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Writing rules and guidelines for a 3.Xe, 4e mashup system and campaign [closed]
Recently I've taken on the project of creating my own campaign and system that i hope to be combination of 4e and 3e, but distinct from each. Could anyone give me suggestions as to how to write the ...
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3 enchanted items to cast ritual - D&D
In planing my D&D campaign, I have an section where the group will have to find three enchanted copper pots to seal away a powerful daemon. I have an idea on how I want it to work, but not sure if ...
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How to adapt a 3e community-building system for a larger-scale use in a 4e game?
This question is a follow up to Point buy/structured system for cooperative 4e campaign building?.
I've found a system that is quite close to what we want/need, but there's a catch: it's for 3e and ...
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Point buy/structured system for cooperative 4e campaign building?
Our group is currently building a campaign world (one nation per player) for the Pillars of the State campaign (as suggested in the DMG2 somewhere around page 170).
Today we encountered the "problem" ...
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Where can I learn more about the World Tree?
I am going to be taking over the role of Dungeon Master soon, with a group of players that have leveled from 1 all the way up to epic tier. The characters will be level 21 at the start of my campaign. ...
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List of freely available D&D books and resources [closed]
I'm trying to amass a list of D&D books and or resources to use in my DM-ing, like D&D Maps, 83 free D&D adventures, etc. The books can be about a particular Realm or about generic ...
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What is the best first adventure to run in D&D 4e?
I am very new to Dungeons and Dragons 4e. I recently picked all the necessary books and surprisingly low priced pound of dice from eBay. I have also coaxed my friends into giving it a shot while I ...
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What ways are there to convey loneliness and betrayal in an encounter?
A little background: I am designing a campaign that largely takes place in the mind of a twisted wizard. The wizard was shunned and exiled from his home due to a physical disfigurement, and after a ...
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Are there any tools for creating a campaign from scratch?
I am toying with the idea of writing up a custom campaign from top to bottom. Are there any tools out there for this sort of thing?
I'm thinking of an editor that allows you to insert the stuff ...
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Starting the first game tips?
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to start our very first session. Everyone, counting the DM, has yet to play the game and we are not exactly sure were to start. Our PCs are:
Drow ...
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What information is available for the town Fallcrest?
My next campaign will have some town adventures. I'm looking at the Fallcrest town detailed in the Dungeon Master's Guide.
Before I get too far into it, I'd like to know if the town has been ...
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Custom Race Creation for D&D 4e
The Monster Manual and Dungeon Master's Guide provides a few examples of how to adapt monsters into full-fledged PC races, but they're limited to only a few options.
Are there any resources or other ...
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Sword of Truth 4e Setting
Has anyone seen or heard of anyone working up a Sword of Truth series 4e setting?
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Good Lich Resources
I'm trying to develop a plot were a cult leader is trying to become a lich. Do any of the currently published D&D 4e books provide any canon for this?
