Paul Bellow's Blog, page 22
March 6, 2025
How to Improvise as a DM: Tips for Staying Cool When Players Go Off-Script
Imagine you’ve spent hours crafting the perfect Dungeons & Dragons session. Your plot is tight, every encounter perfectly balanced, and the NPCs are lined up like pieces on a chessboard. ... Read more
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Building a Balanced D&D Party: How to Create a Well-Rounded Team for Any Adventure
Ah, Dungeons & Dragons. This age-old game is not just about rolling dice and fighting dragons. No, it’s about crafting epic adventures with a band of characters as diverse as ... Read more
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D&D Etiquette: 8 Unwritten Rules Every Player Should Follow for a Better Game
Imagine entering a world where dragons soar above and magic is as real as the air you breathe—welcome to Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a realm of endless adventures. But here’s ... Read more
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Top 5 D&D Modules for Beginners: Perfect Adventures to Start Your Campaign
Entering the ancient realms of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) for the first time can be a thrilling yet daunting experience. The clatter of dice, the richness of imaginative storytelling, and ... Read more
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D&D Jargon and Terms Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Game
Dungeons & Dragons, or D&D as the cool kids call it, is a game that whisks players away on fantastical adventures filled with magic, mystery, and a mountain of strange ... Read more
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March 4, 2025
Meta-Gaming vs. Roleplaying: How to Keep D&D Players From Breaking Immersion
As Dungeon Masters (DMs), we strive to craft enthralling tales and create immersive worlds where D&D adventurers can delve into mysterious dungeons, battle fearsome foes, and uncover hidden treasures. Yet, ... Read more
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Unraveling the False Hydra: A Step-by-Step Guide to Running This Mind-Bending D&D Horror
Imagine being part of a world where your friends, family, or even you, could vanish without a trace, yet no one remembers they ever existed. That’s the eerie and terrifying ... Read more
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Why Smart DMs Steal Player Ideas: Lessons from a Grumpy Old-School DM
Meet Dave the DM. Imagine an old warrior from a forgotten realm of tabletop gaming. With more years behind the screen than most of us have been alive, Dave is ... Read more
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How to Be a Better D&D Player: Helping Your DM Without Driving Them Crazy
Imagine sitting at a table surrounded by dice, character sheets, and a map sprawled with tiny figurines. At the helm sits the Dungeon Master, or DM, weaving a rich tapestry ... Read more
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How to Add Magical Weather to Your D&D Game in 8 Easy Steps
Picture this: a distant rumble of thunder shakes the heavens as your party trudges through a dense, misty forest. The wind howls, branches creak, and raindrops fall like cold darts. ... Read more
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