DM Tip to help a shy party:
Have your characters send you 2 truths and a lie. Then spread them via NPCs and/or give them to other players as rumors.
This has worked at my table to jumpstart roleplaying, especially as players try to prove or disprove rumors about themselves.
Guys! I cracked the code! I wish I had any followers to share this magic revelation I had!
In D&D I love being a DM. I really do. With one exception.
Money.
Knowing how much a character should buy or sell something for is just way out of my grasp. For a rare item the price can be anywhere between five hundred and five THOUSAND. That’s a big difference! How am I supposed to know in between those two numbers what it should be?
I googled. And googled. And googled. Thinking *there must be a better way* and couldn’t find a single thing that made sense. Well me and two other DM friends got together and we figured it out. The magic system of pricing.
So first you take the pricing by magic item rarity in the DMG
Then you go to Xanathars and look at the Magic Item Tables to determine if the item is major or minor
Divide the prices in the rarity into major and minor. Major the higher half and minor the lower.
So that makes
Rare Minor - 500 - 2,500
Rare Major - 2,501 - 5,000
Very Rare Minor - 5,001 - 30,000
Very Rare Major - 30,001 - 50,000
Legendary Minor - 50,000 - 300,000
Legendary Major - 300,000 - 500,000
Then
THEN
It’s all up to a persuasion roll. Because let’s face it, what’s a fantasy shopping adventure of magic items without bartering and haggling?
So you divide the amounts into roll milestones. So a persuasion roll of 0-10 you pay the highest and 20+ you pay the lowest.
Like so:
Common Items: 1d6 x 10
Uncommon Items 1d6 x 100
Rare Minor:
0-9: 2,500
10-11: 2,100
12-14: 1,700
15-17: 1,300
18-19: 900
20+ : 500
Rare Major
0-9: 5,000
10-11: 4,600
12-14: 4,200
15-17: 3,800
18-19: 3,200
20+: 2,500
Very Rare Minor
0-9: 30,000
10-11: 25,000
12-14: 20,000
15-17: 15,000
18-19: 10,000
20+ : 5,000
Very Rare Major
0-9: 50,000
10-11: 45,000
12-14: 40,000
15-17: 35,000
18-19: 30,000
20+ : 25,000
Legendary
0-9: 250,000
10-11: 200,000
12-14: 150,000
15-17: 100,000
18+ : 50,000
Legendary Major
0-9: 500,000
10-11: 450,000
12-14: 400,000
15-17: 350,000
18-19: 300,000
20+ : 250,000
Seriously someone who is followed by a lot of D&D people find this shit and spread it! It’s so much easier and makes a million times more sense then anything I ever heard of before and i wish someone else would have thought of it sooner (or if someone else did that I had found it sooner)
if your players roll a perception check and ask "is there a [insert specific thing that I definitely didn't design but go off queen] nearby"
say
yes
always
DM Pro tip - the "Recap" at the beginning of your session is your excuse to be EXTREMELY passive aggressive to your players and what they DIDN'T do.
Someone should make a Labyrinth Runners D&D campaign. Have a small party, or a large party that can be split up, and multiple NPCs by the DM. The whole concept is there's an illusion cast over everything, so you can't tell what's real or not. The DM's NPCs are seperated from the main party, and they periodically meet up again, but it's never clear whether they're illusions or real. There's a dramatic twist at the end where it turns out that even though they are real, they're on the wrong side anyway.
To fanfic writers transitioning to writing their own romances here's a tip.
Tension.
Tension is what romances are built on. Sexual and romantic tension.
For example "just one bed" is not a trope where two characters are forced to sleep in a bed and then have sex. It's a device to express how they feel about one another. Will they sleep in the bed together or will one take the floor? Why? If they shae the bed how plagued are they with thoughts that they might touch? How badly does one of them want the other to break the agreement of,"stay on your side"? If they wake up in one another's arms how does person A feel about it? If nothing happens why did nothing happen.
Should I start writing some ACOTAR & Onepiece fanfics?
I feel like banter/arguments in enemies to lovers books can be so childish or overdone at times. Often, it seems sooooo silly, that they seem like playful friends than enemies
Like real enemies can smirk and tease but not every other page.
There should be some real hatred and anger at first, real hurt and trauma.
What make banter good is when it does not happen so often. When it’s a buildup of irritation and sly remarks and hidden feelings. When they find themselves arguing and speaking their true feelings after page and page of rage….because the two of them arguing every page is annoying and clashes so badly with their inner thoughts. I’m usually exhausted by the time they confess their love for each other.
These are just some of the things I’ve learned from both writing romance and reading romance.
Might add more to these later.
{i’m aware that this dialogue prompt may not be for everyone, but sometimes you need to add some to spice up your text/novel/book! enjoy babies!} don’t be shy to use! - ‘don’t act like you don’t want this, baby’ - ‘god, you don’t realise what you do to me’ - ‘look at me, and only me’ - ‘my eyes are up here darling’ - ‘oh, sorry, i didn’t realise my hand had gotten so high up your thigh’ - look me in my eyes and beg for it’ - ‘don’t act shy now babe, we both know how you are when we’re not in public’ - ‘who cares if we’re in public?’ - ‘touch me, please’ - ‘oh, really?’ - ‘make me’ - ‘come closer then’ - ‘don’t make me come over there’ - ‘don’t stop… don’t ever stop’ - ‘do you just wanna get out of here?’ - ‘such a tease you are sometimes’ - ‘do you really mean it?’
feel free to use :)
1. Lingering touch that sends shivers.
2. Whispering sweet nothings.
3. Tracing lips with a finger.
4. Dancing closely, bodies pressed.
5. Gentle caresses along the back.
6. Passionate, desire-filled kiss.
7. Slow undressing, savoring.
8. Exploring bodies with light touches.
9. Intertwining fingers, deep connection.
10. Nuzzling against necks, warmth.
11. Sensuous massage, fostering intimacy.
12. Gazing into eyes, unspoken desires.
13. Running fingers through hair.
14. Warm, intimate embrace.
15. Teasing, nibbling on earlobes.
16. Holding hands, silent reassurance.
17. Gentle exploration, awakening pleasure.
18. Cuddling close under a blanket.
19. Forehead kisses, love and tenderness.
20. Passionate, synchronized bodies.
The eyes are the windows to the soul, and they can convey volumes of unspoken emotions. Describe those stolen glances, the lingering eye contact, and the way their gazes seem to connect on a deeper level. In addition, small touches like a brush of hands or an accidental bump can create electric moments that hint at an underlying romantic attraction. For example:
"Her heart fluttered as she caught him stealing glances, his eyes softly tracing the curves of her smile. With every accidental touch, their hands lingered, sending a current of warmth through their veins."
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Deep conversations and intimate confessions can be powerful tools for hinting at romantic feelings. When characters open up to one another, revealing their vulnerabilities and dreams, a bond begins to form. These moments create a sense of emotional intimacy that can lay the groundwork for a blossoming romance. Consider this example:
"Underneath the twinkling stars, they shared secrets that they had never uttered to anyone else. As he listened to her dreams, he realized that he wanted to be a part of them, and a warm smile played on his lips."
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Ah, the age-old art of witty banter! This lighthearted exchange of playful jabs and teasing remarks can build tension and create a magnetic pull between characters. It allows them to establish a unique connection filled with laughter and friendly competition. Here's an example:
"Their banter was a delightful dance of sharp wit and quick comebacks. Every retort was like a playful spark that kept the fire between them burning bright, a dance they couldn't resist joining every chance they got."
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Jealousy can be a potent emotion to hint at unexpressed romantic feelings. When one character starts to feel protective or slightly possessive, it suggests a deeper connection brewing beneath the surface. Show how they react to potential rivals or display signs of concern for each other's well-being. Check out this snippet:
"Her heart skipped a beat as she noticed the subtle tightening of his jawline when he saw her laughing with someone else. His fingers tapped nervously, silently craving her attention, and he couldn't help but step closer, ready to ward off any potential threats."
as the request stated, that ‘i am trying really hard to keep hating you‘ phase, or what i like to call the reluctant friend stage. feel free to use :)
