How to Use DMPCs in Your D&D Game Dungeon Master Player Characters, or DMPCs, are NPCs that join the adventuring party temporarily. It is very tricky to use effectively because you risk overshadowing your PCs. Here are some tips to help you make DMPCs that don’t suck to play with. 1. Give Them a Clear Purpose – DMPCs should exist for a reason. They might be a guide to direct the players through unknown territory, or a translator to act as a bridge between NPCs the players would otherwise have no
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How to Use DMPCs in Your D&D Game Dungeon Master Player Characters, or DMPCs, are NPCs that join the adventuring party temporarily. It is very tricky to use effectively because you risk overshadowing your PCs. Here are some tips to help you make DMPCs that don’t suck to play with. 1. Give Them a Clear Purpose – DMPCs should exist for a reason. They might be a guide to direct the players through unknown territory, or a translator to act as a bridge between NPCs the players would otherwise have no
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