Dungeon Master Tips and Tricks

Here is a collection of posts focused on my experiences as a Dungeon Master. Hopefully these Dungeon Master tips and tricks can add some additional fun and engagement to your games. Also be sure to check out my Dungeon Master Resources page for some websites/apps I actually use!

Past Posts in “Dungeon Master Tips and Tricks”

  • Running a D&D Amnesia Campaign
    by Epic Fred
    The character sheet is a core facet of most tabletop roleplaying games. The majority of players would scoff at the idea of playing without one.…
  • Dungeons and Dragons and Combat
    by Epic Fred
    For as long as Dungeons and Dragons has existed, combat has been one of it’s core pillars. This makes quite a bit of sense when…
  • Critical Hits and Skill Checks
    by Epic Fred
    In Dungeons and Dragons, the concept of rolling critical hits or critical failures in relation to skill checks is fairly debated. For some reference, in…
  • AyOhBe’s House Rules
    by AyOhBe
    Hello! Even though you haven’t asked, I thought I would share with you the House Rules for Dungeons and Dragons that I use at my…
  • Monster Spotlight – Larak, the Lich
    by Epic Fred
    Liches are an iconic monster. Commanding the voice of a lich in Dungeons and Dragons is to command a wealth of power, knowledge and experience.…
  • Easter Themed Adventure Ideas (and a one shot)!
    by Epic Fred
    2023 update: Now available: an Easter Krampus monster – Bluthas, Fallen Spring Hare stats and stl! I really enjoy running holiday themed quests. They can…
  • Player Choice and Consequences
    by Epic Fred
    One of my favourite things about roleplaying games is the freedom they provide. Whether it is a video game or a tabletop roleplaying game, I…
  • Anchoring Characters
    by AyOhBe
    Creating characters is the backbone of D&D. You can’t play without them and making a character you don’t jive with can ruin a game. OR…
  • Dungeons and Dragons Skill Spotlight: Insight
    by Epic Fred
    Recently my browsing led me to a Dungeons and Dragons article by CRB.com titled “How to Use Dungeons & Dragons’ Most Controversial Skill“. The “controversial…
  • Roleplaying Downtime Outside the Game
    by Epic Fred
    What are players up to between missions? The adventurers in tabletop roleplaying games are often extremely busy. There are always dungeons to delve, citizens to…
  • Playing D&D Via Text
    by Epic Fred
    So…an experiment A few weeks ago I had become curious about “play-by-post” RPGs. For those of you that don’t know, play-by-post is a way of…
  • Drawing Inspiration
    by Epic Fred
    Tabletop roleplaying is a realm of constant creation. Characters, conversations, strategies, situations, stories, NPCs, monsters, treasures, and much more, are created continuously. Some with much…
  • Don’t Split the Party . . .
    by Epic Fred
    Or maybe do? A common adage heard at tables, in print and online is, “don’t split the party”. It’s been a phrase among players and…
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of D&D – Part One
    by Epic Fred
    Role playing games are experiences that require the cooperation of all the players at the table. This can be a lot for people to navigate,…
  • The Third String
    by Epic Fred
    Heroes Don’t Need to be Perfect For many people, roleplaying games are about playing someone powerful and amazing. Some go out of their way to…
  • Player and Dungeon Master Resources (That I’ve actually used)
    by Epic Fred
    Below are some resources for both players and game masters! I’m only including resources I have personal experience with, so if your favourite resource is…
  • The Egg Heist – My Shift in Storytelling
    by Epic Fred
    Like many others, I started running games using premade modules. They are extremely convenient, reduce prep time, and are often a lot of fun. When…
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