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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Are you feeling unmotivated when it comes to planning out your games? Do you get more frustrated with your players than usual? Have you stopped caring about the outcomes of your game sessions? If so, you may be experiencing DM Burnout. Join us in this episode of becomingDM as John and Danielle talk about identifying…
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Maybe you’ve been stuck and all of the shops in your world look the same. Or maybe you skip over the shopping experience altogether. Whatever the reason, John and Danielle are ready to help you create more interesting shopping experiences for your world. Join us as we talk about everything from creating the shop itself,…
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We’ve said our farewells to Felicia, now let’s get acquainted with Danielle and the show! becomingDM is a podcast devoted to tabletop role-playing games and helping DMs and GMs have a better experience in their game. In the trailer we’ll talk about the qualifications of our two hosts, John and Danielle and have a little…
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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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