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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.
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Best Resource: [[Dm_guide|Rob's Amazing Illustrated Guide to DMing in the Wold]]
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Other good (older) resources:
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* [[DM Guidelines I]] Rules and Guidelines (including DMing 101).
 
* [[DM Guidelines I]] Rules and Guidelines (including DMing 101).
 
* [[DM Guidelines II]] Message Board Options for DMs.
 
* [[DM Guidelines II]] Message Board Options for DMs.
 
* [[DM Guidelines III]] Message Board Options for MDMs. For Site Admins only.
 
* [[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 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 (kinda old)
 
* [[DM Guidelines VI]] Some wise words on party consensus and the PbP format
 
* [[DM Guidelines VI]] Some wise words on party consensus and the PbP format
 
* [http://www.woldiangames.com/dm_resource/cheropoints.html Hero Points]: An essay by Jerry on how to use them and how to give them out. [OLD!]
 
* [http://www.woldiangames.com/dm_resource/cheropoints.html Hero Points]: An essay by Jerry on how to use them and how to give them out. [OLD!]
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==Rules==
 
==Rules==
* [[DM Confidentiality]]
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* [[DM Confidentiality]] -- This is an important one to read!
 
* [[Character_Creation|Character Creation Rules]]: A new character in your game? Go here to check their sheet is Wold-compliant.
 
* [[Character_Creation|Character Creation Rules]]: A new character in your game? Go here to check their sheet is Wold-compliant.
 
* [[House_Rules|Woldian House Rules]]: Stuff that every DM should know.
 
* [[House_Rules|Woldian House Rules]]: Stuff that every DM should know.
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* [[DMs Only: Module Template|Woldian Module Template]] -- same doc as above but on the wiki. Does not show colors.
 
* [[DMs Only: Module Template|Woldian Module Template]] -- same doc as above but on the wiki. Does not show colors.
 
* [http://www.d20srd.org/ SRD 3.5]: Nearly all the PHB and DMG online
 
* [http://www.d20srd.org/ SRD 3.5]: Nearly all the PHB and DMG online
* [http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/ Pathfinder Online]: Pathfinder online
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* [http://legacy.aonprd.com/]: Pathfinder 1.0 online legacy link
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* [http://cayzle.com/pfsrd/]: Cayzle's copy of Pathfinder 1.0 (Just Core Rules and APG, no ads, fast loading)
 
* [http://www.aarg.net/~minam/npc2.cgi NPC Generator]: Quick and easy NPCs, a very handy tool
 
* [http://www.aarg.net/~minam/npc2.cgi NPC Generator]: Quick and easy NPCs, a very handy tool
 
* [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/er/20040125a Official DnD Errata]: WotC rules fixes and clarifications, by the book
 
* [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/er/20040125a Official DnD Errata]: WotC rules fixes and clarifications, by the book

Revision as of 11:37, 18 April 2020

DM Guidelines

Before DMing in the Wold you should read these guidelines.

Best Resource: Rob's Amazing Illustrated Guide to DMing in the Wold

Other good (older) resources:

Rules

DM Resources

Here are some useful links for DMs.

  • Online Address List: Can't remember your players' email addresses? Check here.
  • Woldian Module Template: The template Jerry wants us to use when creating new modules. This one is in Word format on Google. - updated Nov. 2014.
  • Woldian Module Template -- same doc as above but in googledoc format. Make a copy for your own use.
  • Woldian Module Template -- same doc as above but on the wiki. Does not show colors.
  • SRD 3.5: Nearly all the PHB and DMG online
  • [1]: Pathfinder 1.0 online legacy link
  • [2]: Cayzle's copy of Pathfinder 1.0 (Just Core Rules and APG, no ads, fast loading)
  • NPC 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
  • WoldianGames site Searches: How to search the whole site or archives for key words
  • 2e_Content: An archive of content developed for the Wold using the 2e ruleset

Hidden Woldian Boards

Note: The DM Board remains vigorous; all DMs should post there thrice weekly. The other boards here listed are usually moribund, but sometimes used for development and private discussion.

  • 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?