Melhores podcasts sobre The Forever Dm (2024)

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A Simple Session 0 Checklist 22:33

3d ago22:33

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Welcome back to today's show. Here's a simple session 0 checklist to help you set your games up for success Get the First Session Scheduled Set Expectations 2a. Your Expectations 2b. The party’s Expectations and Wants Table Rules The Premise of the Story Playtesting Party Connections Tools Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Session 0 Stud…

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Challenging Yourself With Challenge Rating in D&D 23:54

10d ago23:54

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It's hard knowing what to throw at your players during an encounter. Luckily, D&D has a nifty challenge rating system set up to help you out. Easy!.... right? Actually, no. So many DMs don't know how to approach Challenge Ratings for their encounters because of the dense tables and calculations. However, it isn't something worth stressing about at …

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Important Lessons Learned in 2024 about being a Dungeon master 25:22

17d ago25:22

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All things must end. But endings always bring new beginnings. As the year 2024 comes to a close, many of us become thoughtful and introspective. In my case, the introspection has allowed to think on the many changes I’ve personally made throughout this year and the dungeon master I’m morphing into. So today, I’d like to share some of the most impor…

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Simplify and Supercharge your World Building with Worldsmith.io 44:51

24d ago44:51

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Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM Today Cayden and Justin sit down with the creators of worldsmith.io to talk about worldbuilding and how to do it more effectively with less time and hassle. Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Session 0 Studios Visit session0studios.com for more information. Follow us on Instagram Thanks again for list…

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The Art of Foreshadowing: Planting Seeds for Big Reveals 17:13

1M ago17:13

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Want to take your campaign from good to unforgettable? In this episode, we’re diving into the art of foreshadowing! Learn how to plant subtle clues, create epic payoffs, and keep your players hooked with those jaw-dropping "aha!" moments. Whether it’s a prophecy, a recurring symbol, or a suspicious NPC, foreshadowing is your secret weapon for immer…

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To Randomize or Personalize Loot: That Is The Question 17:04

1M ago17:04

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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 f…

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How to Start an Actual Play D&D Podcast With Brennon from the Afterlife Pod 41:20

2M ago41:20

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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://…

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DM Coaching: DMing for Kids and Tying Up Loose Ends with Aaron Singh 43:26

2M ago43:26

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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. I…

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Oh No! Your party is in trouble! Deus Ex Machina, I guess?? 21:43

2M ago21:43

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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…

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How to Flesh Out Your Afterlife - Questions to Ask to Help Develop the Concepts of Afterlife in your Homebrew World 25:45

2M ago25:45

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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 you Is there an afterlife? How many types are there? With many different gods who rule over many different…

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When Your D&D Group Loses Momentum 22:55

2M ago22:55

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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…

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8 Tips for Begginner Dungeon Masters 15:05

3M ago15:05

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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 Curve Start where you are. Focus on your Strengths or on Finding your Strengths Don’t Stop - Be Consistent …

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Swole Initiative: Player Check-ins and Campaign Themes with Jay Foster 51:17

3M ago51:17

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Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM Today 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-ins How to push boundaries without crossing lines or veils Why and how to add theme to your game And more. If you liked today's episo…

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What to Spend $50 on For Your D&D Hobby 19:03

3M ago19:03

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Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM This 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 screen A new Sourcebook A large tablecloth and some pipe cleaner A lot of Foam and some paint A s…

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The Skills of the Dungeon Master 30:43

3M ago30:43

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Welcome back to the show! Today we talk about what skills you need to develop as a DM. Mechanics Understanding the basic gameplay of the game Being able to make twists on the rules or invent new ones to suit your game Player Management Scheduling Management Relationship Management Story Writing Being able to create beautiful settings Being able to …

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RAW: Voice Acting Tips from a Non-Voice Actor 22:14

3M ago22:14

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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: Commit Tip #2: Faster or Slower Tip #3: Eye Contact Tip #4: Loud or Quiet Tip #5: Pauses or Breaks Tip #6: Your Breath Tip #7: Inflectio…

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Focusing on Your Strengths: What Makes You a Great DM? 18:38

3M ago18:38

18:38

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 abo…

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RAW: How to Move DND Along 18:24

3M ago18:24

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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…

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Dan Wells: What are You Good at As a GM? 52:19

4M ago52:19

52:19

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 abo…

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How to Give Just a Little More to Your Roleplaying as a Dungeon Master 20:43

4M ago20:43

20:43

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. Welc…

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How do Bounce Back after a Bad Session | Dungeon Master Coaching with Al 50:41

4M ago50:41

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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 s…

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Linguistic Tactics for More Realistic Characters with Ethan Myers from Lyres for Hire 34:23

4M ago34:23

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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=en We 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 …

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How to upgrade your games with Monument Studios 53:55

4M ago53:55

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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…

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In the Footsteps of Giants: Part 1 33:15

4M ago33:15

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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 peo…

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3 Questions To Determine a Combat Encounter’s Length 25:05

5M ago25:05

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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, whethe…

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11 More Things Every Dungeon Master Should Remember Part 2 18:55

5M ago18:55

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Things Every Dungeon Master Should Remember As a Dungeon Master you have so much to remember, it’s a wonder you can even remember your own name. Yet, what if, by remembering a few more things, you were able to not only make your game better, but feel better yourself, and make everything you do as a Dungeon Master better? I know what it’s like to de…

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11 More Things Every Dungeon Master Should Remember Part 1 32:37

5M ago32:37

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Things Every Dungeon Master Should Remember As a Dungeon Master you have so much to remember, it’s a wonder you can even remember your own name. Yet, what if, by remembering a few more things, you were able to not only make your game better, but feel better yourself, and make everything you do as a Dungeon Master better? I know what it’s like to de…

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How to Start Terrainscaping for your D&D Games with Jay's Tabletop Terrain 35:40

5M ago35:40

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Have you ever seen amazing terrainscapes worthy of legend and have looked on with envy? Do you want to learn how to start getting into terrainscaping so you can have amazing battlemaps like all of the famous actual play shows? Well, this is the episode for you. Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. Today Justin and Tanner are joined by Jay from Ja…

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Lessons Learned My First Year DM'ing 12:34

5M ago12:34

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Welcome to How To Be a Better DM. In today's episode I (Cayden) go over 3 of the biggest lessons I've learned over this past year as I've started running D&D games for my friends & family. Hopefully something in this episode inspires those of you who have yet to give DM'ing a shot, to try it out. Mentioned in this episode: Play D&D with Us Did you …

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Downtime Activities in D&D, Part 4: Running a Business 29:22

6M ago29:22

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Should you encourage your players to run a business in your campaign? What would that even look like? And, most importantly, can allowing players to run a business in your D&D Campaign become an additive to the overall story, or a distraction? Tanner explores these questions, their many other nuances, and the effects of a player-run, in-game busine…

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Where Have My Fingers Been & Why Players Should All Be DMs - Guest Appearance on RPG Academy 54:54

6M ago54:54

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Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. Today is a special bonus episode. We were fortunate enough to have been invited onto RPG Academy. Listen to our conversation but absolutely check them out at https://therpgacademy.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Session 0 Studios Visit session0studios.com for more information. Give Us a Ratin…

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10 More Tips for Even Better One-Shots 18:31

6M ago18:31

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“You creep slowly through the cobwebbed dark of the crypt, your breath coming out in puffs of steam that you’re trying your hardest to cover. You reach the corner and peer around down the hall. You see the source of the thumping sound. It’s a creature the size of an ogre, with the same proportions. The only difference is that where an ogre would ha…

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Yes And... Why Improvisation Isn't About You | Talking Improv and Comedy with TJ from Comedy Sports 57:03

6M ago57:03

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How do you improvise things that make the game better? How do you add comedy to the game without making it corny? Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. Today I talked with TJ Salmon from Comedy Sports, located in Provo Utah. For more information check out https://www.comedysportzutah.com/ The biggest lesson of today's show is that improv, and come…

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How to World Build Using Conflict: Into the mind of Jake Packham (DM of The Pact & Boon) 17:15

6M ago17:15

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In today's episode, we talk to Jake Packham, who is the dungeon master behind our live-play show "The Pact & Boon." Listen as we ask Jake how he goes about applying his inspiration to create compelling campaigns, and grow his home-brew world of Calignos. Mentioned in this episode: Give Us a Rating and Review You obviously have really good taste, yo…

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How to World Build in a Player and Character Focused Way 17:50

6M ago17:50

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Here's a bonus episode for you about how to World Build with Your players and Characters in mind. Here are some helpful tips: When you world build for players, you leave open spaces that players can help fill It gives your worldbuilding direction, which makes the story that much better. It saves time and effort because you only build about 20% more…

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Downtime Activities in D&D, Part 3: Carousing 19:18

6M ago19:18

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In today's episode of How to Be a Better DM, we are continuing our exploration of downtime activities, and we are focusing on the mother of all "timewasters," carousing! But, is it a waste of time? Or is carousing in D&D one of the best opportunities to enrich your story, introduce characters, and build memories through the craziest experiences! Me…

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Easier DND Prep and Planning Through the CASE Framework 26:08

7M ago26:08

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Abridged Show Notes Feeling overwhelmed by D&D campaign planning? Struggle to connect your grand ideas into a single, captivating story? This episode unveils the CASE Framework, a simple yet powerful system that will transform your planning sessions. Learn how to craft unforgettable campaigns, memorable story arcs, and engaging encounters that will…

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Railroading and the Illusion of Choice: Do Players Care About Being Railroaded? 36:35

7M ago36:35

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Welcome back to another episode. Today we walk about railroading, allowing players to do whatever they want, focusing on player perception and making sure the game is fun for the player at all times. If you want more, check out session0studios.com Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Session 0 Studios Visit session0studios.com for more info…

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Build Your Dream D&D Game Room: Top Tips from Daniel Hanzlian 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

Ever dreamt of creating the perfect D&D game room, but felt overwhelmed by budget, and space limitations, or clueless about the coolest tech hacks? This episode is your one-stop guide! We'll delve into inspiring ideas, from crafting an immersive atmosphere to incorporating unexpected gadgets to elevate your campaign. Whether you're a seasoned Dunge…

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Home Brew Rules From Different Game Systems on the Level Up Your Gaming Podcast 55:31

7M ago55:31

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Welcome back to today's show. Today, Tanner and Justin have the great pleasure of joining the Level Up Your Gaming Podcast (https://levelupyourgaming.buzzsprout.com/) with hosts Josh and Aaron to talk about transplanting rules into your game from different RPG systems. Mentioned in this episode: Follow us on Instagram Thanks again for listening to …

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10 Places That Your Fantasy Town NEEDS! 20:26

7M ago20:26

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What's up everyone! Thanks for listing to how to be a better DM. Here's a quick synopsis of today's episode hosted by (me) Cayden Ottley. In today's episode I talk about 10 places that you need in any fantasy town that your players are visiting. This obviously varies from place to place depending on setting, political system, and your own rules to …

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Downtime Activities in D&D, Part 2: Crafting Items 19:24

8M ago19:24

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Want to step up your crafting game in D&D? Think of implementing 3 aspects into your crafting: Skills/Proficiencies, Materials, and Place. These will help you make crafting attainable, story driven, and worth it for your players. Mentioned in this episode: Follow us on Instagram Thanks again for listening to our show. If you like our content and wo…

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Simplify and Streamline your Session Prep | The PUT A CLUE Framework 34:32

8M ago34:32

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Why are prepping sessions so hard? Why can’t it be as easy as remembering a simple phrase, maybe something strange like PUT A CLUE? Why can’t I save time by learning this phrase PUT A CLUE and then using it to prepare my sessions so much faster? Friend, you’re in luck. Today’s episode is for you. Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM, the show to h…

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What Would a Fantasy Blacksmith Shop Look Like - Wastatch Forge Blacksmith Interview Part 2 29:10

8M ago29:10

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Dive deep into the captivating world of blacksmithing in Dungeons & Dragons with our special guests Matt and Stan from Wasatch Forge. In this thrilling episode, we unravel the secrets of the blacksmith's shop, from forging blades to the mystical infusion of magic into steel. Discover the craft behind the art, and uncover how you can enhance your D&…

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What D&D 5e Gets Wrong About Blacksmiths - Wasatch Forge Interview with a Blacksmith 48:26

8M ago48:26

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Dungeons and Dragons 5e gets a lot wrong about Blacksmiths. There is almost no realism. Pretty strong statements right? But that's exactly what we dive into in our conversation today with Matt and Stan from Wasatch Forge, a local blacksmith school here in Salt Lake City Utah. Visit https://www.wasatchforge.com/ for more information. Welcome back to…

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Bonus: Always Find Players for D&D, How to Do Lycanthropy in Your Game, The Longstrider Spell, on the Next Session Podcast 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

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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 player…

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5 Tips for More Immersive World Building! 11:16

8M ago11:16

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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 cult…

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Downtime Activities in D&D, Part 1: How to Build A Stronghold 28:17

9M ago28:17

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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 cast…

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Podcast Takeover! 2nd Episode of New Actual Play D&D Show - Pact and Boon 2:15:12

9M ago2:15:12

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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/pactnboon Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Session 0 Studios Visit session0studios.com for more information. Join …

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Pact and Boon Episode 1: Podcast Takeover! 1:37:40

9M ago1:37:40

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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 no…

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