When starting a campaign, I’ve always noticed a tendency for players and DMs alike to inevitably ask, “What level are we starting at?”
How I Parcel Out Treasure
Since 4e came out, I’ve seen endless discussion on many of its aspects like monster damage and class powers, but it’s been awhile since I’ve heard much about treasure parcels. Here’s the brief summary for those of you who don’t normally GM (like me): The idea of parcels is that along with the standard 10 […]
Opportunity Actions: Put Down The Dice!
This past weekend, I ran Encounters at PAX East. I had the time of my life. It felt like DM Boot Camp, and, in a lot of ways, it truly was. I ran one group after another, watching different players create different group dynamics, frequently with the same group of characters. Seeing these different interpretations […]
Planning Your Exit Strategy
Max level. Be it level 30, level 20, or level 10, depending on what edition or game you’re playing (though for my purposes, I’m going to assume you’re playing D&D4e). It has a ring to it, a sign that you’ve taken a campaign as far as it can go. In a way, you’ve won. To […]