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Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we speak to Mendel Bouman, a game developer working on Æther Void, a fascinating new gaming system with its own unique world and lore.  We discuss more in the episode and you can sign up for the beta, participate in the Discord, and get the core rules set to check out at:  https://aethervoid.com/ If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 4.0. (CC BY-NC-SA)  The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we speak to the Founder and Lead Developer of J. Halk Games, Joseph Bingaman.  We discuss the design process and what it takes to write and sell engaging content. Find out more about J Halk Games by checking them out at all the usual places: Facebook: facebook.com/J.HalkGames Instagram: instagram.com/j.halkgames Twitter: @jhalkgames YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCXi0C-5csPI5qNxqrxSspHg Pinterest: pinterest.com/jhalkgames/   If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 4.0. (CC BY-NC-SA)  The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we talk to Randy Price.  He is a long-time gamer and Game Developer for 2 Kings Games. They are about to launch a Kickstarter for their first published work called Little Feet. If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85  Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch  SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 3.0. (CC BY-NC-SA)  The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we are reviewing Monsters & Creatures by Jim Zub.  It is the second book we are looking at in the Young Adventurers series. If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 3.0. (CC BY-NC-SA)  The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we had some technical difficulties recording so I am bringing you an interview with a DM a little earlier than I had planned.  I spoke with Amphone Nanthavong about living that DM life.  You can reach out to him on social media at IG: AmplifyLife and Twitter: ReAmplify. If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 3.0. (CC BY-NC-SA)  The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we look at the mechanics of Ability Scores using the Standard Array and answer the question: What is the importance of note-taking and preparation? If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 3.0. (CC BY-NC-SA)  The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we look at the mechanics of Resistance/Immunity and answer the question: What are the different ways you can play? If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch  SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 3.0. (CC BY-NC-SA)  The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we look at the mechanics of Initiative, and answer the question: Who is more important, the player or the DM? If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch (coming soon) SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, and Share Alike 4.0. (CC BY-NC-SA) The creators ask that you inform them when using their work because they think it’s cool.   Don't hate the players, love the game.   Tags: D&D, DnD, Gaming, Dungeons, Dragons, How-to

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we look at the new book Warriors & Wizards by Wizards of the Coast by Jim Zub.  If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch (coming soon) SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón.     Don't hate the players, love the game.

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.    In this week’s episode, we look at the mechanics of Advantage/Disadvantage, and answer the question: What is the value of NPCs?  If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com  You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85   Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Twitch (coming soon)  SoundCloud  Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón.       Don't hate the players, love the game. 

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.    In this week’s episode, we answer the question: What is the Role of the player?  If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com  You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85   Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Twitch (coming soon)  SoundCloud  Our opening music is by Ave Murta and used with the permission of Dulce Limón.       Don't hate the players, love the game. 

Welcome to How Do I DM? A guide for anyone from a level 1 beginner to the curmudgeonly veterans.  Each episode we answer questions from the internet about how to make tabletop gaming fun for everyone.   In this week’s episode, we answer the question: What is the Role of a DM? If you would like to reach out to us you can find us on all the social medias by searching for How Do I DM? (@HowDoIDM) or follow the links below.  You can also email us questions comments or angry tirades at HowDoIDM@gmail.com You can also find your hosts on Twitter.  Mike is @Mr_Espinos and Ashley is @LuckyRaven85 Facebook Twitter Instagram Twitch (coming soon) SoundCloud Our opening music is by Ave Murta