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Make Skills Exciting with Skill Challenges
Oct 15

Oct 15 Make Skills Exciting with Skill Challenges

Stephen Bandstra
GM Skills, Mechanics

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.

5 Ways to Fail a Skill Check (and it's Not Your Fault!)
Sep 24

Sep 24 5 Ways to Fail a Skill Check (and it's Not Your Fault!)

Stephen Bandstra
GM Skills

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
Sep 10

Sep 10 How to Share Information with Your Players

Stephen Bandstra
GM Skills

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
Aug 27

Aug 27 5 Encounter Templates for any Dungeon

Stephen Bandstra
GM Skills

Stuck on building out your dungeon? Use these templates to build out your encounters for an adventuring day.

What is a Treasure Hoard?
Aug 22

Aug 22 What is a Treasure Hoard?

Stephen Bandstra
GM Skills, Worldbuilding

Learn how to create Treasure Hoards, award treasure, and give out the best treasure!

Your Guide for Becoming an Encounter Mixologist
Aug 13

Aug 13 Your Guide for Becoming an Encounter Mixologist

Stephen Bandstra
Combat, GM Skills

Create exciting and unforgettable encounters by mixing these 5 key elements!

d100 Books Found in the Mad Wizard's Tower
Aug 7

Aug 7 d100 Books Found in the Mad Wizard's Tower

Stephen Bandstra
d100, Worldbuilding

Do you know what books exist on the mad wizard’s bookshelves? Roll on this d100 table to find your next bedtime story.

5 Ways to Bring Down Flying Characters
Jul 23

Jul 23 5 Ways to Bring Down Flying Characters

Stephen Bandstra
Combat, GM Skills

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!

Synergistic Monster Ecology - 3 Devious Monster Pairs Working Together
Jul 16

Jul 16 Synergistic Monster Ecology - 3 Devious Monster Pairs Working Together

Stephen Bandstra
Combat

These monsters fight together in odd pairings, attempting to defeat brave adventurers.

E6 and Heroic Fantasy in D&D
Jun 26

Jun 26 E6 and Heroic Fantasy in D&D

Stephen Bandstra
Homebrew, Mechanics

There are 4 quartiles of play in Dungeons & Dragons, and they aren’t all created equal. Use this system to keep your campaign in the style and tone you want!

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