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For New Players
Matt Colville talks One-on-One Dungeons and Dragons
One-on-one games tend to resemble the ideal version of D&D new players have in their heads. It is overwhelmingly narrative. It is, by definition, character-based. You never argue about the rules. You spend all the time on the world, and the plot, and the character. A lot of people, once they play this way, they find it hard to go back.
FAQs for One-on-One D&D
What do you need to know to start playing a duet in D&D? In this post, we answer some frequently asked questions and link to other resources across our site to help you get going with your one-on-one game!
How to Use a Sidekick in D&D
This post cover how to incorporate a sidekick in your one-on-one D&D game and the mechanics surrounding their inclusion. I talk about why you might want to use a sidekick, when to add them, who runs them, and general best practices to make it easier for you to increase the number of adventurers in your party without increasing the number of people at your table.
Tips for Playing a Duet Online
Tech-focused advice and ideas for setting up and running a one-on-one game on Fantasy Grounds or other VTT platform! Plan to have a session zero, make use of background music, and create a group chat!
10 Character Backstory Questions
This post works through 10 questions to help you build your character’s backstory and works through a method for a session zero or character building session you might want to try. Perfect for new players or for a new campaign!
Two Tips for the Player in 1-on-1 D&D
Being the player in a one-on-one campaign comes with its own set of challenges. But, there are two tips to keep in mind in your duet game to make your collaborative worldbuilding and play fun and vibrant: be active, and know your character.
Starter Set or Essentials Kit?
Both the Starters Kit and the Essentials Kit are excellent products, but which one you pick up first will depend on what you are looking for in an introductory D&D product.
