I was in Earl’s corner office that overlooked the harbor when he pitched me the latest blog post for his website. His eyes lit up as he excitedly told me: “Alex, I want you to write the next blog post and it should be titled ‘Why do players think Earl is a magnificent DM?’”. I …
What a DM Looks for in a Good Player
I’ve been playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) for more than five years. Among those years, I’ve only been a player a handful of times, I’ve always been DMing for groups and am still DMing for groups until now! During these years I have hosted One-Shots, Adventure Modules and Campaigns galore, and I’ve seen different types …
Background Music
As a Dungeon Master, music can be a very powerful tool for setting the atmosphere and tone for your gaming sessions. A light and upbeat tune can help your players feel more relaxed and at ease while their characters drink and gossip at the tavern. Conversely, a heavy, deep, and foreboding instrumental can contribute to …
D&D Table Etiquette
As far as games go, Dungeons & Dragons is quite unique in its approach. Logistically it is very different from video games or traditional board games. Whereas board games only last for maybe an hour or two and are fairly isolated events, a typical D&D campaign can span anywhere from a single session, to years …
Plot vs. Setting
DM: You find yourselves deep in the underground mine looking for your prize. Following the main tunnel, you come across a fork in the road. Which direction do you go? Left? Or right? Player: … I use my Tunneling spell, and create a third tunnel right down the middle! DM: …(screams internally) Believe it or …