Tag: Dungeon Master

Catering to 5th Edition: A Player’s Handbook Review

“Jargon” is not a word one thinks of often, at least not outside of some seemingly complicated profession. But tabletop role playing games have also developed their own jargon. Two broad examples are “flavor” and “crunch.” In the context of a game, “flavor” refers to story elements or lore that gives a certain feel to…


Playing without a Dungeon Master

I am a long time DM. I have run numerous campaigns across more than ten years. It’s been fun for sure. But as many a Dungeon Master can attest to, all too often the weight of running a game falls on their shoulders. To be sure, being a Dungeon Master isn’t something everybody can do….