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 18
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:27 — 52.6MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:27 — 52.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 16 of our DnDNext Actual Play podcast. In this Episode The PC’s go off-script in a beautiful way and finally take charge of their circumstances. We also introduce a new player/PC. Travis, just …
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:05 — 60.5MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS
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 …
May 04
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:05 — 41.3MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:05 — 41.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 15 of our DnDNext Actual Play podcast. In this Episode Zaine meets with the Elven Chief and learns more about his Father’s last days before disappearing. The sound quality of this episode was …
Apr 27
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:30 — 52.6MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:30 — 52.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 17 of Dungeon Talk; our General advice/discussion podcast. When ran a little long this week because of a new segment we tried, so we don’t quite get to all our the Topics …
Apr 24
When we break DnD down to its most basic components, it’s all about a comparison of numbers. Every piece of data on a character sheet exists to not only define the PC, but to show how he or she can be compared against another character or monster. Obviously, this is most clearly seen in situations …
Apr 13
Hello all, Michael here with what I hope is a first post of many focused, for a change, on the Player. The majority of the posts we have here and our podcasts are aimed at helping new DM’s become better or at least give them something to think about and/or steal for their own games. …
Apr 13
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:03 — 58.6MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:03 — 58.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 16 of Dungeon Talk; our General advice/discussion podcast. The big news this week is that one of frequent commentors and Twitter Followers; @vanRPL, has given us an intro upgrade! So, if …
The Rpg Academy
