Behind the DM Screen

Join Jon Ciccolini, B&G founder and DM-in-Residence, as he recounts the highs and lows of his current campaign and gives a little DM advice along the way.

These thoughts are solely Jon Ciccolini's and do not represent Beadle & Grimm's or Wizards of the Coast.

SESSION 6-8: UNFINISHED BUSINESS, OR, SO MANY CHOICES!

SESSION 6-8: UNFINISHED BUSINESS, OR, SO MANY CHOICES!

This part of the Phandelver adventure allows for a ton of player agency and I love that. There were at least 6 different directions the characters could choose at this... Read More
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Sessions 4 & 5 (Mix It Up!)

In this session the party discovered and delved into The Redbrand Hideout, which is a really fun area. Remember, my party has six characters in it, so I have to... Read More
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Sessions 4 & 5 (Mix It Up!)
Session 3: The Town! (oh yeah... and humor)

Session 3: The Town! (oh yeah... and humor)

This time, armed with info about the caverns from their first foray in, the party successfully used Stealth to get the jump on the Cragmaw Hideout guards, sneak into the... Read More
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Session 2: Cure Wounds

The healing powers of gaming There have been some tough times for my players this year. One lost a father. One is dealing with health issues with both parents. Another... Read More
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Session 2: Cure Wounds
Session 1: MOTIVATION

Session 1: MOTIVATION

Please know this blog is not about summarizing what happened in the session. So I won’t be giving all of the story beats. I’ll give enough to orient you on... Read More
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Intro & Session 0

Join me as I talk about roleplaying, combat, min/maxing, and all things D&D through the lens of my Phandelver and Below campaign.
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Intro & Session 0