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
Mechanics
What’s the Difference Between a DMPC, Sidekick, and Adventuring Companion?
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?
How to Scale Combat for One-on-One D&D
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
Adventuring Companions for Duet 5e: Classes, Subclasses, Characters, and More
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
How to Create Vibrant Settings for your D&D Duet
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
DMPC and Sidekick Best Practices
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
How to Create Compelling Villains for Your Duet D&D Campaign
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
How to Design a PC-Focused Campaign for One-on-One D&D
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