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How to Start Your Duet Campaign in Azuria

October 29, 2021 by Beth Leave a Comment

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Are you ready to start your duet campaign in the world of Azuria? Find all the world-building details and history you need here!

Filed Under: Building Your World, Campaign Diaries, DM Resources, For New DMs, For New Players, Our Playable Content, Playing a Duet Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

A Guide to One-on-One D&D

October 25, 2021 by Beth Leave a Comment

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New guide alert! The amazing team at Kobold Press compiled the blog post series we wrote for them into this gorgeously formatted and very helpful guide! If you’re interested in the ins and outs of one-on-one play, this is for you!

Filed Under: Building Your World, Creating NPCs, DM Resources, For New DMs, For New Players, Mechanics, Playing a Duet Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

What Do You Need to Start Your Duet Game?

September 14, 2021 by Beth Leave a Comment

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Curious about the gaming materials and prep you need before you start your duet game? With so many resources about how to play D&D, it can be hard to figure out what exactly you need to be able to play! In this post, we walk through the additional materials you’ll need to play the Crystalline Curse Trilogy or our Land of Vampires duet campaign.

Filed Under: Building Your World, DM Resources, For New DMs, For New Players, Playing a Duet Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

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

August 3, 2021 by Beth 4 Comments

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In this post, we look at the different types of adventuring buddies your PC might take with them in your one-on-one game. Then, you can decide on the character and mechanics that work best for you, your partner, and your duet gaming table!

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

How to Create Vibrant Settings for your D&D Duet

April 27, 2021 by Beth Leave a Comment

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This episode of Tabletop for Two covers ideas and strategies for making your settings, environments, and locations feel exciting and vibrant!  We discuss the different types of locations you might want to include in your game, including ideas for different atmospheres and how to tap into them easily.

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

DMPC and Sidekick Best Practices

April 23, 2021 by Beth 2 Comments

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In this episode, we’re covering best practices for incorporating DMPCs, sidekicks, or other adventuring companions into your one-on-one D&D game! First, we talk about the differences between the various NPC types, and then we get into the nitty gritty of how to run them!

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 Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

Creating Encounters in One-on-One D&D: From Research to Execution

April 5, 2021 by Beth Leave a Comment

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How to research, create, and prepare encounters in 1:1 D&D, including combat, social, and environment encounters, along with a list of resources to help you along the way!

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

Looking for a Last-Minute Gift for the D&D Fan in Your Life?

December 22, 2020 by Beth Leave a Comment

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Looking for a last-minute gift for the D&D fan in your life? Or trying to get your partner interested in playing D&D? We have a solution for you!

Filed Under: Building Your World, DM Resources, For New DMs, For New Players, Our Playable Content, Playing a Duet Tagged With: For DMs, For Players

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