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Wimwick posted a blog entry
Skill Challenge: Holiday Shopping
‘Tis the season for giving and receiving gifts. Regardless of your personal or religious reasons for celebrating during the...
‘Tis the season for giving and receiving gifts. Regardless of your personal or religious reasons for celebrating during the...
chattydm posted a tweet
D&D 4e Clockwork Mechanics. Read about it and discuss! http://digs.by/zM7 (Feel free to RT too...he he he)
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Tiers Of Play: Epic
One of the joys of 4e Dungeons & Dragons is that the various tiers of play open the game up, changing the flavour subtly so...
One of the joys of 4e Dungeons & Dragons is that the various tiers of play open the game up, changing the flavour subtly so...
Kameron posted a blog entry
Welcome to goblinville
This is the 19th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. I knew that if I combined this encounter with the goblin...
This is the 19th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. I knew that if I combined this encounter with the goblin...
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Review: “The Plane Below: Secrets of the Elemental Chaos”
The Plane Below is the first of several 4th Edition D&D books that delve into a bit more detail on specific planes and the kinds of adventures that can be found within them, as the title indicates this one focuses on the Elemental Chaos and...
The Plane Below is the first of several 4th Edition D&D books that delve into a bit more detail on specific planes and the kinds of adventures that can be found within them, as the title indicates this one focuses on the Elemental Chaos and...
Greywulf posted a blog entry
Christmas du Jour: Saint Nicholas
To kick things into the Christmas spirit, here’s a re-post of a certain portly bearded gentleman in red robes, all primed...
To kick things into the Christmas spirit, here’s a re-post of a certain portly bearded gentleman in red robes, all primed...
Bartoneus posted a blog entry
Review: “The Plane Below: Secrets of the Elemental Chaos”
The Plane Below is the first of several 4th Edition D&D books that delve into a bit more detail on specific planes and the...
The Plane Below is the first of several 4th Edition D&D books that delve into a bit more detail on specific planes and the...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Have You Entered the Holiday Dungeon Contest Yet?
If you haven’t entered the Dungeon’s Master Holiday Dungeon Contest yet I only have one question for you: Why not? This is...
If you haven’t entered the Dungeon’s Master Holiday Dungeon Contest yet I only have one question for you: Why not? This is...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Open Game Table Vol. 2: Call for Nominations
Jonathan Jacobs of The Core Mechanic is moving forward with Open Game Table Vol. 2 and is asking the online gaming community to...
Jonathan Jacobs of The Core Mechanic is moving forward with Open Game Table Vol. 2 and is asking the online gaming community to...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Attention Toronto Gamers: Huge Gaming Sale
This weekend is the grand opening of HairyT North & 3rd Quadrant Comics, and to celebrate this exciting event they’re...
This weekend is the grand opening of HairyT North & 3rd Quadrant Comics, and to celebrate this exciting event they’re...
chattydm posted a blog entry
Chatty’s Ptolus 4e Demo: A Tail of Two Shities, Part 2
See part 1 here.Of Kobolds and RatsAs I mentioned in my pre-game post, the actual ‘dungeon’ of the adventure...
See part 1 here.Of Kobolds and RatsAs I mentioned in my pre-game post, the actual ‘dungeon’ of the adventure...
chattydm posted tweets
@waxbanks 4e plays so differently from 1e that playing a straight conversion would be like inserting searing hot pins under your fingernails
Gears of Ruins campaign starts on Friday with Char Gen session... table will be filled with Laptops... I feel like the guy in the 1st 4e ad
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Skill Challenge: Crafting Items
When the skills were streamlined for 4e D&D one of the skills that disappeared was Craft. That’s not to say that PCs...
When the skills were streamlined for 4e D&D one of the skills that disappeared was Craft. That’s not to say that PCs...
Kameron posted a blog entry
Dragon haze
This is the 18th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. I would definitely rewrite this encounter to include its...
This is the 18th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. I would definitely rewrite this encounter to include its...
Greywulf posted a blog entry
From the short and sweet dept: take it out
Here’s a quick thought for you to start the day. What would 4e D&D be like if you entirely removed the Powers system?...
Here’s a quick thought for you to start the day. What would 4e D&D be like if you entirely removed the Powers system?...
Dave The Game posted a blog entry
Let Me Tell You About My Campaign: Might Of The Inquisition
In general, though, writing about my specific campaign tends to fall close enough to "let me tell you about my character"...
In general, though, writing about my specific campaign tends to fall close enough to "let me tell you about my character"...
Nevermet Press posted a tweet
Our first #4E #dnd eBook, Portraits of a Villain - The Desire, will be released on December 14th. 1 week to go! Please RT!
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Always Train Your Worst Skills
Imagine you have an attack score of +15. Your opponent, a savage brute, has an AC of 20 and his companions all have ACs between...
Imagine you have an attack score of +15. Your opponent, a savage brute, has an AC of 20 and his companions all have ACs between...
Tony Law posted a blog entry
Open Game Table Volume 2 – Call for Peer Reviewers and Nominations
I just received an e-mail this morning and recommend that everyone start volunteering/nominating now! The application period...
I just received an e-mail this morning and recommend that everyone start volunteering/nominating now! The application period...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Why You Want A Controller In Your Party
Combat in 4e Dungeons & Dragons is a tactical affair. The effective use of conditions and the importance of movement demand...
Combat in 4e Dungeons & Dragons is a tactical affair. The effective use of conditions and the importance of movement demand...
Yax posted a blog entry
Making Old Mechanics New Again
New ways to use the old rules for diseases, skill challenges and traps.
New ways to use the old rules for diseases, skill challenges and traps.
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Dungeons & Dragons Is More Than A Roleplaying Game
The first chapter of the 4e Players’s Handbook references Dungeons & Dragons as a roleplaying game. Of course, this...
The first chapter of the 4e Players’s Handbook references Dungeons & Dragons as a roleplaying game. Of course, this...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
The Holiday Dungeon Contest Is On
The Dungeon’s Master Holiday Dungeon Contest is currently accepting submissions. Read all the details at the official...
The Dungeon’s Master Holiday Dungeon Contest is currently accepting submissions. Read all the details at the official...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Playing Against Type
When it comes to character creation you have a lot choice. If you take into account the current number of races (35) and...
When it comes to character creation you have a lot choice. If you take into account the current number of races (35) and...
apathygames posted a tweet
@ChattyDM I think it'd speed up combat, and make for a more interesting battle. I've never played 4e but the dmg output always looked low.
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Month in Review: November 2009
November was a great month for Dungeon’s Master. The site got a shout out from Wizards of the Coast. They linked to two...
November was a great month for Dungeon’s Master. The site got a shout out from Wizards of the Coast. They linked to two...
Kameron posted a blog entry
Goblin guardpost
This is the 17th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. One difference in the design philosophy between 3.X and...
This is the 17th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. One difference in the design philosophy between 3.X and...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Playing a Recognizable Archetype
“What would the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise look like if they were D&D characters?” I’ve asked myself this question...
“What would the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise look like if they were D&D characters?” I’ve asked myself this question...
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Campaign Genesis: Gears of Ruin
I’m taking a short break from my course prep to share with you some of the brainstorming that is shaping my newest D&D 4e campaign. Last week, when I pre-pitched my D&D adventure ideas for Dungeon Magazine, one of the ideas that wasn’t...
I’m taking a short break from my course prep to share with you some of the brainstorming that is shaping my newest D&D 4e campaign. Last week, when I pre-pitched my D&D adventure ideas for Dungeon Magazine, one of the ideas that wasn’t...
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LFR Magic Item Treasure Bundle List
Living Forgotten Realms games are great. As a DM you just select the adventure you want to run and download it from the Wizards...
Living Forgotten Realms games are great. As a DM you just select the adventure you want to run and download it from the Wizards...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Skill Challenge: The Kitchen Adventure
There are tasks in D&D that are deemed so trivial or non-important that they happen off screen. You just assume stuff...
There are tasks in D&D that are deemed so trivial or non-important that they happen off screen. You just assume stuff...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Brave Warrior, Heal Thyself
What do you do if you need healing and none is readily available? You’re in the thick of battle and you realize your hit...
What do you do if you need healing and none is readily available? You’re in the thick of battle and you realize your hit...
Yax posted a blog entry
Nerd Watching: Books Are Lying to You!
Are you still buying books that rapidly become outdated? Should you use the electronic tools that aren't rapidly doing...
Are you still buying books that rapidly become outdated? Should you use the electronic tools that aren't rapidly doing...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Using Rituals In Skill Challenges
If your gaming group is anything like mine, rituals are the most under utilized aspect of 4e. Since the release of the newest...
If your gaming group is anything like mine, rituals are the most under utilized aspect of 4e. Since the release of the newest...
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Eric F posted a tweet
Does anyone know if D&D 4E has cursed items? I don't recall any, and neither does one of my DM's ...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Design a Holiday Dungeon Contest
It’s that time of year when elves and gnomes come out from hiding and begin mingling with the common people. This active...
It’s that time of year when elves and gnomes come out from hiding and begin mingling with the common people. This active...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
An Interview With Eberron Author Don Bassingthwaite (Part 3)
Today we complete our interview with Eberron author, Don Bassingthwaite. In this installment Don talks about The Tyranny of...
Today we complete our interview with Eberron author, Don Bassingthwaite. In this installment Don talks about The Tyranny of...
Kameron posted a blog entry
Trophy room
This is the 16th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. It combines 3 different keyed areas from the original...
This is the 16th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. It combines 3 different keyed areas from the original...
Yax posted a blog entry
The D&D Fourth Edition Time Machine
I teach you how to run a 4e game with the old school flavor of 2e.
I teach you how to run a 4e game with the old school flavor of 2e.
Wimwick posted a blog entry
10 Reminders for All D&D Players
During a recent game I took note of all the things the players at my gaming table, me included, could be doing better or doing...
During a recent game I took note of all the things the players at my gaming table, me included, could be doing better or doing...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
One More Reason that Character Builder is Awesome
A few weeks ago my regular gaming group began a short-term, four week campaign. Our characters started at level 7 and at the...
A few weeks ago my regular gaming group began a short-term, four week campaign. Our characters started at level 7 and at the...
Tony Law posted a blog entry
Burnt Offerings: “We be Goblins, ye be food!” has been seen!
(For the backstory of this play, read this post and then this post)The play was finally performed and reviews for it are...
(For the backstory of this play, read this post and then this post)The play was finally performed and reviews for it are...
Wimwick posted a blog entry
Necromancer: Epic Tier (Revised)
This is the third and final part of our revised Necromancer powers. Although few players seem to be playing the Epic Tier...
This is the third and final part of our revised Necromancer powers. Although few players seem to be playing the Epic Tier...
Prince of Cats posted a tweet
I won a Google Wave invitation for my 4e D&D campaign proposal. Now I have to run the game...
Kameron posted a blog entry
Goblin stockade
This is the 15th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. Unlike the corresponding encounter in the kobold area,...
This is the 15th encounter in my 4E conversion of The Sunless Citadel. Unlike the corresponding encounter in the kobold area,...
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