RPG ideas to steal. Spooky words. Author's thoughts.
I originally posed this idea/question on the subreddit r/dndbehindthescreen, and it incited some spirited conversations. It was a nice mix of agreement and the opposite. Continue reading “Steal My Idea: Sorry Shouldn’t Start a Session”
Item prompt from the WTF Is My Ridiculous Item Generator: rexiconjesse.github.io/.
Continue reading “Daily Magic Item: The Ever-Burning Helm of Gruolgl, The Riverside Terror”
It could happen for any number of reasons. The party wants to take a day off. They decide it’s better to leave in the morning. Someone gets completely sloshed and has to sleep it off.
Whatever the reason, your left there sweating behind your DM screen because the party want to spend a fun evening in, and you need to provide an interesting location for them.
So when that happens, here’s three taverns you can use in a pinch. Continue reading “Inn a Pinch: Three Unique Taverns When You’re in Need – Steal My Idea”
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Name: Tryous Thomburn (prisoner)
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This post is part of a related thread: Player Knowledge VS Character Knowledge
Game Master (GM): The flames of the torch dims. The oppressive darkness of the dungeon pushes in. The walls feel closer. The air is thick, making each breath a notable struggle. Holding your hand out before you, the only thing you see past your wrist is the light reflecting off your fingernails.
Sometimes, keeping player and character knowledge separate won’t do it for you. You may find yourself purposefully wanting to keep that information away from the other players, even if those players are proficient at separating player and character knowledge. Continue reading “Steal My Idea: Should the GM Pass Notes to Players?”
Game Master (GM): The flames of the torch dims. The oppressive darkness of the dungeon pushes in. The walls feel closer. The air is thick, making each breath a notable struggle. Holding your hand out before you, the only thing you see past your wrist is the light reflecting off your fingernails.
Darkness. Dungeon. Oppression. Got it. Now that everyone can basically only see the five-foot square they are in, what do you explain to the one party member who has the ability to see clearly in the dark? Continue reading “Steal My Idea: Dealing with Character Knowledge VS Player Knowledge”
An ancient relic said to belong to a creature known as the Archdemon of Greed surfaced. According to legend, the Archdemon of Greed amassed an unspeakable amount of gold, relics, and other treasures. And if the uncovered relic is real, the rest could be as well… Continue reading “Steal My Idea: The Archdemon of Greed (one-shot or campaign seed)”
Limitation cultivates creativity. You can find different quotes like that from loads of sources regarding everything from business to art. It can also work for RPG parties. By placing some limitations on the party before character creation, you can all experience something different and fun. You can do this for a regular length campaign, or if you’re not sure how the group will react, you can try it as a campaign with a set length (perhaps 4-8 games). And if they like it, you can keep going.
Continue reading “Steal My Idea: Creativity Through Limitations”
