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For New DMs

How to Play D&D: A Guide for New Players

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This weekend I had the pleasure of playing with my sister-in-law and her husband in their first ever game of D&D. I've also been helping out with Jonathan's D&D club at the high school where … [Read more...] about How to Play D&D: A Guide for New Players

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Resources for New DMs: Researching an Encounter

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There are so many resources online for D&D that it can be overwhelming when you're first starting out as a DM. Maybe you don't have the time to invest in watching a series of videos or the extra … [Read more...] about Resources for New DMs: Researching an Encounter

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

5 DM Tips for Running Your First Game

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Running a game of D&D can be really intimidating. There are rules you are responsible for knowing, often multiple NPCs that need embodying, and at the end of the day, you have to tell a story that … [Read more...] about 5 DM Tips for Running Your First Game

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

How to Get Your Partner to Play D&D

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We got a question last week about why I kept playing our duet after I had been so hesitant to start playing. And by hesitant, it took a full year. I tried to answer said question last week, in "Why I … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Partner to Play D&D

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

First Blush: An Introductory Duet Adventure

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Get your gaming materials ready! We are thrilled to announce that our first duet adventure is now available for download on DMs Guild!* It’s Pay What You Want, so it will be easily accessible for … [Read more...] about First Blush: An Introductory Duet Adventure

Filed Under: Duet Adventures, For New DMs, For New Players, Our Playable Content, Playing a Duet

In-Game Mechanics: Role Play

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or How to Maintain Clarity and Not Talk to Yourself This post is part of a series on duet-specific mechanics geared toward those who have been playing RPGs for some time but are looking to … [Read more...] about In-Game Mechanics: Role Play

Filed Under: For New DMs, For New Players, Mechanics, Playing a Duet

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