There is this myth pervading tabletop role playing that characters have all the power and should be able to do whatever they want. This is false. It is false in the game, and it is false in real life. Instead, I would propose that D&D and life follow a diamond-shaped pattern. Think of a diamond, … Continue reading The Noob Dungeon Master: The Freedom Diamond
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The Noob Dungeon Master: The First Tavern/Inn
In the last post, I gave a list of buildings and shops you should have in your typical town. These allow your players to 1) have access to goods and service, 2) gather vital information, and 3) create relational connections which anchor the party to the town. Today we are going to talk about the … Continue reading The Noob Dungeon Master: The First Tavern/Inn
Traveler’s Log: Amarillo/Austin
Hey again guys/gals! This will be the last blog about my trip through the American Southwest. We are returning to Central Arkansas today. For my previous stops check out Denver, Albuquerque, and Phoenix/Scottsdale. So from Phoenix we drove about ten hours to stay a night in Amarillo. Not much to talk about here. We arrived … Continue reading Traveler’s Log: Amarillo/Austin
The Noob Dungeon Master: You Start in a Town
I have been a Dungeon Master since 2015. Almost four years later I still consider myself a noob at the craft. So, take my musings as they are...musings. There are a lot of people who do this better than I and I will list a link to my favorites in another post. Why should you … Continue reading The Noob Dungeon Master: You Start in a Town
The Story is Complete
I am a dungeon master, I play Dungeons and Dragons. Now, if I haven't lost you in nerd revulsion, I am completing my first campaign of said Dungeons and Dragons next Tuesday. For nearly thirty sessions since October of 2018, I have been guiding my changing group of players loosely (very loosely) through the Tales from the Yawning … Continue reading The Story is Complete
Gazing through Opaque Windows 