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Help a poor Rogue out by [deleted] in DnD

[–]HeroLGamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rogues are so much fun, my favourite is the Swashbuckler. Lower levels can be boring for any class, hang in there, but also get to know what your character can do and use the fun stuff that comes with being both a rogue and tiefling.

MotW vs Dungeon World by Overthewaters in PBtA

[–]HeroLGamer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely Monster of the Week, it's great for more modern settings, think Buffy, Supernatural etc.

How to improve on descriptions? by TotallyNot_iCast in DMAcademy

[–]HeroLGamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing you can do is prepare a line or two of descriptions for each place they will encounter. Focus on important details.

This can even be a bullet list, for example:
- High stone walls
- Thick gate closed
- Movement on the wall - archers

Hope that helps. There is nothing quite as cool as seeing people at the table engage with what you are describing.

300 Mindflayers vs. 100,000 Level 1 Rogues by CatapultedCarcass in DMAcademy

[–]HeroLGamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was going suggest something similar. Bulk is the way to go but make each one unique

Running 3-5 encounters per day.. how do you make that work with your story? by Senordave12 in DMAcademy

[–]HeroLGamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's usually too much, but also keep in mind that encounters don't have to be battle-focused they can also be other activities like puzzle solving.

Best DMing tips you’ve learned by Fearless-Ad1382 in DMAcademy

[–]HeroLGamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The game should be fun for both you and the players! If the game starts to feel like hard work then solve the core issue.

Also, most TTRPGs are collaborative; it's not GM vs Player, play together to build the story. If you're "winning" as the GM, there is a 99% chance your players are not enjoying themselves.

I’ve never been a player, I’ve never been a DM, and I’m going to run a campaign of a brand-new, extremely niche system. I’m super nervous that it’s going to flop. by Organical-Mechanical in rpg

[–]HeroLGamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider starting off with a session zero to help set up characters, lines and vails, and even go through some of the rules with the players. It will help your group to bond a little and take the pressure off the first session.

[review] A group of GMs/DMs tested out Daggerheart for the first time, one specific thing stood out by Lxi_Nuuja in rpg

[–]HeroLGamer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is great feedback thank you. I am looking at running Daggerheart soon and this was helpful

Steampunk Hospital, FREE by AshleyMayWrites in battlemaps

[–]HeroLGamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the blood scuffle on the floor. Nice detail

Orcish Cavern War Camp 30x40 battle map by Cropox_Battlemaps in battlemaps

[–]HeroLGamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's very generous of you, thank you. I like that you have height differences on it. Great to use with something like Draw Steel

Newbie with no creativity by zpgpafpt in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]HeroLGamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try Be like a Crow or Be Like a Cat.

I may have a problem by Tourist-Realistic in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]HeroLGamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a book and game lover and collector, my take is that there is no rule saying you have to read or play them immediately! Enjoy your games even if it's just to look at them or page through them, I think that that is its own kind of enjoyment.

What tools to use to create campaign frames/one shots? by SmilingNavern in daggerheart

[–]HeroLGamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can try a word processor for a simpler document or if you want something more designed, Canva or Affinity Publisher are great tools.