Dungeon Master’s Block DM-Nastics: Totally Worth It!
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Oct 30, 2025 Dive into the world of valuable consumables! Discover why holy water is a game-changer against the undead and explore the intriguing Marusa Bomb and its fire-resistant qualities. Learn about house rules for healing potions that maximize healing potential. Uncover the risks and benefits of riath root for temporary hit points. Plus, strategies for leveraging Dust of Disappearance for group stealth tactics. Get tips on encouraging players to use these items creatively and even some fun ideas for physical inspiration tokens!
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Design To Encourage Consumption
- Encourage consumable use by giving players many items and making rewards contingent on using them.
- Expiration dates and limited shelf life push players to spend consumables instead of hoarding.
Player Who Hoarded Alchemist's Fire
- DM Neil recalled a player who hoarded alchemist's fire and then fell into acid, leaving only magical pants behind.
- The story illustrates using negative consequences to force players to use consumables.
Make Holy Water A Practical Option
- Use holy water as a cheap, thematic anti-undead tool you can throw for 2d8 radiant damage.
- Offer superior versions (higher price → higher damage) and local variants to keep it appealing.
