100+ responses on a post asking just this question cover a wide range of advice, with several recurring themes emerging.
One of the clearest themes: it's much more dangerous!
Also, is the DM obligated to balance encounters, gold pieces as XP, hirelings, THAC0, skip the backstory until 3rd level, squad tactics and party ...
Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #275 - 3/29/2024
Wide-ranging geekout with David Finn of Signal of Doom!! Lots of comic book and MCU chat (like, a lot). Pi Day. Doctor Who, ...
Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #274 - 2/29/2024
Despite what you might think from its famous box art, Greyhawk (the first D&D setting published by TSR) isn’t just knights and chivalry… so what is it ...
Dig into the world of the D&D Greyhawk setting online and sooner or later you'll run across mentions of an essay from 1996 called "Putting the Grey in the Hawk" by Nitescreed.
However, the essay no ...
Recently while doing some research for a writing project for Planet X Games (it's not my beans to spill on what the project is, so ...
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Gather 'round, my friends, and listen to a story.
Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #268 - 5/30/2023
Author and D&D historian Mike Witwer shares the details on his newest book The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary, which is not only chock full ...
Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #267 - 5/12/2023
Chris Holmes has a unique historical perspective on fiction writer John Eric Holmes and Holmes Basic D&D, given that he’s JEH’s son. Chris is doing cool stuff in his own right, including his fantasy art and a day job where he ...
Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #266 - 3/14/2023
Hey there, friend! If you're into classic games and fascinating stories, you'll love our latest podcast episode featuring the multi-talented Neal ...
Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #265 - 2/9/2023
Zach Glazar (Frog God Games), Bill Barsh (Pacesetter Games) and Levi Combs (Planet X Games) share the personal impact (here’s a hint: ...