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Drinking Quest! The RPG card game that gets you drunk.
This week I decided to do something a bit different, and instead of answering a question someone asked me, I’m going to answer a question you should have all asked me, which is: Is Drinking Quest really as awesome as it … Continue reading →
Posted in Fantasy, Geek Culture, General Roleplaying
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Tagged card game, drinking game, drinking quest, drunk roleplaying, review, roleplaying game, rpg
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A Kobold Called Norris
This week we have some fun with Feats: Dear DM, I was wondering if you have any ideas for the glorious feats of a Chuck Norrised Kobold named General Yipgrowl. So far he has fought off 18 zombies single handedly, … Continue reading →
Posted in DM Advice, Dungeons & Dragons, General Roleplaying, Player Advice
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Tagged chuck norris, chuck norris mordor, d&d, dnd, dungeons and dragons, epic characters, epic feats, feats, kobold, roleplaying, rpg
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Rolling for the very first time.
Well, it’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted, and still don’t have any questions, so I thought I would do something different today. I wanted to ask you all a question instead. This requires audience participation to … Continue reading →
Posted in Geek Culture, General Roleplaying, Star Wars
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Tagged dnd, dungeons & dragons, first time, middle school, roleplaying, rpg, star wars
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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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Dungeons & Dragons Video
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 →
Posted in Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Geek Culture, General Roleplaying
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Tagged cheetos and moutain dew, d&d, dnd, dungeon master, dungeons and dragons, humor, roleplaying, rpg, video
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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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All By Myself
Well, I ran out of questions again. I could rant about something, but I’ve got a lot on my plate right now, so it’s too much effort to think. I have an art show to prepare for (I might post … Continue reading →
Anarchy in the D&D
Well, I have officially run out of questions, but instead of just skipping out on a blog this week I decided to shove my unrequested opinions in your face instead. I’ve been thinking lately about the social/governing structure of Roleplaying … Continue reading →
Posted in Dungeons & Dragons, Geek Culture, General Roleplaying, Philosophy, Science and Culture
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Tagged anarchy, dnd, dungeons & dragons, government, political philosophy, roleplaying, rpg, social anarchism
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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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Screw You D&D: Designing Your Own Game System
This week we take another delve into some more of the basics of DMing and Roleplaying as we discuss designing your own game system: Hello, old friend! I’m designing a new system from the ground up. When I started, the game … Continue reading →
Posted in DM Advice, Dungeons & Dragons, General Roleplaying, Player Advice
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Tagged dnd, dungeons & dragons, dungeons and dragons, homebrew, house rules, roleplaying, rpg
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