The latest updated for the D&D FAQ has been posted to the Wizards site. This update includes new material for the Beguiler, Dragon Shaman, and Knight classes; and some clarifications on some weapon, magic item and miscellaneous rules. You can grab a copy here. May your dice roll well.
It’s something that I’ve seen frequently, all the opponents that the PCs face are creatures. Why is that? Why do many GMs insist on bringing out the monster book for a given role-playing system, select the creature of the week and then set things up to make sure you encounter this particular foe? First off…
Issue #354 of Role-playing Tips Weekly is now available online – How To Work With Crummy Character Backgrounds 12 Options For Solving “X killed Y.” In this issue David R, a gues writer, shares with us a dozen ideas on how to overcome the “X killed Y” character background challenge. I think all of the…
Has this happened in your campaign? The PCs have just obtained a new level and as they head out for parts unknown they discover that their new encounters are all beefed up – almost as if they gained a level as well. I know I’m guilty of it, new opponents or the same ones as…
It looks like there’s going to be another role-playing game on the market as Margaret Weis Productions, Ltd. has reached an agreement with Warner Bros. Television and DC Comics to produce a game based on the television show Supernatural. From the news clip: The role playing game will offer an exciting game experience, as well…
It’s a question often asked, so I thought I would poll folks here, do you hide your die rolls or not when you GM? Personally, I think dice rolls should be hidden and that’s the way I play. There are a few reasons for this: Keeping results from the players – you don’t want them…
