When the players side with the BBEG it is generally unexpected. Why would your players decide to side with the very person who they were …
When the players side with the villain
Damage control blogs
How to drop hints as a DM
There are many reasons why you will want to drop hints as a DM, but doing so poorly will cause your players to become angry …
What to do when players fail in D&D.
When players fail in D&D it can be a minor failure, fail a quest, or completely destroy a campaign. When players fail in D&D you …
When to say no as a DM
When to say no as a DM is an art and has to be done correctly. Most of the time we should say yes or …
When should you have D&D resting in dungeons?
D&D resting in dungeons is a complicated issue. At it’s core, D&D is a game about mechanics and resources. The players need to replenish their …
How to kick a player from your D&D group
How to kick a player from your D&D group is something that needs to be handled with care. If you want to keep your friendship …
How to create good cutscenes in D&D
Cutscenes in D&D are a controversial topic. Some DMs say that any cutscene is a bad cutscene while other DMs really want to implement some …
What to do if players kill an NPC in DnD
Sometimes players kill an NPC in D&D for reasons that baffle you and reasons that unfortunately make sense. Killing NPCs isn’t a big deal when …
I gave an overpowered item in D&D. Now what?
When you gave an overpowered item in D&D it seemed like a good idea. It always does until you realize with slow horror what you …
How to finish a campaign in D&D
Many dungeon masters want to know how to finish a campaign in D&D. Some dungeon masters have run a game for 15 years and have …
