Archive for June, 2011

Magic Items: Surprise Me

Monday, June 6th, 2011

alt textWish lists are new to D&D in 4th edition, representing a bridge between player or character (or both) tastes or desires and DM prep and magic item inclusion.  Keep in mind there are alternatives to how you use and communicate your wish lists with pros and cons for each approach. 

And whatever approach you use for your wish lists, do your part to promote the classic wonder of magic items – flesh them out to make them look, sound and feel truly magical!

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Faster Combat: Encounter Triggers Checklist

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

alt textWish you had less to track during D&D 4e combat encounters, especially as a DM?  Or as a player? 

Do you wonder why the typical 4e combat often moves so slowly from turn to turn, and if there is a better approach or tool – through a bird’s eye, whole encounter level view – to track all of its phases, triggers and Not So Immediate Actions?  You’ve come to the right place!

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Encouraging Roleplay: 3 Easy Tips

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

alt text Wish your playgroup roleplayed more often, or simply more creatively or naturally?  It’s much easier than you think – including how to start.

Over the years and editions, the quickest and most comfortable ways to get new or shy players to roleplay I’ve seen and used include:

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