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This is it! The time has come for your party to accomplish their Dungeons and Dragons final task! Defeat the big-bad, save the kingdom, rescue their loved ones, and set the world right! Or maybe they will defeat the forces of good once and for all, bring their enemies to heel, and claim the land and its treasures as their own. Whatever the final hurdle may be for your party of adventurers, the moment for them to stand victorious or reap what they have sown is upon them. As a Dungeon Master (DM), the finale of your adventure should be...

Let’s face it, the presence of COVID-19 has taken its toll on everyone over the last year. For everyone, being cut off from the world, forced into isolation, and the inability to do much outside the home has had real and meaningful consequences. While this time has been trying for adults, children have had a tough time too. Not being able to be in school, having to stay home, and being away from their friends has had untold consequences. The research shows that during COVID-19 children have shown increased levels of anxiety, depression, and had difficulty coping. As a result,...

It’s a fact. The “seasoning of giving” as we traditionally know it has come and gone. But let’s be honest, there’s never a bad time to think of someone else. It could be a birthday, graduation, or just a thoughtful gesture when the mood strikes. One of the problems that everyone seems to have however, is knowing just what to get the person they’re thinking of. If that special someone happens to be a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, we’re here to help. Keep reading for our best gift recommendations. Know Your Person It’s one thing to acknowledge that your dearly...

If you’re a regular reader of our RPG gaming blog, you know that we’re all about helping DM’s run more efficient, interesting Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. In some of our previous posts, we’ve talked about some of our best, tried and true strategies to make combat more interesting for both your players, and yourself. If you need a refresher, check out How to Improve D&D Combat Part 1 and Part 2. While we highly recommend employing some of these strategies, you don’t want to let it drag out too long. Variety is the spice of life and a change in...

Since you first became a DM, you’ve thought about every way to make your Dungeons and Dragons campaigns unique and engaging for your players. If you’re like many of us here at Dirt Cheap Dungeons, you’ve probably lost sleep thinking about all the extra things you can do to enhance the experience. Whether it’s lighting, themed food for your players, map layouts, the list is endless.But what about music? Sure, you probably have some themed music that plays in the background as your players trudge over the landscape. But maybe that music becomes little more than idle background noise after...