DnD DM/player help after a screw up. (With some D&D theories to help improve your game)
Spell descriptions in D&D are often hard to make magical. We all too often go to saying that ‘you cast x and the thing happens.’ So why not make spells more interesting? Spell descriptions in D&D can make spells personal, increase engagement, and increase roleplay from players if you make them interesting. We have already […]
Players running away in D&D is something that will happen in most campaigns. The problem is that most DMs don’t consider how to handle this, and make terrible decisions. Players running away in D&D can be dealt with in a few ways. You can give an out, make it obvious, or depend on players. Even […]
One of the biggest debates for DMs out there is to use homebrew or adventures for dnd campaigns. There are reasons to use both, but there are also reasons to not use both. This is why it can be polarizing for some. Homebrew or adventures for dnd campaigns? The answer depends on you. Are you […]
When players fail plot related checks in DnD it can completely destroy your campaign. That is why you need to have a plan for when/if that happens. When players fail plot related checks in DnD you have a few options. You can use the ‘yes but’ technique, have another chance, or do something else. There […]
Dealing with high-level spellcasters in D&D is extremely hard for many DMs out there. When dealing with high-level spellcasters you have the problem that they can do anything. Dealing with high-level spellcasters in D&D requires you to understand not only the rules, but your world, and your universe. You should never just say no. The […]
Many different articles just give a ‘this is D&D and getting started in D&D is easy. Play!’ That is extremely unhelpful and I am here to give you a a decent idea of where to start, what to do, and how to actually get started in D&D. Getting started in D&D requires that you get […]
In D&D player traps are very popular with rogues and other experienced players. They want to create their own traps all the time, but how would one do so, and what is allowed? There are guides for how to rule D&D player traps, but they are finicky and usually not necessary. Most player traps are […]
Not having a healer in 5e can seem like a problem, but it doesn’t have to be. Fights will most likely be more difficult, but there are ways to make not having a dedicated healer work. Not having a healer in 5e is still okay if the DM knows and the players are smart. It […]
Diversity in D&D has always existed and this article by Wizards about how they address diversity in D&D is completely wrong. Taking away evil in some of the races will completely change the world and make it less diverse. Diversity in D&D has always existed, and Wizards of the Coast’s stance of just getting rid […]
We all make mistakes but there are some major new DM mistakes that you will most likely make if you do not read this article! They are so common that you are bound to make at least 1 of them. The top 5 new DM mistakes are, not knowing the rules, giving too much, killing […]
