Video games are designed around your character's abilities, so why not work the same principle into your D&D prep?
Some of my players' favorite challenges were created with their character sheets in mind. Give them opportunities to use their cool abilities—even the obscure ones!
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) January 27, 2022
Can one of the characters create light? Plan an encounter with light-sensitive enemies, or a puzzle that relies on illuminating mirrors deep underground.
Got a druid and a ranger? Trade that troll or goblin warband for a pack of awakened animals they can negotiate with. When's the last time the dwarf in your party got to use Stonecunning?
(Okay, the answer to that question is usually either "i use it constantly" or "i've never used it." There is no in between.)
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) January 27, 2022
Yesssss. This is the galaxy brain version of designing story around character backstories. I love the phrase "galaxy brain" bc it makes me think of mind flayers. 🐙
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) January 27, 2022