Strength is a pretty straight forward Ability in Dungeons and Dragons. But is it more than just the ability to display feats of strength, carry things, athletics things? Can it be more to make your character more interesting? Can it possibly be useful in your brain? My guest, Ali Packham, just might have those answers […]
This here is the beginning. I hope to introduce more folks to the wonderful world of imagination through Dungeons & Dragons 5e. Tune in, review, share, and come chat with me about all things D&D, life, and the pursuit of legendary magical items.
Ulv’s Story continued “Mother?” Ulv whispered as he moved towards the visage of his long-dead mother. “It is I little snowhare,” Ulv’s mother said, using Ulv’s childhood pet name. When he was younger, his hair was so blonde it was almost white. His mother had taken to calling him snowhare when he was a baby. […]
This episode of How to Be a Better DM is a special one! Justin and Tanner talk with Rob Wells (New York Times best selling author and avid wargame enthusiast) about how to write compelling characters as a DM, and how to help players develop their characters to the fullest. To read more about Rob’s […]
Questions What causes DM boredom? Doing the Same thing Over and Over Again Not Trying Anything New Players stop trying DM’s “know everything” D&D just isn’t a priority in their life right now. Why Do DM’s Stop Trying New Things? Afraid of Failure Not Sure of the Rules Feel stuck in a campaign They Get […]
Hello, and Welcome to How To Be A Better DM. My name is Tanner Weyland, and together we will learn about how to prepare the best adventures and environments for our players to enjoy. Today’s topic: Borrowing story ideas for your D&D campaigns.
Intro Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM, I’m Justin Lewis, here with my compatriot Tanner Weyland, and together we’re here to help you learn how to craft better stories while you DM sessions of Dungeons and Dragons. Burnout: Main Topics Brief description of cause: the causes of DM burnout (doing too much, […]
“Who goes there?” Ulv yells into the darkness. He’d found his way into this larger cave and had ultimately gotten lost. This cave was enormous. It honestly reminded of him when he and his old friends had delved into the Underdark looking for a lost library. To think that he had risked his life so […]
It’s another beautiful day to learn about How to Be a Better DM! Tanner shares how you can spice up a lackluster combat encounter as a DM, which should be a key part of your preparations for each session. Let’s roll initiative! Other than that, we have a favor to ask you: We are always […]
Intro Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM, I’m Justin Lewis, here with my compatriot Tanner Weyland, and together we’re here to help you learn how to craft better stories while you DM sessions of Dungeons and Dragons. Suffice it to say, as hobbies go, this one requires a lot of dedication and […]
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