When beginning a new campaign in 5e, I often hear DMs and players suggest it’s best to start the characters...
Starting at Third Level?Starting at Third Level?
Pacing and Timing: One Shots Versus Long FormPacing and Timing: One Shots Versus Long Form
Pacing: the art (or science) managing story beats to keep the fun flowing throughout the session. Timing involves the art...
New? Start Here!New? Start Here!
The Abbreviations TTRPG = Table Top Role-Playing Game (as opposed to video games or board games) RPG = Role-Playing Game...
Tips for Beginning GMsTips for Beginning GMs
Based on the feedback I’ve seen, being a new Dungeon Master is one of the most intimidating things you can...
Session Negative OneSession Negative One
If you’ve been GMing for any amount of time or if you’ve watched a lot of “How to GM” videos...
Dragon Magazine in the Early 80sDragon Magazine in the Early 80s
In the early 1980s when we were playing AD&D (first edition) beyond the core books there was no better guide...
Ask Yourself Why?Ask Yourself Why?
Why? That’s a great question. More than just an annoying comment from a player, “why” is a great tool that...