Solving DM Mysteries 20 minutes at a time because the only hard part is scheduling your next session
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 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, 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 different approaches and considerations when dealing with a PC’s passing.
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, 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 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 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 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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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 we don’t recommend making mechanics changes to the magic in your setting, it may be possible to add some flair that may be refreshing for long time 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 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.
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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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