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01:22:09

Ep.37 - Artificer Subclasses 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/08/28

This week, we're still in class, but it's SUB class! Wait... that's misleading! We're going over Artificer subclasses! The Artificer has 4 subclasses and we’re going to go over each of them! These intelligent based tinkering half-casters can do so many things in D&D, and we’re going to cover as much of it as we can! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions,

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01:20:58

Ep.36 - Artificer 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/08/21

This week we’re taking a pit stop back at Class to talk all about the Artificer! These tinkering little scientists combine the arcane with the mechanical! They’re hopped up on infusions, attuned to the max, and have all the tools in the arsenal at their disposal. They may be one of the newest classes to make it to D&D, but the artificer is here to stay! Because these guys have so many infusions, they can get a little chonky with the crunch, we’ll just be going over the base class with this

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02:41:46

Mythos University Ep. 1 | Welcome to Campus | D&D...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/08/19

Mythos University is a D&D Actual Play that combines a typical college setting and Ancient Greek Mythology. Not only do our mythical students have to worry about classes, dorm life, and relationships... but some students have gone missing! Will this ragtag group be able to work together, follow the clues, and solve the mystery?? Follow along to find out!Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of

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02:31:53

Sphinx City | S1 - Ep8 | D&D Actual Play

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/08/16

In Episode 8, we reach the Season 1 Finale! Uland, Blekor, and Jastor have found out just about all the clues necessary to take down the people at the top! With a quick stop at Madam Musk's, they're geared up and ready to go! They head to an Excelsior Warehouse and battle none other than the CEO, David Fizzlebang! But this isn't the end of the story! Watch til the end to see what future horrors await our heroes!! Check it out! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after

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01:14:03

Ep.35 - Toolkits 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/08/14

In this episode, we're diving deep into Toolkits! We talk about every tool kit available in 5th edition from the Alchemist's Supplies to Woodcarver's Tools! We mention how they work, how DMs can use them, and many interesting things they could do. And yes, we even cover those pesky Gaming Sets! What's YOUR favorite Toolkit and what's the MOST interesting way you've used them in the game?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your

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01:09:52

Ep.34 - Pantheons 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/08/07

In the episode this week, we’re talking about the divine, baby! Gods, goddesses, and all kinds of deities often have some sort of influence over the worlds we create or the ones we play in. But how can the Dungeon Master use them? Is there a right or wrong way to go about it? And if the gods are so powerful, why aren’t they fixing the world’s problems? There’s a lot to discuss when it comes to how different Pantheons are used in D&D, so let’s get right into it!And remember to give us 5 Stars

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02:35:08

Sphinx City | S1 - Ep7 | D&D Actual Play

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/08/05

In Episode 7, our heroes finish their exploration of the subterranean Sewer City. As they're about to leave, they notice a sign that points in a direction they never expected! And finally, our heroes visit the doctor who treated Belkor's burns, go on a romantic date, and learn some truly terrifying information! Check it out!If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our

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01:00:24

Ep.33 - Backstories 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/31

In this episode, we’re going over something that has held true since the inception of D&D as a medium. Player Character Backstories have and are being used by many tabletop roleplaying games. Each player controls one character. And that character has a backstory. This includes their history, their background, and their connections to the world’s locations and people. The backstory is usually the experiences that character had before the adventure, but it can be much more than that. Let’s talk

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02:27:33

Sphinx City | S1 - Ep6 | D&D Actual Play

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/26

In Episode 6, our heroes take on the peculiar and unique tasks of the Good Luck Escape Room to find the meeting location of the Romance Realtors. And when they venture beneath the city, the discover a whole new world before facing the evil realtors themselves. But these realtors have a big trick up their sleeves. Will the party be able to take on the legendary monster before them? What clues will they learn about this evil plot?If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the

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01:01:56

Ep.32 - Encounters 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/24

This week, we’re going to be going over the basics of creating Encounters! Your players can face a huge variety of situations that vary from social to combat and all kinds of combos! There’s random and there’s pre-planned. There’s encounters that take a tight 15 minutes and there’s some that’ll take hours! Whether for prepping a session or having a couple locked and loaded just in case, Encounters are here to stay!How do you create Encounters? What's been YOUR favorite Encounter? And remember to

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01:32:34

Sphinx City | S1 - Ep5 | D&D Actual Play

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/19

Episode 5 of Sphinx City, our D&D Actual Play set in a modern and magical metropolis, has the gang cleaning up another crime scene after their run-in with the detectives. They head back to Wrong Village to see Trinculo and do some shopping. And after some gifts and dreams, we unfortunately lost power and didn't get to continue the episode, so it's shorter than usual. But it's still full of wild moments and episode 6 has even more! Check it out!If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch

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01:10:45

Ep.31 - House Rules 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/17

This week we’re going over some House rules! Over the course of the last 30 episodes, we’ve gone over ALL kinds of rules that are worked into the D&D system itself. And along the ride, we’ve casually mentioned some house rules that we enjoy. But what is a house rule? It’s a rule that is implemented for a specific table, setting, or the like! This is how we tweak the game to invoke a certain vibe, to represent a certain setting, or just to have more fun! We’ll go over the good, the bad, and the

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01:03:30

Ep.30 - Multiclassing 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/10

This week, we go over all the basics of Multiclassing! We cover everything you might need to know when thinking about multi-classing. As a DM, it's important to know these things because a lot of players like this option in D&D! And for new DMs and Players, it can be a little complicated at first! We hope that by the end of this episode, it won't be complicated at all! What is YOUR favorite Multi-class and why?? Check out Multiclass Mystery Mash-up on our Patreon when you're at least in the

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02:25:24

Sphinx City | S 1 - Ep 4 | D&D Actual Play

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/08

Episode 4 of Sphinx, our D&D Actual Play set in a modern and magical metropolis is another Combat Episode! Jastor and Uland track down Belkor in an abandoned subway station. But what's this?! They've been set up and it's an ambush! They're level 4 now and have some new abilities that help them take on some corrupt crooks and a ghost train! Check it out! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about

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01:28:28

Ep.29 - Feats 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/03

This week, we're talking FEATS... with an 'A' in there, don't worry! Feats is short for Features. They're the abilities you can get throughout your time as a Player Character, but we also talk about how a Dungeon Master might use them. In this episode, we go over all the feats in the Player's Handbook! What feat is YOUR favorite?? We go over our favorites on the Patreon! Check it out! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your

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02:42:28

Sphinx City | S 1 - Ep 3 | D&D Actual Play

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/07/01

Episode 3 of Sphinx City, our D&D Actual Play! Sphinx City is a modern and magical metropolis. Our 3 secret agents must follow the clues to take back their home from the evil and corrupt 1%! In this episode, Belkor is away at the General Hospital. So it's up to Jastor and Uland to follow some leads and figure out just how deep this goes! We meet a cagey hacker named Emmis Dos, have a meal with Jax, the fluffy leopard, and go to The Church to find out who 'T' is! Listen to find out!! If you catch

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02:40:04

Sphinx City | Season 1 - Ep 2 | D&D Actual Play

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/06/28

**Tech Issue FIXED** There WAS metronome that played during this. But we've fixed it! Thank you for your patience!Episode 2 of Sphinx City, our D&D Actual Play! Sphinx City is a modern and magical metropolis. Our 3 secret agents must follow the clues to take back their home from the evil and corrupt 1%! In this episode, the party has infiltrated an underground laboratory underneath the Middling Park Zoo! What will they find? And what happens when your second Death Saving Throw is a Nat 1?

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53:18

Ep.28 - Writing an EVIL One-Shot

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/06/26

This week, we write another one-shot for someone who donated to a great cause! BUT... this one is a bit EVIL!! The Joester requested a oneshot for a party of evil adventurers. So we discuss evil PCs and come up with a bunch of interesting ways that characters with questionable moral compasses could interact with the world. And great news, it's ambiguous enough that it could fit inside any setting and even apply to characters who aren't evil! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive

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15:55

Sphinx City | Season 1 - Ep 1 | Recap

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/06/24

Gang! Did you know we're on Twitch now streaming Actual Plays!? In June and July 2024, every Thursday at 7pm EST, we're on there playing D&D in a homebrewed modern and magical setting called Sphinx City! If you missed it, don't worry - there's going to be videos of the stream on our YouTube and Patreon! And we've decided to release audio versions here as well! As this recap will explain, we unfortunately lost the copy of our first episode and so this recap will have to do. But going forward,

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01:05:41

Ep.27 - 5 Common Mistakes for New Dungeon Masters

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/06/19

This week, we are talking all about Common Mistakes that New Dungeon Masters make! Remember, they're common and happen all the time. We've probably still do these every once in a while! It doesn't make you a bad DM and some might even be a preference. We just bring up a couple problems that newer DMs run into and different ways one could go about them! Did we forget any? Let's talk about it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your

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