Ravenloft’s Barovia is one of the scariest configs in all of DnD, and here’s why.

These tips can help you put together a post-apocalyptic campaign in D&D.

Its got random encounters in the form of wandering enemy patrols throughout the Zone.

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Perhaps most importantly, theres a central goal, but how you reach it is up to you.

Even Atomfalls jankiness gives it a tabletop feel.

Imagine playing with an earnest but inexperienced DM.

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They also insist on using Encumbrance rules, the tyrant.

Its easy to imagine our theoretical DM trying to personify every new character with a different accent.

That explains whycombat robotssound like Daleks, why Captain Sims sounds like John Cleese.

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The DM is running out of voices; we cant all be Matt Mercer, after all.

The market is far larger, even with the increased interest in TTRPGs over the last few years.

Many of Atomfalls shortcomings are a direct result of its chosen medium.

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EvenBaldurs Gate 3has this problem.

With or without zombies!

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