So relatable. I also can't trust myself to come up with something interesting on the spot! A lot of youtube DMs tell you to just 'be a DM and make something up'... but really, having a short list of random (but applicable) events is so much more useful!
It is true a tavern needs something memorable! I have used a random tavern feature list from Pathfinder a lot. My favorite entry is 100 free-roaming cats inside the tavern :D
Really great idea to get the binder together, and so awesome of you to share this :) best of luck with the patreon and the continued growth of your views - you really do deserve to keep on growing; this is a golden channel and never fails to interest and inform :) Good luck!
These kinds of things are always helpful. I always have lists, mostly names for random npc, tavern, boats, shops, and a list of detailed treasure items. Like Jeweled inlaid box, with a dragon design with ruby eyes and the keyhole as its mouth. Players will keep detail items for themselves.
Excellent ideas for lists! It is so much less stressful to have those things thought out ahead of time. I am NOTORIOUSLY bad at NPC names. It is a running joke in my campaigns that every throw away NPC has the most normal name possible, but the planned ones have "fantasy" names lol
Love the jeweled box idea. I'm notoriously bad at names-on-the-fly. My pre-planned names are like Ezrazhul the Death Whisperer and my names on the fly are like Paul or Big Jim.
I definitely appreciate videos like this. Cool template too. I always direct my students to Canva for simple layout designs. I look forward to more content.
I like the idea of putting all my notes in one binder! I usually have a couple hooks and sidebars because the PCs are typically going to follow some rabbit trail and I need to be ready for that, having some items to make the world more real is important to most of my players. And I have a critical miss/critical hit table that the group agreed on. In the tavern/inn/bar thing, I did that as well and it made one session into a drinking game session inspired by a pizza place I go to that has over 100 varieties of beer/ale. But pulling all these notes into one place is a great idea.
A "Knock at the door" from the DM's Screen could be interpreted metaphorically: _Someone_ _is_ _searching_ _for_ _the_ _party_ _with_ _non_ _hostile_ _intent_ _to_ _deliver_ _an_ _important_ _message_
Hier are some more unique (well not so unique anymore) dishs for your tavern: - Remorhaz flavoured Icre Cream - Mythral Golem Jaw Breakers (a candy ball) - Snakehead in Honey (these are the spell compinents for the suggestion spell) - Firenewt Eye Soup (This is another spell component - don't know the spell; but please don't slaughter firenewts - they are too cute.)
Bursting with flavor, this pumpkin pie recipe is my very favorite. It’s rich, smooth, and tastes incredible on my homemade pie crust and served with whipped cream. The pie crust leaves are purely for decor, you can leave those off of the pie and only make 1 pie crust. *Ingredients* Homemade pie crust (full recipe makes 2 crusts: 1 for bottom, 1 for leaf decor) one 15oz can (about 2 cups; 450g) pumpkin puree* 3 large eggs 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) packed light or dark brown sugar 1 Tablespoon (8g) cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger* 1/4 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg* 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves* 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (I use 1% - any is fine) egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk *Directions* Make the pie crust For the pumpkin pie filling: Whisk the pumpkin, 3 eggs, and brown sugar together until combined. Add the cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, cream, and milk. Vigorously whisk until everything is combined. Filling will be a little thick. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled pie crust: Remove 1 disc of pie dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. Make sure to turn the dough about a quarter turn after every few rolls. Carefully place the dough into a 9-inch pie dish. Tuck it in with your fingers, making sure it is smooth. With a small and sharp knife, trim the extra overhang of crust and discard. Crimp the edges with a fork or flute the edges with your fingers, if desired. Brush edges lightly with egg wash mixture. Line the pie crust with parchment paper. (Crunch up the parchment paper first so that you can easily shape it into the crust.) Fill with pie weights. Make sure the weights are evenly distributed around the pie dish. Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment paper/pie weights. Pour pumpkin pie filling into the warm pre-baked crust. Only fill the crust about 3/4 of the way up. (Use extra to make mini pies with leftover pie dough scraps if you’d like.) Bake the pie until the center is almost set, about 55-60 minutes give or take. A small part of the center will be wobbly - that’s ok. After 25 minutes of baking, be sure to cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil or use a pie crust shield to prevent the edges from getting too brown. Check for doneness at minute 50, and then 55, and then 60, etc. Once done, transfer the pie to a wire rack and allow to cool completely for at least 3 hours. Decorate with sugared cranberries and pie crust leaves (see note). You’ll definitely have leftover cranberries - they’re tasty for snacking. Serve pie with whipped cream if desired. Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Once you click on the link in the description, if you look at the bottom left-hand corner there will be a pencil that says "edit" when you hover on it. Click that pencil, then hit "use Template" and it should open on Canva for you to edit!
@@HalflingHobbies Very strange, I'm not seeing that pencil in the bottom bar...only a "Share" in the bottom left (which doesn't include a download option), and the link to the Canva homepage on the right.
underrated channel
Demolition Worm Thanks so much for saying that!
So relatable. I also can't trust myself to come up with something interesting on the spot!
A lot of youtube DMs tell you to just 'be a DM and make something up'... but really, having a short list of random (but applicable) events is so much more useful!
Really cool, the fortunes and tavern specials is something I'll definietly want to incorperate in my campaigns!
Sara Haughton so glad you liked the ideas!
The image of the chair with 'Reserved for the Boar King' made me legitimately laugh out loud. This was such an entertaining and useful video!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked it :)
It is true a tavern needs something memorable! I have used a random tavern feature list from Pathfinder a lot. My favorite entry is 100 free-roaming cats inside the tavern :D
Koroc DM hahaha! Love that!
Really great idea to get the binder together, and so awesome of you to share this :) best of luck with the patreon and the continued growth of your views - you really do deserve to keep on growing; this is a golden channel and never fails to interest and inform :)
Good luck!
BeardClipper thank you so much my friend! I appreciate that so much 😊
These kinds of things are always helpful. I always have lists, mostly names for random npc, tavern, boats, shops, and a list of detailed treasure items. Like Jeweled inlaid box, with a dragon design with ruby eyes and the keyhole as its mouth. Players will keep detail items for themselves.
Excellent ideas for lists! It is so much less stressful to have those things thought out ahead of time. I am NOTORIOUSLY bad at NPC names. It is a running joke in my campaigns that every throw away NPC has the most normal name possible, but the planned ones have "fantasy" names lol
Love the jeweled box idea. I'm notoriously bad at names-on-the-fly. My pre-planned names are like Ezrazhul the Death Whisperer and my names on the fly are like Paul or Big Jim.
Thanks, I really liked this video, you deserve more visibility on this internet. I wish success for you
Thank you very much! I am working hard to earn that success!
Brand new subscriber and I'm loving your videos already! I've recently started DMing and you're so helpful! :)
Caitria Haber thank you so much! That is what I strive to be! If you need any help, be sure to ask 😊
I definitely appreciate videos like this. Cool template too. I always direct my students to Canva for simple layout designs. I look forward to more content.
Christopher Stuart I am so glad you found this helpful! Canva is my JAM! Lol I am a teacher too and I send my kiddos there as well!
I like the idea of putting all my notes in one binder! I usually have a couple hooks and sidebars because the PCs are typically going to follow some rabbit trail and I need to be ready for that, having some items to make the world more real is important to most of my players. And I have a critical miss/critical hit table that the group agreed on. In the tavern/inn/bar thing, I did that as well and it made one session into a drinking game session inspired by a pizza place I go to that has over 100 varieties of beer/ale. But pulling all these notes into one place is a great idea.
brontonaut going to have to steal a couple of those! Love the drinking game!!
A "Knock at the door" from the DM's Screen could be interpreted metaphorically: _Someone_ _is_ _searching_ _for_ _the_ _party_ _with_ _non_ _hostile_ _intent_ _to_ _deliver_ _an_ _important_ _message_
Great video......why can i download the template?
Hier are some more unique (well not so unique anymore) dishs for your tavern:
- Remorhaz flavoured Icre Cream
- Mythral Golem Jaw Breakers (a candy ball)
- Snakehead in Honey (these are the spell compinents for the suggestion spell)
- Firenewt Eye Soup (This is another spell component - don't know the spell; but please don't slaughter firenewts - they are too cute.)
Love the tavern specials
Thank you! They are super fun!
Bursting with flavor, this pumpkin pie recipe is my very favorite. It’s rich, smooth, and tastes incredible on my homemade pie crust and served with whipped cream. The pie crust leaves are purely for decor, you can leave those off of the pie and only make 1 pie crust.
*Ingredients*
Homemade pie crust (full recipe makes 2 crusts: 1 for bottom, 1 for leaf decor)
one 15oz can (about 2 cups; 450g) pumpkin puree*
3 large eggs
1 and 1/4 cups (250g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1 Tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger*
1/4 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg*
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves*
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (60ml) milk (I use 1% - any is fine)
egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk
*Directions*
Make the pie crust
For the pumpkin pie filling: Whisk the pumpkin, 3 eggs, and brown sugar together until combined. Add the cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, cream, and milk. Vigorously whisk until everything is combined. Filling will be a little thick.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the chilled pie crust: Remove 1 disc of pie dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. Make sure to turn the dough about a quarter turn after every few rolls. Carefully place the dough into a 9-inch pie dish. Tuck it in with your fingers, making sure it is smooth. With a small and sharp knife, trim the extra overhang of crust and discard. Crimp the edges with a fork or flute the edges with your fingers, if desired. Brush edges lightly with egg wash mixture. Line the pie crust with parchment paper. (Crunch up the parchment paper first so that you can easily shape it into the crust.) Fill with pie weights. Make sure the weights are evenly distributed around the pie dish. Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment paper/pie weights.
Pour pumpkin pie filling into the warm pre-baked crust. Only fill the crust about 3/4 of the way up. (Use extra to make mini pies with leftover pie dough scraps if you’d like.) Bake the pie until the center is almost set, about 55-60 minutes give or take. A small part of the center will be wobbly - that’s ok. After 25 minutes of baking, be sure to cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil or use a pie crust shield to prevent the edges from getting too brown. Check for doneness at minute 50, and then 55, and then 60, etc.
Once done, transfer the pie to a wire rack and allow to cool completely for at least 3 hours. Decorate with sugared cranberries and pie crust leaves (see note). You’ll definitely have leftover cranberries - they’re tasty for snacking. Serve pie with whipped cream if desired. Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Game On! Oh my god 😂😂 WHY??
@@HalflingHobbies because we love our fellow small youtubers who talk about D&D
Game On! So you send me pie. 🥰
@@HalflingHobbies maybe haha
@@HalflingHobbies was this Justin's doing or Matt's doing? Lol
Wooo!!! I can already tell this video is gonna be helpful as always :D
I hope so!
Amazing content, I have subscribe and I will stick around, great work!
Slau Ther Great to have you! Thank you so much for this comment! I really appreciate that 😊
How do I use the template, I don't know how to put it on canva
Once you click on the link in the description, if you look at the bottom left-hand corner there will be a pencil that says "edit" when you hover on it. Click that pencil, then hit "use Template" and it should open on Canva for you to edit!
@@HalflingHobbies Very strange, I'm not seeing that pencil in the bottom bar...only a "Share" in the bottom left (which doesn't include a download option), and the link to the Canva homepage on the right.
@@brandonbeaumia let me roll and investigation and see if I am help! Hold on!