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!
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?
Why Is That Trap There? 10 Reasons For Traps, Puzzles, and More
The real justification for traps and puzzles are the friends we made along the way.
The Terrain Is An Adversary
The terrain can be just as much an adversary to the party as any monster can be. When you use the terrain smartly, you create more exciting encounters!