{"product_id":"dungeon-master-for-dummies-isbn-9780470292914","title":"Dungeon Master For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign your own fantasy D\u0026amp;D epic filled with adventurous exploits, cloaked characters, and mysterious monsters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons fan, you've surely thought of becoming a Dungeon Master. Learning to be a DM isn't as hard as you might think, especially if you have Dungeon Master For Dummies tucked into your bag of tricks!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you've assumed the role of Dungeon Master before or not, this illustrated reference can help you run a D\u0026amp;D game, either online or in person. From organizing your first D\u0026amp;D game to dealing with difficult players, this book covers everything a DM needs to know. Written for the newest edition of D\u0026amp;D by the experts at Wizards of the Coast, the game's creators, it shows you how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun your very first campaign, from shaping storylines and writing your own adventures to dealing with unruly players and characters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild challenging encounters, make reasonable rulings, and manage disagreements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize all the common codes, tables, and spells\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the parts of a D\u0026amp;D adventure and how to create dungeon maps and craft monsters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShape storylines and write your own adventures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind your style as a DM and develop a game style that plays to your strengths\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScript an encounter, vary the terrain and challenges, and establish rewards (experience points and treasure)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide whether to use published adventures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse and follow the official Dungeon Master's Guide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a campaign with exciting themes, memorable villains, and plots to entrance players\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're getting the urge to lead the charge in a D\u0026amp;D game of your own, \u003ci\u003eDungeon Master For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides the information you need to start your own game, craft exciting stories, and set up epic adventures. Grab your copy today, and you'll be on your way!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eForeword.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Running a Great Game.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Role of the Dungeon Master.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Preparing for Play.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Running the Game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Narrating the Adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Dealing with Players.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Teaching the Game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Your First Adventure: Kobold Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Advanced Dungeon Mastering.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Running an Ongoing Game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Choosing Your Game Style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Creating Excitement at the Game Table.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Growing Your Game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Using Every Available Resource.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Creating Adventures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Tools of the Trade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Dungeon Adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: The Wilderness Adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: The Event-Based Adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Randomly Generated Adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Paragon and Epic Adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Sample Dungeon: The Necromancer’s Apprentice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Building a Campaign.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Building a Continuous Story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Creating Memorable Villains.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Bringing the World to Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Heroic Encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Paragon Encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Things to Avoid When DMing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Things to Do All the Time When DMing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eJames Wyatt is Design Manager for D\u0026amp;D and a lead designer of D\u0026amp;D 4th Edition. Bill Slavicsek is Director of Roleplaying and Miniatures Game Design. Richard Baker is a senior game designer and bestselling author of Forgotten Realms novels. All are associates of Wizards of the Coast, publisher of the Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons® game. Bill and Richard are coauthors of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons® For Dummies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWant to be a Dungeon Master? Get started or ramp up your skills with this fun and easy guide!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you've already run a few Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons® games or you've decided to try Dungeon Mastering, this book's for you. 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