Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mastering the Dungeon: Being an Awesome DM

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

This week we help out a DM that’ s a bit new to the craft: I’ve been DMing for little over a year now. I struggle in areas like:  -making the PC’s feel like they are making a change In … Continue reading →

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Dungeons and Dragons? I ain’t got time for games!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

In this week’s bonus blog B. asks for advice on DMing D&D for the busy family man: Hey DM, I am a DM for a 4e Dark Sun game. We have had 1 game night so far, but because we are … Continue reading →

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Midi-Chlorians and French Canada

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

This Week Josh asks: I just lost my midichlorians and don’t know how to escape this sith stronghold!!!! Help! (Star Wars 2nd ed old rep) What do I do? Midi-chlorians were an invention of George Lucas that people either loved … Continue reading →

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Magic: How to Alienate Yourself and Die Alone

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

This weeks bonus blog comes to us thanks to everyone’s favorite Dave (and also partially inspired by yesterday’s Books Without Any Pictures): Hey DM, How do I piss off my friends with unlimited combos in Magic the Gathering. Like, how … Continue reading →

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Girls in Geekdom: Dispelling the Myth

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

This week on Ask the Dungeon Master I’m tackling a more serious topic, and something that I think is very important:Dear DM,  I was recently reading a review about the Game of Throne’s series on HBO (adaptation of the book … Continue reading →

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The Drow: Goth Elves

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

This week, Dave P. writes to us again with another delightful quandry: Why are Dark Elfs weakened by the sun? So glad you asked.  Dark Elves, also know as Drow, have a long and complicated history with roleplaying.  The name … Continue reading →

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Cross-playing? Trans-rolling? Gender exploration?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Hello faithful readers! Welcome back for your weekly dose of Ask the DM.  This week we explore roleplaying gender-bending.  A readers asks: I’m in a campaign right now with 4 other people, 2 guys and 2 girls. My DM wrote the … Continue reading →

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