Skylla: D&D 3.5 Edition
timsbrannanI am revisiting one of my favorite villainesses, Skylla from BECMI, updated to D&D 3.5, using the DMG Witch class.
Tag: Game Master Advice
Creating Dynamic RPG Plots from Plot Elements
TomThe elements in the grid and whether they are in the spotlight tells me where to focus my planning; I can draft up a couple of NPCs and a list of potential stat blocks for the Antagonists, and maps etc. for any Places I might need in the next couple of sessions. If it’s not likely to be relevant now or soon then don’t plan it! But do it in a way that can be reused in case it doesn’t become relevant immediately.
Creating Dynamic RPG Plots from Plot Elements
The elements in the grid and whether they are in the spotlight tells me where to focus my planning; I can draft up a couple of NPCs and a list of potential stat blocks for the Antagonists, and maps etc. for any Places I might need in the next couple of sessions. If it’s not likely to be relevant now or soon then don’t plan it! But do it in a way that can be reused in case it doesn’t become relevant immediately.
As seen on TV! (Using movies and tropes in worldbuilding)
ArikanthusA quick look at ways to build on existing sources like movies and tropes and make them your own as part of the worldbuilding process.
One Man’s God: Finnish Mythos
Getting back to One Man’s God. Today I cover the “demons” of Finnish myths and discuss how they are the most “D&D myths” of all the Deities & Demigods book.
Thrills and Chills: Adding Horror to your Game
aravar27Fear is one of those primal emotions in humans–the other being laughter. Both a panicked cry and a sudden laugh are involuntary physical reactions to a stimulus. When role-playing, we’re embodying a character to feel their triumphs and pains, but fear and laughter are the most potent.
Well-used horror ramps up stakes, slowly winding up the tension before allowing for some kind of catharsis at the end. Let’s see how we can use those elements to improve our action-adventure D&D game!
My relic, your relic, our relic
Gonzalo CampoverdeIntroducing relics in your campaign doesn’t need to be as difficult as it sounds.
Cloak & Dagger: Adding Intrigue to Your D&D Game
Intrigue is more than just a style of campaign. Intrigue means questions, suspense, and information–things which all campaigns have in some measure. In this post, let’s take a look at how to sprinkle intrigue and mystery into any game, regardless of genre!
Adding a Hint of Flavor: Teleportation Spells
Spell flavoring is one of the most useful tools in your toolbox for making your D&D world come alive! Here’s a quick list of flavor text and options for a variety of teleportation spells in the game.
Revamped Lycanthropy Ruleset
In this breakdown of lycanthropy rules, we get a little crunchier than the current system! This system revolves around battling for control of the werewolf spirit every full moon, with four stages of mastery for any character that chooses to resist.