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Co-Creating a World: In-Game Backstory and Lore

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During our duet game this weekend, Jonathan and I had a fun and surprising experience of co-writing a piece of lore while in-game in a way that we haven't tried before. It came about naturally, and we … [Read more...] about Co-Creating a World: In-Game Backstory and Lore

Filed Under: Building Your World, DM Resources, Mechanics, Playing a Duet

What’s the Difference Between a DMPC, Sidekick, and Adventuring Companion?

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Adventuring is more fun with a friend by your side! But what kind of friend should you bring with you on your journey? In this post, we look at the different types of adventuring buddies your PC … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between a DMPC, Sidekick, and Adventuring Companion?

Filed Under: Building Your World, Character Creation, DM Resources, For New DMs, For New Players, Mechanics, Playing a Duet

How to Scale Combat for One-on-One D&D

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Tabletop for Two: Episode Eleven How do you scale an encounter in one-on-one D&D? This is one of our most asked questions and something that sounds intimidating at first. Dungeons and … [Read more...] about How to Scale Combat for One-on-One D&D

Filed Under: Building Your World, Campaign Diaries, DM Resources, Mechanics, Playing a Duet, Tabletop for Two

Adventuring Companions for Duet 5e: Classes, Subclasses, Characters, and More

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Two Adventuring Companion Classes 7 Subclasses, 6 Adventuring Companion Characters, and Supplemental Rules Now available for purchase in the D&D Duet shop! Why travel alone when you … [Read more...] about Adventuring Companions for Duet 5e: Classes, Subclasses, Characters, and More

Filed Under: Building Your World, Campaign Diaries, Character Creation, Creating NPCs, DM Resources, Land of Vampires, Mechanics, Our Playable Content, Playing a Duet, Subclasses & Group Adventures

How to Create Vibrant Settings for your D&D Duet

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Tabletop for Two: Episode Ten This episode covers ideas and strategies for making your settings, environments, and locations feel exciting and vibrant!  In the episode, Jonathan and I discuss … [Read more...] about How to Create Vibrant Settings for your D&D Duet

Filed Under: Building Your World, Campaign Diaries, DM Resources, For New DMs, Mechanics, Playing a Duet, Tabletop for Two

DMPC and Sidekick Best Practices

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Tabletop for Two: Episode Nine In this episode, we’re covering best practices for incorporating DMPCs, sidekicks, or other adventuring companions into your one-on-one D&D game! But first, … [Read more...] about DMPC and Sidekick Best Practices

Filed Under: Building Your World, Campaign Diaries, Character Creation, Creating NPCs, DM Resources, For New DMs, For New Players, Mechanics, Playing a Duet, Tabletop for Two

How to Create Compelling Villains for Your Duet D&D Campaign

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Tabletop for Two: Episode Eight In this episode, we’re covering how to design captivating villains for your one-on-one 5e campaigns! A common term you may hear in D&D and ttRPG spaces is … [Read more...] about How to Create Compelling Villains for Your Duet D&D Campaign

Filed Under: Building Your World, Campaign Diaries, Creating NPCs, DM Resources, Mechanics, Playing a Duet, Tabletop for Two

How to Design a PC-Focused Campaign for One-on-One D&D

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Tabletop for Two: Episode Seven In this episode, we’re covering how to design your campaign and campaign arc around the player in duet 5e.  As we’ve said several times and as I’m sure you’ve … [Read more...] about How to Design a PC-Focused Campaign for One-on-One D&D

Filed Under: Building Your World, Campaign Diaries, Character Creation, Creating NPCs, DM Resources, Mechanics, Playing a Duet, Tabletop for Two

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