How to Be a Better DM

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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.

Brief Announcement + How to Restart Your D&D Campaign

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Why Your Sessions Fall Flat—and the DM Energy Fix That Changes Everything

TL;DR: If your sessions start strong but crash halfway through, it’s not your story, your prep, or even your players—it’s your energy management. In this...

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Writing a Homebrew One-Shot: Part 6

Welcome back to the 6th installment of our short series on writing a Homebrew one-shot. In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Rob Van...

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No More Boring NPCS – Design a Better NPC with London Carlisle

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The 4 Core Skills of Dungeon Mastery (Plus the Secret 5th One)

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Should You Handhold New Players Into Loving D&D?

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Build Cities That Breathe: Mastering “Show, Don’t Tell” in Worldbuilding

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Why Doesn’t Your D&D Combat Feel Fun? Plus How To Fix It!

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The Hidden Costs of Using AI in Your D&D Prep – Is it Helping You or Holding You Back

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