DnD 5e guide to building a mystery campaign

Guide to Building a Mystery Campaign: DnD 5e

In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, mystery campaigns challenge players to piece clues together to resolve a story plot.  These adventures contain investigations (both the skill check and more generally) and interactions with complex NPCs.  Naturally, these campaigns rely less on combat and more on puzzles, …

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worldbuilding advice for writers

Guide to Immersive World Building: Writing RPG and Stories

Immersive world building comes down to one goal: bring the audience into the story, especially in genres like sci fi and fantasy.  This means making the audience believe your characters are inhabiting a real world. Consider these elements while worldbuilding for a fantasy or sci …

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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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