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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: Table Tip Videos
DM Tips Video: Building a Portal Prop
Here’s a short three minute video on how to build cool props for your D&D game. In it, I discuss building a light-up portal for some nasty beast to enter from a foul world. Here’s a pic of the portal … Continue reading
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DM Tips Seminar Podcast
Earlier this month, at SynDCon, I had the privilege of running a Dungeon Master Tips seminar with my friends Dave “The Game” Chalker and Matt James. We discussed preparation aids and tools one could use at the table to make … Continue reading
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DM Table Tip Video: The Portable Dungeon Master Kit
Here’s a short video showing off the gear I brought with me to SynDCOn today. It’s intended to show all of the bits of stuff one might need to run a game on the road. Enjoy!
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DM Table Tips Episode 1
This is the first of a series of short videos focusing on Dungeons and Draogns 4th Edition table tips. In this episode we’re going to look at using black t-shirts as a fog of war, pipe cleaners for area markers, … Continue reading
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