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How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

Learn how to be a better DM (Dungeon Master) so you can tell better stories for yourself and your friends. Learn things like how to start a campaign, how to create realistic NPCs, how to move the plot along, and how and why to use session 0"s for your party. Join hosts Justin Lewis, Cayden Ottley and Tanner Weyland as they distill all the DM tips, tools and resources for the beginner DM, for the DM with a few years of experience and for the Forever DM who"s been playing for 20 years. If you"re sick

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01:00:47

Bonus: Always Find Players for D&D, How to Do...

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2024/04/23

Finding player can be difficult. Having lycanthropes in your party can be difficult. Using the Longstrider spell can be difficult.Lucky for you, we talk about all of that.On today's BONUS episode, Tanner and Justin are invited onto the Next Session Podcast with Alyssa and Adam.They have a great conversation sharing tips for always finding players, tips on how make lycanthropy work, a cute cow/bumblebee mashup, and finally the Longstrider spell.Check out the Next Session Podcast at

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10:21

5 Tips for More Immersive World Building!

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2024/04/18

Join host Cayden Ottley on How to Be A Better DM, on a captivating journey into the realms of fantasy and adventure within Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition. In this episode, Cayden shares five invaluable tips for crafting immersive worlds in your D&D campaigns.From establishing a rich history filled with legendary events to creating diverse cultures and societies, each tip is a gateway to deeper immersion for both players and Dungeon Masters alike. Cayden also emphasizes the importance of

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27:44

Downtime Activities in D&D, Part 1: How to Build A...

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2024/04/11

Our topic today is something that you may not have experienced as a DM, since it is a very specific type of adventure mechanic. But, with the right party and right campaign, it could be a new, fun experience for you and your players. Namely, today we are talking about building a stronghold. Or, you might call it your base, your homestead, your castle. Heck, you could even go The Swiss Family Robinson route and make it a treehouse. Whatever it is specifically, in the end it is a place for your

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02:13:40

Podcast Takeover! 2nd Episode of New Actual Play D&D...

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2024/04/06

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.This is a special bonus episode.In today's episode we give you Episode 2 of the Pact and Boon actual play D&D show.If you want to subscribe to the show, check out session0studios.com/pactnboonMentioned 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

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01:35:52

Pact and Boon Episode 1: Podcast Takeover!

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2024/04/05

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.In honor of the release of our newest podcast, The Pact and Boon (session0studios.com/pactnboon/) we are releasing the first episode of that show on this podcast today.Pact and Boon is an Actual Play 5e D&D podcast and we are so excited about it. Go and check out the rest of the episodes that are out right now (a total of 4 episodes right now). If you come back tomorrow you'll get to hear episode 2 on this show of the Pact and Boon.Mentioned in this

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24:48

20 Tips for First Time DMs

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2024/04/04

Do you dream of trying out being a dungeon master, but are unsure of yourself or your abilities? Do currently DM but wish some parts of it weren’t as hard or complicated? Today’s episode is filled with 20 tips to help you skip some of the mistakes that we’ve made in our DMing journey. With these tips, you can gain the confidence to DM like you never have before. More importantly, with these tips, you’ll know that you are a good DM right now and that with some practice you can get even

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37:41

How to DM in a Public Place | Tips for Public Dungeon...

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2024/03/28

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

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17:35

5 of the BEST online resources for a more immersive...

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2024/03/21

Thanks for tuning in today! Today's show was hosted by Cayden Ottley, and focuses on (in our opinion) the best online resources to help create a more immersive experience for your players. Here are the links to all of the websites mentioned in the episode: https://www.fantasy-plus.com/ - (Monument Studios) Use code: BETTERDM for 10% off! (it's only $4.99/ month and totally worth it.)https://www.dndspeak.com - Look for their Magical Mushroom d100 among a variety of other lists.

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15:14

When and How to Speedrun D&D Sessions

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2024/03/14

Welcome to How to Be a Better DM!Do you ever see your players losing interest halfway through a quest, a dungeon, or an NPC conversation? Well, they may be bored, which means you should learn to speedrun certain plot point and encounters for the sake of your players' fun.Tanner discusses when to shorten, speed up, or cut out certain parts of your well-planned sessions, and how to do it effectively.Mentioned in this episode:Housekeeping ItemsJoin the Guild!Sign up to join a community of dungeon

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53:26

How to Write a DND Heist One Shot | Why You Should...

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2024/03/07

How to Write a DND Heist One ShotWelcome back to How to Be a Better DM, I’m your mastermind for today, Justin Lewis, and you’re here with me to learn how to tell better stories for yourself and your friends as you DM sessions of Dungeons and Dragons 5e. aHow to Be a Better DM is presented to you by Session 0 Studios, D&D podcasts and shows to sate your ever deepening hunger.I’m excited for today’s show because it’s actually something that I’ve been working to improve personally. I’ll explain a

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22:18

How and When to Make Realistic, Unforgettable NPCs

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2024/02/29

Are you tired of making throwaway NPCs that your players forget the next day? Then this podcast discussion with Tanner, Justin, and Cayden is for you! We discuss when to utilize realistic NPCs and ways to improve the realism of your NPCs, as well. Let's roll initiative!Mentioned in this episode:Housekeeping ItemsJoin the Guild!Sign up to join a community of dungeon masters who like you want to improve their skills. Meet others who share you fascination for homebrew. And do it all for free. Go to

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16:50

The Joys of World Building, & How To Start!

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2024/02/22

On today's episode, Cayden talks about his experience in creating home-brew worlds and mechanics without knowing much about DND in the first place. For those of you who want to play but may not have a great basis in the game, this episode is for you! But Seasoned players, don't turn away just yet. You may learn a thing or two about getting creative and improvisation. Mentioned in this episode:Housekeeping AnnouncementsWe are coming out with an Actual Play D&D Show. If you want to be notified of when

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27:40

Focusing on your DM "Problem Areas" + Some Announcements

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2024/02/15

In this episode, we learn how to focus... not in general, but rather how to focus on a short list of problem areas rather than a multitude so you can see some real growth as a DM.We also share some announcements for what's happening with us, the podcast, and the closure of Monsters.Rent... But the rise of something you'll enjoy much more. Stay tuned.Session0Studios.comMentioned in this episode:Housekeeping AnnouncementsWe are coming out with an Actual Play D&D Show. If you want to be notified of

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33:14

Knowledge vs. Experience: How to Make D&D Character...

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2024/02/08

Welcome to How to Be a Better DM! Your host, Tanner Weyland, along with guest host Cayden Ottley, explore an important question: How can you make player characters experience growth in an interesting and earned way when they often enter an adventure with highly experienced backstories? Can every hero have a zero-to-hero moment if they automatically come into an adventure as ex-master thieves, army commanders, or incredibly wise wizards? Well, we help you out so you can give your players a more

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43:04

A Tour Through the Feywild

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2024/02/01

Welcome back to How To Be a Better DM, the Official podcast of Monsters.Rent.I’m your Tour Guide today, Justin Lewis, and we have another special tour lined up today.First, before we get into today’s tour, we need to talk about our sponsors: you. Without you, we wouldn’t have this tour, so thank from the bottom of our hearts.2nd, we do have a gift shop. You can visit it at the end of the tour, just go to monsters.rent/shop and there you can pick up all the knick knacks and things that you’ll never

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31:12

How to Use Conditions in D&D for Better Story Telling

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2024/01/25

Tanner Weyland (00:01.046)Hello and welcome to How to be a Better DM, the official podcast of, wait, I should probably not say that anymore, shouldn't I?Justin Lewis (00:09.162)So as of this recording, you should still say, well.See, that's part of the logistics that I wanted to talk about tomorrow, but I'd say just say it until we decide on anything specific tomorrow with Kayden.Tanner Weyland (00:27.446)Okay, cool. Sorry, you'll have to cut this all out. Okay. Hello and welcome. Oh, sorry. You're

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21:47

Helping Your Players Advocate For Themselves in D&D

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2024/01/18

Hello, and Welcome to How To Be A Better D, the official podcast of Monsters.Rent. My name is Tanner Weyland, and together we will learn about how to prepare the best adventures and environments for our players to enjoy.Today my dear friends, we are going to talk about how you can help your players advocate for themselves.Also, this episode was sponsored by Magic Mind. Go to this website: magicmind.com/JANbetterdm and use our code, BETTERDM20 to get up to 40% off your subscription.Mentioned in this

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22:14

How to be Silly in D&D

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2024/01/11

Welcome to How to Be a Better DM!Today, we're talking about how to invite silliness and funny business to your table, and why it can help your group enjoy the entire experience.Here is the episode transcript for anyone interested:Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM, the official podcast of Monsters. Rent. I'm Justin Lewis here with my friend Tanner Weyland. Hi. Yeah, that's all I got, sorry. Yeah, good to see you all. Great to be here. Tanner and I are in rare form today. We just recorded

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42:11

A Tour Through the Shadowfell

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2024/01/04

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM, the official podcast of Monsters.Rent. Thank you for joining me, I’m Justin Lewis, and today, I will be your guide through the Shadowfell. We have a lot to cover, including me talking with a very special guest later in the show.Real quick if I can, I would like to say thank you to all of you who have joined The Guild. It’s been amazing seeing the collaboration between everyone in the Discord server and getting to know people from across the world. It’s also

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44:24

2023 in Retrospect and the Prospects of 2024

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2023/12/28

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.Today, Tanner and Justin talk about the joys of 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024. The transcript is below.We also mention today's sponsor, Magic Mind.Get 1 month free off of a 3 month subscription by going to https://www.magicmind.com/JANbetterdm and using the code BETTERDM20 at checkout!Justin (00:03.449)Welcome back to How to be a Better DM, the official podcast of Monsters.Rent. I'm your host today, Justin Lewis, here with Tanner Wayland, my brother

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