Boss Battles

The GM's Guide by Dan Felder

Feb 12, 202156:21Games & Hobbies

Designer Reuben Covington returns to chat about designing Boss Fights in TTRPGs. The two give some advice, and tell a LOT of stories about memorable boss battles they've made and played against. Feel free to steal them (...

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