Master D&D foreshadowing & weave a campaign your players won’t forget.

One way to make the situation less anxiety-inducing is to verify you’re prepared.

A Goal For The Party

You always want tokeep in mind the ultimate goalof your campaign.

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Are your players trying to slay a monster?

Have the players decided to investigate a bandit camp instead of exploring a dungeon?

Have the bandits run away into the dungeon, leading your players to chase after them.

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Art by Zoltan Boros

Or maybe after they’ve defeated the bandits, discover hints of greater treasure in the nearby dungeon.

A Reason For The Party To Be Together

This is dependent on how experienced your players are.

Be prepared totake your campaign one session at a time.

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Art by Zoltan Boros

Get through this session, then go back with your notesand adjust as needed.

Linesare hard no’s for someone, something they dont want to see at all in the campaign.

Food And Drinks

Snacks are the unspoken savior of many a DM.

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Art by  Gaboleps

For one, its nice to have something to munch on.

Something for your hands to do if youre nervous, you know?

Have a good collection of snacks prepared, even if youre not hosting.

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Art by  Zoltan Boros

The goal is tomake a world you think is funand want to share with your friends.

Crafting a character is like brewing a magical potion you need the right mix.

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A man surrounded by tentacles reaches up, a horrified expression on his face.

Reality Break by Brian Valeza

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Volo, Guide to Monsters by Zoltan Boros.

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