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How to ask nicely in Dungeon World

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Where do adventurers keep all their stuff?

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One of my players is trying to cast a spell that isn't in the handbook, and he hasn't told me how his character knows it

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D&D 5e and "Theatre of the Mind" in combat

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Problems with Party Formation: "You're the DM, you can figure it out."

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As a man, how can I roleplay a woman better?

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How to persuade players not to cheat?

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One player has made combat trivial for self

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answered Jul 27, 2017 at 16:08

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What do you do in Dungeon World when someone wants to perform an action they don't have a move for?

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Origin of the term "Splat Book"

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How to handle wealthy player characters as a GM?

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Handy Haversack vs. Bag of Holding

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How do I get around players losing interest during mapping?

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How far does a rogue move when dashing twice using Cunning Action?

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answered Feb 26, 2015 at 22:40

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What is the use of a little bag of sand?

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I dislike how players accurately place fireballs. Is there an alternative?

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answered May 1, 2016 at 8:31

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How can I better show players that enemies are not friends?

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Is there “flavor text” in D&D 5e spells?

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How can I modify a wolf enemy to fit my campaign?

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How to reward players that come prepared for non-combat, non-RP situations? I.e., real life

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answered Oct 14, 2014 at 2:39

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How should a GM deal with "standing orders?"

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Can you use the D&D 5e Player's Handbook in a 3.5e game?

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Was "Warfare & Wizardry" a real game?

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Is a Bastard sword better than a Greatsword?

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Should I leave this group or recover it?

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How to stop players from making the game X-rated

What do you do when your players guess your plots?

Punishing a player for instant-actioning

Can the dungeon master have a player character?

How to ask nicely in Dungeon World

Where do adventurers keep all their stuff?

One of my players is trying to cast a spell that isn't in the handbook, and he hasn't told me how his character knows it

D&D 5e and "Theatre of the Mind" in combat

Are melee combatants limited to standing around saying "I attack"?

Problems with Party Formation: "You're the DM, you can figure it out."

As a man, how can I roleplay a woman better?

How to persuade players not to cheat?

One player has made combat trivial for self

What do you do in Dungeon World when someone wants to perform an action they don't have a move for?

Origin of the term "Splat Book"

How to handle wealthy player characters as a GM?

Handy Haversack vs. Bag of Holding

How do I get around players losing interest during mapping?

How far does a rogue move when dashing twice using Cunning Action?

What is the use of a little bag of sand?

I dislike how players accurately place fireballs. Is there an alternative?

How can I better show players that enemies are not friends?

Is there “flavor text” in D&D 5e spells?

How can I modify a wolf enemy to fit my campaign?

How to reward players that come prepared for non-combat, non-RP situations? I.e., real life

How should a GM deal with "standing orders?"

Can you use the D&D 5e Player's Handbook in a 3.5e game?

Was "Warfare & Wizardry" a real game?

Is a Bastard sword better than a Greatsword?

Should I leave this group or recover it?