If your players stay in an area long enough, chances are they will become known for something. That something could be for their good deeds or for doing bad deeds as well. The consequences of gaining notoriety is sometimes something that DMs don’t include when building out their world. In this episode of becomingDM, John…
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Whether they are using their kung fu skills or mastering the mystic forces of Ki, a good number of DMs have not had the experience of running games for Monks. So if a Monk joins their game, they may be at a loss for how to better integrate them into and challenge them with their…
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Are your players tired of finding short sword after short sword? Has it gotten to the point where gold doesn’t even excite them anymore? Then maybe you need to look at upping your treasure game. In this episode of becomingDM, John and Felicia talk about treasure that your players can discover that isn’t just weapons,…
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In the latest release of our Dealing With series, we’re talking all about Fighters! Even though they have been a part of role playing games since pretty much the beginning, fighters can sometimes stump DMs when they start to blow through your carefully constructed combat scenarios. Or sometimes DMs are looking for additional ways to…
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In this episode we continue our conversation with Malcolm about adding factions to your game! We get further into faction creation in discussing how the factions are organized, creating methods by which players can attempt to join factions, and even touch on how to create storylines that rely on your factions. Join us to hear…
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The players in your games don’t have to be the only ones that bond together for a common cause! Adding factions to you game allows you to create groups that can have goals that align with or counter to the goals of your party. Whether it’s a government, a criminal syndicate, a mages college, adding…
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The first episode of becomingDM in 2021 features a listener requested topic of running published modules. Join us as John and Felicia cover choosing the appropriate published module to run, what to do when you first get started, key things to look out for in your modules, and even how to deal with missing elements…
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Are you looking for that next monster to populate your dungeon with? Maybe you need something to throw at your players as they are traveling across a wooded area. In the latest episode of becomingDM we are continuing out series on My Favorite Monster where John and Felicia discuss many of the monsters they have…
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We’ve always said that preparation is one of the best ways to be able to pivot and improv when your game goes an unexpected direction. But what happens if the players make such a radical decision that if feels they’ve left the map entirely and are forging a completely new way? In this episode of…
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Whether you are starting a new game, expanding the group you currently play with, or replacing someone that has left, finding the right player for your game is critical to ensure it’s continued fun and success. In this episode of becomingDM, John and Felicia talk about things to consider when looking for new players as…
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