Paul Bellow's Blog, page 20
March 12, 2025
How to Use Supply, Demand, and Trade Routes to Create a Living D&D Economy
Imagine stepping into a world where every shop brims with character, every market hums with life, and the choices players make ripple through the fabric of a complex economy. That’s ... Read more
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March 11, 2025
100 Magical Maps That Lead to Surprisingly Uninteresting DND Places
In a world steeped in fantasy, where adventures lurk around every corner and treasure awaits under every unturned stone, there’s always room for a laugh at the unexpected. Among the ... Read more
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How This Timeless D&D Trap Still Outsmarts Players in Every Edition
When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of a well-timed, expertly placed trap to keep players on their toes. Traps in D&D don’t just ... Read more
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How to Incorporate Physical Coins into Your D&D Sessions for More Immersion
Imagine this: You and your adventuring party gather around the table, the air thick with excitement. You’re about to enter the bustling bazaar of a fantastical city, where merchants shout ... Read more
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March 10, 2025
Top 5 Non-DND Tabletop RPGs and How They Compare to Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons, the granddaddy of all tabletop role-playing games, is the undeniable titan of the genre. It’s the name that pops up most often when someone mentions RPGs. But ... Read more
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How to Write a Great LitRPG Book: Essential Elements Every Author Needs
Imagine stepping into a world where the lines between storytelling and immersive gameplay blur, creating a genre as captivating as it is interactive. This is the realm of LitRPG, or ... Read more
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How to Run Dragons in D&D 5e (2025): DM Tips for Epic Encounters
When people think of Dungeons & Dragons, the iconic dragon springs immediately to mind: majestic, fearsome, and a creature of legends. But what makes these gigantic lizards more than just ... Read more
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Flaws vs. Traits in Dungeons & Dragons: What They Are & How They Shape Your Character
In Dungeons & Dragons, creating a compelling character isn’t just about choosing a race and class. It’s about crafting a persona that’s vibrant and engaging, one that leaps off the ... Read more
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The Primal Connection Between Barbarians and Nature in D&D 5e
Charging through the battlefields with the vigor of a stampeding bear or the tenacity of a hurricane, Barbarians have long been seen as the embodiment of nature’s raw, untamed spirit. ... Read more
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How to Fix Bastions in D&D 5e (2025 Rules & Homebrew Tips)
With the upcoming 2025 revision of Dungeons & Dragons, a fresh and exciting system called Bastions is being introduced. These aren’t just any ordinary add-ons—they’re personal strongholds where players can ... Read more
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