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Plan Your Session 0 Like a Storytelling Master in D&D
I dive into key writing tips that will change the way you approach storytelling in 5e. Whether you’re a new dungeon master or a more experienced one, you’ll find valuable insights to help you craft an engaging and cohesive campaign right from the start. Join me as I explore the essential components of a successful…
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Make Your D&D Campaigns Better: Story Circle/Plot Embryo Method
Learn how to enhance your Dungeons & Dragons storytelling using the Story Circle or Plot Embryo! I’ll guide you through the process of crafting compelling and engaging narratives for your D&D campaigns. Having utilized the Plot Embryo for novel writing, I’ve successfully applied it to my D&D games, particularly when developing immersive worlds for my…
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Royal Revelations: Level Up Your D&D Game With Tudor Lore
Here I explore the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives and how their stories can serve as the foundation for a Tudor-themed Dungeons and Dragons game. Inspired by my recent visit to the “Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens” exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, I gained valuable insights, which inspired me to…
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Anakin Skywalker’s Flaws: A Lesson in DnD Character Growth
In this video, I will analyze Anakin Skywalker’s fatal flaws and explore how you can incorporate similar elements when creating Dungeons & Dragons characters. I begin by outlining Anakin’s most significant flaws, including the critical flaw that ultimately leads him to embrace the dark side. What I find particularly compelling about Anakin’s character arc, is…
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Craft an Epic Character Backstory with a Solo D&D Adventure!
I often use solo gameplay to develop a character’s backstory, but I also enjoy it as an activity in and of itself. This is probably due to its similarity to choose-your-own-adventure books, which I have fond memories of reading. I believe solo Dungeons & Dragons games are often underrated in the TTRPG community. While the…
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Writing a Perfect Character Death in Dungeons & Dragons
I examine the process of crafting and roleplaying a meaningful character death in Dungeons & Dragons, which serves as an important developmental moment for both players and Dungeon Masters. I provide strategies for improvising a compelling death scene, especially when it occurs unexpectedly and catches everyone off guard. Additionally, I break down the various forms…
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Iggwilv or Tasha? The Witch Queen’s Chaotic D&D Story Arc Explained
Here is a deep-dive into the story of Iggwilv, also known as Tasha, D&D’s legendary Witch Queen. Tasha is the inspiration behind Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything—but what’s the tale behind her name? And how do figures like Iggwilv and Zybilna fit into her narrative? In true lorenmakesvideos style, I’ll show how Tasha’s journey—despite being a…