World building in a vacuum is fun, world build collaboratively is best.
~ Matt Mercer ~
5 Dungeon Master Tips
- Are you able to resist the urge to tell the players what they missed or how the story could have been different?
- If a player makes an awesome guess, it’s ok to make it true. Your notes for the session and campaign aren’t set in stone.
- Find out why your players love their PCs. Try to include that in your games as often as you can.
- Have bad guys surrender so they can spill juicy secrets to the characters.
- Not every player loves improvised collaborative storytelling. Some people just want to relax and enjoy the show.
Tabletop News
The Stormlight RPG has arrived in digital form! There is so much already to take a look at. A setting guide, a rulebook, a multi level adventure path, a level zero adventure, and a starter guide to the world of Roshar. I can’t wait to dig into this and to get my physical copies later this year.
d100 Character Connections Now Available
Give your PCs immediate connections to each other using this d100 table. You can even use this with NPCs to establish PCs ties to the world. I like using it for one shots because its a great way to get role play started with a new, or old, group.
If you’re reading this right now our characters are cousins, though distant with a little history (04). The person to the right of you? Your two characters met in prison and escaped together (63). Those two rolls alone lay the groundwork for many great role play moments to come.
Point of Inspiration
This weeks Point of Inspiration goes to Smoking Glue Guns. If you don’t know her, Whitney makes amazing (like seriously amazballs) dice, and big giant dice too. She is also currently running the dungeons & dragons actual play Wild Magic West which is just as awesome as it sounds. I’ve had the honor of playing a few games with her in the past and she’s a great storyteller. Go give them a follow as a favor to me.
The Aechron Archive
The Village of Caebrek
Nestled among the rugged peaks and stony passes of the Folded Mountains, the village of Caebrek stands as a testament to time and resilience. Founded decades ago, this mountainous community thrives on the labor of its people. Caebrek owes its existence to a once-thriving mine, now nearly depleted, that served as the lifeblood of this old village. Now under the rule of a military strongman, the village has maintained order amidst the pressing challenges that have emerged within its borders.
Within Caebrek’s immaculate street the echoes of a martial tradition resonate through the community. Dueling lords vie for dominance, their struggles casting shadows that stretch from the city hall to the busy training grounds. Yet, beyond the political intrigue lies the heartbeat of Caebrek – its people. Dense in population, with a mix of races living harmoniously, the locals may appear standoffish, but their hearts open to those who prove their mettle. As adventurers tread the path of these mountainous realms, they find themselves entwined in the fabric of a village where sophisticated products, resilient spirits, and the ever-present call of the mountains beckon them into a world where danger and opportunity dance together. Welcome to Caebrek, where a tale is waiting to unfold, and the mountain winds whisper secrets of both peril and promise.
Livestream Schedule
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Reader Questions
Every month I make a post in Patreon and Ko-fi so that everyone can ask me a DnD or TTRPG related question. Once a week I answer every question on this post. Some questions make it to the livestream or inspire a tip video. Looking forward to helping out!
Reader Suggestions
Over on my discord server, the Dungeon of Inspiration, we have a channel called Stream Suggestions where you can recommend DnD or TTRPG products for me to look through while live on stream. This is not for homebrew or questions. This is for bogs, videos, products, kickstarters, events, etc. Let me know if you have any questions!
Poll No. 2
Results of Last Weeks Poll No. 1
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