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Upcoming Adventures: July 2019

July 26, 2019 by Beth 4 Comments

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We have two one-shot adventures coming your way at the end of July 2019, both of which include sidekicks for one-on-one play!

Filed Under: DM Resources, Our Playable Content, Playing a Duet Tagged With: For DMs

Designing Character-Driven Campaign Arcs

July 24, 2019 by Beth Leave a Comment

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A short while ago, Jonathan explained his process for designing a campaign arc, so definitely check that out if you haven’t! However, in that post, we also talk about how our processes for designing a larger arc (something that would be a TV season rather than a singular episode) are quite different. So in this […]

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

Starter Set or Essentials Kit?

July 16, 2019 by Jonathan 17 Comments

Starter Set vs. Essential Kit Covers

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.

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

Granny’s House: A Mini-Adventure, NPC, and Maps

July 9, 2019 by Beth 1 Comment

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A D&D 5e mini-adventure perfect for any campaign or setting, Granny’s House is a flexible, fleshed-out encounter for DMs looking to incorporate a witch or hag. We’ve also included an NPC with a unique stat block and backstory as well as a hook to bring your players into the adventure.

Filed Under: DM Resources, Duet Adventures, Our Playable Content, Playing a Duet Tagged With: For DMs

D&D One-on-One: An Actual Play Video

July 4, 2019 by Beth Leave a Comment

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An actual play video of a one-on-one D&D 5e game! We play through our introductory duet adventure, and we’ve also included some bonus content for your homebrew worlds!

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

How to Design a D&D Campaign Arc

July 2, 2019 by Jonathan Leave a Comment

The City of Benares

One of the most effective ways to design a campaign arc for Dungeons and Dragons is to fully flesh out a place and its inhabitants beforehand.

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

Identify: D&D Essentials Kit

June 24, 2019 by Jonathan 7 Comments

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An extra close look at the Essentials Kit, a new supplement from WoTC that focuses on expanding one-on-one style play.

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

Initial Misgivings about the Essentials Kit

June 24, 2019 by Beth Leave a Comment

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Change can be scary, especially when it’s in regards something we care deeply about. When I first heard about the Essentials Kit, I felt that something I love was being threatened, though I couldn’t have been more wrong!

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