Curmudgeons And Dragons

Secret Resistance, Hooray Local Libraries, and Anti-Metagaming Tricks [DMAcademy Advice IX]


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[#98] Jason and Jim look to the Reddit mailbag to offer their advice to DMs in a variety of situations. This week: monster stat transparency, DMing for kids, and how to handle skill check pile-ons.
  • Do you tell players about legendary resistance?
    • Here’s a great primer on how Legendary Resistance works from Halfling Hobbies.
  • Running a game for kids. How?
    • The Magic School Bus started with a book series that was made into an animated TV show.
    • WotC has a ready-made selection of ready-to-play characters.
    • Jim suggested Strixhaven as an ideal open-table beginner game.
  • How I discourage meta-gaming at my table
    • Jason mentioned Paradox Perfect and the AP he enjoyed from the 3 Black Halflings Podcast.
    • Jim mentioned Forged in the Dark RPGs.
    • The Avatar Legends RPG just shipped and should be in stores soon.
  • Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.
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