Way back when he first started out as our DM, I asked Stef to give us his top dungeon master tips. Now with over 3 years experience in an (almost) weekly campaign, and now that I’ve started to run my own games, I decided to have a chat with Stef about the things he and I have learned on the way!
Critical Hit: Diversity in D&D and how to diversify your NPCs
Creating a diverse and norm-breaking campaign is a challenge within itself on top of a ton of things a DM already has to remember. Dungeon masters need to introduce a character, flesh them out, make them believable and make sure that the players can get a good idea of who they are in a very short amount of time. For this reason, people tend to slide into particular stereotypes and norms. Here are some easy ways you can diversify your D&D games!
Critical Hit: How to play as a Fighter in D&D 5E
I asked my lovely friend, Rachel, for her top tips on how to play a fighter in D&D. Rachel has been playing as a fighter in a regular campaign for some time now, and as I’m used to more of a spell-caster vibe of character, I thought the lockdown would be the perfect opportunity to pick her brains!
Critical Hit! Top 10 Dungeons and Dragons Gifts for your Best Nerds
Have a friend who’s super into D&D that you need to buy for this Christmas? Or just want to treat yo’self? Check out these awesome UK based stores, shops and small businesses where you can get all the Dungeons and Dragons gifts you or your best pals could ever dream of…
Critical Hit! Beware the Nightmare Dungeon Master
Ever tried an RPG and the game just doesn’t capture you, or you’ve felt uncomfortable or even bored?! Following on from some pretty awful games / dungeon master situations I’ve been in recently, I thought I’d give you some top tips on how not to be a nightmare games master!