DnD 5e RPG dinosaur campaign guide

Guide to Building a Dinosaur Adventure in DnD 5e

Dinosaur adventures in Dungeons and Dragons 5e and other tabletop RPGs can be a fun escape from the ordinary fantasy adventure.  Sure, dragons are a long-time staple in the genre, but other humungous reptiles need time in the spotlight, too.  Lost worlds, pristine wilderness and …

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Guide to Goblin Campaigns: DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e

Consider the following when building an early-level goblin adventure in DnD 5e or Pathfinder 2e: Goblin traits—agents of chaos Goblin ambush tactics—traps, explosions, numbers The kidnapped person/stolen object story hook Consider a bugbear or hobgoblin leader—Goblin King Sewer goblins story hook—Underworlds and Black Markets Wasteland …

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arctic monster encounters and campaigns

Guide to Arctic Campaigns: DnD 5e, Pathfinder

Arctic campaigns in Dungeons and Dragons 5e offer survival-style adventures full of icy wonders.  Dancing lights in the night sky, reflective white snow, ice caves and mossy tundra can all be found in arctic environments.  However, for the sake of capturing a northern theme, I’ll …

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forest monster encounters and campaign for dnd 5e and pathfinder campaigns

Forest Monster Encounters and Campaign Guide: DnD 5e, Pathfinder

Consider the following forest encounter and campaign options for DnD 5e and Pathfinder adventures: Make survival a priority and keep track: food, water, shelter. Are we being hunted? Hunt for rare herbs—try the sick character hook. Include survival encounters around rivers and lakes. Make the …

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Guide to Building Desert Campaigns: DnD 5e, Pathfinder

Consider environmental elements, classic genre tropes and ancient mythology when building a desert campaign: What kind of desert is being used? How does the arid environment affect monster selection? Consider survival—the lost oasis hook Celestial encounters—pull inspiration from ancient mythology Run temples using a McGuffin—including …

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How to Build an RPG Campaign: DnD 5e, Pathfinder, Starfinder,

The basics of building a Dungeons and Dragons 5e campaign are as follows: Understand the fundamentals of storytelling, but don’t plan for a linear storyline. Lead your players with achievable goals and treasure. Input your players’ backstories into the campaign. Practice the art of improv. …

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