Paul Bellow's Blog, page 19
March 14, 2025
The Complete Guide to Liches in D&D: Origins, Powers, and How to Use Them in Your Campaign
In the grand chessboard of the Dungeons & Dragons universe, liches stand not as pawns or rooks, but as the calculating kings and queens orchestrating their moves with precision and ... Read more
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March 13, 2025
How to Run Large-Scale Battles in Dungeons & Dragons Without Slowing the Game
Imagine crafting an epic tableau of clashing armies and roaring dragons, where heroes dart through spears and arrows like shadows. Sounds thrilling, right? But here’s the challenge: running large-scale battles ... Read more
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Top Player Habits That Make a DM’s Job Easier and Keep DND Flowing
Imagine being at the helm of an epic quest, guiding a group of adventurers through treacherous dungeons and intricate plots. This is the role of the Dungeon Master (DM), the ... Read more
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Break the RPG Routine! 5 Unexpected D&D Monsters for Fresh Encounters
Imagine a world within your Dungeons & Dragons campaign that’s filled with the same old rogues gallery of dragons, goblins, and beholders. Predictable, right? Well, here’s the thing: by steering ... Read more
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Gift Wrap That Doubles as a Dungeon Battle Map? (And Other Fun DM Hacks)
Imagine this: You’re seated around a table, dice at the ready, your players waiting expectantly for the next turn in their daring adventure. But instead of spreading out an expensive, ... Read more
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How to Build and Maintain Tension in Your Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns
Imagine sitting around the table, the soft clatter of dice echoing amid whispers and silence. This is a scene familiar to many who gather for a game of Dungeons & ... Read more
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Why Session Zero is Essential for D&D: Avoiding Conflicts and Creating a Cohesive Party
Session Zero in Dungeons & Dragons is much more than a preliminary checklist before the dice start rolling. Imagine this: like a director gathering their cast before the cameras start ... Read more
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The Top 5 Most Underused D&D Spells That Can Completely Change Your Game
Dungeons & Dragons players possess an extraordinary arsenal of spells capable of creating unforgettable narrative moments and tilting the balance of combat. Yet, many spells remain in the shadows, often ... Read more
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March 12, 2025
100 Ordinary Objects with Extraordinary Properties (DND Random Tables)
In a world of fantasy, where heroes and villains clash amidst a backdrop of magic and wonder, it’s easy to overlook the everyday objects that surround us. Yet, even the ... Read more
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How to Create Engaging and Curated DND Plot Twists on the Fly for Any Campaign
Imagine this: a group of adventurers poised on the brink of a great discovery, only to have the ground shift beneath their expectations with a twist they never saw coming. ... Read more
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