You know how to fight monsters and hunt for treasure, but romance in D&D is a whole different adventure. If you aren’t sure how to approach flirting in D&D, it can feel silly and downright uncomfortable. On the other hand, a D&D romance between PCs (player characters) or with an NPC (non-player character) can add…
Category: For New DMs
So you’ve figured out a plot, your friends are excited to play, and you’re dreaming of all the amazing D&D sessions you’re going to run. But how do you actually start a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign? How do you run a session 0? I reached out to Bob World Builder to help answer these…
Running a session of Dungeons & Dragons, or any other tabletop RPG for that matter, is a challenging task. But the time, energy, and preparation are worth it for a fun game with your friends! Unless your group is full of annoying and disruptive D&D players, that is. If you’re reading this, then you’re probably…
When we find something we enjoy, we naturally want to share it with our friends and family. And if you’re a parent who enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons, then you’re probably eager to share it with your children. Or maybe you’re reading this because your child has started asking about D&D as a new hobby…
Playing Dungeons & Dragons is one of my favorite things to do. It’s imaginative, interactive, social, and most of all fun. However, poor D&D etiquette can quickly ruin the game experience for everyone at the table. If you’re brand new to D&D, you might be wondering how to be a good D&D player—what are the…
Despite the growing popularity of Dungeons & Dragons, there are still tons of people who have never played or even heard of it. Chances are if you’re reading this article, you know some of those people. And you’re wondering how you can get them to play D&D. I love introducing new players to D&D, and…
Starting out as a brand new dungeon master (DM) or game master (GM) is a challenge no matter how much research or prep work you do. Reading all of the right books, watching other DMs, and learning the rules can certainly help. But when it comes right down to it, learning to be a good…
There is no shortage of books, guides, accessories, figurines, maps, and tools out there for Dungeon Masters looking to up their D&D games. And while many of those supplies can certainly enhance your D&D sessions, not all of them are necessary—especially for a new DM. So what are the real Dungeon Master essentials that you…
When I started my very first game of Dungeons & Dragons (also called D&D, DnD…you get it) a few years ago, I, like many, had no idea what I was getting myself into. I’d seen D&D in TV shows and movies (see: Freaks and Geeks, Stranger Things), but I’d never considered playing. My friend convinced…