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Category: General Tips

Fast Traveling in DnD 5e

Using Fast Travel in DnD 5e

Posted on August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

In life, it’s all about the journey not the destination. In DnD… that isn’t always the case. Learn all about fast traveling in today’s article!

A Little Railroading Never Hurt Anyone

Posted on January 30, 2022January 30, 2022

Find the perfect balance in DnD 5e between railroading and sandboxing by thinking of your campaign as a soccer ball.

You Need to Reskin More Monsters!

Posted on January 16, 2022January 16, 2022

Here’s a completely hypothetical scenario: The glorious day of playing Dungeons and Dragons with your pals has finally arrived! One small, teeny tiny detail is that you are the Dungeon Master and it turns out you didn’t really prep a whole lot in the ‘encounter’ department for your upcoming session. Instead of panicking and frantically…

Top 5 DM Tips

5 Things Every DM Needs to Remember

Posted on April 18, 2021April 18, 2021

There’s a lot happening as a Dungeon Master, but even aside from spells and abilities there are a lot of things you need to remember!

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Enhance D&D 5e Combat with Party Objectives

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Spice up your D&D 5e combat encounters by presenting specific goals for the party to achieve, aside from just killing everyone.

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How to Improve DnD Warlock Patrons

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Want to know a few simple tips to improve how you handle DnD Warock Patrons in your campaigns! Hint: it involves questions and your player

Managing Anxiety as a DM

Managing Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome as a Dungeon Master

Posted on November 29, 2020November 29, 2020

Stepping up to bat as a dungeon master can bring a lot of internal anxiety. Learn a few tricks to help yourself stay calm and relaxed.

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How to Describe a Scene: The Easiest Way

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Learn how to easily describe a scene for D&D 5e (and other tabletop games) in a few simple steps. First, begin with the scene’s lighting.

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How to Prepare for a D&D Session

Posted on October 3, 2020July 18, 2023

Learn how to efficiently prepare for your next D&D session! Save yourself some time and follow a simple 5 step formula.

D&D 5e Monster Types

5 Minute Guide to D&D 5e Monster Types

Posted on September 23, 2020April 4, 2021

There are 14 total different monster types in D&D 5e! Learn more about them and view different examples here!

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