I wrote this as a proto start to RPG Help Desk (which you can submit your questions here: https://t.co/V8J4PWO2bY?amp=1)
And I’ll be doing RPG Help Desk on here (here being my website).
Continue reading “Useful Tools and Tips for Tabletop Gamers”Steal My Idea: Sorry Shouldn’t Start a Session
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”
Steal My Idea: Should the GM Pass Notes to Players?
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?”
Steal My Idea: The Archdemon of Greed (one-shot or campaign seed)
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)”
Steal My Idea: Having “That Moment”
One of the most enjoyable times in an RPG is when the group has “that moment.” That moment when all of the characters work together and accomplish something incredible that none of them could have done on their own. The event could be anything from taking down a tough boss to orchestrating and pulling off a heist. I’m sure many of you agree when I say I want those moments because they show how we at the table are working as an empathetic and reactive unit rather than five or so people with different agendas.
While I find it impossible to manufacture those moments, I have found three things that help nurture the environment that helps to create those moments. Continue reading “Steal My Idea: Having “That Moment””
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