Certainly, this isn’tuntrue.
Sometimes being stubborn pays off.
Regardless, chances are you clicked on this if you fall somewhere in the latter.
Heroes of Horror by David Hudnut
Here are some tips for implementing a backup character into your game.
What Are Backup Characters?
Why Make A Backup?
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Backups can be very practicalin the event of a character’s death, whether in afatal campaignor not.
you might give them reasons to know x, y, and z without creating a sizable knowledge gap.
But if not, consider, at creation, what the party may miss.
Icewind Dale Art by Jedd Chevrier
If you’re going to be down a paladin, think about creating a barbarian or fighter.
If you’re down a healing druid, consider a cleric.
Dungeons & Dragons parties are nothing if not adaptable.
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Be prepared to play them very little, if ever.
The primary character may live throughout the campaign!
It’s not ALWAYS about the sword, believe it or not.
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