Hi, my name is Sunyaku, and I have a plastic addiction. And Wizards of the Coast knows how to give me what I need. ;(o.0)'
Hi, my name is Sunyaku, and I have a plastic addiction. And Wizards of the Coast knows how to give me what I need. ;(o.0)'
3rd edition fanboys should stay home. For the love of Gary Gygax, if you question and complain about how inadequate the 4th edition rules are every round, I shall smite thee...
Lair Assault dungeon masters have a great deal of freedom to structure their lair as they please, and this can play a huge part in the success or defeat of each party. As each group of players returns with more experience and better party optimization, how can you scale monster choice and tactics to continue…
When players are pitted against their Dungeon Masters, players are much more likely to get angry or frustrated than in any other play format (except maybe the DnD Championships). It's important that players understand, up front, that their DM is going to try to kill them.
In the ultra-deadly Lair Assault environment, the right tools and equipment can mean the difference between survival and a Total Party Kill. Here are a few items for you to consider...
There are plenty of interesting ways that a party can get the drop on their target. As a DM, you don't always have to resort to a default surprise round.
It never ceases to amaze me how players interact with the Dungeons and Dragons game world when the lives of their characters are at stake. Here are a few observations from the first week of Lair Assault play.
Lair Assault is the ultimate challenge for veteran players. A challenge like this means there's no room for error, and no screwing around when you create characters and build your party. If this isn't a training ground for the DnD Championships, I don't know what is!
Here's an outline of the lair assault strategy content (no spoilers) that is scheduled for development here at Heroes of Shadow over the next week, and during Lair Assault season.
But don't you dare feel sorry for the players, because we can expect Lair Assault contestants to bring the stinkiest, cheesiest cheese they can munster.
