D&D General What's your best D&D tip (50 words or less)

[M.T. Black]

"When a player rolls a death saving throw, ask them to share a flashback from their character's life."

In my opinion, this is an ideal D&D tip. It is less than 50 words, is easily actionable, and will almost certainly improve your game.

What's your best short D&D tip/hack?

(Note that I originally asked this question on twitter and got some good responses)

 

[billd91]

When you're DMing, when the PCs stomp your monsters, it's not evidence of failure on your part. Take your ego out of it, except for giving your players a fun time.

 

[aco175]

Remember that the DM is a player too and is entitled to have fun playing the game.

 

[ichabod]

If you're having fun, you're doing it right.

 

[GrimCo]

Don't be cheap bastard, bring drinks and snacks. Hungry DM is grumpy DM, feed your DM.

 

[mearls]

When in doubt, give the players a little more information than you think they need.

 

[CleverNickName]

Pages and pages of good advice, distilled to just 29 words:

Forget about Challenge Ratings, because "encounter balance" is a myth.
Just place whatever monsters you want, and give the party the option to flee if they can't handle it.

 

[Clint_L]

"When a player rolls a death saving throw, ask them to share a flashback from their character's life."

In my opinion, this is an ideal D&D tip. It is less than 50 words, is easily actionable, and will almost certainly improve your game.

What's your best short D&D tip/hack?

(Note that I originally asked this question on twitter and got some good responses)

Love that - gonna steal it!

 

[Clint_L]

"Share the story," would be my advice to DMs.

 

[Clint_L]

When in doubt, give the players a little more information than you think they need.

lol too true