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==DM Guidelines==
 
==DM Guidelines==
 
Before DMing in the Wold you should read these guidelines.
 
Before DMing in the Wold you should read these guidelines.
* DM Guidelines I Rules and Guidelines (including DMing 101).
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* [[DM Guidelines I]] Rules and Guidelines (including DMing 101).
* DM Guidelines II Message Board Options for DMs.
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* [[DM Guidelines II]] Message Board Options for DMs.
* DM Guidelines III Message Board Options for MDMs. For Site Admins only.
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* [[DM Guidelines III]] Message Board Options for MDMs. For Site Admins only.
* DM Guidelines IV DMing 102: It's the people that tell the story
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* [[DM Guidelines IV]] DMing 102: It's the people that tell the story
* DM Guidelines V The great DM migrations
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* [[DM Guidelines V]] The great DM migrations
 
* Hero Points: An essay by Jerry on how to use them and how to give them out.
 
* Hero Points: An essay by Jerry on how to use them and how to give them out.
 
* Challenge Ratings: How do Woldian DM's achieve balanced encounters?
 
* Challenge Ratings: How do Woldian DM's achieve balanced encounters?

Revision as of 08:06, 11 March 2008

DM Guidelines

Before DMing in the Wold you should read these guidelines.

  • DM Guidelines I Rules and Guidelines (including DMing 101).
  • DM Guidelines II Message Board Options for DMs.
  • DM Guidelines III Message Board Options for MDMs. For Site Admins only.
  • DM Guidelines IV DMing 102: It's the people that tell the story
  • DM Guidelines V The great DM migrations
  • Hero Points: An essay by Jerry on how to use them and how to give them out.
  • Challenge Ratings: How do Woldian DM's achieve balanced encounters?
  • Undead PCs: How to turn your PCs undead (used for the YoA endgame)

Rules

  • Rules all DMs need to follow
  • Character Creation Rules: A new character in your game? Go here to check their sheet is Wold-compliant.
  • Woldian House Rules: Stuff that every DM should know.
  • Woldian Rulings: Guidance on some of the more muddy D&D rules.
  • Tap Rules: Want to run a Tap game? Here's how.

DM Resources

Here are some useful links for DMs.

  • Module Template
  • SRD 3.5: Nearly all the PHB and DMG onlineNPC Generator: Quick and easy NPCs, a very handy tool
  • Official DnD Errata: WotC rules fixes and clarifications, by the book
  • Official DnD Game Rule FAQ: Links to downloadable PDF file with answers to many questions DMs may have about rules interpretation
  • The Online Address List: Can't remember your players' email addresses? Check here.
  • Searches: How to search the whole site or archives for key words

Hidden Woldian Boards

  • DM Board: Where DMs meet to discuss their games, the rules and all manner of Important Things.
  • God Committee Board: Where the Gods of the Wold were forged. Now used for all kinds of campaign development.
  • Organizations Board: The board where new Organizations are discussed and created.
  • The Revamp Board: Overseeing the transition from v3.0 to v3.5.
  • Catacombs Staffer Board: Behind the scenes at the Catacombs. DMs, please post treasure lists here!
  • Epic Board: This is where all the discussion takes place as to how the DFR storyline plays out
  • Nook Board: Miscellaneous DM and game designer discussions of things such as DFR aftermath
  • Awards Board: How shall we reward Tapestry game participants, and Loot 'n Booty Lotto rollers?