RPG tip: Have the outcome of a TPK in mind when running hard battles. Where does the story go if the characters all drop?

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The Lower Twelve – a City of Arches Supplement: Sly Flourish Patreon Exclusive

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RPG tip from the archive: Pay special attention to the backgrounds of the characters. Build your game from them.

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RPG tip: Build battles first from what makes sense in the situation. Tune them for the fun of the game.

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RPG tip from the archive: Find a way to help characters shine even if the dice are against them.

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RPG tip: Use tools that help you improvise during the game.

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RPG tip from the archive: Use "pause for a minute" as a verbal queue to break character and address situations as players outside of the game.

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RPG tip: Run easy fights.

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RPG tip from the archive: Have a backup plan if your favorite digital tools fall apart or start to suck. Relying on only one platform puts your joy of the hobby at risk.

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RPG tip from the archive: Outline your campaign's big beats but don't fill in the details until the PCs are about to get directly involved.

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RPG tip: Don't be afraid to have out of game conversations about in-game character dynamics and relationships.

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RPG tip from the archive: Keep things simple. Add complications during the game.

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RPG tip: Use random tables during prep and play to shake up ideas and come up with unique situations.

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Build Characters Quickly in D&D 2024 – Sly Flourish Patreon Podcast: Sly Flourish Patreon Exclusive

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RPG tip from the archive: It's not enough to write a 3x5 card to prepare for your game, you have to READ the stupid thing DURING the game to get the benefit

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RPG tip: Be ready for characters to bypass combat encounters through subterfuge or negotiation.

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