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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the most powerful figures in the Forgotten Realms.
Charlie Sanders, a lifelong D&D player, brought his experience writing for television to the project by helping flesh out the story bible months
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the most powerful figures in the Forgotten Realms.
Charlie Sanders, a lifelong D&D player, brought his experience writing for television to the project by helping flesh out the story bible months
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Character and Party Creation Each player has options when it comes to choosing a character race, class, and background, though you may restrict certain options that are deemed unsuitable for the
adventurers and also include roleplaying hooks in the form of ideals, bonds, and flaws—things you ought to know. For example, if a player chooses the criminal background, one of the options for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
social interaction. A simple social interaction might involve a brief conversation and a single Charisma check, while a more complex encounter might involve multiple ability checks helping to steer the
course of the conversation. Using the Help Action When a character uses the Help action to help another character influence an NPC or a monster, encourage the player of the helpful character to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
tangible reminder. Then hand the cards, notes, or tokens to players when their characters have a condition. Putting a sticky note with a condition’s rules on a player’s character sheet can help that player
remember the effects of the condition. You can also place tokens or colored plastic rings (the rings from soda bottle caps work well) on a creature’s miniature, helping everyone remember which creatures are affected by conditions.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
social interaction. A simple social interaction might involve a brief conversation and a single Charisma check, while a more complex encounter might involve multiple ability checks helping to steer the
course of the conversation. Using the Help Action When a character uses the Help action to help another character influence an NPC or a monster, encourage the player of the helpful character to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
tangible reminder. Then hand the cards, notes, or tokens to players when their characters have a condition. Putting a sticky note with a condition’s rules on a player’s character sheet can help that player
remember the effects of the condition. You can also place tokens or colored plastic rings (the rings from soda bottle caps work well) on a creature’s miniature, helping everyone remember which creatures are affected by conditions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inspiration. Roleplaying. Using inspiration to reward roleplaying is a good place to start for most groups. Reward a player with inspiration when that player causes his or her character to do something that
everyone at the table laugh. In essence, you reward the player for roleplaying in a way that makes the game more enjoyable for everyone else. Take into account each player’s roleplaying style, and try
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inspiration. Roleplaying. Using inspiration to reward roleplaying is a good place to start for most groups. Reward a player with inspiration when that player causes his or her character to do something that
everyone at the table laugh. In essence, you reward the player for roleplaying in a way that makes the game more enjoyable for everyone else. Take into account each player’s roleplaying style, and try
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
fleeing crowd and scattered debris make the entire square difficult terrain. Map 11.1: three sun squareView Player Version Dealing with the Boomhailers The purple worm thrashes its head as it rampages
it created in the center of the square. Guards The guards who were trying to capture the Ashen Heirs shift to helping locals escape as soon as the purple worm appears. At the start of the fifth round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
foray into the wild lands.
An Erebos Campaign A campaign structured around the player characters as champions of Erebos often invites a certain amount of moral complexity. Perhaps heroes are brought
there, they might be drawn into helping Erebos maintain the line between life and death by fighting against Returned raiders. Champions of Erebos who want to maintain a moral code separate from that of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
fleeing crowd and scattered debris make the entire square difficult terrain. Map 11.1: three sun squareView Player Version Dealing with the Boomhailers The purple worm thrashes its head as it rampages
it created in the center of the square. Guards The guards who were trying to capture the Ashen Heirs shift to helping locals escape as soon as the purple worm appears. At the start of the fifth round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
foray into the wild lands.
An Erebos Campaign A campaign structured around the player characters as champions of Erebos often invites a certain amount of moral complexity. Perhaps heroes are brought
there, they might be drawn into helping Erebos maintain the line between life and death by fighting against Returned raiders. Champions of Erebos who want to maintain a moral code separate from that of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
champion tomorrow. As long as the aims of gods aren’t in opposition, those gods take no issue with their champions helping each other. Together by Circumstance. A group of characters might find themselves
increase. Declining a Quest. The cost to a champion for refusing to accept a god’s quest can be steep. Sometimes, a champion can safely put the task on hold for a time, such as when helping another champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
champion tomorrow. As long as the aims of gods aren’t in opposition, those gods take no issue with their champions helping each other. Together by Circumstance. A group of characters might find themselves
increase. Declining a Quest. The cost to a champion for refusing to accept a god’s quest can be steep. Sometimes, a champion can safely put the task on hold for a time, such as when helping another champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
academic mark, the Research Assistant’s fate is likely tied up in the success of another scholar or a specific project. Alternatively, the Research Assistant might just be along for the ride, helping a
player character whose spells and training don’t include combat. A wizard whose spellbook is filled with utility-focused spells makes a fine Scholar, as might some clerics and monks. In any case, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
these factions are contacted and asked to help out. Tell each player in private why his or her faction is concerned about the missing delegation. The exact reasons for each faction are described as
good faith of the Black Network by lending a helping hand. Nonfaction Start. Characters who aren’t attached to the five factions can search for the missing delegation on their own initiative or might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
academic mark, the Research Assistant’s fate is likely tied up in the success of another scholar or a specific project. Alternatively, the Research Assistant might just be along for the ride, helping a
player character whose spells and training don’t include combat. A wizard whose spellbook is filled with utility-focused spells makes a fine Scholar, as might some clerics and monks. In any case, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters and pleads with them for their help. If one of the player characters is a member of the Lords’ Alliance, someone from the faction introduces Gargosh to them. The Lords’ Alliance has connections
to Mithral Hall and would like to do the dwarves a favor by helping Gargosh find the axe. “It is very kind of you to hear my tale,” Gargosh says. “I am looking for a great weapon, a legendary axe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, Trilena. However, as they were walking up, part of the shrine collapsed, and three small creatures—the goblins—hurried away from the rubble carrying a stone. Tamara and Trilena have since been helping
Alleys View Player Version Talking to Tamara Tamara, a precocious ten-year-old, is focused on rebuilding the shrine. A character can convince her to answer questions while she’s working by succeeding on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
these factions are contacted and asked to help out. Tell each player in private why his or her faction is concerned about the missing delegation. The exact reasons for each faction are described as
good faith of the Black Network by lending a helping hand. Nonfaction Start. Characters who aren’t attached to the five factions can search for the missing delegation on their own initiative or might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, Trilena. However, as they were walking up, part of the shrine collapsed, and three small creatures—the goblins—hurried away from the rubble carrying a stone. Tamara and Trilena have since been helping
Alleys View Player Version Talking to Tamara Tamara, a precocious ten-year-old, is focused on rebuilding the shrine. A character can convince her to answer questions while she’s working by succeeding on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters and pleads with them for their help. If one of the player characters is a member of the Lords’ Alliance, someone from the faction introduces Gargosh to them. The Lords’ Alliance has connections
to Mithral Hall and would like to do the dwarves a favor by helping Gargosh find the axe. “It is very kind of you to hear my tale,” Gargosh says. “I am looking for a great weapon, a legendary axe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the
the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a question mark for a soft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the
is added, give a copy of the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the
the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a question mark for a soft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the
is added, give a copy of the sheet to each player. Players can fill out their sheets anonymously, but ask each of them to add the following information:
Limits. Using an X for a hard limit or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
turn is starting, consider also mentioning who’s next, prompting that character’s player to think ahead. Open List You can track Initiative on a list that is visible to the players using any of the
monsters act in the fight, although you can hold off on adding monsters to the list until they take their first turns. Tracking Monsters’ Hit Points During a combat encounter, you or a player should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Caer Locations (C1-C9) Map 1.4: Keep at Caer-DinevalView Player Version The following locations are keyed to map 1.4. C1. Main Gate Two lowered iron portcullises and two sets of closed wooden doors
castle over a month ago and now does menial chores for the cultists. Alassar knows the layout of the castle (levels 1 and 2), and he can be coerced or bribed into helping the characters. He can move about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Caer Locations (C1-C9) Map 1.4: Keep at Caer-DinevalView Player Version The following locations are keyed to map 1.4. C1. Main Gate Two lowered iron portcullises and two sets of closed wooden doors
castle over a month ago and now does menial chores for the cultists. Alassar knows the layout of the castle (levels 1 and 2), and he can be coerced or bribed into helping the characters. He can move about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
turn is starting, consider also mentioning who’s next, prompting that character’s player to think ahead. Open List You can track Initiative on a list that is visible to the players using any of the
monsters act in the fight, although you can hold off on adding monsters to the list until they take their first turns. Tracking Monsters’ Hit Points During a combat encounter, you or a player should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
receives an equal share of XP. However, the guide doesn’t gain levels as player characters do.
You can use the optional loyalty rule in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track the loyalty of a
guide who isn’t beholden to a secret master. Disloyal guides won’t risk their lives to save player characters and might abandon the party entirely to preserve themselves. The guides described in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
receives an equal share of XP. However, the guide doesn’t gain levels as player characters do.
You can use the optional loyalty rule in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track the loyalty of a
guide who isn’t beholden to a secret master. Disloyal guides won’t risk their lives to save player characters and might abandon the party entirely to preserve themselves. The guides described in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the roles of one or more staff members, helping to bring those NPCs to life through roleplaying. Ability Check Scenes For each ability check required by a franchise task, the DM describes what’s
the character who directed or set up the franchise task, a player makes the roll. The DM can encourage roleplaying by asking about what kind of guidance a character provided to the staff member, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
entering or exiting the Underworld or helping or preventing someone or something from doing so. Souls with coin left after crossing the Tartyx often discard their excess valuables upon reaching the
. Map 4.1: Underworld Crossing View Player Version Underworld Crossing Villains Mortals who adventure in an Underworld crossing are likely to battle foes trying to enter or escape the Underworld—or