How To Create a Fantasy World and Run a D&D Game – Overview
Preparation Obtain basic gaming supplies. Familiarize yourself with the rules. Decide on and document any 'House Rules' that you plan to adopt. Create a world map and a map of the region that your...
View ArticleDecide What Supplies And Services Are Available
Free For All Many DMs let their players handle all their provisioning themselves, assuming they are in town, while the DM prepares for the game. The Player's Handbook lists items and services along...
View ArticleHow Much Treasure Should You Give Out?
Ten Treasure Parcels Per Level The way the experience tables are setup, if five characters encounter five monsters and everyone is of the same level, the characters (assuming that they win) will...
View ArticleHow Much Treasure Should You Give Out (Part 2)
Continuation This is a continuation of yesterday's article How Much Treasure Should You Give Out Not All Encounters Are Equal If you encounter two identical groups of bandits at different sections of...
View ArticleRoughing Out The Economy
Years ago I decided that I was unhappy with the published prices for goods and services. I created my own economic structure and have been using that ever since. Recently I have been revamping my...
View ArticleDragon Hordes & The Economy
I am in the process of developing an economy for a fantasy setting that will hold up to close scrutiny, be reasonable at all levels, and that can withstand the sudden influx of treasure brought back by...
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