Dungeon Master for dummie (4th ed.)

If you re a Dungeons & Dragons fan, you ve surely thought of becoming a Dungeon Master. Learning to be a DM isn t as hard as you might think, especially if you haveDungeon Master 4th Edition For Dummies tucked into your bag of tricks!

From organizing your first D&D game to dealing with difficult players, this book covers everything a DM needs to know. Written for the newest edition of D&D by the experts at Wizards of the Coast, creators of the game, it shows you how to:

• Build challenging encounters, make reasonable rulings, and manage disagreements
• Recognize all the common codes, tables, and spells
• Understand the parts of a D&D adventure and how to create dungeon maps and craft monsters
• Shape storylines and write your own adventures
• Find your style as a DM and develop a game style that plays to your strengths
• Script an encounter, vary the terrain and challenges, and establish rewards (experience points and treasure)
• Decide whether to use published adventures
• Use and follow the official Dungeon Master s Guide
• Develop a campaign with exciting themes, memorable villains, and plots that keep players entranced

If you re getting the urge to lead the charge in a D&D game of your own, Dungeon Master 4th Edition For Dummies will introduce you to the DM s many jobs. With the information you need to start your own game, craft exciting stories, and set up epic adventures, you ll be on your way!