Whether it is a character feature that grants players the ability to have a familiar or an animal companion or you have players that just want to befriend every potential pet they encounter, the game you run can change significantly with these additions. In this episode of becomingDM, John and Danielle talk about how to…
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In the second part of our two part series, John and Danielle continue their discussion on running games with little or no prep. In this part, they cover how to get out of trouble you may have created (overpowered magic items, unintended plot lines) as well as some additional improv tips. Join use for more!…
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Sometimes you don’t have time to put together a plan for your next session. Life gets in the way, or maybe you even got writers block. Whatever the reason, if you’re a DM, at some point you will find yourself needing to run a session with little or no prep. In this episode, John and…
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Let’s face it, your adventurers can’t go from quest to quest indefinitely. Eventually they are going to find a town where they need to take a little break, recover, maybe even do some research or build their own business. Adding downtime to your games is an important piece of making your world feel like a…
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One shot adventures can be a great way to break up a campaign if you need some time off from the main story line. They can also be a good way to introduce players that haven’t played together before or just try out a new type of adventure with your group. But how do you…
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Whether it’s the dark spooky forest just outside of town or the raucous bar that the characters find themselves in, having the right description so that players understand what’s going on around them is extremely important. That’s why, in this episode of becomingDM John and Danielle are talking about tips and trips to guide you…
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Do your players yearn to lose some money at a casino? Or maybe they are just looking for an illicit back room card game. Do they want a game of chance or would they prefer to use their skills at a gambling to win some money? In this episode, John and Danielle talk about implementing…
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When you have players that stop paying attention when it’s not their turn, that’s a problem. But if they aren’t following the storyline at all and have been checking out, that’s a huge problem! Join Danielle and John in this episode of becomingDM where they talk about strategies for keeping your players engaged and excited…
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Eventually your players are going to get to the point where they are interested in leveling up their characters. But maybe you have questions on how they get to that point or even what happens when the character is ready for the next level. Join Danielle and John as we discuss options for leveling up. …
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Holidays and calendars? No, we’re not talking about creating homemade gifts, it a new episode of becomingDM! This time John and Danielle talk about using holidays to create unique experiences within towns and also to represent the passage of time. They also talk about calendars and determining whether or not creating a calendar makes sense…
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