Podcasts about dungeon mastering

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D: https://session0studios.com/rollandplayStudio Fantasms: https://session0studios.com/fantasmsOur Patreon: https://session0studios.com/patreonJustin and Tanner are joined for this episode by an amazing DM, London Carlisle! While he's known for being an impressive DM at events such as "D&D In A Castle", his acting experience becomes especially useful for our discussion on NPCs. We discuss where to pull inspiration from for creating characters and voices, how to create depth in NPCs without overriding your players, and many more ideas to drill further into NPC creation!Follow London on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londoncarlisleAnd learn more about his role at "D&D In A Castle" here: https://www.dndinacastle.com/dungeon-masters/london-carlisleSpecial thanks to:Benj Weyland for Graphic Design (https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/)TJ Max, Juka, and TechSenpai for being amazing moderatorsFoxy Beard, Kyle Wilson, Nick Ammann and Professor Nobody for being our patrons.Mentioned in this episode:Do You Want to Earn some Money?

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D: https://session0studios.com/rollandplayStudio Fantasms: https://session0studios.com/fantasmsOur Patreon: https://session0studios.com/patreonFeeling stuck or burned out as a Dungeon Master? You're not alone—and you're not out of options. In this episode, Justin and Tanner break down the Four Core Skills that every great DM needs to master:1️⃣ People Management2️⃣ Showmanship & Performance3️⃣ Game Design4️⃣ StorytellingAnd yes... there's a secret fifth pillar

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D: https://session0studios.com/rollandplayStudio Fantasms: https://session0studios.com/fantasmsOur Patreon: https://session0studios.com/patreonWhether your new player is a wide-eyed first-timer or cautiously dipping a toe into the hobby, Tanner shares key strategies for making their early sessions fun, engaging, and not overwhelming. From simplifying character creation and gently easing players into combat, to modeling role-playing behavior and encouraging character development, this episode is full of practical advice for DMs who want to be thoughtful guides on a new player's journey.Check out our sponsor, Monument Studios! Their music always brings our games to the next level, and they can do it for you, too. Use cod BETTERDM10 for a discount and to support our show: https://rollandplaypress.comAlso, learn more about our Pro DM services here to have a great DM run your game: https://session0studios.com/dungeon-master-for-hire/Special thanks to:Benj Weyland for Graphic Design (https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/)TJ Max, Juka, and TechSenpai for being amazing moderatorsFoxy Beard, Kyle Wilson, Nick Ammann and Professor Nobody for being our patrons.Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument StudiosDo You Want to Earn some Money?

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D: https://session0studios.com/rollandplayYour world deserves to feel alive. In this episode of How to Be a Better DM, Justin dives deep into the art of “show, don't tell” — not for your villains this time, but for your cities and settlements. Discover how to make your game world feel like a living, breathing place through cultural cues, architecture, layout, and behavior. You'll learn actionable techniques to bring immersive environments to life and create settlements that feel like characters in your campaign. Plus, a secret about “show, don't tell” that no one talks about!Special thanks to:Benj Weyland for Graphic Design (https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/)TJ Max, Juka, and TechSenpai for being amazing moderatorsFoxy Beard, Kyle Wilson, and Nick Ammann for being our patrons.Mentioned in this episode:Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument StudiosBrought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Start Leveling Up As a DMWouldn't it be nice to gamify your dungeon master abilities? In D&D, characters can reach level 20, so why can't dungeon masters? We're happy to tell you that now, you can. We created the Dungeon Master Level-Up Guide. It's a simple tool to gamify your progression to higher and higher levels of dungeon mastering. It includes Dungeon Master Levels 1 to 20 with associated XP requirements as well as a long list of Dungeon Master activities that will give you XP. Each activity has a Challenge Rating and an XP amount. In order to level up, all you need to do is find out how much XP you have, find out how much you need and pick activities to try. You can get the Dungeon Master Level-Up guide for free by going to session0studios.com/newsletter/, sign up for our newsletter and we'll email you the Level-Up Guide. Finally, leveling up as a DM can be as fun as leveling up a character. Level Up GuideGive Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.

Reposted from https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/ Lazy Dungeon Mastering - Tools and Tricks for Easier Campaign Sessions and Story Creation Our Awesome Hosts Nicholas Black and Zach Hoyt Running a D&D campaign can be intimidating. Storyline, NPCs, plot points, world building, and then it all gets thrown out the window because of the players! This panel shows how anyone can start a campaign using modern tools and very little prep, and to not be intimidated.  Please check out more about Nicholas Black and his great company Goth Geek as well as the Arizona Brown Coats and Zach Hoyt at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/thegothgeek/ https://gothgeeknet.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MrNicholasBlack https://www.facebook.com/zach.hoyt.121 Arizona Browncoats https://www.facebook.com/groups/1708417686037838 https://www.azbrowncoats.us/ Thank you Wild Wild West Con Guests, Staff, Volunteers and Panelists for an amazing Con and weekend full of new and old friends and Con family! We love you guys! For more on WWWC please check out: https://www.wildwestcon.com/ The Wild Wild West Con Community Facebook page is here:   / 273200786672134   The WWWC Facebook page:   / wildwildwestcon     / 473015638010102   Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel:   / creativeplayandpodcast   Also follow us on Facebook at   / creativeplayandpodcastnetwork   Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com See our Wild Wild West Con Photo album at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1216868807115130&type=3   If you're looking for the videos check out our Wwwc YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsWPaNcS-w6bR3e3DFdEbauFpOb8Wcj1W&si=VBUXTaU6w9NCmgGI

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D: https://session0studios.com/rollandplayWe've all been there: the endless turns, actions, and HP ticking down as you slog through another combat that you don't know how to end fast enough. Why did your combat become like this? And how can you make it enjoyable and fun again?! Let's talk about it.Also, want ad-free podcasts with additional content while also supporting us? Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/betterdungeonmasterSpecial thanks to:Benj Weyland for Graphic Design (https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/)TJ Max, Juka, and TechSenpai for being amazing moderatorsFoxy Beard, Kyle Wilson, and Nick Ammann for being our patrons.Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Start Leveling Up As a DMWouldn't it be nice to gamify your dungeon master abilities? In D&D, characters can reach level 20, so why can't dungeon masters? We're happy to tell you that now, you can. We created the Dungeon Master Level-Up Guide. It's a simple tool to gamify your progression to higher and higher levels of dungeon mastering. It includes Dungeon Master Levels 1 to 20 with associated XP requirements as well as a long list of Dungeon Master activities that will give you XP. Each activity has a Challenge Rating and an XP amount. In order to level up, all you need to do is find out how much XP you have, find out how much you need and pick activities to try. You can get the Dungeon Master Level-Up guide for free by going to session0studios.com/newsletter/, sign up for our newsletter and we'll email you the Level-Up Guide. Finally, leveling up as a DM can be as fun as leveling up a character. Level Up GuideGive Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument Studios

Lazy Dungeon Mastering - Tools and Tricks for Easier Campaign Sessions and Story Creation Our Awesome Hosts Nicholas Black and Zach Hoyt Running a D&D campaign can be intimidating. Storyline, NPCs, plot points, world building, and then it all gets thrown out the window because of the players! This panel shows how anyone can start a campaign using modern tools and very little prep, and to not be intimidated.  Please check out more about Nicholas Black and his great company Goth Geek as well as the Arizona Brown Coats and Zach Hoyt at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/thegothgeek/ https://gothgeeknet.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MrNicholasBlack https://www.facebook.com/zach.hoyt.121 Arizona Browncoats https://www.facebook.com/groups/1708417686037838 https://www.azbrowncoats.us/ Thank you Wild Wild West Con Guests, Staff, Volunteers and Panelists for an amazing Con and weekend full of new and old friends and Con family! We love you guys! For more on WWWC please check out: https://www.wildwestcon.com/ The Wild Wild West Con Community Facebook page is here:   / 273200786672134   The WWWC Facebook page:   / wildwildwestcon     / 473015638010102   Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel:   / creativeplayandpodcast   Also follow us on Facebook at   / creativeplayandpodcastnetwork   Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com See our Wild Wild West Con Photo album at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1216868807115130&type=3   If you're looking for the videos check out our Wwwc YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsWPaNcS-w6bR3e3DFdEbauFpOb8Wcj1W&si=VBUXTaU6w9NCmgGI      

Ever lost something truly great? Well, our first recording with Ashley May King disappeared into the void, but lucky for you, she's back for an incredible conversation about writing horror and Mystery! Join us as we dive into storytelling, Dungeon Mastering techniques, and how to create unforgettable tabletop adventures. Don't miss this episode of How to Be a Better DM!Check out more of Ashley at https://www.instagram.com/ashleymayking/Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Try Worldsmith Today!Give yourself access to infinite possibilities with Worldsmith! It's the ultimate tool for Dungeon Masters to spark creativity or just save your bacon when you're in a bind. You can generate infinite stories, traps or treasures. Sign up at https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastWorldsmithJoin Our DiscordSo a little bit of a spoiler alert. We're building an army. That's right, we're building an army of amazing dungeon masters who want to make the world of D&D a better place. If you want to join our army and fight by our side against the evil forces of boredom and bad dming, join our Discord and lend your voice to the cause. Go to Session0studios.com/discord and join for free today. DiscordGive Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.

Welcome Back to How to Be a Better DM!Today is a very special episode. Today is a Dungeon Master Coaching episode with our friend Aaron Singh.Today we talk about Dungeon Mastering for kids and tying up loose ends in your campaign.If you're interested in having your own dungeon master coaching session go to https://session0studios.com/coaching. If you let us record the first episode, it's free.Mentioned in this episode:Sign Up For Dungeon Master CoachingWouldn't it be nice to have someone in your corner as a DM? Maybe having someone who can help you find solutions to your DMing problems and help you improve every aspect of your game. Well, here at How to Be a Better DM we are trying an experiment. We are offering 5 free coaching sessions to listeners of the show. During these coaching sessions, we'll work with you through your strengths and weaknesses as a DM and help you generate a game plan to make both better. You can either send in a recording of one of your games, or we'll attend it live if able. If all else fails, we can still chat about your struggle and talk through any prep you've done for your upcoming games. Just go to session0studios.com/coaching and sign up.Dungeon Master CoachingGive Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.Follow us on InstagramThanks again for listening to our show. If you like our content and would like to engage with more of our content, head over to our Instagram account, @howtobeabetterdm, and give us a follow. Make sure to watch some of our helpful Dungeon Master Rules videos to give yourself some structure and procedure as a Dungeon Master. Don't forget to reach out with a DM and we can talk shop. https://www.instagram.com/howtobeabetterdmpodcast/Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.

We've all been there: you've had a great run with all your players. Month after month, and maybe even week after week, you've been able to meet without any significant delays or gaps. And then, all of a sudden, it's hard to meet. And if you do discuss meeting up, people don't seem to prioritize it as much. And you're worried that the campaign might not have much longer to live, so to speak. So, what do you do? Let's talk about it.Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument StudiosJoin Our DiscordSo a little bit of a spoiler alert. We're building an army. That's right, we're building an army of amazing dungeon masters who want to make the world of D&D a better place. If you want to join our army and fight by our side against the evil forces of boredom and bad dming, join our Discord and lend your voice to the cause. Go to Session0studios.com/discord and join for free today. DiscordGive Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.

Ryan David does no prep.  Bert does a lot.  Kyle is in the middle.  What session prep style is best, how does prep affect a game, and what ramifications does it have for your group at the table?  Some interesting news with a new contender to dethrone the "horse."  After, a DND DM is looking for an exit... but is he not enjoying the game because he isn't really playing it?!? ----more---- The News: "What a cute abomination!" LEGO meets a "real" board game Ghibli printable poster/game ----more---- Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Bedrock Games: bedrockgames.net  Pick up Strange Tales of Songling! Print: https://studio2publishing.com/products/strange-tales-of-songling PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/300445/strange-tales-of-songling Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commission for each Amazon purchase at no additional cost to you!

Welcome back to today's Show.Today, we talk about 8 tips for beginner dungeon masters.Stop Waiting - For Finding Players listen to this episode: https://session0studios.com/captivate-podcast/how-to-find-your-dd-group/Push Past the Learning CurveStart where you are.Focus on your Strengths or on Finding your StrengthsDon't Stop - Be ConsistentFocus on Player EngagementDo what feels fun and coolBe Real with Your PlayersThanks for listening.Mentioned in this episode:Give Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument StudiosJoin Our DiscordSo a little bit of a spoiler alert. We're building an army. That's right, we're building an army of amazing dungeon masters who want to make the world of D&D a better place. If you want to join our army and fight by our side against the evil forces of boredom and bad dming, join our Discord and lend your voice to the cause. Go to Session0studios.com/discord and join for free today. DiscordBrought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DMToday we have a special episode with Jay Foster from Swole Initiative (https://swoleinitiative.com/)Today we talk about a lot of things including:The importance of player check-insHow to push boundaries without crossing lines or veilsWhy and how to add theme to your gameAnd more.If you liked today's episode and you want Jay to come back on the show, go onto Jay's social medias and tell him thanks for joining us and show him some love.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our DiscordSo a little bit of a spoiler alert. We're building an army. That's right, we're building an army of amazing dungeon masters who want to make the world of D&D a better place. If you want to join our army and fight by our side against the evil forces of boredom and bad dming, join our Discord and lend your voice to the cause. Go to Session0studios.com/discord and join for free today. DiscordGive Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument StudiosBrought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DMThis is another RAW episode, which means more personality and less polish.I'm your host today, Justin Lewis.Today we talk about what I would spend $50 on to improve my D&D hobby.This is my list:A dungeon master screenA new SourcebookA large tablecloth and some pipe cleanerA lot of Foam and some paintA set pieceSome LED lightsA simple sound systemMinis I guessMentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Join Our DiscordSo a little bit of a spoiler alert. We're building an army. That's right, we're building an army of amazing dungeon masters who want to make the world of D&D a better place. If you want to join our army and fight by our side against the evil forces of boredom and bad dming, join our Discord and lend your voice to the cause. Go to Session0studios.com/discord and join for free today. DiscordGive Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument Studios

Welcome back to the show!Today we talk about what skills you need to develop as a DM.MechanicsUnderstanding the basic gameplay of the gameBeing able to make twists on the rules or invent new ones to suit your gamePlayer ManagementScheduling ManagementRelationship ManagementStory WritingBeing able to create beautiful settingsBeing able to build amazingly real charactersPlot twists, turns and developmentsPacingRoleplayingVoice ActingPersonification of the different charactersImprovisationPrevious episode about improv: https://session0studios.com/captivate-podcast/improve-and-comedy/PresentationOnline Game Technology MasteryMinis and MapsLoreFull understanding of the lore of your worldFull understanding of available DnD LoreExperience PlanningThe extrasThe Wow FactorCombatSpeeding it upKeeping it InterestingMentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Give Us a Rating and ReviewYou obviously have really good taste, you're listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you've ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.We Like YouHey Bud… How's it going? Just wanted to say… we like you. We're think you're pretty cool. We hope you like us too. If you do like us and what we're doing, you can support us on our Patreon. Just $1 a month is enough. Just go to https://session0studios.com/patreon and show your support. But even if you don't… we still like you. See ya around bud. PatreonAdd the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument Studios

Welcome back to today's RAW podcast episode.This is a special episode where it is shorter and less edited and more real.On today's show we talk about 8 voice acting tips from a non-voice actor.They are:Tip #1: CommitTip #2: Faster or SlowerTip #3: Eye ContactTip #4: Loud or QuietTip #5: Pauses or BreaksTip #6: Your BreathTip #7: Inflection and EmphasisTip #8: AccentIf you like today's episode reach out to us and let us know.Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.We Like YouHey Bud… How's it going? Just wanted to say… we like you. We're think you're pretty cool. We hope you like us too. If you do like us and what we're doing, you can support us on our Patreon. Just $1 a month is enough. Just go to https://session0studios.com/patreon and show your support. But even if you don't… we still like you. See ya around bud. PatreonAdd the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument Studios

On today's episode, we have Tyler & Noah, the musical masterminds behind Monument Studios. As some of you know, Monument Studios has been a sponsor of How To Be a Better DM, and our Live-play D&D show The Pact & Boon for the better part of the past year. Their app Fantasy + is a must have for any dungeon master! Tune in to hear about their upcoming Kickstarter launching on August 20th, and how you can get some of the most amazing rewards ever offered on the platform! Check out Monument Studios here: https://www.monumentstudios.net/Check out their music app Fantasy + here: https://www.fantasy-plus.com/Enjoy 10% off your first month with the code BETTERDM. Support us and support these amazing artists, while also giving your players the best experience possible. Don't forget to check out their Kickstarter as well:Join the CampaignMentioned in this episode:Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Monument StudiosFollow us on InstagramThanks again for listening to our show. If you like our content and would like to engage with more of our content, head over to our Instagram account, @howtobeabetterdm, and give us a follow. Make sure to watch some of our helpful Dungeon Master Rules videos to give yourself some structure and procedure as a Dungeon Master. Don't forget to reach out with a DM and we can talk shop. https://www.instagram.com/howtobeabetterdmpodcast/Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.

Our heroes take a moment to re-stock, refresh and in some cases, re-train.  As they have a moment to breath what new forces will move against them? Music Credits: "Heavy Heart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome back to today's show.Today, Tanner and Justin have the great pleasure of joining the Level Up Your Gaming Podcast (https://levelupyourgaming.buzzsprout.com/) with hosts Josh and Aaron to talk about transplanting rules into your game from different RPG systems.Mentioned in this episode:Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Follow us on InstagramThanks again for listening to our show. If you like our content and would like to engage with more of our content, head over to our Instagram account, @howtobeabetterdm, and give us a follow. Make sure to watch some of our helpful Dungeon Master Rules videos to give yourself some structure and procedure as a Dungeon Master. Don't forget to reach out with a DM and we can talk shop. https://www.instagram.com/howtobeabetterdmpodcast/

What's up everyone! Thanks for listing to how to be a better DM. Here's a quick synopsis of today's episode hosted by (me) Cayden Ottley. In today's episode I talk about 10 places that you need in any fantasy town that your players are visiting. This obviously varies from place to place depending on setting, political system, and your own rules to name a few, but this comprehensive list will help you get started. Enjoy! Tavern - A place to meet, drink, dance, and potentially hear gossip. The Tavern creates great rollplaying opportunities and is a classic place to receive epic quests. Marketplace - Every town will have some sort of commerce. People need to make a living! A marketplace allows the party to pick up unique items unique to the area, and potentially meet some interesting NPC's.Government Building - The place where decisions are made and justice is served. This is the place for political intrigue, where players might petition for help, confront corrupt officials, or attend important meetings.Blacksmith's Shop - No town is complete without at least a few blacksmith's shops. This is where weapons are forged, armor is repaired, and custom gear can be crafted. The blacksmith can be a valuable ally, providing expertise and perhaps even quests.Church or other site of worship - Spirituality plays a crucial role in many fantasy settings, so a church or other site of worship is a must. This place provides solace, guidance, and perhaps divine intervention. Food or wealth source - Every town needs a source of sustenance and income. This could be a farm, a mine, a fishing dock, or any other resource. It's the lifeblood of the town's economy and a potential source of conflict or adventure.Jail - The jail is where lawbreakers are kept, and it can be a grim reminder of the town's darker side. It's also a potential adventure site—whether your players are breaking someone out, investigating a mysterious prisoner, or serving time themselves.Hospice - A place of healing is vital for any community. The hospice, whether it's a grand hospital or a healer's cottage, offers medical care and respite for the sick and injured. It can be a haven for your players to recover, learn about local ailments, or meet knowledgeable healers who may need help with curing a mysterious disease.Criminal Layer or Resistance Base - Every town has its shadows. A criminal lair or resistance base adds depth and intrigue. This hidden location is where rogues gather, plots are hatched, and rebellions are planned. Whether it's a thieves' guild, a rebel hideout, or a smuggler's den, this place can provide players with under-the-table jobs, secret information, and morally complex decisions.Inn - Last but certainly not least is the inn. Similar to the tavern, the inn offers a place for travelers to rest, but it's also a hub of activity where stories are shared and alliances are formed. The innkeeper can be a font of local lore, and the inn itself can be the starting point for many adventures.Mentioned in this episode:Add the Magic of Sound to Your GameplayWhen you set the scene you need to tap into the five senses. When it comes to sound one of the best ways to do that is with music, sound effects, and ambience. That's why we've teamed up with Monument Studios. Monument Studios provides an easy-to-use Soundboard perfect for Dungeon Mastering. If you want to see this in action, go to fantasy-plus.com and get 10% off of your first month of their Fantasy+ App by using the code BETTERDM at check out. Again that is fantasy-plus.com and BETTERDM at checkout. Follow us on InstagramThanks again for listening...

The great Jack Panic of DNGN CLUB talks about professional Dungeon Mastering, producing things for Kickstarter, and having goals to keep moving. Adrian and Alex are now professional DMs by proxy! (not really alex would cry) So come and learn a thing or two and remember that Capitalism is the big BAD!! Find Jack [He/They]:+Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dngnclubgames+itch.io: https://dngnclub.itch.io/+Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dngnclubgames Affiliate link:https://dungeonsoap.com/dndegrees CODE: DNDEGREES10 for 10% off entire order! Find Adrian [he/any]: +Twitter: @Dagger_24 +TikTok: @2dman2+Youtube: @ACLawrence24 +Twitch: @ACLawrence24 Find Alex [she/hulk]: +Instagram: @eloquentmime +TikTok: @eloquentmime +Twitter: @eloquentmime Find Us:  +Join our community via Discord: https://discord.gg/XFhma7qjDy +Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dungeonndegrees  +Subscribe to D&Degrees on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dungeons-degrees/id1528189379 +Twitch: @dungeonndegrees | twitch.tv/dungeonndegrees +Twitter: @dungeonndegrees +TikTok: @dungeonndegrees +Instagram: @dungeonndegrees  +Our Website: https://dndegreespod.com/  +Email us at dndgreespod@gmail.com +Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dungeonsdegrees --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dndegreespod/message

William and Brian have heard their patrons and will continue to do their bidding! Listen along to learn how to build a dungeon in your world step by step with all the do's and do not's included this week on The Dungeoncast! Our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Dungeoncast Merch Patreon Discord Twitter Instagram Our Amazon Wishlist  Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted to go to that cool game store down the road and play a fun game of D&D but are maybe somewhat shy and nervous about being a DM in a public place?Wouldn't you like the ability to DM in any place at any time?Today we are going to walk you through some tips on how to manage yourself in those public places and how to make sure it's fun for you and your players every single time!This is How to Be a Better DM. Today, Justin, Tanner and Cayden sit down with Tavern Keeper Andrew Ashby from https://www.wegeektogether.org/.Here's what we talked about:Always make sure everyone at the table is having fun and feels safeIf your party is shy about being in public, make something exciting happen to get them out of their own headsTalk to the owners of game stores to find out what tools they have for youFind the locale that fits what you needFind ways to mitigate distractions even while out in publicThe best thing to do is to commit to doing the DM thing and everything else will be much better.We enjoyed today's episode so much and want you to check out We Geek Together.Make sure to get your seat for the upcoming Dead Wars event (the world record breaking D&D game that's coming up, yeah you should be there!). Go to https://www.thedeadwars.com/ and get your seat!Mentioned in this episode:Signup for Our Email NewsletterDo you love the show but can't always listen to it? Do you prefer written content? Go to session0studios.com/newsletter/ and sign up to get weekly tips and tricks sent to your inbox so you can become the greatest DM the world has ever seen.Introducing Joland GreiJustin here from Session 0 Studios (and How to Be a Better DM). As you may know we are weeks away from releasing our new Actual Play D&D show. It's called Pact and Boon. we start in the 9 Hells and if that doesn't get you excited then I don't know what will. I wanted to introduce the character that I will be playing in the show. Meet Joland Grei. Joland is a six foot tall Earth Genesis. He has tan skin that is almost the color of red canyon rock or terracotta. He has black onyx eyes and a scar that runs from above his left eye to below his left eye. He has a chestnut colored beard and he is balding in the top of his head. He also has a bit of a paunch. He looks like he used to be in shape but then he got a sit down job and now his gut has grown a bit. He is always smiling, which is why most people call him Jolly. At any given moment, Jolly would be wearing generally fine clothes as he was a very successful businessman and loves the luxuries of society. When he is traveling as an adventurer though, he wears as much armor as he can. You see Jolly is an artificer, specifically an Armorer. Through his armor he's working on crafting a suit of such immense power as to stagger the imagination. He'll get there. Jolly hails from the town of Okrindell in northern Ghast which is the northernmost country on the continent of Rel in the world of Calignos. Jolly is accustomed to the mountains and the land and hates the sea. Jolly used to own and run a very successful tavern before it burned down in a tragic accident. Jolly is very good at brewing alcohol and is somewhat a conoscieur of the tastes of different drinks. He is actually on the hunt for the most deliciously non-alcoholic drink as he finds alcoholic drinks are somewhat easy because the alcohol adds in another element. If you can impress someone with a non-alcoholic drink then you've made something special. Jolly is a happy go lucky person. And he is motivated by one thing right now…. Revenge. If you want to find out why Jolly wants revenge and for what, tune into Pact and Boon when it releases.

On this week's Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, Bryan and Aaron delve into the multifaceted world of dungeon mastering, guided by the wisdom of two renowned experts: Professor Dungeon Master from Dungeon Craft and Baron de Ropp of Dungeon Masterpiece. The conversation traverses the traditional roots of Old School Renaissance (OSR) and the evolving art of crafting engaging RPG adventures. 

Paul & Dan look back at the year in old-school D&D for 2023. And moreover, the first 5 years on Wandering DMs! What were your favorite encounters of the year? And what can we expect in the future? The Wandering DMs YouTube channel has been a hub for tabletop gaming enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of content related to dungeon mastering, role-playing games (RPGs), and tabletop gaming culture. Over the past few years, the channel has gained recognition for its unique approach and commitment to fostering a supportive community. One of the standout features of the Wandering DMs channel is its rich variety of content. From in-depth discussions on Dungeon Mastering techniques to insightful analyses of popular RPGs, the channel caters to both seasoned dungeon masters and newcomers to the world of tabletop gaming. Special series, such as The Big Bad, have become staples for fans seeking engaging content. One of the channel's strengths lies in its ability to foster a sense of community among its viewers. Regular live streams, Q&A sessions, and active participation in online forums allow fans to engage directly with the hosts and fellow viewers. The Wandering DMs community has become a valuable resource for exchanging ideas, tips, and experiences in the world of tabletop gaming. Donate to Jennell Jaquays' medical GoFundMe here

William and Brian are back with another episode centered around how to improve and expand your skillset and toolkit as a dungeon master. Find out what sorts of random tables are out there and how to make them work best for you and your game this week on The Dungeoncast! Starseeker's Guide to Draken Star Pre-Orders Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Get your Dungeoncast Merchandise Check out our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Support us on Patreon Join the community on Discord Get us a gift from our Amazon Wishlist  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SNWP crew expands upon ideas from episode 22, sharing their thoughts on the BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy). Along the way, they also examine an extreme case of Dungeon Mastering gone wrong. If you're a new game master, a journeyman, or a salty old vet like DM Mike and DM Rockfist, you'll want to check out this episode. If you're a player at any level, come along for the adventure, and you'll learn what kind of game masters and Dungeon Masters to avoid!

Introducing "Adventure AI: A D&D Podcast" hosted by Alex the Language Lord!In this exciting episode, join us as we dive deep into the realm of Dungeon Master preparation for Season 3! As an AI-powered Dungeon Master assistant, I'll share invaluable insights, tips, and strategies to help DMs craft unforgettable adventures filled with epic quests, thrilling encounters, and immersive storytelling.From world-building to character development, encounter design to plot twists, we leave no stone unturned in this DM prep extravaganza. Get ready to unleash your creativity and take your D&D sessions to the next level with the help of AI technology.Join us on this audio adventure where we blend the art of Dungeon Mastering with the power of AI, igniting a new era of tabletop gaming. Subscribe now and embark on a journey that will forever transform your D&D experience.D&D podcast, DM prep, Dungeon Master preparation, AI-powered DM, tabletop gaming, adventure, quest, storytelling, world-building, character development, encounter design, plot twists.Support the showLinkTreeSupport us on Patreon Donate

William and Brian are unveiling their processes, techniques, and tricks they use when designing a campaign for their TTRPGs. They break down their approach to structuring your own game with collaboration in mind and share their experiences as GMs in this regard. Find out what it takes to get your own game going from the ground up this week on The Dungeoncast! Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Get your Dungeoncast Merchandise Check out our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Support us on Patreon Join the community on Discord Get us a gift from our Amazon Wishlist  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the It's A Mimic! Podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to talk about the challenges, rewards, and techniques that we've encountered while Dungeon Mastering for children.  Running the game becomes a whole different beast when it comes to keeping kids engaged and having fun, but the smiles and laughs are worth every moment. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:57 Getting into D&D 6:40 Expectations 15:15 Commercial Break 56:50 Characters 57:51  Social Media Info 1:25:03 Published Tier One Adventures 1:25:23 Running the Game 1:34:44 Outro 2:08:05 Post-Credit 2:13:20 Bloopers 2:16:02 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/  YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Social: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Email at info@itsamimic.com Dungeon Master:  Dan O'Coin Host 2:  Kasi Just Kasi Host 3:  Pepperina Sparklegem Written by:  Dan O'Coin and Adam Nason Director:  Dan O'Coin and Adam Nason Audio Editor:  Adam Nason Video Editor:  Adam Nason Produced by:  Adam Nason Executive Producers:  Dan O'Coin and Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by:  Cory Wiebe Logo by:  Katie Skidmore at https://www.instagram.com/clementineartportraits/ Current Gear: Microphone (USA) - https://amzn.to/2WWuCsz  Microphone (CAN) - https://amzn.to/2WTZ69G This post or video may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission for purchases made through our links. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products. Artwork included in this episode's visualizations is published and/or owned by Wizards of the Coast.

In this session The forever DM Talks about getting starting into the epic adventure of Dungeon Mastering tips and tricks and advice into pursuing the next step in your ultimate Dungeons and Dragons Experience being God Muahahaha ! Join our adventure party as we delve into the social and cultural aspects of our favorite game .... All while enlightening our tastebuds with a random craft beer .... So crack open your favorite bardic inspiration and roll initiative with ...... Of Dice and Brews

A KAIJU CHRISTMAS is a children's book for All Ages based on The Night Before Christmas, but instead of a Santa flying down to drop off presents a giant monster snowman appears through an extra-dimensional portal to ruin the holidays! And it's up to a group of brave children to save Christmas and the world! Check out the Kickstarter campaign here: A Kaiju Christmas — Kickstarter Bios: Samuel Haine - Writer: Sam, was born six days before Christmas and grew up in the wilderness of Alaska. --So the Holidays are in his blood! The critically-acclaimed Slow City Blues was Sam's first comic series, but he also has four more new titles coming out over the next 6 months! His mentors have included the legendary Jim Shooter and NY Times Bestselling author Kristin Hannah. Sam, his wife, Laura, and their dog, Sandy recently moved to Colorado to be closer to family. When he's not working on comics, he's reading(currently: Book 4 of The Stormlight Archives), playing MTG, working on their house, or Dungeon Mastering. --And on Christmas Eve, he makes sure that A Christmas Story is playing ALL DAY! John Schrad - Artist: John is a Los Angeles-based illustrator who has worked along the edges of the art world and in the heart of the entertainment world for over 15 years. Working primarily in film and television John has done concept art, graphic design, and storyboarding for independent features hand-in-hand with his passion for film production. His friendship with Sam led to several projects in development with Kaiju Christmas being his freshman excursion into print. When he's not drawing or filmmaking, John is spending time with his fiancé, Victoria and his cat Butters, or spending his Saturdays playing D&D. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-lens/support

Anne Johnstonbrown interviews Hollywood actor, songwriter and dungeon master Amy Vorpahl:Amy Vorpahl (SAG-AFTRA) is a writer, actress, and singer-songwriter from the grand ol' state of Texas with a BFA in Acting from University of Oklahoma. She has worked in the digital space for several years as a writer, producer, host and gamer for several years at places like Nerdist, Geek and Sundry, Buzzfeed, and Dropout. Amy has spent over ten years performing improv and sketch at the comedy schools in LA including Groundlings Sunday Company, UCB, and iO West, and she has used all of that training in roles in movies as well as TV shows like "The Newsroom," "The Mindy Project," and "Super Fun Night!" Most recently, she played the lead in an animated digital series "Live from the 8th Dimension." She might be best known around the internet for streaming tabletop RPGs like 'Dungeons & Dragons' on big gaming twitch channels, and her album, 'Songs in the Key of D&D,' released at SXSW. She's passionate about using storytelling and fantasy to form community, and one of her favorite hobbies is Dungeon Mastering games for her friends.Host: Anne JohnstonbrownGuest: Amy VorpahlWebsite: Amy VorpahlIMDb: Amy Vorpahl - IMDbInstagram: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) TikTok | Watch Amy Vorpahl's Newest TikTok VideosYouTube: Amy Vorpahl - YouTubeTwitter: Amy Vorpahl

Anne Johnstonbrown interviews Hollywood actor, songwriter and dungeon master Amy Vorpahl:Amy Vorpahl (SAG-AFTRA) is a writer, actress, and singer-songwriter from the grand ol' state of Texas with a BFA in Acting from University of Oklahoma. She has worked in the digital space for several years as a writer, producer, host and gamer for several years at places like Nerdist, Geek and Sundry, Buzzfeed, and Dropout. Amy has spent over ten years performing improv and sketch at the comedy schools in LA including Groundlings Sunday Company, UCB, and iO West, and she has used all of that training in roles in movies as well as TV shows like "The Newsroom," "The Mindy Project," and "Super Fun Night!" Most recently, she played the lead in an animated digital series "Live from the 8th Dimension." She might be best known around the internet for streaming tabletop RPGs like 'Dungeons & Dragons' on big gaming twitch channels, and her album, 'Songs in the Key of D&D,' released at SXSW. She's passionate about using storytelling and fantasy to form community, and one of her favorite hobbies is Dungeon Mastering games for her friends.Host: Anne JohnstonbrownGuest: Amy VorpahlWebsite: Amy VorpahlIMDb: Amy Vorpahl - IMDbInstagram: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) TikTok | Watch Amy Vorpahl's Newest TikTok VideosYouTube: Amy Vorpahl - YouTubeTwitter: Amy Vorpahl

Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is William F. and in today's episode, we talk about creating story lore using both published and homebrew content. Listen in to hear DM William tell us about his first character death as a dungeon master, how Magic and other games/media can and should influence your DMing and to answer the burning question, do hags belong in caves? Spoiler, the answer is yes. William can be found on instagram @lord_ov_the_pale_ale (not a typo!) where he is creepin' but rarely postin. Reach out to him there or on his Facebook page if you wanna hit him up to pick his brain more and talk shop. Here are the links to all the third-party content that William shared with us in the episode for you to check out, I hope you find it useful on your Dungeon Mastering journey: DM Dave Ghostfire Gaming (Grim Hollow and Arora, and other adventures and worlds!) Kobold Press Sly Flourish DMs Guild With that, I hope you enjoy today's episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at everydaydungeonmaster@outlook.com or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod. Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers! Music Credits: Intro Song: A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ Break Songs: Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX Curiosity by All Good Folks Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ Outro Song: The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB

You wouldn't steal a map. You wouldn't steal a NPC.  You wouldn't steal a monster. Stealing is against DragonLaw.  Dungeon Mastering. It's a crime.  No jokes in this one; it's a serious episode of solving Dungeon Mastering problems from your letters.  Join DMofNone on Discord. And support the show on Patreon!

The new co-op board game, Alien: Fate of the Nostromo hit the Nerdcognito table.  What do the boys think of this brush with the Xenomorph?  Get the complete rundown and review of this cost-friendly addition to your game shelf.  The guys get distracted (squirrel!) during the news and slide into a chinwag about the Star Trek Butthurt Brigade (i.e. the folks that hate any new anything in Trek), movies, and drive in theaters?!?  After the news, RD and Bert talk about modules and how they can both help and hinder a DM.  Tips for implementing and integrating modular content along with a stroll down character memory lane inspired by some memorable modules bring up the rear of the episode.  How do YOU keep your module content fresh? The News: Stray - the kitty cat walking simulator Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock the upcoming board game Cohors Cthulhu... Ancient Ones in Ancient Rome! Fallout TV Series details -- or lack thereof Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: CuraDebt: Get your FREE debt consultation - 866-951-2699   This Episode's Hosts: Ryan David Bert

Last time the It's A Mimic! podcast discussed Dungeon Mastering, the panel of Dungeon Masters covered power creep and why you should manage the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons more closely.  This time, the DM's tear apart the stat blocks and see what two decades of experience have taught them about reading between the lines when it comes to deciphering monster stats.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 3:51 Above the Ability Scores 8:16 Commercial Break 1:11:48 Ability Scores 1:14:00 Social Media Info 1:59:16 Features, Traits, and Actions 1:59:52 Outro 2:16:32 Post-Credit 2:19:30 Bloopers 2:22:04   DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!   Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/  YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw   Social: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Email at info@itsamimic.com   Dungeon Master:  Adam Nason Host 2: James Sealy Host 3:  Kyle McQuaid   Written by:  Adam Nason Director:  Adam Nason Audio Editor:  Brad McMann Video Editor:  Adam Nason Produced by:  Brad McMann and Adam Nason Executive Producers:  Dan O'Coin and Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by:  Cory Wiebe Logo by:  Katie Skidmore at https://www.instagram.com/clementineartportraits/ Current Gear: Microphone (USA) - https://amzn.to/2WWuCsz  Microphone (CAN) - https://amzn.to/2WTZ69G This post or video may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission for purchases made through our links. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products. Artwork included in this episode's visualizations is published and/or owned by Wizards of the Coast.

No, you're not on mushrooms! This week we're visited by writer and friend https://colerush.com (Cole Rush)! We talk about hard-learned tricks for Dungeon Mastering and a girl and her dog and a bunch of space mushrooms. Let's kick the beat! Two articles for Cole! https://www.tor.com/2022/02/22/what-i-learned-from-breaking-up-with-dd/ (What I Learned From Breaking Up With D&D) https://thequilltolive.com/2021/07/19/were-in-the-middle-of-a-bardic-revolution/ (We're In The Middle Of A Bardic Revolution) For more follow https://twitter.com/ColeRush1 (@ColeRush1) on Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Alternate universe where Cowgirl Ed is hunting bounties How do you make player preparation not a chore? The importance of feedback (Leave us a https://podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (review)!) "Mystery but no Mistrust" Competitive Crossword League That time we talked about the https://www.beboptabletop.com/episode/ganymede-elegy-pillars-of-character-creation (Three Pillars) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Ben Farley and his nerd love is Dungeon Mastering. Woah. It's awesome.Ben Farley has been playing in or running TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons since 2008. Previous to that, he was an avid tabletop war gamer for many years.Helpful D&D links from our guest:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMZ04s0SU1glq6SrAVQCbHwFeFXGko_v0https://www.youtube.com/user/mcolvillehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMl19aDv5e_2l_AeJRXp2gHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka

We'll have none of that nasty real-life failure around here, no, thank you. We will, however, take all the pretend in-game failures available. Laurel and Olivia cover the concept of “failing forward” and discuss ways to make failure fun instead of frustrating. Plus, rustling up some contraband cattle with a homebrew background and the surprisingly charismatic enigma that is the Black Pudding. Dungeon Mastering 101: Failing Forward by The Archmage on dmsworkshop.com Cattle Rustler background on D&D Wiki Cover Art by Marie-Anne Simard “Handel - Entrance to the Queen of Sheba for Two Oboes, Strings, and Continuo allegro” by Advent Chamber Orchestra is licensed under a Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Spencer invents an excuse to announce the launch of his Spiteron. Then it's time for an old episode of Master Manual, his defunct podcast about Dungeon Mastering that was, fun fact, invented for Spencer to have a podcast once harmontown died, only to die well before harmontown ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dungeons and Dragons, and tabletop role-playing games in general, have proliferated in popularity over the last few years. Online play in particular has brought the hobby to a wider group of people, and global lock-downs over the last two years have only amplified this effect. With growing demand on the hobby comes more avenues for commerce, and our guest on this week's episode, Zachary Groombridge, recently found himself in the side hustle we're discussing today: freelance game-mastering. Want to play D&D with us? Email us at sidehustlequest@outlook.comOur intro and outro music is by Commuted. Find him at https://commuted.bandcamp.com/Our art is by Zachary Groombridge.

Will and Brian take on the task of randomly generating and building the lair of one of D&D's most horrible creatures - The Beholder! The dice and some handy tables from across several source books help determine the shape and contents of this vile creatures home. Find out how it all gets laid out this week on The Dungeoncast! Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Get your Dungeoncast Merchandise Check out our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Support us on Patreon Join the community on Discord Get us a gift from our Amazon Wishlist  Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scheduling issues have led to a brief break from adventure! DM Joe and Waffle spend some time discussing Dungeon Mastering. Your regularly scheduled Alchemist Club Adventures will resume next week! In the meantime, enjoy this conversation between two DMs with questions from listeners! Let us know if you enjoy this special DM Corner episode so we can plan for another in the future! Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also mail us to send fan mail, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com

Hey guys ! This week are good buddy and current Dm stops by to talk about how he acts fast, improves and sets up the game. So check it out  INtro Song We are really rocking Now, Haven't we- The Privates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2lGbVhKvQQ Twitter @moviemayhempod @parksxcore   Insta @Moviemayhempodcast @parksxcore @nodefeatband Gmail Moviemayhempodcast@gmail.com

This week we're talking to Sly Flourish, the master mind behind the Lazy DM series as well as Fantastic Lairs and more content than I could announce! Today we're discussing everything Dungeon Mastering. From how to dm effectively using modular pre-planning, to looking at the dungeon masters guide, dming throughout D&D history, and more!►Follow Our GuestIf you want to check out more of Sly's work, or follow him on social media check out:http://slyflourish.com/►What is Brewmasters?Brewmasters is the series where we sit down with accomplished home brewers, game designers, and creatives from the table top roleplaying community and talk shop about design, inspirations, methodology, and more, sharing advice for everyone interested in the behind the scenes of tabletop RPG's.If you're a designer or brewer and you'd like to be a guest on the show, just get in touch at joinklaus@gmail.com, show me your work and what you'd like to discuss! I can't promise to get back to everyone, but I'll read every submission.►Follow & Support Klaustrixyoutube.com/Klaustrixtwitter.com/KlaustrixTV►Background Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ_r1H9vHkISupport the show

Kelly Guenter takes over hosting duties and she, Aubry, Dee and Lex welcomes host and Dungeon Master of the Gimme Da Loot podcast into the virtual rec room! Turner is the Host and Dungeon Master of the Gimme Da Loot podcast, a D&D Actual Play podcast. Gen X Dad. Former 3rd generation Cattle Rancher and Floridian. Enjoys sarcasm, dated references, and booze. Currently battling the Quarantine 15. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerealboxpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerealboxpodcast/support

Welcome to the eighty third in a monotonous series of podcasts where we talk about the all important aspect of Dungeons and Dragons adventuring, the traveling. This can either be done extremely poorly, or brilliantly, and will really test your Dungeon Mastering props. Be sure to follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/dungeoncrawlpodListen to our podcast on all of your favorite podcasting platforms - https://linktr.ee/dungeoncrawlpod     Join our discord - https://discord.gg/TTSM7ksSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comAdditional sound effects obtained from https://www.audioblocks.com/and SynrinscapeMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In episode 35, Jesko talks about his first time Dungeon Mastering a game of Dungeons and Dragons, Jamie talks about his Christmas Presents, we take questions from listeners regarding Eberron and campaign settings from the past they would like to see make a return and finish the episode by talking about Wizards and magic, roleplaying wizards and their favorite magic users from movies, TV, comics and books.