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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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17:04

To Randomize or Personalize Loot: That Is The Question

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2024/11/14

Do you think deeply about every piece of loot that you give? Or does your party get a kick out of getting the most random, most funny, more chaotic gear and equipment that D&D has to offer? Depending on your answer, you might want to focus on either personalizing or randomizing how you give out loot. But which is better? Listen to our episode and find out!Mentioned in this episode:Follow us on InstagramThanks again for listening to our show. If you like our content and would like to engage with

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41:20

How to Start an Actual Play D&D Podcast With Brennon...

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2024/11/07

Welcome to How to Be a Better DM.Today we talk about how to start an actual play podcast, how to keep going with a creative idea and how to make it happen with Brennon from the Afterlife Pod.Today is part 1 of a special 2-part series. The 2nd part of this show is over on the Afterlife Pod. You can find out more about the Afterlife Pod at https://www.patreon.com/AfterlifePod/Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Give Us a Rating

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43:26

DM Coaching: DMing for Kids and Tying Up Loose Ends...

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2024/10/31

Welcome Back to How to Be a Better DM!Today is a very special episode. Today is a Dungeon Master Coaching episode with our friend Aaron Singh.Today we talk about Dungeon Mastering for kids and tying up loose ends in your campaign.If you're interested in having your own dungeon master coaching session go to https://session0studios.com/coaching. If you let us record the first episode, it's free.Mentioned in this episode:Sign Up For Dungeon Master CoachingWouldn’t it be nice to have someone in your

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21:43

Oh No! Your party is in trouble! Deus Ex Machina, I...

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2024/10/24

Your party probably gets into a lot of sticky, unforeseeable moments, where death or a terrible consequence is on the table. At that moment, you might be tempted to utilize a Deus Ex Machina plot device, saving them from their own mistakes through some person or change that they never expected. But is that a crutch for you, or an opportunity? Let's talk about it!Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more information.Give Us a Rating and ReviewYou

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25:45

How to Flesh Out Your Afterlife - Questions to Ask to...

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2024/10/17

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.Today we talk about the afterlife. Listen to episode 109 of our show to learn about death in D&D if you want more on this topic.Here are some questions to help you flesh out the topic of the afterlife in youIs there an afterlife?How many types are there? With many different gods who rule over many different domains, you need to know how many afterlifes are there?Are there any negative ones?What is it like in any of those afterlifes? You need some sort of

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22:55

When Your D&D Group Loses Momentum

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2024/10/10

We’ve all been there: you’ve had a great run with all your players. Month after month, and maybe even week after week, you’ve been able to meet without any significant delays or gaps. And then, all of a sudden, it’s hard to meet. And if you do discuss meeting up, people don’t seem to prioritize it as much. And you’re worried that the campaign might not have much longer to live, so to speak. So, what do you do? Let's talk about it.Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit

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15:05

8 Tips for Begginner Dungeon Masters

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2024/10/03

Welcome back to today's Show.Today, we talk about 8 tips for beginner dungeon masters.Stop Waiting - For Finding Players listen to this episode: https://session0studios.com/captivate-podcast/how-to-find-your-dd-group/Push Past the Learning CurveStart where you are.Focus on your Strengths or on Finding your StrengthsDon’t Stop - Be ConsistentFocus on Player EngagementDo what feels fun and coolBe Real with Your PlayersThanks for listening.Mentioned in this episode:Give Us a Rating and ReviewYou

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51:17

Swole Initiative: Player Check-ins and Campaign...

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2024/09/26

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DMToday we have a special episode with Jay Foster from Swole Initiative (https://swoleinitiative.com/)Today we talk about a lot of things including:The importance of player check-insHow to push boundaries without crossing lines or veilsWhy and how to add theme to your gameAnd more.If you liked today's episode and you want Jay to come back on the show, go onto Jay's social medias and tell him thanks for joining us and show him some love.Mentioned in this

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19:03

What to Spend $50 on For Your D&D Hobby

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2024/09/24

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DMThis is another RAW episode, which means more personality and less polish.I'm your host today, Justin Lewis.Today we talk about what I would spend $50 on to improve my D&D hobby.This is my list:A dungeon master screenA new SourcebookA large tablecloth and some pipe cleanerA lot of Foam and some paintA set pieceSome LED lightsA simple sound systemMinis I guessMentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit session0studios.com for more

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30:43

The Skills of the Dungeon Master

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2024/09/19

Welcome back to the show!Today we talk about what skills you need to develop as a DM.MechanicsUnderstanding the basic gameplay of the gameBeing able to make twists on the rules or invent new ones to suit your gamePlayer ManagementScheduling ManagementRelationship ManagementStory WritingBeing able to create beautiful settingsBeing able to build amazingly real charactersPlot twists, turns and developmentsPacingRoleplayingVoice ActingPersonification of the different charactersImprovisationPrevious

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21:41

RAW: Voice Acting Tips from a Non-Voice Actor

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2024/09/17

Welcome back to today's RAW podcast episode.This is a special episode where it is shorter and less edited and more real.On today's show we talk about 8 voice acting tips from a non-voice actor.They are:Tip #1: CommitTip #2: Faster or SlowerTip #3: Eye ContactTip #4: Loud or QuietTip #5: Pauses or BreaksTip #6: Your BreathTip #7: Inflection and EmphasisTip #8: AccentIf you like today's episode reach out to us and let us know.Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session 0 StudiosVisit

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16:28

Focusing on Your Strengths: What Makes You a Great DM?

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2024/09/12

Sometimes, it feels like all of your efforts are focused on the things you DON'T feel good at as a DM: maybe you don't feel like you do voices well. Or you don't feel great at drawing maps. Or maybe you feel like combats drag a bit. Whatever it is, you definitely have spent too much time focusing on your weaknesses. Stop it! This episode is all about finding and focusing on your strengths as a DM. You've got them, and we're going to talk about them!Mentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Session

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17:47

RAW: How to Move DND Along

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2024/09/10

Welcome back to this RAW episode of How to Be a Better DM.This is from an Instagram Live I did about how to move DnD along when it gets slow and boring.Here are 8 tips to help you move things along in your DnD games:When the party has been planning too long introduce a complication.Describe something trivial in suspiciously extreme detail.Make the bad guys make a moveJump CutTalk honestly with your playersSkip the Boring BitsBring the EnergyEnd things EarlyMentioned in this episode:Give Us a Rating

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51:46

Dan Wells: What are You Good at As a GM?

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2024/09/05

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM!Today is a special episode with our guest, author, and professional Dungeon Master Dan Wells!Check out information about Dan Wells here: https://www.thedanwells.com/Dan is partnered with Dungeon Master Direct which has some great events coming up: https://dungeonmasterdirect.com/On today's show, we talk about:Professional Dungeon MasteringHow it's ok to use pre-written modules for professional dungeon master campaignsAs a dungeon master, you need to figure out

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20:09

How to Give Just a Little More to Your Roleplaying as...

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2024/09/03

You’ve probably wondered if you could do or give more. Specifically with your roleplaying, you may have finished a session and thought that you could do better. I’ve been there too. I’ve had many sessions where I’ve wished that I was a much better roleplayer.Luckily today, we’re going to share 7 tips to help you give more to your roleplaying.Welcome to How to Be a Better DM.This is the show that helps you speed up the learning curve of being a DM without spending extra time, and extra hassle.I’m

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50:07

How do Bounce Back after a Bad Session | Dungeon...

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2024/08/29

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.Today we talk about how to bounce back after a bad session. Today is also a very special episode as it is our first published Dungeon Master Coaching episode.If you want to sign up for some dungeon master coaching, go to https://session0studios.com/coaching/If you let us record the first session, the first session is free.Mentioned in this episode:Start Leveling Up As a DMWouldn’t it be nice to gamify your dungeon master abilities?In D&D, characters can reach

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33:49

Linguistic Tactics for More Realistic Characters with...

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2024/08/22

Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.Today, we talk with Ethan Myers from Lyres for Hire. you can check him out at https://www.instagram.com/lyresforhire/?hl=enWe talk about some linguistic tactics to use to make characters sound more real.The 3 recommended in today's show are:Phonotactics: keeping the general rules for sounds and sound pairs consistent within a regionIdioms: Creating sayings or turns-of-phrase to communicate complicated ideasJargon: Specific vocabulary related to niche areasThanks

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53:22

How to upgrade your games with Monument Studios

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2024/08/15

On today's episode, we have Tyler & Noah, the musical masterminds behind Monument Studios. As some of you know, Monument Studios has been a sponsor of How To Be a Better DM, and our Live-play D&D show The Pact & Boon for the better part of the past year. Their app Fantasy + is a must have for any dungeon master! Tune in to hear about their upcoming Kickstarter launching on August 20th, and how you can get some of the most amazing rewards ever offered on the platform! Check out Monument

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33:18

In the Footsteps of Giants: Part 1

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2024/08/13

Welcome to How to Be a Better DM.Today is a special episode.In it, you'll hear the first 30 minutes of one of our professional dungeon mastering sessions.Some of the players are new to D&D and have very little experience.If you're interested in this episode, and want to hear the rest of the session, reach out to us on our Discord. If enough people reach out, we'll put all of the rest of the session up on the podcast.If you're interested in having us be your professional dungeon master, go to

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24:18

3 Questions To Determine a Combat Encounter’s Length

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2024/08/08

When you are planning a combat encounter, do you know how to get it into the "Goldilocks" zone in terms of length? You don't want it so short that no one got anything out of it, but you also don't want it so long that all the players are secretly praying that it will be over after the next turn.To help you plan the length of your encounter, whether beforehand or on the fly, here are 3 questions:Question #1: Has each player had a chance to feel either useful, powerful, or seriously

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