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Wandering DMs · April 20 · 1 hr 3 min

Pre-Gen Power Levels | Magic Items in D&D Modules | Wandering DMs S08 E11

Dan and Paul dive into one of the trickiest questions in D&D adventure design: how many magic items should player characters actually have? Looking at classic tournament modules, treasure tables, and real-world convention play, we break down expectations across different level ranges. Whether you are building pre-generated characters for a con game or trying to balance rewards in your home campaign, we explore how magic item distribution affects challenge, player agency, and overall fun. Are most characters over-equipped? Underpowered? What does the math say - and when should you ignore it? Join us live as we compare old-school assumptions with modern design and take your questions from chat.

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Dan and Paul dive into one of the trickiest questions in D&D adventure design: how many magic items should player characters actually have? Looking at classic tournament modules, treasure tables, and real-world convention play, we break down expectations across different level ranges.

Whether you are building pre-generated characters for a con game or trying to balance rewards in your home campaign, we explore how magic item distribution affects challenge, player agency, and overall fun. Are most characters over-equipped? Underpowered? What does the math say - and when should you ignore it?

Join us live as we compare old-school assumptions with modern design and take your questions from chat.

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