Thinking Critically: A D&D Discussion

Growth


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This episode I'm joined by Aaron Preuss (@Primus_Casts) to discuss growth within Dungeons & Dragons, and there's a lot to unpack here. Most people find their own character designs evolve and mature over time, and Aaron takes us through a couple of his own examples which can serve as inspiration and springboards for your own creations. Having genuine and believable flaws for your character is a fantastic thing, as it provides room for growth over the course of the adventure. More difficult, however, is figuring out how to make those flaws work effectively within a party, each struggling with their own issues. The second half of the episode focuses on how the gameplay dynamic shifts considerably at higher level play. How can you enjoyably roleplay a character which can be the embodiment of a god? How can the DM create engaging encounters and NPCs when the PCs are beyond mortal concerns?

  • 04:32 - Player and Character Growth: Exploring your Personality
  • 10:26 - Making Interesting Characters
  • 31:32 - Higher Levels Campaigns: How to Entertain Doctor Manhattan
  • Find Aaron on:

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primus_Casts
    • Find me on:

      • Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkCritDnD
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinking_critically_dnd/
      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkingCriticallyDnD
      • References:

        • Dungeons and Randomness podcast
        • Not Another D&D Podcast
        • The Underground Oracle
        • Toys for Tots
        • Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod

          Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
          Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

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          Thinking Critically: A D&D DiscussionBy Danilo Vujevic

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