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Torturing Player Characters

ByExpy May 31, 2010

Staring up from the table, strapped down and glaring with furious eyes, was Gannick. Lord Immelir’s lieutenant struggled against the gag, and we chuckled at our good fortune. Who would have known that a gang war would deliver us such a potential wealth of information? Ah, torture…it’s the standby tactic for dictators and warlords looking…

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Haunted House: 4 Tips To Terrify Your Players

ByDungeon Mastering Team January 5, 2010June 1, 2010

How to handle the unease, paranoia and dread of a haunted house without losing the fantasy hero charm.

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Gaming Life

Building a Custom Campaign for Pure Player Enjoyment

ByDungeon Mastering Team July 7, 2009August 25, 2021

Give your players something they’ll really enjoy – a campaign built especially for them!

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Gaming Life

DM Dilemma: Should You Let the PCs Die?

ByDungeon Mastering Team June 16, 2009August 25, 2021

The party has rushed headlong into danger. Should you help them out or let them die? That depends! Read this article for advice on dealing with the threat of death in your campaign.

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Gaming Life

5 NPCs That Won’t Put Your Players to Sleep

ByDungeon Mastering Team December 17, 2008August 25, 2021

If your players get glassy-eyed when they have to interact with your NPCs, you’re in need of some quick inspiration. Here are five NPC archetypes that will definitely keep your players on their toes.

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Gaming Life

Random Fun with Random Plot Generators

ByDungeon Mastering Team October 15, 2008August 25, 2021

Random plot generators? Just clicking through them can provide at least 1d4 hours of entertainment. If you find a good one, you might even generate a nifty plot hook for your next adventure — but even the bad ones are good for a laugh.

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