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The Skills of the Dungeon Master
Manage episode 440741702 series 2948225
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 build amazingly real characters
Plot twists, turns and developments
Pacing
- Roleplaying
Voice Acting
Personification of the different characters
- Improvisation
Previous episode about improv: https://session0studios.com/captivate-podcast/improve-and-comedy/
- Presentation
Online Game Technology Mastery
Minis and Maps
- Lore
Full understanding of the lore of your world
Full understanding of available DnD Lore
- Experience Planning
The extras
The Wow Factor
- Combat
Speeding it up
Keeping it Interesting
Mentioned in this episode:
Brought to you by Session 0 Studios
Visit session0studios.com for more information.
Give Us a Rating and Review
You obviously have really good taste, you’re listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you’ve ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.
Do You Want to Earn some Money?
🎲 Want to Earn Some Extra Gold? We’re offering a referral incentive for our professional Dungeon Mastering services! Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Refer someone to session0studios.com/prodm 2️⃣ They sign up for a free consultation. 3️⃣ They mention they were referred by a podcast listener. 4️⃣ We DM an unforgettable session for them. 5️⃣ They get 10% off their booking. 6️⃣ You get 10% of what they paid—straight into your coin purse. 7️⃣ We celebrate with a virtual high-five. 🙌 We run games for private groups and corporate teams—whether it’s a one-shot or a long-term campaign. 💰 Want to earn some gold and help someone level up their game night? Send them to session0studios.com/prodm and start earning today!
Why Listen to Ads?
Ugh, another ad break. Let’s be real—ads are the worst. If you’re anything like my wife, you’d rather quit a show entirely than sit through another ad. So why suffer? Just skip them. Join our Patreon at patreon.com/betterdungeonmaster and enjoy ad-free episodes with exclusive patron-only content—all for just $5 a month. Look at you, all fancy with your uninterrupted listening experience. So stop wasting time on ads (like this one). Go to patreon.com/betterdungeonmaster and upgrade your listening today!
208 episod
The Skills of the Dungeon Master
How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM
Manage episode 440741702 series 2948225
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 build amazingly real characters
Plot twists, turns and developments
Pacing
- Roleplaying
Voice Acting
Personification of the different characters
- Improvisation
Previous episode about improv: https://session0studios.com/captivate-podcast/improve-and-comedy/
- Presentation
Online Game Technology Mastery
Minis and Maps
- Lore
Full understanding of the lore of your world
Full understanding of available DnD Lore
- Experience Planning
The extras
The Wow Factor
- Combat
Speeding it up
Keeping it Interesting
Mentioned in this episode:
Brought to you by Session 0 Studios
Visit session0studios.com for more information.
Give Us a Rating and Review
You obviously have really good taste, you’re listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you’ve ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.
Do You Want to Earn some Money?
🎲 Want to Earn Some Extra Gold? We’re offering a referral incentive for our professional Dungeon Mastering services! Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Refer someone to session0studios.com/prodm 2️⃣ They sign up for a free consultation. 3️⃣ They mention they were referred by a podcast listener. 4️⃣ We DM an unforgettable session for them. 5️⃣ They get 10% off their booking. 6️⃣ You get 10% of what they paid—straight into your coin purse. 7️⃣ We celebrate with a virtual high-five. 🙌 We run games for private groups and corporate teams—whether it’s a one-shot or a long-term campaign. 💰 Want to earn some gold and help someone level up their game night? Send them to session0studios.com/prodm and start earning today!
Why Listen to Ads?
Ugh, another ad break. Let’s be real—ads are the worst. If you’re anything like my wife, you’d rather quit a show entirely than sit through another ad. So why suffer? Just skip them. Join our Patreon at patreon.com/betterdungeonmaster and enjoy ad-free episodes with exclusive patron-only content—all for just $5 a month. Look at you, all fancy with your uninterrupted listening experience. So stop wasting time on ads (like this one). Go to patreon.com/betterdungeonmaster and upgrade your listening today!
208 episod
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