Your game can have more encounters and challenges than just fighting monsters. By utilizing skill challenges, you give your players a new way to look at their skills and prioritize creativity and problem-solving.
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5 Ways to Fail a Skill Check (and it's Not Your Fault!)
A 1 on your skill check doesn't mean that your character is a bumbling buffoon. Instead, use failures to continue driving your adventure forward!
How to Share Information with Your Players
If you want to run an exciting and engaging game, it's important to know how to communicate with your players and keep them invested. We discuss how to be an effective communicator and a great Game Master!
5 Encounter Templates for any Dungeon
Stuck on building out your dungeon? Use these templates to build out your encounters for an adventuring day.
What is a Treasure Hoard?
Learn how to create Treasure Hoards, award treasure, and give out the best treasure!
Your Guide for Becoming an Encounter Mixologist
Create exciting and unforgettable encounters by mixing these 5 key elements!
5 Ways to Bring Down Flying Characters
Flying characters can pose a unique challenge that can be hard to counter. Here are 5 ways to clip their wings and bring the fight to them!
Are You a Fan of Your Players?
Are you a fan of your players? Do you celebrate their successes? Or do you announce their defeat with glee?
Keep It Risky Or Lose The Fun
How do you have the most fun at your table? By keeping the game risky.
Designing Monsters with a Story
Don’t just create monsters, think about their story and how that influences their design.