Nov 06
MIX IT UP In this article, I wanted to talk about ways to get your players more involved at the gaming table. Sometimes, new players or more casual players have a hard time focusing on the game. Let’s be honest, DnD can be abstract, at times. As GMs, we can do our best to involve …
Oct 10
Most everythingI have on my list to write about revolves around the mechanics of the game. This is obviously a vast topic that, as gamers, we can always talk about at length. But sometimes we need to talk about the other aspect of running a game…what actually happens at the table on game night. So …
Sep 07
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:27 — 59.9MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 21 of Dungeon Talk; our General advice/discussion podcast. This is a very special episode (no, not like an ABC after school Special episode) in that we have the entire group and we do …
Aug 29
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:01 — 59.5MB)
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:01 — 59.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, so last week we did not have a game do to scheduling conflicts so myself, Michael, and Niko sat down to record, and boy did we ever. We got pretty long winded and ended up with …
May 29
In my last article, we talked about the concepts behind building cities for your game. You have an infinite amount of options available to you when it comes to what is in your city and who inhabits it. No-matter what choices you make for the content of your city, you will still need a geographical …
May 22
Towns and cities play a crucial role in any DnD game. In the majority of campaigns, they are where the PCs first meet. They provide refuge from monsters and enemies encountered while traveling. They offer healing and an opportunity to buy and sell items. And they usually serve as the background for important scenes that …
Apr 03
Ok, so you’ve decided to work a recurring enemy into your campaign. You’ve crated a great story to bring your players into contact with the enemy and you’ve prepared the combat encounters and dungeons for the future battles. But, with the endless resources and options available to you for character creation, where exactly do you …
Mar 27
When planning a campaign, it is important to consider both the ultimate goal and how to get your players to that point. Every DnD adventure is different, but we can identify certain themes that repeat themselves. Usually games revolve around getting to a specific location, finding a specific item, or killing a specific person or …
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