So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master

This week we’re going to be covering the Rogue 2024/ As usual, we’re going to see what’s different, what’s stayed the same, and is it any of it good? And remember, these are just our opinions. If you and your table are having fun… that’s all that matters! Well, before the rogue mains can sneak up on us… let’s jump into it!

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This week we’re going to be covering one of the most talked about tropes in all of Dungeons & Dragons: Splitting the party! Some people love it, most either hate it or have a fear of it. And in this case, everyone’s kind of right. Splitting the party is the culprit of many a TPK, whether it’s an in-game party wipe or out-of-game friction at the table. Today, Taylor and I are going to address all the potential pitfalls of party ...

This week, kick your feet up, take off your coat, and hang up your hat because we’re staying at home! Bastions were one of the more exciting things added to the 2024 edition of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Whether you’re the Justice League or the Legion of Doom, you’ve got a home base. And in Episode 76 we go over Bastions at a surface level discussing the broad points. This week, we’re getting down and dirty into domicile domains, ...

This week we’re going to be leading a workshop for Dungeon Masters on creating settings, making locations, filling the map with fun and interesting places to visit. This is the Build-A-World Workshop! We’ve done this on the Bonus Action already, but now we’re here on the main pod to keep the good times rolling! This will be a LIVE experience. We may have an outline, but we will be randomly generating the tent poles keeping the circ...

This week we’re going to be taking a look at homebrewing your own monsters! As a Dungeon Master, there eventually come a time when the Monster Manual or even a 3rd Party book doesn’t meet the type of baddie you’re trying to evoke. Now, there’s altering an existing Monster or creating a brand new one. And where will we pull inspiration from? So put on your goggles and gloves, whip out that notebook, and let’s make some Monsters!

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This week we’re going to be taking a look back at So You Wanna Be a DM. Episode 1 of the podcast was posted on December 18, 2023 and we introduced ourselves to the world. Since then, we have posted every single Wednesday nonstop. We’ve started a Twitch, produced several Actual Plays, fostered communities on social media and discord, and we’re just getting started! But today, let’s take a look at how far we’ve come. I’ve put togethe...

This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Ranger. The class that easily got the most shit out of 2014 despite it often being the DM or Player’s fault… has gotten a glow up? Is it a glow up? We’re going to investigate. As always, these are our opinions but we’re going to take a look at what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and if any of it is good or necessary. I’ve heard a lot of it has to do with Hunter’s Mark, so let’s jump...

This week we’re going over Magical Curses and Diseases! Throughout D&D and the fantasy genre, there have been magical afflictions. In Game of Thrones, Jorah Mormont catches Greyscale, but luckily is one of the very few survivors. In Lord of the Rings, Frodo is poisoned by Shelob’s fangs and it’s why Sam thought he was dead. So get out your stethoscopes, open that copy of Grey’s Anatomy, and let’s get into it!

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This week we’re locking in, focusing up, and getting all these water fowl in a row! That’s right, gang, this week we’re talking Optimization! What is it? How does it work? Is it an essential part of Dungeons & Dragons, just a possible way to play the game, or does it actively harm the good times and story of the table? Well, let’s talk about it!

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This week we’re going to be revisiting the topic of Character Creation. We’ve discussed Species in ep 88, we’ve been discussing the character classes little by little, and we talked about Feats in ep 92. Along the way, we mentioned how the DM can help their players use these tools to create the characters they want to embody and play as. But how can they help Dungeon Masters? Whether it’s worldbuilding, tone setting, plot hooking, ...

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This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Paladin! The Collins Dictionary defines Paladin as 1 of 12 legendary peers of Charlemagne’s Court. But also as a “determined advocate or defender of a noble cause” and that feels right. You know the deal gang! We’ll go over the entire Paladin class and subclasses available in the 2024...

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This week we’re going to be doing something a little different, this episode is about the Players! In the long history of table top roleplaying games, there have always been players. They play the game afterall. But what makes a good player or a bad player? Is it all subjective or are there some objective truths out there for bei...

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This week we’re going to be talking about finding inspiration. These days, unfortunately you’ll see videos and posts online about people using programs like ChatGPT and other large language models. And studies out of MIT have shown it decreases memory production and can lead to less engagement overall. But the thing is, instead o...

This week we’re going to be covering how Dungeon Masters can keep track of all the things: their world, their PCs, their players, backstories, monsters, plot lines, NPCs, villains, etcetera etcetera! The idea for this episode comes from Lucille over on our Patreon, so if you have questions or an idea for an episode topic, head over to the Patreon and hit us up! Help us help you! We’re about to dive deep into notes, organization, an...

This week we’re going to be covering one of our favorite topics: Feats! That’s right, gang! We’ve never shied away from sharing our love of feats. They’re helpful, they can make our characters feel more aligned to our idea of them, and well gosh darn it… they’re fun! In the 2024 Player’s Handbook, there have been some changes to feats. Are they still the little guys we love and admire? Only one way to find out… so call your local p...

In Ep 7, the gang leaves the Norns' hut, but not before Nova gets to make her WISH! After that and a touch of some romance, our heroes step into the bifrost bridge and find themselves face to face with Thor and Loki! This battle between Gods is going to be one for the history books...

The Cast:

Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor

Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie

V-lock - Meadow https://beacons.ai/howdylovedarl...

This week we’re going to be covering the Monk from the 2024 Player’s Handbook! If you’ve been listening to our episodes, then you know the deal. But for anyone who’s new.. First of all, welcome! Happy to have you here, gang! We’re going to go over what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how are these changes? Are they good? Bad? Or wholly unnecessary! 

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In Ep 6, the gang is looking rough, but they've made it to the Norns' hut! But what answers are held within? And better yet, what questions go along with those answers!? This episode has tension, romance, drama, and of course comedy throughout! Oh, and someone perhaps wins the lottery, but we'll never tell.....

The Cast:

Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor

Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie

V-lock - Meadow https...

This week we’re going to be talking about how to teach new players. As Dungeon Masters, we want people to play the game with us. Naturally, you’re going to run into players with huge variations in their experience levels. But that’s okay. This episode is going to focus on the ones who don’t know the game, haven’t played much or at all, and might not even have dice of their own. *GASP* 

And maybe you’ve been elected DM because your ...