Monthly Archives: July 2011

Leveling the Party

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

During my last game as everyone’s favorite Dragonborn Rogue, J’hari Wrex, our group played for approximately 10 hours. As the session concluded around 3AM, I asked if we had enough experience to level up. My DM informed me that I just made it to … Continue reading →

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Game Night Blog Carnival: Cribbage

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Welcome to another Game Night Blog Carnival!  This is a recurring feature Roving Band of Misfits is running once each month with numerous roleplaying-game blogs.  Visit their site for more information about the blog carnival initiative. The previous entry in … Continue reading →

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Iddy Approved: Dragon Chow Dice Bag

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

I’m introducing another new segment of the blog, which is titled Iddy Approved. These are products that I’ve either purchased from a vendor, or a free tool that I have used often in my role as a DM or player … Continue reading →

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Introducing RPG ATTACK

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

I started The Id DM after being motivated by a lack of data on combat encounters in Dungeons & Dragons, 4th Edition. There was a great deal of discussion about the length of combat in 4e but no real numbers … Continue reading →

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Podcast, Podcast! Hear All About It!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

A few links that I’d like to share today. Both of them are podcasts, and both of them discuss this site to a certain extent. The first is a recent interview conducted by Flagons & Dragons. You may recall my … Continue reading →

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Speeding Up Combat: Attack & Damage Rolls

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

While preparing to playtest an upcoming Fourthcore adventure, I searched for methods to quicken the pace of combat and other elements of the game that rested on my shoulders. I knew the party would face a difficult challenge to complete the … Continue reading →

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Ego Check: Anna Kreider of Go Make Me A Sandwich

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

I have been an observer of numerous discussions about sexism in gaming in recent months. My plan was to write a post about the subject, but I could not decide on a specific theme for an article. I did not … Continue reading →

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