Decisions Episode Notes
Aug 1, 2023 1:01:26 PM
A Peek Behind The Scenes
Running off the Rails episodes are not scripted. However, we do use notes and an outline quite heavily to keep us on track.
Aug 1, 2023 1:01:26 PM
Running off the Rails episodes are not scripted. However, we do use notes and an outline quite heavily to keep us on track.
Mar 1, 2023 1:01:46 AM
Ages ago, during the golden age of whatever civilization created the most powerful magic items of your setting, a temple was erected to protect something very dangerous. I've first two rooms of the jungle temple that I use in the 1-shot that I run for new DnD players. These first two rooms that I present guard Trafalgar's tomb in my adventure. The players are racing to brave the challenges of the temple and claim whatever lies within before their pursuers.
Feb 17, 2023 11:47:11 AM
Disclaimer. The mechanics present in this article are still a draft. They are very potent and as such require editing and testing before recommended use at your tables.
Apr 19, 2022 10:20:23 AM
“The lock is magically sealed in two places! Brendon, Eloise, hold off those zombies while I figure this out. Save your strength! I can hear the Necromancer’s ritual on the other side of the door.”
Feb 12, 2021 9:08:35 AM
We should all stop using the phrase the Matthew Mercer Effect. The Matthew Mercer Effect (MME) has become a scapegoat and a Shibboleth for the lazy Dungeon Master that has failed to effectively communicate with their players.
Jan 20, 2021 12:16:30 AM
In all of D&D there are few spells as controversial as Counterspell. Counterspell is a 3rd level Spell that allows one spellcaster to cancel a spell cast by another. Some love the spell, some hate it.
Dec 27, 2020 2:57:41 PM
If you prefer to consume Podcasts, check out our podcast episode: Sandboxing Vs Railroading.
It is typical of our time to choose sides. However, few feuds have as clear an underdog as Railroad Vs Sandbox. Redditors, Youtube personalities, and authors alike disparage the Railroad. They slander it as the tool of choice of the tyrannical Dungeon Master and celebrate the Sandbox as the pinnacle of D&D excellence.