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
For New DMs
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
Creating Encounters in One-on-One D&D: From Research to Execution
Tabletop for Two: Episode Four Episode four of Tabletop for Two covers strategies and processes for researching D&D encounters. (You can learn more about scaling encounters here.) This is … [Read more...] about Creating Encounters in One-on-One D&D: From Research to Execution
Looking for a Last-Minute Gift for the D&D Fan in Your Life?
Or, are you trying to get a friend or partner interested in playing D&D? How about a gift that keeps on giving in the new year—a one-on-one D&D campaign! If you've been looking for the … [Read more...] about Looking for a Last-Minute Gift for the D&D Fan in Your Life?
How to Have Great Exploration in DnD
After social interaction and combat, the third and final pillar of play in the Dungeons and Dragons roleplaying game is exploration! Think about Indiana Jones navigating a treacherous tomb, detecting … [Read more...] about How to Have Great Exploration in DnD
How to Have Great Combat in DnD
This is the second in our series of posts were we dig into the three pillars of play that underpin excellent games of Dungeons and Dragons. The series aims to offer Dungeon Masters some ideas about … [Read more...] about How to Have Great Combat in DnD
How to Have Great Social Interaction in D&D
This is the first in our Pillars of Play series primarily targeting DMs and highlighting the three pillars of play as outlined in the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Player's Handbook. The three … [Read more...] about How to Have Great Social Interaction in D&D
How to Keep Everything Straight as a DM
"How do you keep everything straight as a DM?" We received this question a little while ago, and it's a really good one! In this post, we'll discuss strategies for staying organized as a DM. Try … [Read more...] about How to Keep Everything Straight as a DM