Ep98: Creating Exciting Chase Scenes

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Chases! Whether the party is trying to get away from the town guard or trying to prevent an enemy from escaping they can add a sense of excitement to the game. But how do you make a chase more exciting for everyone at the table? In this episode of becomingDM John and Danielle talk about the as written rules for chases in both D&D as well as Pathfinder 1st edition. Additionally, they provide suggestions on how to take those rules and expand on them to make chases an edge of your seat thrill ride!

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Ep98: Creating Exciting Chase Scenes

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Don't forget that as we count down to episode 100 we are getting ready to give away some prize pack for lucky listeners. Go to https://becomingDM.com/100 to see the details, prizes, and enter today!

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