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Tales from the DM: Flower Power
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Sometimes in a homebrew game, the DM gives you power unimaginable without thinking. Such was the case when I played as a bard in a totally homebrew campaign. None of the typical DnD races were represented, so my bard had a very hippie flavor going on, especially being a plant humanoid. As such, my DM gave me the power that she now wishes she hadn't!To add the flavor of being very one with ... ...more
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DM Guide: Stop Railroading Your Players Pt. 1
EnglishMajorLeagues
A lot of questions I get in my email are regarding the concept of "railroading," or when a DM forces the adventuring party into a particular set course of action. This is usually because they're excited to get to the conclusion of the adventure, especially if it's a great homebrew setting. But this is boring for the players, and frustrating for the DM. So, how do you stop doing it when your ... ...more
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DnD Meme Dump 6/21/20
EnglishMajorLeagues
I will never apologize for being a big ol' DnD nerd. But if you guys want to talk shop or start a game, I will drop anything and everything. I'm always down.Dear gods above and fiends below, is the fate of our world really in the hands of 4-6 ridiculous adventurers who snicker "nice" at the number 69, pet every animal they see, and try to seduce animated fog? The same idiots who robbed the ... ...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