In this post, I question the common advice to DMs of one-on-one games that the PC should “feel like a hero.” What if that doesn’t suit the character’s or the player’s personality? I turn to the fertile world of internal conflict to uncover some alternatives to this heroic approach.
Character Creation
Circle of Balance
The Circle of Balance druid subclass provides a fun and flexible alternative specifically designed for urban campaigns. It lends a martial slant to druids without relying on Wild Shape. You’ll also find a fey pug druidic mentor/sidekick and a new wild companion options for druids, the jewel fox!
Sidekicks of the Guild
Sidekicks of the Guild, a new bundle on DMsGuild, contains all the sidekicks and adventures you’ll need to run or play a one-on-one or small party D&D game! Whether you’re adventuring to Icespire Peak, the Lost Mines of Phandelver, the war torn lands of Eberron, the infernal plains of Avernus, the Forgotten Realms, or your own homebrew setting, Sidekicks of the Guild has you covered.
Player’s Guide to Curse of Strahd: Part Two
In part two of our player’s guide to Curse of Strahd series, I suggest that playing in a darker campaign means playing a darker character. I’ll lay out why I think that’s a good idea and give you some suggestions as to how to go about doing just that.
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.
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.
How to Create DMPCs for One-on One D&D
In this article we talk about things to consider in regards to class, roleplay, and combat when first drafting your DMPC.
