similar to the one being described in the Dungeon’s Master — A Dungeons & Dragons Resource Blog here => http://dungeonsmaster.com/2011/06/the-dms-pc/ … Continue reading →

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Magic, Physics and Inside Out Bags of Holding

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

This week an intrepid adventurer seeks to destroy the very fabric of spacetime: What happens when one turns a bag of holding inside out? (or how does a DM deal with bizarre uses of magical items?) – John This is … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Mastering without Attachments

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Today we tackle equal-opportunity Dungeon Mastering and learning to let go of our earthly attachments.  A reader (also a writer for Gaming Tonic whose true identity shall remain shrouded in mystery) writes: I tend to GM in a more egalitarian manner than … Continue reading →

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Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Woodland Creature

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

This week an adventurous player asks an unusual question. (And don’t forget to submit more questions please!): Can a woodchuck be used as a single handed melee weapon? Does it cause piercing or bludgeoning damage? What if my character increases … Continue reading →

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Mastering the Dungeon: Being an Awesome DM

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

This week we help out a DM that’ s a bit new to the craft: I’ve been DMing for little over a year now. I struggle in areas like:  -making the PC’s feel like they are making a change In … Continue reading →

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Dungeons and Dragons? I ain’t got time for games!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

In this week’s bonus blog B. asks for advice on DMing D&D for the busy family man: Hey DM, I am a DM for a 4e Dark Sun game. We have had 1 game night so far, but because we are … Continue reading →

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Too Many Players! (sung to the tune of “Too Many Puppies”)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

This week Sean writes us with a tricky situation: Dear DM, I was recently invited to run a D&D game for a group of friends who have been playing together for a couple years. I am struggling with making the … Continue reading →

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Chicken or Egg? You decide!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

In this week’s Friday bonus blog, as promised, I answer a question that has plagued humanity for thousands of years.  Our inquisitive reader asks: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  I ask because I have heard compelling and … Continue reading →

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Battle Royale: d6 vs. d20

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

This week a straight forward question inspires me to take on a bigger debate: Dungeon Master, Statistically speaking, in seeking a high rolling die combination, is it better to roll a larger number die or have a larger modifier? Love, … Continue reading →

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