Running Curse of Strahd – Top 4 DM Tips
The 4 most important things I think DM’s should consider when running Curse of Strahd for the first time.
DM’s Tips
Running The Joy of Extradimensional Spaces + Free Candlekeep Study Map!
We have just released of our DM’s Resources for “The Joy of Extradimensional Spaces” from Candlekeep Mysteries, followed up with a review of and guide to the campaign on YouTube – and are now giving you all a free map of a Study room in Candlekeep!
Run Better D&D ENCOUNTERS (VIDEO) + FREE MONSTER & MAGIC ITEM
We just published a new video on how to run better encounters in 5E Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop roleplaying games. It’s a topic we’ve written about before, but this time you get it in video – and with two fresh examples from Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden (don’t worry, no spoilers!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rYBlKBuPRg …
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Running Boss Encounters in 5E D&D
Boss encounters are a quintessential part of 5E Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop roleplaying games. But, running boss encounters is difficult. Too often, what we get fails to live up to the lofty expectations, leaving everyone at the table feeling a bit disappointed – and none more so than the DM. In this article, I’ll take a closer look at how to run boss encounters in 5E D&D.
Running Rime of the Frostmaiden – Top 5 Tips
The 5 most important things I think DM’s should consider when running Rime of the Frostmaiden for the first time.
Running Rime of the Frostmaiden – Part 7: The Frostmaiden
In this article, we finish up the series with a closer look at how you can run Auril as a true villain – including how to replace her in part with a frost giant agent and how to setup an epic final encounter!
Running Rime of the Frostmaiden – Part 6: The Open Railroad
In this article, we take a look at the middle of Rime of the Frostmaiden and discuss how to expand Vellynne’s Quest into a more open railroad that includes more content from Chapter 2: Icewind Dale.
Running Rime of the Frostmaiden – Part 5: Duergar Conspiracy
The duergar conspiracy is the pivotal plot of the first half of Rime of the Frostmaiden, where the characters must try to stop the duergar Xardorok’s crazed plan to unleash a chardalyn dragon on Ten-Towns.
Running Rime of the Frostmaiden – Part 4: Northern Ten-Towns
In this article, I’ll go over how to guide the action in the very open beginning of Rime of the Frostmaiden, as well as how to include more foreshadowing and create a better connection between the various storylines.
Running Rime of the Frostmaiden – Part 3: Starting Strong
In this article, you will find suggestions on how to start Rime of the Frostmaiden, including a sample starting scenario you can use to introduce the player characters to the campaign.