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Painting a Picture With Words

Painting a Picture With Words

In today’s resource rich environment, Game Masters do not lack for choice when it comes to visually presenting a scene for their players to take in.  Companies such as Hero Forge allow for the creation of miniatures that match exactly what the players envision their characters as, while the popularity of 3D printing and manufactured terrain pieces can really bring a scene to life.  Is it really enough though?  Sometimes having a table full of goodies may look amazing, and get all those shocked reactions from players that Game Masters love, but could more be done to really immerse players...

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Making a Believable Dungeon

Making a Believable Dungeon

One of the most iconic parts of any tabletop roleplay game is the dungeon-delving aspect; your party of friends traveling deep into ancient labyrinths, forgotten ruins, and underground caverns in the search for loot and adventure.  While any location may be considered a “dungeon” in a broad sense, each location carries with it a different set of hazards and opposition to try and thwart any unwelcomed visitors.  Making a “dungeon” believable in the context of whatever world it is taking place can be a bit tricky, so let's go over some of the things to look at while making a...

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DnD - Masters of the Arcane

DnD - Masters of the Arcane
Last time we briefly covered the differences between most of the classes in the standard Dungeons and Dragons Players Handbook, noting their general strengths and weaknesses as well as potential play styles. This time we dive into the differences between the 3 primary arcane spell casters; the Sorcerer, the Warlock, and the Wizard. It is easiest to break down how each class approaches the facets of spellcasting and their mechanics one at a time. This is to give a new player a quick reference to look at to determine what they may like to play without having to flip back and forth in the book comparing and contrasting each feature. Just as with last time, this is a very general guide for each of the classes. With that in mind, let’s jump into it!

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A Beginner’s Guide to DnD Classes

A Beginner’s Guide to DnD Classes
Approaching Dungeons and Dragons as a newcomer can feel a bit overwhelming. You are handed a character sheet full of empty boxes and a Players Handbook that is over 300 pages of information you should at least somewhat understand. The first thing everyone wants to do, however, is jump into character creation.

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The People Behind the Dungeon

The People Behind the Dungeon
It’s been crazy around the shop over the past couple of months, and with the holiday season in the US wrapping up, we thought it would be a nice idea to officially introduce ourselves to this wonderful community that we are lucky enough to be a part of. We have had the pleasure of chatting with many fans over social media and Kickstarter and getting to know some of the people that have done us the honor of bringing Dirt Cheap Dungeons into their homes to share awesome memories with their friends, so we thought it would be nice to tell you all a little bit about those of us behind the scenes here at DCD!

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