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Tales from the DM: Flower Power
EnglishMajorLeagues
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
1. #dnd
2. #dungeonsndragons
3. #dungeonsanddragons
4. #dm
5. #dmstories
6. #dndstories
7. #plants
8. #poison
9. #creativethinking
10. #spells
11. #magic
12. #farming
Opinion: Is Dungeons & Dragons Going too Far to Address Racism?
EnglishMajorLeagues
Short answer: no.The reason I think so is that DnD is meant to be an inclusive game, that gives players the freedom to play whatever character they like. So, as you might imagine, it's problematic to assume that any particular race is inherently evil, or that a sexual orientation, gender, or disability might be noted canonically as undesirable traits in the fantasy world. Being singled out as ... ...more
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
1. #DnD
2. #DungeonsnDragons
3. #DungeonsandDragons
4. #tabletop
5. #tabletopgaming
6. #RPG
7. #tabletoprpg
8. #railroading
9. #partone
10. #series
11. #dm
12. #dmguide
Dice Discussion: Should Crits Always Apply?
EnglishMajorLeagues
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
1. #Dnd
2. #DungeonsandDragons
3. #DungeonsnDragons
4. #tabletop
5. #gaming
6. #tabletopgames
7. #tabletopRPG
8. #RPG
9. #fantasy
10. #d20
11. #crit
12. #crithappens
13. #crithit
14. #critfail
15. #homebrew
16. #RAW
17. #RAI
18. #ruleslawyer
19. #rules
Are Metal Dice Worth it?
EnglishMajorLeagues
Ultimately, the question of what dice you use is entirely up to you, the player. Some like to match their dice to a certain aesthetic of a character: celestial warlock might choose a deep purple veined set, for instance, or a bubblegum princess the brightest candy pink. But when it comes to the material, there's a bit of debate around whether plastic or metal is better for the table. Let's ... ...more
1. #Dnd
2. #DungeonsnDragons
3. #DungeonsandDragons
4. #tabletop
5. #RPG
6. #tabletopRPG
7. #gaming
8. #gamer
9. #fantasy
10. #die
11. #dice
12. #metaldice
13. #prosandcons
14. #thisorthat
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
1. #memes
2. #memedump
3. #9Gag
4. #iFunny
5. #fun
6. #funny
7. #dnd
8. #dungeonsndragons
9. #dungeonsanddragons
10. #tabletop
11. #RPG
12. #gaming
13. #tabletopgaming
14. #party
15. #wizard
16. #barbarian
17. #DM
18. #session
19. #nerd
The Number One Tip for Novice Dungeon Masters
EnglishMajorLeagues
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
1. #DnD
2. #DungeonsnDragons
3. #DungeonsandDragons
4. #nerdculture
5. #fanmail
6. #fanletter
7. #DM
8. #Dming
9. #dungeonmaster
10. #novice
11. #advice
12. #gamemaster
13. #gamijng
14. #RPG
15. #tabletop
16. #CriticalRole
17. #D20
18. #actualplay
19. #tips
Crit Happens: Nat 1 Storytime (6/11/20)
EnglishMajorLeagues
For having only a 5 percent chance of occurring, I feel like rolling a natural 1 happens way too often, and often during the most inopportune times. Not that it's ever really convenient. But wouldn't we all rather use a nat 1 to convince the barkeep to give us a drink for free, rather than on our death saving throws and battles with the BBEG?To the uninitiated, let me help translate what I ... ...more
1. #DnD
2. #DungeonsnDragons
3. #DungeonsandDragons
4. #roll20
5. #nat20
6. #nat1
7. #critfail
8. #criticalfail
9. #crithappens
10. #hauntedwoods
11. #encounter
12. #vines
13. #magic
14. #RPG
15. #tabletop
16. #tabletopRPG
17. #games
Movie Review: Pixar's 'Onward'
EnglishMajorLeagues
It's pretty rare that I get to see a film on release day, but I was lucky enough to see 'Onward' immediately when it hit theaters. I'm always a little skeptical about Disney animation, because I'm not really in their target demo anymore, despite being a lifetime Disney fan and a former cast member. But this time, I'm pleased to say that 'Onward' is charming, funny, heartwarming, and a little ... ...more
1. #onward
2. #disney
3. #pixar
4. #film
5. #movie
6. #children
7. #kidsmovies
8. #review
9. #magic
10. #lightfoot
11. #DnD
Dungeons & Dragons is Being Used as Therapy
EnglishMajorLeagues
I've often joked in my own DnD groups that our campaigns are less games and more therapy sessions, but as it turns out, that's a reality. I had never heard of organizations like Wheelhouse Workshop, Bodhana Group, and Games to Grow, which aim to use the massively popular tabletop RPG as a means of therapy, rather than pure entertainment. But as the game gains popularity, with over 8.6 million ... ...more
1. #DnD
2. #dungeonsanddragons
3. #rpg
4. #tabletop
5. #games
6. #therapy
7. #health
8. #mentalhealth