One of the best features ofDungeons and Dragonsis how imaginative the game can be, inspiring story-rich roleplaying through the companionship of a party of adventurers and friends. Creativity and improv are often hallmarks of a fun session, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be relegated to the narrative being told. Sometimes, with the right people, visual representations can be just as inventive as any spoken word can be. Often,the more unique and silly it is, the better for creating an engaging and memorable experiencefor everyone involved.
Recently, Reddit userWhats_Up4444posted a story about their neighbor, who is a DM, who was seen purchasing a giant red dragon plushie holding a bottle of Tabasco sauce to be used in her upcomingDnDsession.
The post inspired over a hundred comments, many of whom were from people sharing their own experiences withalternative miniatures used inDnDgames. Although professionally made minis, or even 3D printed models, can be beautiful and detailed representations of things outlined in official game materials,sometimes using children’s toys or candies can just be a lot more fun for everyone, and certainly create some more motivation in battle.
Anything Can Be Used As A Boss Or Mini In Dungeons And Dragons
Whether it’s a DM wanting to do something fun and unique, or a case where theDM doesn’t have enough time to prepare, alternative minis are a good choice. Using something unexpected for a miniature for aDnDgame can create some of the best and most memorable games, and in an unexpected twist, has the possibility of causing players to become more immersed in the experience rather than taking them out of it.
One comment on the thread fromawetsasquatchmentions how a friend used desserts as enemies in a game, with theBBEG being a full cheesecake that would be awarded to whoever managed the final blow. With the party members knowing that they could eat what they killed, many became even more invested in the experience. Others mention using children’s toys, alcohol, LEGOs, or plushies similar to what the original post mentioned.
Our Take: Sometimes The Unexpected Makes Everything More Fun
Especially When Food Is Involved
DnDdoesn’t always have to be incredibly serious, andmost adults playing the game can still appreciate the thrill of killing a bubblegum monsteror using a My Little Pony figure. I recently DM’d a one-shot where I offered my players a choice between a traditional mini or a LEGO minifig to represent them on the mat, and every player chose the minifig. In fact, I have been excited to save up for theLEGODnDsetwhich comes with its own campaign module provided by Wizards of the Coast.
I offered my players a choice between a traditional mini or a LEGO minifig to represent them on the mat, and every player chose the minifig.
Thinking outside the box is already a necessity for most tabletop game sessions and examples like these show that there are a plethora of ways to make a game unique and memorable. Although the size of the Zuru Snackles dragon with a bottle of Tabasco sauce should certainly be an exciting boss fight for the DM andDungeons and Dragonsparty that inspired this original post.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons is a popular tabletop game originally invented in 1974 by Ernest Gary Gygax and David Arneson. The fantasy role-playing game brings together players for a campaign with various components, including abilities, races, character classes, monsters, and treasures. The game has drastically expanded since the ’70s, with numerous updated box sets and expansions.
