Today's episode it all about being ready for and running your first session. Topics include: What to prep, what to bring, getting your tabletop ready, dialogue, pulling off your hook ,first combat and game states. Finally it covers first session rewards, leveling and keeping up the momentum to lead into session 2

Resources:

Encounter builder

https://www.dndbeyond.com/my-encounters

Useful random generatorhttps://donjon.bin.sh/5e/random/

Books/Materials:

Dungeon Masters Guide (DMG): https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/dungeon-masters-guide

Monster Manual:

https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/monster-manual

Tools:

Roll20: https://roll20.net/welcome

Astral: https://www.astraltabletop.com/

Fantasy Grounds: http://www.fantasygrounds.com/home/home.php

Discord: https://discord.com/

D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/

Beyond 20 Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beyond-20/gnblbpbepfbfmoobegdogkglpbhcjofh?hl=en

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