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 19
Hello and welcome to DnD Arts&Crafts. I am Michael and this is how to create Spell Cards to use in your DnD or other RPG Game. I know that with our current technology using Smart Phones, Tablets and Laptops seems to be the prefered method of keeping track of characters sheets and spells. I guess …
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 18
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:00 — 42.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello All, Here is the first Episode of our Savage Worlds game system Play Test. We played in a Generic Fantasy game similar to D&D settings. I swear, the more I play Savage Worlds, the more I like …
Aug 01
Hello all, So here is some exciting news. Primeval Thule has funded through kickstarter. I backed them at the Sasquatch Sighting level which means they will host a game for me and up to 5 friends. I’ve already checked and they are good to go for me to record and post that session. It is …
Jul 21
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:48 — 51.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 23 of our DnDNext Actual Play podcast. In this Episode we conclude the battle we started last episode. The group continues to track down clues to what has happened to them or to …
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 …
May 17
Hello all, Recently I wrote an post called No Roll Before It’s time wherein I covered what I think should be the proper flow of action between Players and DM’s. 1. DM’s give information 2. Players ask questions or declare actions 3. DM asks for a roll or check if required. 4. Repeat. In that post …
May 13
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:05 — 60.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 18 of Dungeon Talk; our General advice/discussion podcast. We had Niko and Rob joining us tonight. We have moved back to recording my house again and there’s a little background noise to …
