Secret Resistance, Hooray Local Libraries, and Anti-Metagaming Tricks [DMAcademy Advice IX]

[#98] Jason and Jim look to the Reddit mailbag to offer their advice to DMs in a variety of situations. This week: monster stat transparency, DMing for kids, and how to handle skill check pile-ons.

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[#98] Jason and Jim look to the Reddit mailbag to offer their advice to DMs in a variety of situations. This week: monster stat transparency, DMing for kids, and how to handle skill check pile-ons.

Do you tell players about legendary resistance?
- Here’s a great primer on how Legendary Resistance works from Halfling Hobbies.
Running a game for kids. How?
- The Magic School Bus started with a book series that was made into an animated TV show.
- WotC has a ready-made selection of ready-to-play characters.
- Jim suggested Strixhaven as an ideal open-table beginner game.
How I discourage meta-gaming at my table
- Jason mentioned Paradox Perfect and the AP he enjoyed from the 3 Black Halflings Podcast.
- Jim mentioned Forged in the Dark RPGs.
- The Avatar Legends RPG just shipped and should be in stores soon.
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Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo.

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Secret Resistance, Hooray Local Libraries, and Anti-Metagaming Tricks [DMAcademy Advice IX]

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