Again, you don’t need to have the world complete, it’s just an idea, then you go expanding it, like a spider web, start small and keep it up! Conclusion Creating a campaign is quite a long but enjoyable process. The most important thing is that you, the creator, have fun while ...
one guy got over the castle wall -- what now? Either he's alone in enemy territory and has to find the drawbridge controls, which is a nice little adventure beat of its own, or he throws a rope down and everyone else has to climb up, which is making...
general concepts about the world, and your inspiration. It’s an amazing way to start world building with a solid foundation and a clear motivation. This will help you not only stay focused on what really matters, but also to prevent writer’s block, since you’ll have a very clear idea...
Such creatures, as soon as they hit the table and start interacting with other people, that’s when they really start to become real. And so that’s what I try to emphasise with the questions. I want people to think about their characters as whole people and whole people are not epitome...
I am about to start a campaign as dungeon master where I am also going to play one of the PCs. The primary motivation for this is that the party only has three characters and they wanted a fourth. I think it's funny someone mentioned 'Hodor' in the comments up there, because I...
What you’ll need to play D&D To start playing D&D, you’ll need a few supplies: DnD rules When playing, it helps to have a copy of theDnD ruleson hand. Dungeons and Dragons is a fairly complex game, with a huge number of options and terms to wade through (more than even this co...
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more. There’s dozens of new races to choose from. There’s a plethora of new classes, too, and it can be overwhelming for new players. A good Dungeon Master might limit your choices as a new player to make it easier on you. Don’t be upset by this. They’re doing you a favor...
How to Use the Character Sheet to Track Your Game Now that your campaign is up and running and your party is all joined in, you can also track your game in real-time through the features and tools that we have discussed. If you're managing a session as the DM, you'll probably do ...
Continue reading“Week At YUMDM Part 1” Posted onOctober 4, 2024 Cave Oak – A New Tree For Your DnD Campaign I have a strange obsession with detailing various trees and other vegetation in my Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This post introduces a new tree I needed to create for a particul...