Workout Recap - Week of May 24, 2020
Well, things have sure gone crazy in certain parts of the world of late. I'm still in a peaceful situation, fortunately, but my best...
Going Alone - Vancian Magic
Introduction I touched briefly on access to magic in the Power Variety post, but I had set aside writing about it at length for this post....
Going Alone – Encounter Design
Introduction The essence of a D&D game is its adventures, and the core of an adventure is its encounters. Encounters are what stand...
Workout Recap - Week of May 17, 2020
Two steps forward, two steps back, or so the records look for this week. That said, I do feel like things are moving in the right...
COVID-19, Crab Buckets, and Rule 303
I'm no expert on psychology, but I have been taking a course related to it. One interesting point from there is that the human mind's...
Going Alone – Monsters
Introduction Whether split up into three separate books (as in most editions) or included as part of a single volume of rules (as in the...
Workout Recap - Week of May 10, 2020
In an effort to change things up a bit this week, I decided to focus on my breathing. Aside from its obvious applicability in a time of...
Going Alone – Power Variety
Introduction Plenty of adventures modules suggest having a well-rounded party. It’s not uncommon for players to ask each other what...
Going Alone - Scope
Introduction Previously, I'd talked about how the DM+1 style brings changes in the distribution of attention, necessitates a roundabout...
Workout Recap - Week of May 3, 2020
Since the pandemic response has eliminated most of my commuting, I've been using my extra time to take some online courses (as touched on...
