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Category Archives: Communication
Leveling the Party
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
Posted in Communication, DM Advice
Tagged Dungeon Maestro, Dungeon Master, Dungeons & Dragons, Experience Points, Gaming, XP
48 Comments
Podcast, Podcast! Hear All About It!
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
Posted in Communication, Podcast
Tagged Analysis, Communication, D&D, Dungeons & Dragons, Flagons & Dragons, The Examplary DM
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Fourthcore Is Dying. Save Ends?
The last couple of days have been quite interesting to me. I never read a Fourthcore adventure until this weekend, and never ran or played in a Fouthcore adventure until two nights ago. I had every intention of writing a blog … Continue reading
Guest Post by The Ultimate DM: Power Gaming Insight & History
I enjoyed reading a recent article by Robert J. Schwalb on the effects of power gaming and optimization at the table. I responded to the article in the Comments with the following: My goal is to find a good balance of PCs … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, DM Advice, PC Behavior
Tagged Communication, D&D, DM, Dungeon Master, Dungeons & Dragons, Gaming, PC Behavior, Power Gamer, RPG
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Stages of Group Development
The topic of group development and dynamics has been at the forefront of my mind during the past week for two reasons. First, the group I DM has undergone some challenges this year. Two players had to drop out entirely because of … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, DM Advice, PC Behavior
Tagged Communication, DM, Dungeon Master, Gaming, PC Behavior, Psychology, RPG
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Build A Better Arena
Strip away the rules and combat mechanics. Take away the character-build and monster-creation options. Stop rolling dice and moving miniatures around the table. Now, look around . . . What remains is you – the DM – sitting down with a … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, DM Advice, PC Behavior
Tagged Communication, D&D, DM, Dungeon Master, Feedback, Gaming, PC Behavior, Psychology, RPG
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