DMystified: A How-to for New DMs by old DMs

DMystified

DMystified: A How-to for New DMs by old DMs

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DMystified: A How-to for New DMs by old DMs

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DMystified: A How-to for New DMs by old DMs

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We wrap Season 1 with our impressions of DnD One. Hey everyone! Thanks for tagging along with us on season 1. It’s going to be a few weeks before we launch Season 2. Keep an eye out here or on our Twitter!The post Season 1.5 Ep 4: DnD One appe
Hey everyone! We’re taking a little bit to put season 2 together so in the meantime, enjoy this interlude with guest host Agnitti! In this episode, we talk about stealing from your favorite podcasts.The post Season 1.5 Ep 3: Listening to Learn
Hey everyone! We’re taking a little bit to put season 2 together so in the meantime, enjoy this interlude with guest host Agnitti! In this episode, we talk about editing!The post Season 1.5 Ep 2: From Table to Podcast appeared first on DMystif
Hey everyone! We’re taking a little bit to put season 2 together so in the meantime, enjoy this interlude with guest host Agnitti! In this episode, we talk about considerations for recording or streaming your session and why you should or shoul
In this episode, we talk about Campaign Primers. Here at the end of season 1, we go over everything that should be on the one-page document that you provide to your players to prepare for your campaign. Campaign Primer Example: https://docs.goo
In this episode, we talk about character creation. Every campaign starts with creating new characters. There are many ways to influence how your players roll up new characters for your campaign and we talk about them here. Welcome to DMystified
In this episode, talk about character death. As a DM, there are ways that you can prevent or cause it, and ways that you can react to it. Whatever you choose with regards to this sensitive subject is between you and your table. We talk about di
In this episode, talk about bad advice that’s floating around on the internet. Don’t learn your d&d from memes, there is a right amount to prep, and so on. Welcome to DMystified where solving DM mysteries in 20 minutes or less because the only
In this episode, we wrap our world-building series by talking about how technology and supernatural can change your settings look and feel. Adding a little sentience goes a long way in how your players relate to the elements of your homebrew wo
In this episode, we talk about how magic can impact your homebrew world and be impacted by it. There are a bunch of interesting gameplay decisions that can come from changing the prevalence and consequences of using magic in your world. While w
In this episode, we talk about why you might want to build your own world, what your goals should be, and where to get inspiration. World building can be a double edged sword: it can be fulfilling and fun to build your own world and it can be a
In this episode, we talk about how you can build a BBEG that your players will rally against. We also talk about laying the seeds to build a mystery BBEG and when to play it by ear and let the players choose their monster. Welcome to DMystified
In this episode, we talk about sneaky tricks that you as a DM can do to tug on your player’s heartstrings. Stakes are what keep players interested and involved and making sure that the players care about the stakes in your game are what will ke
In this episode, we talk about what makes a character. Some may read the class description and decide to play a sneaky rogue, a martial fighter, or a horny bard. We talk about how to separate mechanics from backstory and build interesting chara
In this episode, we talk about what you can, should, and don’t need to to bring to set the stage for DnD. We talk minis, maps, and other accessories that are fun to make, fun to play with, but may not be required. Named Resources: https://dyson
Listen to this episode for the passcode and then click this link to get the  Halfling’s Adventurer’s Guide free for a limited time: https://dmystified.com/pwiep8/ In this episode, we talk about starting campaigns at levels other than 1. It’s a
In this episode, we talk about murder hobo campaigns and other types such as political, urban, wilderness, and survival. As a DM, it’s up to you and your players to pick a type and feel that works for everybody. Welcome to DMystified where solv
In this episode, we talk about campaign and adventure modules vs. homebrew. There are a bunch of resources out there to find ideas for your campaign and we talk about a few. Welcome to DMystified where solving DM mysteries in 20 minutes or less
In this episode, we talk about the world building prep that goes into preparing to run a campaign. Many new DMs wonder about under-planning or over-planning for their campaign, and worse, some end up with world-building disease where they spend
Welcome to DMystified where solving DM mysteries in 20 minutes or less because the only hard part is scheduling the next session. We are three DMs who are here to help new DMs run their own table. In this episode, we talk about what players thi
Welcome to DMystified where solving DM mysteries in 20 minutes or less because the only hard part is scheduling the next session. We are three DMs who are here to help new DMs run their own table. In this episode, we talk about how to get start
Welcome to DMystified where solving DM mysteries in 20 minutes or less because the only hard part is scheduling the next session. We are three DMs who are here to help new DMs run their own table. In this episode, we talk about how to find a ta
Welcome to DMystified where solving DM mysteries in 20 minutes or less because the only hard part is scheduling the next session. We are three DMs who are here to help new DMs run their own table. In this episode, we talk about how to get start
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