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What is Balance? 2 Dec 2017

Balance is the most important measure of success in homebrew. Yet the term actually means more than one thing. In this post, we dissect the concept of balance.

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Tangible vs. Abstract: The Spectrum of Gods 14 Oct 2017

How gods interact with your players and your broader setting is a vital question. In this post, we explore the tangible-abstract spectrum of deities.

Author: Michael
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How to Follow the Writing Style of D&D 2 Sep 2017

In this post, we discuss the importance of adhering to the Writing Style Guide of the official D&D Manuals and how you can apply the style to your content.

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Understanding the Six Types of Descriptions 19 Aug 2017

D&D is a game of imagination and visualization. In this post, we identify the six types of descriptions DMs used to make their game sessions come to life.

Author: Michael
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