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Mike Mearls, the chief architect of the Fifth Edition of Dungeons & Dragons, has recently spoken to some podcasters and YouTubers about the current state of 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons and the tabletop role-playing game business. This conversation with Ben of Questing Beast was very revealing. In it, Mike talks about how 5E came …
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If you watch my Sandbox Campaign Creation Process videos, you will note that I make a lot of lists. Lists are one of my favorite game mastering tools for creating a campaign, preparing for an individual session, and running the game at the table. I use lists to help with sandbox campaign planning Planning is …
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Original Dungeons & Dragons is a set of tools and guidance for us to create our own game.
A topic that emerges every so often in roleplaying game discussion is the question of what is appropriate to include in a game. What should be allowed?
Most referees know the rules and how to make rulings for secret doors. Why, when, and where to use them in a dungeon might is also worth considering.
Modern game designers talk about mechanics or storytelling when they talk about encounters. I have a different approach that goes to the root of why we play.
Encounters are the basic unit of play in a roleplaying game. Understanding what makes up an encounter is fundamental to game mastering and adventure design.
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