Allowing Creative Solutions: How to Relinquish Creative Control for D&D Obstacles and Puzzles

How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

Hello, and Welcome to How To Be A Better D, the official podcast of Monsters.Rent. My name is Tanner Weyland, and I am excited to talk with you about how to have a more creative and fun adventure by allowing your D&D players to be creative when they solve the obstacles and roadblocks you set up for them.

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