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A conversation about adventures and misadventures in the usage of spare time.
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How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM
Justin Lewis
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' ...
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Welcome to the Hobbyist Adventures podcast. This content is for sexually ethical adults only. Listener discretion is advised. This show reads aloud reviews from The Erotic Review, Rub Maps and other wonderful review sites.
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Welcome to the Lorcana Hobbyists Podcast ! On this show we discuss all things Disney Lorcana from the game play to the cards to the art and more.
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A place to listen to us, The Chamberlains and our friends, discuss the multitude of hobbies we've come to enjoy in our time as adults. Follow along as we brew beer, harshly judge espresso, build and shoot guns, talk about the military, raise our livestock, hunt wild game and much much more.
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Welcome to Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast! This is the tropical fish keeper's podcast! Every and anything aquarium and tropical fish will be discussed here. Come and get your freshwater and saltwater fix. Monster predatory fish are Aqua Alex's specialty but you'll soon come to find out that Aqua Alex has a wide spread knowledge of many different species in the aquarium hobby.Aqua Alex has been keeping fish since he was 12 years old. Now he gets to share his passion, and love of tropical fish with ...
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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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[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:16] Begrüßung [00:01:59] Nächste Folge am 15. Dezember [00:05:36] BFG bei Martin Episode 115 - Battle Fleet Gothic [00:07:23] BFG bei Marc [00:09:18] Lore Content bei Johannes Youtube: Wolf Lord Rho Youtube: Luetin 09 Youtube: Weshammer Youtube: Sandman of Terra [00:11:20] BFG bei Ferdi [00:13:18] Viele Drucke bei Martin Pat…
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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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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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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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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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[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:16] Begrüßung [00:01:20] Was ist Tales of the Valiant? Offizielle Seite: Tales of the Valiant Kobold Press: Black Flag SRD Mike Shea aka Sly Flourish Black Flag Roleplaying [00:01:56] OGL, SRD und die Schande DnD Beyond Dungeons and Dragons SRD Washington Post: The D&D Open Game License controversy, explained Polygon: D&D ha…
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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Send us a text On today's episode of The Lorcana Hobbyists we sit down with Erik Gonzalez and learn all about the Miami TCG Con. If you are a fan of Disney Lorcana, this is not one you are going to want to miss ! With over 25 Lorcana artists appearing, this is a one stop shop to get those cards signed by some of the biggest in the game ! After the …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:16] Begrüßung [00:00:57] Thema heute: Battlefleet Gothic Lexicanum: Battlefleet Gothic (game) Wikipedia: Battlefleet Gothic OnePageRules: Grimdark Future Warfleets [00:02:41] Keine Lore [00:04:36] Eckdaten [00:06:41] Armeelisten im Regelbuch BattleScribe hat auch eine Version der Armeen als Regelset [00:08:29] Wie hat es sic…
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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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Send us a text On today's episode of the Lorcana Hobbyists we welcome Becky from Live, Laugh, Lorcana onto the show as we discuss all the latest happening in the realm of Disney Lorcana. From D23 to the release of Shimmering Skies and a legendary Pack War, we unpack it all on this episode !由Lorcana Hobbyists
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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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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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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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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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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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Send us a text On today's episode of the Lorcana Hobbyists podcast, we delve into all of the recent reveals for Disney Lorcana's upcoming set, Shimmering Skies. We touch on our experiences in the most recent set championship for Ursula's Return, go off on some tangents and the release of Gateway !由Lorcana Hobbyists
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[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:16] Begrüßung [00:01:36] Chaos Knights, was ist das? Lexicanum: Dark Mechanicum Lexicanum: Schism of Mars Lexicanum: Traitor Titan Legions Lexicanum: Legio Mortis [00:05:14] Wie wird man Chaos Knight? Lexicanum: Chaos Knight [00:14:15] Mutationen [00:21:48] Häuser Lexicanum: Traitor Knight Houses Lexicanum: Fallen Knight Wor…
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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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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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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
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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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“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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[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:16] Begrüßung [00:01:10] Fluff - Roboter, Mechs, Walker? [00:02:18] Die Geschichte der Imperial Knights - Traktoren für das Imperium Lexicanum: Standard Template Construct Lexicanum: Imperial Knight YoutTube: WesHammer - Imperical Knights Faction DEEP DIVE [00:14:26] Struktur eines Knight House und was macht das Mechanicum d…
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Yes And... Why Improvisation Isn't About You | Talking Improv and Comedy with TJ from Comedy Sports
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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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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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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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Send us a text On today's episode of the Lorcana Hobbyists we recap all of the amazing news we received from the most recent Lorecast ! There may be some tangents included, but listen in for some great convo, news and fun as we talk all things Shimmering Skies and so much more.由Lorcana Hobbyists
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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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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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Send us a text On today’s episode of the Lorcana Hobbyists we discuss all things Lorcana Challenge related from this past week’s event in Atlanta. Cameron had the opportunity to attend this first ever event of its kind in the US and it was one heck of an experience. Listen in as and Cameron the Lorcana Curator discuss this momentous occasion ! #…
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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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[00:00:00] Intro [00:00:17] Begrüßung [00:01:06] Der Fische liebster Podcastclient [00:01:22] Unser heutiges Thema: Rollenspiel-Universen wünsch dir was [00:02:34] Marc macht den Anfang: Fluch der Karibik Fandom: Pirates of the Carribean [00:10:24] Martin mag Mass Effect Fandom: Mass Effect [00:20:55] Johannes möchte ein Marvel-Highschool-RPG Fando…
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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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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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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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Send us a text On today's episode of the Lorcana Hobbyists podcast we talk on the extremely exciting release of Ursula's Return this week. Cameron sits down with Marc Valentine of the dislifepodcast and chipandco to talk starter deck strategies ! The Hobbyist Novice and Cameron (Lorcana_Curator) discuss the updates to the Lorcana Challenges coming …
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