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For DMs

Prepping to Prep: Creating an Atmosphere for Creativity

As a DM I’ve spent countless hours attempting to deliver the perfect atmosphere to immerse my players into a campaign setting. I want them to feel engaged, I want them to cry, I want them to laugh, I want them…

The Dour DM
August 28, 2024

Character Creation, For DMs, For Players

Fuck Your Level 1 Backstory

You’ve spent countless hours carefully crafting the perfect backstory. Sure, it’s a little wordy at 10 pages, but it’s got heart. You’ve really taken efforts to explore the emotional turmoil of your character’s youth and how that’s shaped them into…

The Dour DM
August 27, 2024