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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

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

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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