Have you ever been… frustrated with D&D? Or with your game? Or even your player interactions? Great news: you can always solve the frustrations that come as a DM–the problem is that a lot of DMs try to push down and ignore the signs of their own frustration, leaving their game and their feelings towards […]
Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. On today’s show, we are joined by Rob Van Auken to continue our work on our homebrew one-shot, For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Chimefall Ceremony. This episode should help you learn how to do a collaborative project with friends as well as how to write […]
Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. Today is a coaching episode with Samantha Fortune. We talked about using a timeline to prep sessions and to use real-life weather to inspire the weather in games. Samantha also highlights the power of in-game favors and using those to motivate characters to do things or […]
Welcome back! Today, I’ll talk about my goals as a DM for 2025. May these inspire you to make your own goals. Develop my Sizzle Create the Ultimate Session Planning Framework Finish and Publish 3 One-shot Adventures Improve combat / Make it Less Boring Perfect the CASE Method Work on my Skills Work on Interpersonal […]
In any publicly traded company, shareholders who own a portion of the company can expect a year-end review and a prospectus of what the new year will bring. This is to give some accountability of those running the company to those who’ve invested their time and money into it. Well, seeing as how you’ve decided […]
Welcome back to today’s show. Here’s a simple session 0 checklist to help you set your games up for success Get the First Session Scheduled Set Expectations 2a. Your Expectations 2b. The party’s Expectations and Wants Table Rules The Premise of the Story Playtesting Party Connections Tools
It’s hard knowing what to throw at your players during an encounter. Luckily, D&D has a nifty challenge rating system set up to help you out. Easy!…. right? Actually, no. So many DMs don’t know how to approach Challenge Ratings for their encounters because of the dense tables and calculations. However, it isn’t something worth […]
All things must end. But endings always bring new beginnings. As the year 2024 comes to a close, many of us become thoughtful and introspective. In my case, the introspection has allowed to think on the many changes I’ve personally made throughout this year and the dungeon master I’m morphing into. So today, I’d like […]
Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM Today Cayden and Justin sit down with the creators of worldsmith.io to talk about worldbuilding and how to do it more effectively with less time and hassle.
Want to take your campaign from good to unforgettable? In this episode, we’re diving into the art of foreshadowing! Learn how to plant subtle clues, create epic payoffs, and keep your players hooked with those jaw-dropping “aha!” moments. Whether it’s a prophecy, a recurring symbol, or a suspicious NPC, foreshadowing is your secret weapon for immersive […]
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