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Discover 15 ways to increase the lethality of your Dungeons & Dragons or tabletop roleplaying game in this video, perfect for game masters seeking to add tension and stakes to their campaigns. From house rules like exhaustion mechanics, massive damage tweaks, and gritty realism, to leveraging dangerous monsters, diseases, and cursed magic items, we explore strategies to make character death a real possibility. Learn how to use mechanics like Sanity and Madness or slow natural healing to build a more challenging and immersive experience. Whether you're running D&D, Pathfinder, or another TTRPG, these ideas can transform your sessions into unforgettable adventures. Level up your GM skills and put the fear of death back on the table!
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