One of my favorite things to do as a DM is create a magical item for one of our main characters, either my PC or one of Jonathan’s DMPCs. Since he’s the primary DM for our two-person game, I try to avoid pulling anything from the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and I also steer away from […]
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5 DM Tips for Running Your First Game
To help you bring the fun and reduce the pre-session jitters, here are a few things that I think are helpful to keep in mind.
5 Reasons Everyone Should DM
Every player should at some point take a turn actually running the game that they love. This feeling goes doubly for those lucky enough to play duet style. Here are five reasons why everyone, but especially those playing with one other person, should take a turn sitting behind the screen.
Collaborative Worldbuilding in Your Duet Game
In a duet the DM and player can approach their storyworld as one they’re both responsible for making together. Focusing more on what happens off the table, this post discusses ways to create the world together.
The Basic Roles of the Dungeon Master
Running a game of D&D is extremely rewarding. In this one function, you have the chance to take on several exciting and ever-changing roles: storyteller, narrator, actor, arbiter, and coordinator. This post discusses each of these in detail.
