Sages and scholars are going to be going over the events that took place in the vile and dreadful land of Condamner that fateful week. Careful study of the scattered and innumerous clues preceding this total upset in the status quo will undoubtedly lead to a deeper understanding of what happened and why. The ruler … Continue reading A Brief History of Condamner’s Spring Coup
Comedic Interlude
Monty Haul as a Weapon of Revenge
Everyone who has played Dungeons & Dragons has been subjected to a game that was being run as a "Monty Haul" adventure. If not, they have likely heard horror stories of these atrocities. Those who are too young to remember Monty Hall will miss the pun entirely, so let me fill you in on this … Continue reading Monty Haul as a Weapon of Revenge
Realms Yet Undiscovered
In any gaming world there is bound to be the occasional instance wherein the players find themselves involuntarily exploring new geographical areas. This can happen in a number of ways of course. Pursuing an enemy into uncharted territory is one way. Seeking out a valuable ally or item is another. One of the most problematic … Continue reading Realms Yet Undiscovered
Don’t You Have Enough Problems?
One of the most difficult parts of running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign is keeping the players interested in the main story while providing them with ample things to explore during "downtimes" in the primart saga. For instance the players might be awaiting some report from an important NPC before they charge ahead. The message … Continue reading Don’t You Have Enough Problems?
“What Exactly is a Pantheon, and Why Does it Want to Kill Me?”
One of the more challenging aspects of any Dungeons & Dragons campaign is keeping things challenging for the players as they continue going up in levels. They will invariably find things easier to slay and overcome as their skills grow and their problem-solving abilities get better. The longer that players go under the same Game … Continue reading “What Exactly is a Pantheon, and Why Does it Want to Kill Me?”
This is Why I GM
Being a Game Master can at times be a lot of work and when there is friction between players it can be something of a headache. But mostly it is a rollicking good time as intelligent, humorous people try and solve puzzles and problems that the Game Master tosses at them. Sometimes when people try … Continue reading This is Why I GM
Anybody Know the Plot? Dave, You’ve got the Fancy Hat, Any Idea What the Hell is Going on?
After every game session I can almost hear the frustration in my poor players. My habit of making the campaigns ridiculously complicated with numerous plot lines and schemes doesn't do well unless the players pool their information to try and figure out what the various threads are and where they are attached. Then to make … Continue reading Anybody Know the Plot? Dave, You’ve got the Fancy Hat, Any Idea What the Hell is Going on?
We Have Rules for this, People!
If you are expecting to be called upon to attend a Royal Reception in the Court of Queen Reichsha, there are some basic ground rules that you must adhere to. There are good reasons for all of these rules and while they might not seem self evident at first glance be assured that they exist … Continue reading We Have Rules for this, People!
…Just What the Hell is Going On Backstage…?
An often overlooked aspect of Dungeons and Dragons are the events taking place behind the scenes. Much care and planning is spent by every good Game Master in making sure that the story scenes featuring the players are vivid and exciting enough to draw them deeper into the narration. But equally important are the things … Continue reading …Just What the Hell is Going On Backstage…?
If You Thought the Fight was Epic, Stick Around for the Afterparty!
As much thought as a Game Master pours into developing a good fight with a memorable monster there is perhaps even more planning devoted to how the players will be rewarded should they succeed. Nothing in a good game occurs in a vacuum and this is especially true of the top-tier enemies in a game. … Continue reading If You Thought the Fight was Epic, Stick Around for the Afterparty!
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