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S06 E10: Mailbag #12 Oct 27, 2020

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This mailbag we talk dissecting premade adventures, deals with devils, writer's block, and double skill checks. But first is the announcement of my crafted mini adventures now being posted at kylefergusson.com!

S06 E09: Intro to Forgotten Realms Oct 20, 2020

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Forgotten Realms is the primary campaign setting for D&D 5E official materials. While it has a rich history spanning books, video games, and published adventures, do not be intimidated. It is a foundation for mystery that lets you build your own story atop it.

S06 E08: Supernatural Senses Oct 13, 2020

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Blindsight, tremorsense, and truesight—supernatural and magical vision types broken down for use by the everyday DM. Increase your monster arsenal and be prepared for the most persistent of rules lawyers.

S06 E07: Light and Darkvision Oct 07, 2020

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How do you use darkness when everyone has darkvision? What are the rules of darkvision and how can we still make a scary, tense environment in a world of magical sights and senses? This episode discusses the vision mechanics of bright light, lightly obscured, and heavily obscured.

S06 E06: Combat and Romance Sep 29, 2020

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Every story has life and death. Use player descriptions and "fade to black," as well as your own authority, to create a welcoming table that works for everyone.

S06 E05: Mailbag #11 Sep 23, 2020

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In this mailbag, Kyle answers questions about DM types, adding mystery, and figuring out how much to prepare for the first session. Big questions need a big episode.

S06 E04: Varying Combat Sep 15, 2020

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Change up your combat scenarios through purposeful use of initiative. While side objectives and gimmicks can be great, they are only flavor unless they provide your characters with interesting choices.

S06 E03: Campaign Monster Lists Sep 08, 2020

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Start your campaign plan not with lore but with monsters. Fill out your world and let the story tell itself.

S06 E02: March Order and Surprise Sep 02, 2020

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Limit skill checks while traversing dungeons in order to encourage tactical choices and interact with the passive senses. Use surprise and initiative to reward or punish players for their choices.

S06 E01: Skill Checks and Challenges Aug 25, 2020

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Season 6 kicks off with how to use skill checks and challenges as a narrative device. The more information you have, the better you can describe the outcome.

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