Category: DMystified Episode

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 absolutely gutting to watch players skip over all your work without so much as a passing glance. As long as you remember to keep the table time in mind, it’s something that can work.

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.

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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 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.

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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 keep them coming back for more.

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.

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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 characters that can do what your players want them too.

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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.

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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://dysonlogos.blog/
  • https://dungeonscrawl.com/
  • https://dwarvenforge.com/
  • https://www.fatdragongames.com/fdgfiles/
  • https://www.facebook.com/iheartprintandplay/posts/2169455613116664

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.

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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 question that many DMs and tables may ask when starting a new campaign. We talk about the pros, cons, and why you might want to start campaigns with higher leveled players.

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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 so much time building a world that they never get to tell stories in it. It’s all about finding that balance, both for home-brew and running a campaign in an existing world.

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.

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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 think railroading is, what it really is, how to avoid it, and when you may find yourself needing a trip on the rails.

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