3 Ways to Make Your DND Game Darker
21Tired of D&D horror that's just "more monsters" or "bloodier descriptions"? This video is for Game Masters who want to truly unsettle their players, making their Dungeons & Dragons campaigns feel genuinely dark and intense. We'll explore three impactful, psychological approaches that go beyond typical tropes to create a deeply immersive and unsettling experience. Get ready to challenge your players' minds, morals, and assumptions about heroism.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Mind Tricks
2:25 Necessary Evil
4:21 Harsh Mechanics
4:33 Reduce Durability
4:58 Cripple Recovery
5:41 Embrace Injury and Insanity
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