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How Much Magic Is Too Much?

One issue that I hear about often in D&D is the debate on magic. Specifically, how much magic is too ...
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5 Bad DM Habits

All DMs make mistakes and pick up bad habits from time-to-time. It’s natural and mostly unavoidable when dealing with live ...
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6 Game Inspiring Fantasy/Sci-Fi Series

What fantasy or science fiction series first got you hooked onto the genre? Which author or combination of writers are ...
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Role Initiative Podcast #3 – Interview with WotC’s Chris Tulach

In episode #3 of Role Initiative, Tribality author A.A. Amirault interviews Chris Tulach, Program Manager for Organized Play with Wizards ...
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3 Contentious Roleplaying Extras

Sometimes DMs like to add a little something extra to their games. Sometimes these extras are fun and add significantly ...
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The Evil Campaign Quick Guide

So here’s the scenario:  your group has decided to delve into the dark side and try out a campaign where ...
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5 Avoidable Roleplaying Cliches

Players and Dungeon Masters alike have all experienced a roleplaying cliché at one point or another. The villain cackles wildly ...
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4 Simple Steps to Creating a Campaign

“How do I create my own campaign?” is a question that gets asked a lot by both players and new ...
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5 Fun Gimmicks for D&D

Just like a long-term relationship, sometimes D&D needs a little spice to shake things up. Traditional ways of doing this ...
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The DM’s Screen – Benefit or Burden?

In recent days, the DM’s Screen for D&D 5th Edition has been released and this has brought up some interesting ...