Tag Archives: dungeon master

Dungeons & Dragons Video

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I didn’t receive any questions this week, so here’s a hilarious video I came across, which is probably really old, but if you haven’t figured it out already, I’m way behind the times. So, I found out that this is … Continue reading →

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A Well-Rounded PC is a Happy PC

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

This week I’ll be tackling a question that’s actually relevant to my current players and campaign, so for once I’ll have some fresh examples.  Also, please submit more questions, I’m running low! How do you let the type of characters … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Master and Apprentice: Passing on the Craft, Part III

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

This Tuesday I bring you the final piece on the basics of being a Dungeon Master: effectively utilizing Player Input. How do you teach someone to DM who has a completely different style from you? I am an off-the-cuff DM; … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Master and Apprentice: Passing on the Craft, Part II

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Today I bring you Part II on the basics of being a Dungeon Master, and how we can teach these essential skills to new DMs.  The third and final part will be out next Tuesday: How do you teach someone to … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Master and Apprentice: Passing on the Craft, Part I

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

This week we take a closer look at the basics of being a Dungeon Master, and how we can teach these essential skills to new DMs.  At first I was naive enough to think I could answer this question in … Continue reading →

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Woe Unto the DM: Scheduling, Tardiness and Other Annoyances

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

This week we tackle a couple of tricky issues with online roleplaying: Dear Ask the DM, I usually gather my players from the Internet (I’d try getting people in my town, but I don’t think anyone would sign on to play).  … Continue reading →

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An NPC to Remember

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

This week we take a look at Character development!  Daddy DM asks: I have found some of the most memorable & fun NPCs to play were the ones who were extremely exaggerated in one way or another. Have you found … Continue reading →

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Roleplaying? Isn’t that for Nerds??

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

This week we have another question from everyone’s favorite librarian in training.  The question is about tabletop gaming in general, and while I have answered it in regard to roleplaying specifically, everything applies to all Geek games for the most … Continue reading →

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Like a Virgin

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Once again, I’m writing a bonus blog, not because I have questions to spare (because I don’t, so give me more), but because I think this is an important question, and don’t feel like waiting to write a response: Hey … Continue reading →

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I, God

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

This week we take a closer look at a recurring theme (Also, give us more questions): I’m currently GMing a Play-by-Post game, and in a situation where according to my plans a certain NPC should be assassinated, one of the … Continue reading →

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