DM Toolbox: Adventure Hooks

Tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) rely heavily on engaging storylines and campaigns to keep players invested and entertained. A good campaign hook is the initial idea that sets the tone and direction for a game, providing the players with a clear goal or objective to work towards. To help boost your creativity, here are a few ideas to start with, some are tried and true, some may be a new to you or your group. Feel free to copy these and plug them into your own games, or use them as inspiration to build your own fantastical story! Here are ten campaign story prompts to help inspire your next TTRPG adventure…

DM Toolbox: Trap Inspiration

Welcome weary traveler! Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a game that is all about exploring unknown territories and taking on challenges. As a Dungeon Master (DM), it's important to keep the players on their toes by introducing traps that are both clever and deadly. Here are a couple of basic traps that you can throw in your next D&D game. All of the traps are designed to be challenging, but not unfair, and can be adapted to fit a variety of settings. Feel free to copy or use these as inspirations for your own traps!

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperMay 1, 2023Dungeons and Dragons, DnD5e, Traps, DM ToolboxComment

Pop Culture Character Creation: Twilight Saga

Welcome weary traveler! Our next installation of Pop Culture Character Creations (PCCC) is inspired by the recent announcement of a Twilight Saga television show (you can read about the announcement by clicking this LINK). Specifically, in this PCCC we'll be focusing on the ruthless and cunning vampires, James and Victoria, and how their traits and abilities can be adapted into formidable foes for your players to face. Whether you're a Twilight fan or not, the rich world of pop culture offers a wealth of inspiration for creating memorable monsters and encounters in your tabletop RPGs. So let's dive in and explore how these iconic villains can be reimagined in a Dungeons and Dragons setting!

Player Profile: What's Your Play Type?

TTRPGs, or tabletop role-playing games, are a popular form of gaming that allow players to create their own characters and embark on exciting adventures in a fictional world. However, not all TTRPG players approach the game in the same way. Some prioritize character development and story, while others focus on gameplay mechanics and combat. To help readers determine what type of TTRPG player they are, we've created a poll with questions about character creation, combat, immersion, NPC interaction, and homebrew rules. By assigning point values to each answer, readers can discover whether they are a role-player, adventurer, or gamer in their TTRPG experience.

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperApril 19, 2023TTRPG, Dungeons and Dragons, Player Profile, quiz, poll, Play TypeComment