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Ep. 26 - NPCs 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/06/12

This week we’re covering all of the basics when it comes to NPCs! How do you come up with them and how can you use them? What’s a DM-insert NPC and what makes them special? When do NPCs need stat blocks? We’re going to go over it all so that you can try your hand at making your own NPCs! They can help your players, your story, and your world building! So let’s start talking about NPCs!Tell us YOUR favorite NPC! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much

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01:26:23

Ep. 25 - Wizard 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/06/05

This week we’re covering the quintessential caster, the book loving magician, the studied savant of spells, the Wizard! Characters of this class get their use of magic through hard work and study. They’ve hit the books so they can hit their allies and enemies with a huge variety of spells! So push those glasses up your nose, break out your pencils and paper, and get ready for our last installment of Class for a while. Today, it’s all about the Wizard! What's your favorite school of magic?? And do

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01:25:59

Ep.24 - Warlock 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/05/29

Gang, we've got a deal for you! Well, technically we're talking all about deals because this episode is about the Warlock! What they lack in spell slots, they more than make up for it with customization, character, and some of the most unique vibes in the game! It's no wonder Warlock mains make it their whole personality! This is our penultimate class episode and then we get back into primarily DM tips & tricks for a while! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This

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01:31:37

Ep.23 - Sorcerer 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/05/22

This week we’re covering the no-books, silver spoon, nepo baby the sorcerer! These casters get their magic just by being! They are magical in their bones, in their blood! And that deep connection to magic gives them the ability to twist and warp magic in some really interesting ways. Do you think Sorcerers are Nepo Babies? What other ways have YOU described the Sorcerer getting their magic? --------------------------- Limited Promo! From May 15 to May 22, you can get 15% off your ENTIRE order at

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01:27:19

Ep.22 - Ranger 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/05/15

This week we’re talking about the footstep trackin, the half casting, half martialin’, nature lovin’ sonuvagun, The Ranger! This class gets a lot of grief from parts of the D&D community. But we’re about to head to class! We’re talking base class Ranger today and the subclasses from the Player’s Handbook. This episode won’t cover the optional rules from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, but we’ll cover that in a future episode. Give it a bing! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a

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01:26:20

Ep.21 - Fake Dragon One-Shot

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/05/08

This week, Class is on break! We are writing another one-shot in real time! This one comes from a mutual friend who redeemed this by donating to a great cause back in January 2024! They gave us a simple prompt of a town being plagued by a dragon, but that the dragon wasn't real! So we put our heads together to interpret that and come up with a really fun one-shot! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your

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01:45:55

Ep. 20 - Rogue 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/05/01

This week, sneaky secrets aside, we're talking all about the sneak attackin' Rogue! Class in still in session, gang! So max out that perception skill because these slippery little sneaks are experts in some skills, masters of stealth, and champions of exploiting their enemies’ weaknesses! So let’s talk all about the Rogue Class. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our friends

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01:47:41

Ep. 19 - Paladin 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/04/24

This week in Class, we're talking Paladins! Some may say the Paladin is just a knight in shining armor, a medieval cop, the lawful good kill-joy... but not here! Because we think the Paladin is just someone with convictions that turn into smite damage! So take an Oath of Listening, and check out some of these INSANE Paladin abilities! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our

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01:26:14

Ep.18 - Monk 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/04/17

This week we’re covering the martial arts expert, The Monk! Want to play the kung fu, karate, taekwondo master… MONK! Want to be able to catch arrows, fall from great heights, and run on water… MONK! Want to be a former detective played by Tony Shaloub… MONK! This class is jam packed with abilities throughout its entire base class! And as always, we'll be going over the subclasses from the Player's Handbook as well!And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so

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01:22:21

Ep.17 - Fighter 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/04/10

This week, we get back to class as we cover the Fighter base class and the Player's Handbook subclasses. Some may scoff at the Fighter, they may say it's boring or repetitive. Well, we say that with some elbow grease, the Fighter has what it takes to be just as exciting and interesting as any class! In this episode, we're just going over the basics and already we reveal so many possibilities for creating and playing a fighter that can be fun and complex!And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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01:15:32

Ep.16 - Writing a One-Shot 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/04/03

This week we are going to come up with a one-shot and discuss what it would take to run. That means we are going to take worldbuilding and focus it to what we need. We’re going to create an adventure for the players to go on, including the relevant villains, monsters, NPCs, and whatever else it requires. Running a one-shot is one of the best ways to dip your lil toesies into the deep, dark ocean that is being a dungeon master!And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This

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01:22:15

Ep.15 - Druid 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/03/27

This week, class continues with our champion of nature, the Druid! We talk wild shapes, versatility, and cover a bunch of the Druid's spell list! While covering the base class and the two subclasses of the Player's Handbook, we discuss how to maximize the fun of this tree-hugging, bird-watching, nature enthusiast! Druids may seem complicated for new players or DMs but it doesn't have to be! We're here to help! Email us if you want to join our Discord! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND

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01:25:10

Ep.14 - Cleric 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/03/20

This week, thank the gods we're covering the Cleric! Taylor gets to fanboy about his favorite class in 5e! We'll be covering the base class, and 3 of the domains in detail! We'll also discuss all the other subclasses in the Player's Handbook. We cover some top notch spells, powerful abilities, and our thoughts on how one could play a cleric. Have YOU played one? Which subclass did you go with? Email us! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell

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01:08:49

Ep.13 - Bard 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/03/13

This week, we're working BARD, we're playing BARD! Our first full caster, the Rizz master, the magical secret blaster! Bards are more than just musical magic, gang! Get ready for class again as we explore the base Bard and subclasses available in The Player's Handbook! This episode is extra inspiring! 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, comments, and topic

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01:28:06

Ep. 12 - Barbarian 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/03/06

Class is in session! Get it? Because they're called "Classes" as in Character Classes... Okay, ignore that... We are starting a little series here where we go over the basics of every Player Class available as well as the subclasses from the Player's Handbook! And we're kicking it off with our raging warrior, the Barbarian! And before you ask... YES, this is useful for Dungeon Masters! You should know the class abilities for many reasons! You can be that font of information for your players. You

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01:04:43

Ep.11 - The Improv Game

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/02/28

In this episode, we display our improvisation skills by playing a Make Some Noise style game! Each of us gives the other a prompt they've never seen before and they have to, on the spot, act it out! This episode is a lot of laughs, but it illustrates how improv doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking thing, it can be a fun skill to practice! And there's 3 mini games throughout the episode that you can participate in alongside Taylor!We want to repeat this style of episode in the future, maybe with

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01:14:03

Ep. 10 - Session Prep 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/02/21

This week we’re talking prep! What should you, the DM, do in preparation for your game? That means we’re going over planning, organization, and all the tools to have ready! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!

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01:30:18

Ep. 9 - Worldbuilding 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/02/14

This week, we’re going to be covering the basics of how to prepare a D&D session, going over everything you might need for a fun game. We’re going to go over worldbuilding, NPCS, plot devices, and more! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!

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01:14:31

Ep. 8 - The Technical Nuts & Bolts for New DMs

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/02/07

This week we’re getting into the logistics of running a D&D game. We’re talking about battle maps, tokens, scheduling, and so much more! We'll cover some of our favorite websites, apps, and tools! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!

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01:27:43

Ep. 7 - Dungeon Master 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2024/01/31

This week we’re going to be covering the logistics of getting started as a DM! How does someone start? If you’ve got your group of players, you know you’re going to DM for, what’s next? We'll be covering what Session Zero is and why it's so important. And we're going to touch on worldbuilding, character creation, and prep! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give

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