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Wait, Cleopatra Wasn't Egyptian? 3 Fun Facts About Ancient Egypt
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Think you learned all about kohl eyeliner and papyrus in your 6th grade social studies class? Do you know Anubis from Nut? Well buckle up, because I bet you don't know these 3 facts about the world of Ancient Egypt!Cleopatra Wasn't EgyptianEven though the famous Cleopatra VII was born in Alexandria, she has more in common with the name of the city than with Egypt! Cleopatra's lineage actually ... ...more
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Dice Discussion: Should Crits Always Apply?
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It's a common question in forums: does rolling a NAT 1 or 20 mean anything outside of combat? The answer is always a question of which game master you ask, and what the players are comfortable with. There is a great deal of difference (and a lot of debate), over the Rules as Written (RAW), Rules as Intended (RAI), an plain common homebrew rules.The Rules as WrittenIf you're playing the 5th ... ...more
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The Number One Tip for Novice Dungeon Masters
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In a letter to my inbox, I got the following question:"How do I actually start being a DM? I'm not very good, and I'm afraid my campaigns will be lame. I don't really know where to start. There's a lot to do, and I want to run a game, but I'm scared. How do I even begin?"I can feel your anxiety from here, dear reader. Don't worry, we've all been there. Honestly, the best tip you will ever get ... ...more