Tag: Learn D&D

GM’s Toolbox by Caleb G. Building Cities, pt. 1

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 …

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The Campaigns: Made Men – Episode 16: A Key Moment of Opportunity

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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 …

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Roll then Role-play

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 …

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Dungeon Talk: Episode 18 – Fair thee well, dear Flynn. We hardly knew you . . .

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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 …

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The Campaigns: Made Men – Episode 15: Sins of the Father

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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 …

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Dungeon Talk: Episode 17 – It ain’t easy out here for a DM

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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 …

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GM’s Toolbox by Caleb G. DC’s

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 …

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No roll before its time.

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. …

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Dungeon Talk: Episode 16 – A New Introduction is in Order

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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 …

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A Night in Seyvoth Manor

HelIo all, I am very excited to announce that David Flor known as @Brianclouds on Twitter has allowed us to add his D&D 4e adventure  A Night in Seyvoth Manor to our Curriculum.  David has several other adventures and map packs available at DrivethruRPG and/or though his own website. Please feel free to download this …

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