Questions tagged [props]

For questions primarily about props, physical objects during play to improve immersion and help players visualize what their characters perceive.

For questions primarily about props, physical objects during play to improve immersion and help players visualize what their characters perceive.

Props are items (crafted or found) that represent items or elements in the game space. A replica map, a typewritten note from an NPC, or a puzzle box for players to unlock could all be props. In contrast, a battlemap for miniatures is not a prop, but rather a game tool.

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What can I do to paper to make it look aged?

I want to add some props to my game, I'm thinking of ancient scrolls or maps. What methods can I do to artificially age the paper in order to make it look older? A simple google search gives several responses to this question. The common responses…
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Is it common to wear costumes when (tabletop) roleplaying?

I have seen this a lot in many videos/TV clips. People wearing mage robes or armour pieces when roleplaying. I have always thought it was an exaggeration and played for laughs. But I have seen so much lately that I couldn't help to ask. Also, I have…
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How to add invisible ink to a character sheet?

I am planning on running a game (not sure what system yet) with pre-made characters for a few weeks while one of my friends is back home for Christmas. I had an idea that one of the characters has blocked out a portion of his past, which he will…
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physical objects to support your adventure

I once read a trick for DM's to give more immersion in the adventure: bath paper in coffee to make it look like ancient paper, and then write on it a message in red-ink calligraphy. Another one is finding a nice location: friends of mine gathered…
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Creating realistic newspaper articles

For a "wall of crazy" I want as a prop in an upcoming horror game I need some quite a few newspaper articles. What tools and techniques can I use to create them?
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Mood lighting for a dungeon adventure

I'm looking for some specific solutions to help with the following situation: I will be running a 4 to 5 person Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition adventure. The setting is the classic underground creepy dungeon. I'm trying to figure out a…
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How can I get started on prop making?

I want to get into prop making, mainly due to my encounter with a fully dressed and armed space marine. I have searched the web on a tutorial for a bolter, for example, but only testimonials of a workshop's work comes up. Unfortunately I do not have…
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