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Our Latest Articles
Wizard’s Announces New Campaign Book, Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus
Earlier this month Wizards of the Coast announced their new Campaign Book, Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus. This campaign setting takes players from levels 1 to 13 in the city of Balder’s Gate and is sure to rekindle many people’s love for the source material. Based on the series of video games set in the […]
Knowing the Game
It would be a challenge to know every rule in Dungeons and Dragons since there are multiple books and loads of supplemental material. But the rules of DnD are just a framework for mechanics. So if it’s difficult to know all the rules, how are we expected to run the game, let alone a good […]
Moving Players with Traps
The consequence of a trap in DnD usually ends with players taking damage. Players come to fear if their next step will cause them to get spiked, fire-balled, pummeled, or worse. This can lead to paranoia that can hurt game play; you may find your players saying “I check for traps” every 5 minutes. If […]
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Hey everyone! As I’m sure most of you are aware, we’ve been making a more serious attempt to create more content for Master the Dungeon. As part of that effort, we’ve created some merchandise so you can get awesome DnD related gear and we can avoid starvation. If you want to support us, buying merch […]
How to Make Flocking for Tabletop Terrain
Adding vegetation to your tabletop terrain models is an easy way to give them more life. Creating grass by using flocking is probably the easiest way to incorporate plants into your models. Flocking can be made with a number of different materials. While you can just purchase your own flocking, creating your own at home […]
Obvious VS Unexpected
Traps that play on the obvious vs unexpected trope can be fun if used correctly and brutally punishing if used incorrectly. Let’s take a look at how a trap can subvert players’ expectations. Let’s dive straight into the trap. The Obvious vs Unexpected Boulder Trap When the players enter the room, they see a long […]