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Inside the Dungeon Tiles Reincarnated Boxes

Posted on March 13, 2018 by David Hartlage

When the new Dungeon Tiles Reincarnated sets reached stores, they came in the same boxes and the same dungeon, wilderness, and city themes as the old Dungeon Tiles Master Sets. I figured that new covers dressed the same content as … Continue reading →

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3 Pieces of Dungeon Masters Gear I Love and 1 Failed Experiment

Posted on January 15, 2018 by David Hartlage

Whenever I unpack my dry-erase maps and tiles, I reveal the remains of past games. Today, this residue includes the usual battlegrounds drawn in 5-foot squares, but also names like Syndra Silvane and Ytepka, experience numbers, damage totals, a sketch … Continue reading →

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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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A spot in the Great Blog Role Call, plus Dungeon Tile reference pages

Posted on December 7, 2013 by David Hartlage

I once asked fellow-blogger Radiating Gnome about how he wrote to maximize page views. He told me his most-read posts included disagreeable material that inspired readers to tell him just how wrong he was (not that I’ve known him to … 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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Complete guide to using Dungeon Tiles

Posted on April 30, 2013 by David Hartlage

I like Dungeon Tiles. They look good at the game table, while costing far less than fancier alternatives such as Dwarven Forge terrain. As nice as the tiles look in play, they present a bunch of problems. Thanks to my … Continue reading →

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A complete list and gallery of Dungeon Tiles sets

Posted on April 14, 2013 by David Hartlage

This table describes all the Dungeon Tiles sets released by Wizards of the Coast for Dungeons & Dragons. The gallery links show the front and back sides of the tiles.   Set Name Date View Edge code* Features DT1 Dungeon … Continue reading →

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Tips for battle maps and dungeon tiles

Posted on November 26, 2012 by David Hartlage

I do most of my dungeon mastering at conventions and game stores. This post shares some of my tricks for working with battle maps on the go. Wizards of the Coast includes pre-printed battle maps with Encounters and Lair Assault … Continue reading →

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