How to Be a Better DM

Weekly Tips and Tricks on Thursdays

Listen as we talk about how to craft amazing stories for yourselves and your players. Join hosts Justin Lewis, Tanner Weyland, and Cayden Ottley every Thursday morning.

Most villains fail not because they’re weak—but because your players aren’t emotionally invested. In this episode, we kick off a powerful new storytelling series with...
What does it really mean to be a strong Dungeon Master? Is it about rules mastery, epic voices, or maybe… sonic attacks and diamond scales?...
In this special episode of How to Be a Better DM, Justin Lewis shares key takeaways from the GMing 101 panel at Dragon Steel Nexus...
DMs, today we are talking about fitting in—specifically helping players fit into your D&D group and party. Whether it’s a player who doesn’t know how...
Your party has already split 30 minutes into session one—again. The rogue sneaks off, the barbarian wrestles in the local church, and the bard… well,...
Alignment—one of the most debated mechanics in Dungeons & Dragons. Is it a vital storytelling tool or an unnecessary restriction? In this episode, Tanner and...
Ever lost something truly great? Well, our first recording with Ashley May King disappeared into the void, but lucky for you, she’s back for an...
Do you think that there is the perfect length for a campaign? Well, rather than spending forever finding that out, let’s instead consider the advantages...
There’s one mistake I’ve made over and over as a DM, and every time, it has sucked the life out of my campaigns. The worst...