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In about three weeks I will be running the largest game I have ever ran of 8 players, 4 of which are completely new to gaming. I don't even have the required C&C books yet! I was wondering if you guys had any advice about teaching this many new people how to play a game you are unfamilar with.

I'm starting a new campaign in September, and not too keen on homebrew worldbuilding. I thought using a Campaign Setting would give me inspiration for my new campaign but I have a few questions. What CS do you use? Do you recommend it for a new-ish DM? Should I loan out the CS before the...

Wow. Just simply wow...I can't believe I just killed the entire party. I am really bummed about the campaign ending at level 2 with me telling them how it won't end till 20 (WotBS adventure path). I feel really horrible that happened, though I did tell them I didn't suggest they camp there, or...

I have recently found a used bookstore that carries the old cheap 2E D&D books. I am contemplating running a side 2E campaign. Why do people like it more than 3.5? What are the drastic differences? (sorry about the short post)

Lately I have had problems with most if not all of my players not really focusing on the game. Just last session I had a player kill an NPC that they were supposed to interrogate just cause "oh I didn't know" I try to make things exciting and throw them dangerous stuff if I seem to start to...

I just concluded the most successful session I have ever ran. Almost every player was into the game more than usual. For a group that mainly is hack-and-slash they were roleplaying with the NPCs they encountered, even conversing with the ones they knew were unimportant. Combat went faster than...

I am a fiend for Adventure Paths. So naturally when I heard about EN world publishing their own I was interested in running it. I was wondering how hard it is for newer players (will I have to make tons of changes?) How do you feel about it compared to Savage Tide?(I'm running ST or WotBS)...

The first session is monday, and honestly I am a little bit nervous. Nervous about it maybe being a little too hard for my players who have never played above level 4. Nervous that it won't go through all 12 issues and the campaign might go caput like the rest of the ones I have ran. Maybe I am...

One of my players is going to start DMing under my guidance and wants to run a game themed like Frank Miller's movie/novel 300. I have never really ran anything besides modern or a medieval setting and don't have many ideas. Can you help me out?

I recently found out that 2 of my players are quiting my weekly Savage Tide Campaign. It didn't come as a shock. For the past three sessions everyone seems detached and constantly gets off track. I take blame for this happening, and I want to badly fix it. Our main problem is just staying...

http://blog.wired.com/tableofmalcontents/2006/12/israeli_army_ha.html Haha, this is sad. I wonder what brought on the rule, did a commander yell out "EVERYONE ROLL FOR INITIATIVE!!!!!!!!." If this has been posted before I apologize.

My group and I have been playing for about 5 months now, we just started a new campaign (Savage Tide AP). I told them that it will include a lot more roleplaying than the previous one. I gave them some background information on the city and the adventure and asked them to provide me with a short...

Last night after the usual weekly game, finishing up The Necromancer's Apprentice (DMing from dummies book), and debating whether I should do Necromancer Game's Crucible of Freya (or make up the follow up to Wizard's Amulet my self), I faced this question. Do you really mind if the DM made the...

I am deciding which Campaign Setting I want to buy and in another topic a few people mentioned Aereth. I was wondering if anyone here either played or ran a game in Goodman Game's Aereth campaign setting? Wanted to ask a few questions about it before spending $70. I havne't exactly played any of...

I have told my parents that I mainly want stuff for DnD for my gifts. The problem is I don't know what books I exactly want. My mom said she would spend $200 ($160, minus the Dungeon Subscription). I am a DM (still new to the hobby) and only have the core books. I own no Campaign setting either...

I have found myself too busy to make my own homebrew setting, and very tight on money. Are there any free campaign settings you recommend? I plan on buying FR or Eberron in a few months, for a new campaign. Thanks, and sorry if a topic like this is already floating around :)

As stated in my title I am a noobie DM. I don't like to say "He hits for 5 damage", a little flavor always gets my characters attention. Sadly, I'm saying the same thing over and over, and having problems describing the players and the 'monsters' attacks. I usually say "Your greatax decapitates...

I am going to subscribing to Dungeon, and I heard they are doing an adventure path A Savage Tide. Would this put less strain on me than a homebrew? Me and my players have yet to actually play D&D, so I figured this would be awsome for us. Just wondering the opinons of those with more experince...

I know its a campain setting, and Ive heard alot of praise about it, but I honestly dont know anything about it. I was wondering if any of you could enlighten me on the setting.Whats good, whats bad. Should I buy or no? Edit: Forgot Wikipedia is my friend

My friend IM'd me talking about www.pandora.com I was hesitant at first, because he gave it so much praise....boy i was wrong...i heart this site... Basicly you type in a band you like, I typed in Bane, it made a radio station with bands that have similar sounds with Bane. I found alot of bands...