No matter how much you prep or how much you plan, at some point your players will throw you an absolute curveball. They may opt to solve a problem with a method you never saw coming. They may become obsessed with a random NPC you described next to them at a tavern, instead of the...
Learn how to be a better DM (Dungeon Master) so you can tell better stories for yourself and your friends. Learn things like how to start a campaign, how to create realistic NPCs, how to move the plot along, and how and why to use session 0's for your party. Join hosts Justin ...
The fundamental difference between a D&D one shot and any other adventure is time. In a one shot, you need to finish the adventure by the end of the session. This makes time your biggest enemy… but also your biggest ally if you know how to use it to your advantage! It can be an...
Be prepared. Read the adventure book carefully, so you know how the chapters play out, can plan for encounters and have the ability to guide the story forward. Nothing makes a campaign more boring than constantly interrupting a session to reference the books and manuals for a chapter. Be pre...
So, if none of the above methods work for you, it’s time to take a break from your writing routine. You can take a short break (bike ride, enjoy a movie, meditation session, etc.) or go on a long vacation. What really matters is to give some time to your mind to relax. ...
Of course, after the session (if you care about that player),you should ALL speak with him,to let him know thatit sucked and ruined the experience for everyone. One way to “punish” a player is by changing stats. Maybe some Vampires are weak to silvered weapons. Guess what? This one...
The learning process shouldn’t be forced. Reading for hours on end might seem like a good idea, but you tend to assimilate less as time goes on. A study session shouldn’t take more than an hour or two. You even take breaks during an exam. So why not before them?
If they're mature, they should understand. If not...maybe it's time to find players who are. If the players are friends outside of the game, they're probably just seeing this as hangout time. In that case, plan an hour or half hour both before and after...
How to Roleplay Your D&D Character For New Players May 22 Written ByLevel 1 Geek
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