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Tales of Eldura: Session Zero

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We recently had our first session in our adaptation of Descent into Avernus and wanted to share that opening with you! There was an unfortunate error with the sound, and we only got one side of our … [Read more...] about Tales of Eldura: Session Zero

Filed Under: Adapting Campaigns, Campaign Diaries, DM Resources, For New DMs, Mechanics, Online, Playing a Duet, Tales of Eldura

How to Run D&D at School

This might be a little off-topic from our normal focus on one player, one DM Dungeons and Dragons, but many of the ideas for making D&D work at school also apply to playing duet-style, so here we … [Read more...] about How to Run D&D at School

Filed Under: For New DMs, Mechanics

Matt Colville talks One-on-One Dungeons and Dragons

Can we gush for a moment about how wonderful one-on-one D&D is? Surprise! As a special treat for all of us, Matt Colville has featured duet play on his "Running the Game" series! This post … [Read more...] about Matt Colville talks One-on-One Dungeons and Dragons

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

FAQs for One-on-One D&D

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What do you need to know to start playing a duet? In this post, we answer some frequently asked questions and link to other resources across our site to help you get going! Have a question that … [Read more...] about FAQs for One-on-One D&D

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

Top 3 Tips for DMs of One-on-One D&D

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In this post, I cover my top three tips for DMs of one-on-one D&D as well as two bonus tips! Tip #1: Establish and Maintain trust The player has to know that you’re rooting for them and … [Read more...] about Top 3 Tips for DMs of One-on-One D&D

Filed Under: DM Resources, For New DMs, Mechanics, Playing a Duet

Advice for DMs of One-on-One D&D

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Are you hesitant to start your one-on-one game? Or worried about accidentally killing your best friend's carefully crafted PC when they're only level two? Today on the blog, I share my … [Read more...] about Advice for DMs of One-on-One D&D

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

How to Use a Sidekick in D&D

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This summer, Wizards of the Coast released the Essentials Kit which includes rules for creating and leveling up a sidekick.* If you’ve been wondering how to incorporate a sidekick in your own … [Read more...] about How to Use a Sidekick in D&D

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

Tips for Playing a Duet Online

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One of our amazing readers, Thom Rosario, has adapted our adventures on DMsGuild for Fantasy Grounds! First Blush and Second Glance* are now available for you to play online! First Blush on … [Read more...] about Tips for Playing a Duet Online

Filed Under: DM Resources, For New DMs, For New Players, Online, Our Playable Content, Playing a Duet

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