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Nov 26, 20225 min read

Creating NPCs in D&D

NPCs are super important in any Dungeons and Dragons campaign. They are basically what bring your world to life. Sure, you can have...

Nov 23, 20223 min read

How to ask for feedback on your D&D game

Sometimes, it can be really difficult to know what your players think about your Dungeons and Dragons sessions, and you can feel...

Nov 16, 20227 min read

How to create one-shot D&D adventures

Running a one-shot is a nice introduction to running D&D, as they are in many ways less pressure than running a campaign session. Not...

Nov 9, 20225 min read

Dealing with DM nerves

Being a Dungeon Master can be a pretty nerve-wracking experience. A lot of people (myself included) don't usually like being the centre...

Nov 6, 20225 min read

Plagiarism in D&D (or, why stealing is good)

Ok, so you want your campaign to be enthralling and dazzling and unique. You want the story to be ground-breaking and genre-defying and...

Nov 2, 20226 min read

NPC voices in D&D

One aspect of DnD which seems to strike the most fear into the hearts of would-be DMs is the difficulty of giving your NPCs fun and...

Nov 2, 20227 min read

How to prep for a DnD session

How much, and what, to prep are contentious questions among DMs, and everyone will have a slightly different approach. Some like to have...

Oct 25, 20226 min read

Improving D&D Combat

So what's new? Your party tries to sweet-talk their way past the city guard when the barbarian of the group decides that punching them in...

Oct 25, 20224 min read

Getting players invested in your D&D sessions

Few things are more frustrating to a DM than players who just aren't invested in the world or the story you're building for them. You've...

Oct 25, 20224 min read

Running a duet D&D campaign

One of the most fun DMing experiences I've had is running one person sessions and campaigns. Giving free reign to a single player will...

Oct 25, 202213 min read

10 Tips for Beginner Dungeon Masters

Being a Dungeon Master is a hard, but super rewarding experience. And whilst there is a lot to learn, there are absolutely ways you can...

Oct 25, 20226 min read

What's behind my DM Screen?

So, your DM screen really is your safety net when running Dungeons and Dragons. It provides a space where you can arrange whatever notes,...