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Opportunity Actions: Why Does 1st Level (Have To) Suck?
When starting a campaign, I’ve always noticed a tendency for players and DMs alike to inevitably ask, “What level are we starting at?”
Opportunity Actions: Put Down The Dice!
This past weekend, I ran Encounters at PAX East. I had the time of my life. It felt like DM Boot Camp, and, in a lot of ways, it truly was. I ran one group after another, watching different players create different group dynamics, frequently with the same group of characters. Seeing these different interpretations [...]
Opportunity Actions: My PAX Bag
In honor of GM’s Day (3/4), and since the lauded PAX East is coming up, I thought I’d give us all a post about what I’m bringing with me to this blessed event. I have never actually been to a gaming convention before. I am a regular attendee of New York Comic-Con (you can read a previous [...]
Opportunity Actions: A Roleplaying Primer
Lately, I’ve been looking into the way people role-play. There are many different ways of doing it. Some are great. Some don’t work as well. Some rely on the player in question making the most of the conditions. When one is getting into roleplaying, or looking to inject a little more color into the game [...]
Opportunity Actions: National Geographic Is Your Friend!
Given the hubbub lately over the impending end of Dungeon and Dragon magazines as compiled issues, there’s a void being left behind. Where can we truly go for great content, all in one place, that isn’t just a series of web articles that now have the luxury of being able to change the amount and [...]
Opportunity Actions: Drinking And Gaming
For your enjoyment, I’ll start this discussion with a video (WARNING: Video is French with English subtitles) Farador D&D – Tom et ses chums Uploaded by drukskill. – Independent web videos. If you hadn’t seen this before, just know that this is one of the modern classics in the nerd wheelhouse. All should see it. [...]
Opportunity Actions: Dwarves of Shallowgorge – Campaign Builder
Deciding that it’s never too soon to turn a compelling story into a game, I’m moving forward with a campaign model involving miners trapped in a collapse. I’m going to walk through my process, detailing elements that inspire me. My next post about this will be an actual campaign outline going from start to finish.
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