Dungeons and Dragons: Tips and Tricks for Character Creation
Summary
In this article, we will discuss various topics related to Dungeons and Dragons, including character creation, campaign settings, and homebrew races. We will also share tips and tricks for creating player characters and forming bonds between them.
Table of Contents
- Favorite Campaign Settings: Dragonlance
- Creating Player Characters: Tips and Tricks
- Homebrew Races: Abominations and Dragonborn
- Encouraging Bonds Between Characters
Favorite Campaign Settings: Dragonlance
As a Dungeons and Dragons player, the speaker has a few favorite campaign settings, but their top pick is Dragonlance. They love the rich backstory and the world-building that has gone into the setting. They also appreciate the many options available to players, including the different types of dragons that exist in the world.
Creating Player Characters: Tips and Tricks
When it comes to creating player characters, the speaker has a few tips and tricks to share. They advise players to play nice with others in the group, but not to let that get in the way of creating a great character. They also suggest thinking about the character’s backstory and motivations, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
The speaker also shares their approach to creating player characters, which involves thinking about the character’s voice and personality. They suggest practicing character voices in front of the bathroom mirror and filming oneself to critique the performance. They also recommend trying out different character types and playing around with different options.
Homebrew Races: Abominations and Dragonborn
In addition to playing with the standard races in Dungeons and Dragons, the speaker also enjoys creating homebrew races. They share their experience creating abominations that are a cross between dragons and draconians. They also discuss their preference for Dragonborn and their love for playing a red Dragonborn paladin.
The speaker also talks about giving a black dragon a giant amethyst in a quest book they designed for HeroQuest. They named the dragon Venim, and it became a memorable part of the quest.
Encouraging Bonds Between Characters
Finally, the speaker shares some tips for encouraging bonds between player characters. They suggest creating shared backstory or narrative elements, such as all being from the same town or having a common enemy. They also share an example of a cleric who kept track of everyone’s hit points and provided healing support, which helped to form a bond between the characters.
In conclusion, Dungeons and Dragons is a game that offers endless possibilities for character creation and storytelling. With a little creativity and imagination, players can create memorable characters and form strong bonds between them.
