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Opinion: Is Dungeons & Dragons Going too Far to Address Racism?
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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
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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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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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Are Metal Dice Worth it?
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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
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Crit Happens: Nat 1 Storytime (6/11/20)
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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
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