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21 Freaky Forest Encounters

September 23, 2019 by Beth Leave a Comment

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This post reviews 21 Freaky Forest Encounters, available on DMsGuild! The best parts of this resource are the flexibility and the helpful DM ideas and directions: not too much, not too little, but just right.

Filed Under: DM Resources, We Recommend Tagged With: For DMs

The Essentials: Sidekicks Expanded Review

September 16, 2019 by Beth Leave a Comment

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The Essentials: Sidekicks Expanded sets out to add more options, variety, and flexibility to the new sidekick mechanics in 5e, and, with nine new options, a careful overview of mechanics, and NPCs for each new type, it thoroughly accomplishes all of those goals.

Filed Under: DM Resources, We Recommend Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

Autumn Gifts for D&D

August 30, 2019 by Beth Leave a Comment

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In a season of bounty and a plentiful harvest, why not give something special to the D&D fan in your life, especially if they’re your duet partner! This post covers my five favorite gifts at the moment, perfect for DMs and players alike!

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Starter Set or Essentials Kit?

July 16, 2019 by Jonathan 17 Comments

Starter Set vs. Essential Kit Covers

Both the Starters Kit and the Essentials Kit are excellent products, but which one you pick up first will depend on what you are looking for in an introductory D&D product.

Filed Under: For New DMs, For New Players, Playing a Duet, We Recommend Tagged With: For DMs

Identify: D&D Essentials Kit

June 24, 2019 by Jonathan 7 Comments

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An extra close look at the Essentials Kit, a new supplement from WoTC that focuses on expanding one-on-one style play.

Filed Under: For New DMs, Playing a Duet, We Recommend Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

Identify: Inkarnate

June 18, 2019 by Jonathan Leave a Comment

Inkarnate is a web-based cartography toolset designed with users of all ability levels in mind. With Inkarnate, pros and amateurs can quickly and easily create beautiful looking maps of their fantasy worlds.

Filed Under: DM Resources, For New DMs, Playing a Duet, We Recommend Tagged With: For DMs

Getting Quipy: A Podcast Interview

April 17, 2019 by Beth 2 Comments

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We have something really special and different to share with you! A podcast episode! Jonathan sat down with Dan of the Quips’n’Crits Network for the first episode of their new show, Getting Quipy, where Dan talks to world-builders and artists in the D&D-verse. Dan and Jonathan talk about one-on-one play in detail; we hope you enjoy!

Filed Under: DM Resources, Playing a Duet, We Recommend Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

Insight: Bard and Lute

February 12, 2019 by Beth Leave a Comment

Four adventurers silhouetted in front of a green path with forests surrounding it and mountains and a flying dragon in the distance

Bard and Lute’s minimalist style gives viewers a sense of the character while also leaving a lot up to the imagination. In this post, the artist gives us some insight into how he got to the creative space he’s in today and clues readers in on how to go about commissioning their own character cards and custom landscapes.

Filed Under: Character Creation, Playing a Duet, We Recommend Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

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