In this episode, we’re covering best practices for incorporating DMPCs, sidekicks, or other adventuring companions into your one-on-one D&D game! First, we talk about the differences between the various NPC types, and then we get into the nitty gritty of how to run them!
For DMs
How to Create Compelling Villains for Your Duet D&D Campaign
In this episode, we’re covering how to design captivating villains for your one-on-one 5e campaigns! There are several types of villains you might use in your games, and their methods will vary, but they all have opposition to your PC in common.
How to Design a PC-Focused Campaign for One-on-One D&D
In this post, we discuss how to design a D&D duet campaign for your player and their PC. How can you adapt the environments and NPCs around the PC’s personality and interests? Their favored enemies?
How to Play a D&D Duet with Kids
This blog post and Tabletop for Two episode discusses tips for playing D&D with kids, especially leaning into combat and their interests.
Co-Creating a World in Duet D&D
For duet D&D to be as interactive as possible, both the GM and player need to bring story details, character motivations, and plot momentum to the table, which is what we discuss in this post!
Creating Encounters in One-on-One D&D: From Research to Execution
How to research, create, and prepare encounters in 1:1 D&D, including combat, social, and environment encounters, along with a list of resources to help you along the way!
Introducing Age of Azuria, an Epic Fantasy Series by Beth Ball
Do you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters? Or have you been looking for a way to have more adventures in Azuria beyond the ones you’ll find in our shop? If so, then Age of Azuria, Beth’s epic fantasy series is for you!
Creative Characters for Your Duet Game: Tabletop for Two, Episode Three
In Episode Three of Tabletop for Two, we talk about the different types of characters you might want to include in your duet game and how alignment with the party’s goals plays a special role at the one-on-one gaming table!