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Should your silver-tongued bard actually have to be charismatic, or should the dice decide? 🤔🎲 Balancing player skill vs. character skill is key to a great RPG experience. When should you roll, and when should you let players take the reins? Read more on RPG Gazette! #TTRPG #DnD #GMtips

Mar 26, 2025, 12:29 PM

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