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The Psychological and Narrative Power of Critical Successes and Failures in Dungeons & Dragons
As a research psychologist with a deep interest in human behavior and motivation, I have spent much of my career studying the ways in...
Jerry Seltzer
Mar 20, 20236 min read
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8 inventive twists on low-CR races
We asked DMs for their favorite twist on low-CR races and here are the top 8 responses. 1. Kobold Hive “The relationship between kobolds...
Jerry Seltzer
Jan 19, 20224 min read
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Surprisingly Good Homebrewed Magic Items
Mark Davis recently asked members of Dungeon Master Resources to tell us all about a single magic item that we won't find in any...
Jerry Seltzer
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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Arcane Focus: What's the Use of Enlarge Reduce?
By @DIYDungeonmaster Magic is a pervasive force in our fantastical worlds. It's laced into our very beings, it inhabits the rocks and...
Jerry Seltzer
Aug 12, 20215 min read
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Truly Silly Magic Items for D&D
“Entering the shop, you squeeze your way down an over-crowded aisle. Dozens upon dozens of items line shelves, some of them hanging...
Jerry Seltzer
Aug 12, 20214 min read
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50 Rumors Overheard In A Tavern
The locals in the tavern always have some kind of gossip to spread. The following list of gems comes from the DMR Facebook group. I hear...
Jerry Seltzer
Jul 29, 20216 min read
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Critical Rolls For Skill Checks
By DMJustJace Charts and generators can be a handy resource for DMs to not only add flavor to their game but to keep things organized. ...
Jerry Seltzer
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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Mary Jane and Old Tom at The Table: A Dungeon Master’s Perspective
By @diydungeonmaster A couple of things to mention: I’m not an advocate for alcohol/drug use at the table, and my players and I are...
Jerry Seltzer
Jul 22, 20215 min read
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Should You Buy A 3D Printer for D&D?
By DMJustJace "To print or not to print" To quote Shane Mecklenburger: “That is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer...
Jerry Seltzer
Jul 16, 20212 min read
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Best Background Music Sources For D&D Games
Prompted by this question from Stephen S.: What is a good app for playing background music? He got plenty of responses. Here the...
Jerry Seltzer
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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A Collection of Riddles For Your D&D Game
What is greater than Bahamut. Meaner than a horned devil. The poor have it the Nobels need it. Eat it and you shall die. Answer: Nothing...
Jerry Seltzer
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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XP or Milestone Advancement? Which one and why?
By DMJustJace Got any more of those Experience Points? Oh, those juicy, delicious XP, the craving of all players looking to level up! ☺...
Jerry Seltzer
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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Smackdown! Wrestling Moves in D&D
“The bugbear chief raises his falchion and points it at Chance. With a prideful sneer, he growls, ‘You’re next.’ That takes us to...
Jerry Seltzer
Jun 23, 20214 min read
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Websites that generate PCs and NPCs
These websites generate random D&D characters for you using the core rules. Just click a few buttons and you are done. They are listed...
Jerry Seltzer
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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Let's get out of here! Morale checks in 5e
When two groups meet in battle, each side does a mental calculation. If one side believes they cannot prevail, they should run away or...
Jerry Seltzer
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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A New DM Is Nervous. Will His Players Have Fun?
The experienced DMs at the Dungeon Master Resources gave some really great advice to a new DM worried about his players having fun....
Jerry Seltzer
Jun 10, 20219 min read
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