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- I dig @ThadeousC's unboxing of the #dnd Dungeon Tile Master set. No other 3d pieces makes me sad. They need stairs! http://bit.ly/ah8lS7
- @davethegame are we on for a game train to #pax east?
- RT @criticalhits: PAX After Action report pt 1 from @wilw , including a recap of Gamma World run by Critical Hits columnist @loganbonner ...
- @GSLLC @rosamoonshadow and I are heading out for a vacation. I won't be able to make it. Sorry.
- @GSLLC Not all of you, just @matt_james_rpg.
- @christulach Does the Monster Vault contain as many epic-tier monsters as previous Monster Manuals? Are there a few level 30+ baddies?
- Awesome #dnd 3D mapping techniques using magnets by @metadm: http://bit.ly/celz3U
- @ChrisSSims Where can we a sample D&D Essentials dragon? I saw the level 4 black dragon in the comic book and loved it.
- #dnd tip: People arguing about the rules of your monsters or environments? Bring them back with in-game flavorful descriptions.
- @matt_james_rpg What are all the small booklets in the upcoming Monster Vault, adventures I assume?
- @ObsidianCrane Bodaks and wights are a great combination: http://bit.ly/b5GZTC
- @ThadeousC Show some dungeon tile builds that use the box for elevation. Also, does it have 3d pieces?
- @tonym26 Probably 15 using the Monster Knowledge Check rules, 25 at paragon and 35 at epic.
- #dnd tip: Need to challenge your epic-tier party? Send three waves of encounters with no short rests. Change the environment to keep it fun.
- There's about a thousand #dnd Dark Sun story seeds in this video of the world's oldest living things: http://bit.ly/bRdGkR
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Category Archives: 4e D&D
Run your game like D&D Encounters
Wizards of the Coast has been supporting a new style of play they call D&D Encounters. Players get together at their friendly local game shop each Wednesday and run through a single big encounter. Characters are either provided or players … Continue reading
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Gencon 2010 Schedule and DM Kit
So I’m heading to Gencon next week for my favorite four days of gaming! I’ll be seeing the other RPG bloggers, checking out WOTC’s new stuff, talking to their designers and developers, and rolling a hell of a lot of … Continue reading
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Dungeon Master Tips book released
This week I released Sly Flourish’s Dungeon Master Tips, an e-book focused on giving you useful tips to help you prepare and run awesome 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons games. You can learn all about the book or buy the … Continue reading
Posted in 4E Mechanics, 4e D&D, DM Advice
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Dwarven Forge Buyer’s Guide
If you’re a continuing reader of the site or you’ve visited my Flickr album of D&D pics, you’ll notice I’m a big fan of Dwarven Forge. I wrote about these heavy resin-based 3D dungeon props in my Dwarven Forge Review, … Continue reading
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Three Tips to Prepare for the Monster Manual 3
Back in mid-May I had the opportunity to ask Greg Bilsland some questions about the Monster Manual 3. You can find the full text of that interview over at my Critical hits article: Monster Manual 3 Interview with Greg Bilsland. … Continue reading
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