A device, software, procedure or process used for a specific purpose in relationship to roleplaying games.
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What is the optimal way to design a well balanced party
Confession - I just TPK'd my group....again.
One of the reasons that has been identified is that while the party is composed of 5 pretty well optimized characters, as a party they just aren't in ...
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What software is available for virtual table tops?
As the younger members of our group get older, they are going off to college or {gasp} getting on with their lives. We still game but are finding it harder to get together as distances increase. ...
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What tools or strategies have you found useful when not all players can be in the same physical space?
Having recently moved most of the way across the US, I am looking for effective ways to continue to game with roleplayers from my previous home. What tools (Skype, mapping applications, etc.) and ...
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Is there a spell managing program/app for D&D 3.5e?
I'm playing a necromancer wizard in a D&D 3.5e game via Roll20.
I've found that it's very tedious to manage and choose my spells because I have to look in the list of the wizard/sorcerer spells ...
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How to update a monster using the D&D4 Monster Builder?
I'm new to Monster Builder (part of Adventure Tools) and I'm hoping there is a good way to update pre MM3 monsters to the latest standards (in the errata).
As an example, I'm trying to update the ...
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How to keep track of abilities for D&D 4e?
What are some effective ways to keep track of my character's various abilities? I would prefer cheap or free tools.
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What iPhone / iPad apps do you use for gaming?
What iPhone / iPad applications do you use for your gaming? One per answer, please, and vote up ones you have used and like.
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What is a good combat tracker for D&D 4th Edition?
As my players go up levels there are more and more variables in combat. I need help. What solutions exist out there and what makes them good?
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How do you track the PCs' reputation?
I'm currently planning a game with a significant amount of intrigue. I envision the players undertaking actions and adventures that will endear them to one group, and anger others. It occurs to me ...
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Does anyone have any templates for Scrivener?
I want to start using Scrivener to plan a game and am looking for some templates for characters, locations, encounters, etc.
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Is there a campaign wiki solution with mobile support?
I've been looking around for a campaign wiki for a Dawn of Worlds game my group is in the middle of. I've looked at the usual sources (Obsidian Portal, Epic Words), but they don't really have support ...
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Are there any guides for hacking DND4E files?
The offline Character Builder had some houseruling support, but it was somewhat limited and the new online Character Builder has even less. Even if you have a fully legal character, some powers, ...
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What is DDI (D&D Insider)?
I have seen this referenced in several questions. I've actually seen people use links into the DDI website in their answers that I can't get to since I don't have a subscription. I know its an online ...
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How can I make paper minatures?
How can you take an images and easily (automatically) turn them into paper minis?
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What are best practices for the use of flowcharts in RPGs
For gamers who use flow charts, process models and diagramming in their game what set of graphical representations work best at representing story components. I'm looking for what set of notations can ...
