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How To Play The Evil Mastermind

The evil character does not loot and murder. He waits, he builds party trust, and he keeps his eye on the big prize.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 17, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:D&D, Dungeons and Dragons, Evil, Gaming, Tabletops1 Comment on How To Play The Evil Mastermind

Nesting House Scratchbuild

Today we make houses within houses within houses.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 17, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:D&D, DIY, Dungeons and Dragons, Miniatures, Nesting Dolls, Scratchbuilding2 Comments on Nesting House Scratchbuild

Dark Dungeons – A Nostalgic Look At Satanic Panic

Dark Dungeons: the anti-D&D religious pamphlet you should have read years ago.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 17, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:D&D, Dark Dungeons, Dungeons and Dragons, Tabletops1 Comment on Dark Dungeons – A Nostalgic Look At Satanic Panic

Using Achievements In Tabletop Games

Gold and experience are fine rewards. But nothing beats a tiny trophy and a snappy quote.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 17, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:Achievements, D&D, Dungeon Master, Dungeons and Dragons, Tabletop Games2 Comments on Using Achievements In Tabletop Games

5 Tips For Character Backstory In D&D

Character history is usually ignored by the other players and the Dungeon Master…until now.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 17, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:Backstory, Character History, D&D, Dungeons and Dragons, Tabletop Games, Tabletops1 Comment on 5 Tips For Character Backstory In D&D

‘Epic Scale’ Is A Bad Way To Game

If your party is tasked with saving the world, then the game has gone too far. Games, and stories, need personal stakes.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020March 27, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:D&D, Dungeon Master, Dungeons and Dragons, Epic Game, Save The World1 Comment on ‘Epic Scale’ Is A Bad Way To Game

How To Write Sympathetic NPCs

Player sympathy in tabletop gaming is like a quick DMV line. Theoretically it’s happened somewhere, to someone. But not to me.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 17, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:Dungeon Master, Dungeons and Dragons, Fantasy, George R R Martin, NPCs, Tabletop Games, Tabletops1 Comment on How To Write Sympathetic NPCs

Write A Grimoire For Your Game!

Presenting a tabletop prop: The Grimoire.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 17, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:D&D, DIY, Dungeon Master, Dungeons and Dragons, Grimoire, Spell Book, Tabletops2 Comments on Write A Grimoire For Your Game!

Cheap Insect Miniatures

Dollar Store insect toys, paint, and a lot of free time. What could go wrong?

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 15, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:Ants, D&D, DIY, Dungeon Master, Dungeons and Dragons, Giant Insects, Scratchbuilding, Spiders2 Comments on Cheap Insect Miniatures

5 Facts About Arrows D&D Players Neglect

5 facts about arrows in combat that D&D players couldn’t give two twiddly-figs about.

Posted byjdplotsJanuary 29, 2020February 15, 2020Posted inTabletop GamingTags:Archery, Arrows, D&D, Dungeons and Dragons, History, Realism, Tabletop Games1 Comment on 5 Facts About Arrows D&D Players Neglect

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