DnD 5e guide to building a mystery campaign

Guide to Building a Mystery Campaign: DnD 5e

When creating a mystery campaign for DnD 5e, consider the following elements: Vary investigations with Charisma, Wisdom and Intelligence rolls. Use puzzles to unlock secrets, rooms and clues. Treat clues like treasure. Murder mysteries—vary NPC personalities. Ghost stories—resolve the haunting. Castle Intrigue—espionage in fancy clothes. …

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worldbuilding advice for writers

How to Worldbuild: A Guide to Building Immersive Worlds

Worldbuilding is a complicated, overwhelming process, so remember these 3 steps: Inspiration: Pull from multiple sources. Read, write, consume art. Organization: Build out the key components of a fictional world: Nature, Geography, History, Culture, Magic and Technology. Don’t go too crazy. Line by Line Writing: …

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dnd campaign basics

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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