I’m not sure when the serious backlash against using maps and miniatures in your game began. I suspect that it found root first when 3rd Edition D&D made tactical, grid-based combat into the norm rather than the exception, then the dislike of maps and minis blossomed into full flower with 4th Edition D&D where it […]
Opportunity Actions: DIY Templates 3 – Burning Hands
Last time, I made a template for the Wizard spell Thunderwave. This time, with some extra work, we’ll go through the process of making a template for Burning Hands.
Opportunity Actions: DIY Templates 3 – Thunderwave
Here’s how to make your own template for Thunderwave. Step 1: Setting Up First thing you need is a shape to work with. I made one using Illustrator, but you can either draw on your paint swatch with a pencil, or print your own copies (you’ll need 2, blown up to 3×3) of mine, pictured […]
Opportunity Actions: DIY Templates 2 – The Hardware Store
Last time, I told you that you could get good gaming templates absolutely free with help from the hardware store. I will show you how to make 2 of them, one for Thunderwave (with the option for Expand Spell)and one for Burning Hands (also with Expand Spell option).