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DM Speak: How To Start Being A DM
Crypt of Knowledge
Season 2 Episode 3 - DM Speak: How To Start Being A DM
People jump into the DM seat for many different reasons. From not being able to find a DM to just wanting to give it a try, running the game can be a scary proposition. Andrew is joining us this week on the podcast to give his unique perspective on this issue. We'll discuss why he choose to DM, what obstacles he's had to overcome, and how his preparation has changed in the few games he's run. Then we'll break down the usual pitfalls that new DMs face and give our tips on how to avoid them on this episode of Crypt of Knowledge.
00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - Meet our guest: Andrew Reed
02:42 - How did Andrew get involved in D&D?
29:29 - What is a DM?
31:48 - Common mistakes most DMs make
49:44 - Tips to help DMs quickly improve
1:06:24 - Psychic Damage
1:09:53 - Coming up on the next episode
We talked a lot about making decisions relating to combat in this episode. If you missed our episode on balancing combat, you can find it here!
Miss our discussion on Session Zero's? Find it here!
Thanks for joining us! Be sure to check out cryptofknowledge.com for more information, tools, and exclusive member benefits.
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Season 2 Episode 3 - DM Speak: How To Start Being A DM
People jump into the DM seat for many different reasons. From not being able to find a DM to just wanting to give it a try, running the game can be a scary proposition. Andrew is joining us this week on the podcast to give his unique perspective on this issue. We'll discuss why he choose to DM, what obstacles he's had to overcome, and how his preparation has changed in the few games he's run. Then we'll break down the usual pitfalls that new DMs face and give our tips on how to avoid them on this episode of Crypt of Knowledge.
00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - Meet our guest: Andrew Reed
02:42 - How did Andrew get involved in D&D?
29:29 - What is a DM?
31:48 - Common mistakes most DMs make
49:44 - Tips to help DMs quickly improve
1:06:24 - Psychic Damage
1:09:53 - Coming up on the next episode
We talked a lot about making decisions relating to combat in this episode. If you missed our episode on balancing combat, you can find it here!
Miss our discussion on Session Zero's? Find it here!
Thanks for joining us! Be sure to check out cryptofknowledge.com for more information, tools, and exclusive member benefits.