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Random encounter generator for DnD and other ttrpgs – Unlimited variety!

Four simple rolls, endless possibilities... I've run games for over 20 years and the more…

dawnfist2024-10-21

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Mapless Dungeons – Less prep with procedural generation!

You don't always need a map to know where you are going... I first heard…

dawnfist2024-10-14

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Dice oracle – An invaluable tool for all game masters

A tool to minimize decision fatigue... A critical skill for all game masters is the…

dawnfist2024-05-22

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Pointcrawls – How to use them for dungeons, wilderness and cities!

Connecting the dots... There are many ways of running campaigns and scenarios, one of them…

dawnfist2024-05-04

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Why being a GM is just like cooking

This analogy just keeps going deeper... Being a Game Master is a unique job; there…

dawnfist2023-12-28

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The 14 challenges in TTRPGs – All the tools in your toolbox

This will help you create better adventures... I'm going to be so bold as to…

dawnfist2023-12-13

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RPG Riddles – How to actually make them work!

Are riddles even fun? Riddles are a disputed topic in TTRPGs. For some GMs they…

dawnfist2023-11-25

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How to improvise as DM? The Art of improvisation in TTRPGs

This is a game, not improv theatre... Have you ever found yourself staring blankly at…

dawnfist2023-10-21

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Use animal traits to inspire ANYTHING in your world!

The hooded man is rat-like in his appearance... An age old GM trick is to…

dawnfist2023-10-09

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How to roll D66 – Interpreting the roll and the many uses of 2D6!

My favorite dice can be used in so many different ways... The D6 is without…

dawnfist2023-10-03

GM Advice

Random encounter generator for DnD and other ttrpgs – Unlimited variety!

Mapless Dungeons – Less prep with procedural generation!

Dice oracle – An invaluable tool for all game masters

Pointcrawls – How to use them for dungeons, wilderness and cities!

Why being a GM is just like cooking

The 14 challenges in TTRPGs – All the tools in your toolbox

RPG Riddles – How to actually make them work!

How to improvise as DM? The Art of improvisation in TTRPGs

Use animal traits to inspire ANYTHING in your world!

How to roll D66 – Interpreting the roll and the many uses of 2D6!

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Creative class builds

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