How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM
Justin LewisLearn how to be a better DM (Dungeon Master) so you can tell better stories for yourself and your friends. Learn things like how to start a campaign, how to create realistic NPCs, how to move the plot along, and how and why to use session 0's for your party. Join hosts Justin Lewis, Cayden Ottley and Tanner Weyland as they distill all the DM tips, tools and resources for the beginner DM, for the D... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 241 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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It almost feels like cliffhangers are a requirement for some DMs, or at least the professional ones! But are cliffhangers always necessary? And how can you use them more effectively as storytelling devices? Tanner discusses 3 tips for maximizing thei... more
Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.
Today we continue talking about improv. We finish our tips for responding to player choices and actions.
Here are the tips:
* The Rule of Intent
* Yes AND
* Spark or Prompts
* Take Pauses and Breath... more
Do you give your players much of a chance to collaborate on the storytelling? No? Well, you wouldn't be alone! In this episode, Tanner discusses some ideas for introducing collaboration into your D&D party so you can ramp up the storytelling AND play... more
Today's episode is all about taking a normal or underutilized D&D game mechanic and using it to its fullest to add some real excitement to your D&D games! And if anyone deserves more excitement for playing, it's the DM. Tanner shares 5 specific mecha... more
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Apple Podcasts5DungeonMaster567
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Just good it helped me start dming
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United Kingdoma year ago - Great for a drive
Really good energy and enjoyable listen. As a 30-year DM, the biggest take away is the energy of other gamers sharing their enthusiasm. This is a very approachable podcast for newer folks with enough crunch for old hats to get value. I just listened to the Swol Initiative episode with analogies to body building and workout plans to DM improvement goals. Helpful ways to frame common DM anxiety. The guest gave some great advice on between game check ins
Apple Podcasts5lipphilzUnited Statesa year ago - Keep it up!
I’ve been listening to this and Pact and Boon for a while. I still need to catch up on a few episodes, but I’ve enjoyed the podcast a lot. Also, signed up for the Dungeon Master Level up guide and didn’t realize how much work I got myself into. lol. Thanks Justin!
Apple Podcasts5UhnonemusUnited States2 years ago it help me get my ideas in a more linear plot. thanks Justin Lewis for making this podcast.
Audible5Andrew KeatingUnited States2 years ago
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Episodes focus on enhancing the skills of Dungeon Masters (DMs) in tabletop role-playing games, particularly Dungeons & Dragons. Key topics include collaborative storytelling, character creation, improvisation techniques, and engaging player experiences. Through actionable strategies, the hosts empower both new and veteran DMs to improve their gameplay and foster more dynamic narratives. Notably, the podcast emphasizes community-driven insights, consisting of tips that harness player input to elevate the overall gaming experience.
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