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New photo guide to dungeon master’s tools

Posted on January 16, 2017 by David Hartlage

As a dungeon master or game master, you can run a fun game with almost no gear, just a couple of dice, a pen, and some note paper.  I prefer to operate on the other end of the spectrum, with … Continue reading →

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What things do I need to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by David Hartlage

If you have seen the Dungeons & Dragons played on TV or in a live play video, you might suppose that playing requires a lot of maps, miniatures, props, and other gear. While many players enjoy using the accessories, D&D … Continue reading →

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Photo guide to dungeon master’s tools

Posted on October 20, 2013 by David Hartlage

Update: Read my bigger, updated New photo guide to dungeon master’s tools. As a dungeon master or game master, you can run a fun game with almost no gear, just a couple of dice, a pen, and some note paper.  … Continue reading →

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Rolling in a box

Posted on September 9, 2012 by David Hartlage

The picture of my DM screen in the first post also shows a transparent, plastic cube. As a dungeon master, I like my players to feel a little sense of jeopardy, a small sense that their character might not survive … Continue reading →

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