There are no truly permanent injuries in D&D.  Spells can fix broken bodies or the players could seek out an NPC to treat an ancient curse.  Yet, lingering injuries are very controversial. Most tables do not use them.  

So our question this week centers around whether lingering injury tables demonstrate character growth and reflect "push-your-luck mechanics" or are they simply a hindrance for player fun and excitement?  How many sessions until an injuries becomes tedious?

This week we try to answer these questions without obtaining any injuries in the process!

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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As a player — you've defeated the Big Bad Evil Guy, saved the realm, and completed a published adventure!

Now you want to put on your Dungeon Master hat. Do you choose to forge your own campaign? Or try your hand at guiding a new party through the same adventure you played in?

This week we discuss what considerations you should have before running an adventure you've already played in and whether it is even something you should do.

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Should you put your players on rails or is it better to allow them to roam free in the sandbox? Every DM has wondered this and many claim their game is a sandbox and they would never railroad their players.

Pet Peeves. They can be Valid, Unreasonable or Illogical but every DM has their own set all the same!

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Do the changes Tasha's Cauldron of Everything brings to character origins allow players and DM's to brew up something worth while or is this another spoiled potion that leaves the community wanting?

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We've all played, or played with, TTRPG characters that were flawed.  Not by their stats, but by some characteristic that compelled them to not only act in a way that was mechanically optimal.

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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You've been running a game for months (maybe years?) but you are no longer having fun. Maybe the theme has worn thin? Maybe outside events are draining your time? Or maybe you came up with a new idea you just can't wait to run!

In tonight's episode, we discuss whether it's ok to move on from a game and allow the campaign to die.  We also touch on how to reinvigorate passion in games where the interest is fading.

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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There's a game tonight. Your players eagerly await to roll the dice - but you just aren't motivated to DM. Maybe this is a new feeling. Or maybe it has been a few sessions in the making. What do you tell your players & how can you attempt to rekindle your love of Running the Game?

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Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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We can all breathe a sigh of relief 2020 has finally ended.  As 2021 begins, we at the Zone of Hot Truth find it is important to make resolutions for the new year!

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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A lot of DMs out there run their games word for word from the WoTC campaign books. Is this possible? Should you do it? What expectations should you have when considering running "as is"?

This week, we plumb the depths of our experiences attempting to run 5e WOTC adventures & consider how group play style can impact a DM's options.

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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