This is less a code of what to do and not to do and more a view into what I am aiming for in any roleplay session. 🧌 Immersion (IC-OOC) Although we use a VTT and images, theatre of the mind is still a vital part of the game. It's helpful that everyone stays in character (IC) as much as possible and contributes to bring (and keep!) the story alive. Talking IC and OOC can be confusing, so make sure we know who is talking so start with 'OOC' if you are talking as the player an

Streaming is a public affair and there have been instances on other streams, on occasion, where things went wrong because people didn’t think things through. The ‘code’ below is mostly just common sense when playing online with strangers or friends. I mention them, so it is clear to everyone involved. Do not hesitate to talk to me if you have any questions concerning a rule. Safety tools Role-playing and story games offer a unique opportunity for creativity and collaboration.

This list can be found in the DND 3.5 Dungeon Master Guide and is a lot more useful than you would expect. Having an NPC on the fly can,...

*Dragon Magazine September 2000 (by Dawn Ibach) The old magazines hold so many small treasures. This list is may not be the coolest of...

Dragon Magazine September 2000 (by Dawn Ibach) Your characters may be crossing a river or maneuvering a raft or small craft on the river....

Dragon Magazine September 2000 (by Dawn Ibach) You know how things run. You travel through the mud and grime of the trade roads and...

Dungeon Magazine November 2004 (By Dawn Ibach) Have you ever had that need of a building that was no longer in use but wanted to give it...

Source: '100 even less useful items' - Dragon Magazine January-2007 (By Richard Pett) Well met Gamemaster I bring another table from my...

Source: 'One hundred useless items' - Dragon Magazine April-2005 (By Richard Pett) Welcome Gamemasters I bring you another table that I...

Source: 'One hundred useless items' - Dragon Magazine November-2006 (By Lawrence Kapture) Another article that I have used a lot in the...

Source: 'Beaker of Endless Potions' - Dragon Magazine AUG-2005 (By Matthew Goodall) As a DM you often try to include some details left...

I am cleaning up my computer folders and deleting everything I am no longer going to use. I came across these files about Herbalism and...

Hi guys, So glad more of you subscribed on the newsletter that keeps you posted on a new post and as usual, no other spamming. There might be many calendars used throughout the World of Oerth but the 'Greyhawk Calendar' is the most commonly used by players. It consists of 364 days, which is split in: 12 months, each with 28 days Every 3 months there is a 7-day week festival of the season period (winter, spring, summer and Autumn) The whole calendar is based on the cycles o

Gold is precious I have only very briefly played the 1st edition D&D, but what I remember of it was that gold was something we would do...

A week ago I posted my Fumble table that I used every time a player or NPC rolled a natural 1. I converted the table from MERP to 3.5 DnD...

Back in the day when I ran AD&D I also played in the wondrous world of MERP. I still have some great memories from that time such as the...