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Tag Archives: dungeon master advice
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 →
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 →
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 →
Total Party Kill For The Win!
This week we look at some fun ways to kill our players in what I like to call: TPKFTW! Dear Dungeon Master, I have had a game running for a few months, lots of fun and I am wondering which … Continue reading →
Posted in DM Advice, Dungeons & Dragons, General Roleplaying
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Tagged d&d, dm advice, dnd, dungeon master advice, dungeons and dragons, overpowered pcs, roleplaying, rpg, tarrasque, total party kill, tpk
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Puzzles and Traps in Roleplaying Games
After a week off, I’m back with some good old-fashioned Dungeon Master advice: I’m a newer DM and I’ve really enjoyed your blog over the last few months as, along with other blogs I follow, you have given plenty of … Continue reading →
Posted in DM Advice, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, General Roleplaying
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Tagged d20, dm, dnd, dungeon master advice, dungeons & dragons, indiana jones, puzzle traps, puzzles, riddles, roleplaying, rpg, traps
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It’s in the Details
This week we get into some of smaller details of DMing (and I need more questions!): The PCs enter a castle, and don’t find much other than animals & a couple of monsters that have moved in. You mention bookshelves … Continue reading →
Posted in DM Advice, Dungeons & Dragons, General Roleplaying
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Tagged dming on the fly, dnd, dungeon master advice, dungeons & dragons, hidden treasures, improvisation, roleplaying, rpg, skill books
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