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Gathering Adventurers: Tips for Finding D&D Players


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In this special birthday episode of Couple A' Nerds, hosts DnDWife and Dungeon Master Eguile delve into the challenges and triumphs of finding the right players for your D&D table. They share personal anecdotes and lessons learned from years of experience, offering invaluable advice for both new and seasoned Dungeon Masters.

This episode covers:

The importance of finding the right players and the unique dynamics of in-person vs. online play.

Why knowing your players' motivations and playstyles can enhance the gaming experience for everyone.

Practical tips for recruiting players, including coworker connections, social media outreach, and online tools like DnD Beyond.

The benefits of setting clear expectations and boundaries from the start.

Strategies for integrating new players through visitor programs, referrals, and pre-game meetups.

Understanding different player archetypes: the Newbie, the Veteran, the Bookworm, the Comic Relief, the Adventurer, and the Gamer.

How to balance these diverse player types to create a harmonious and engaging game environment.

00:00:00 - Episode 14 of couple a' nerds celebrates birthday with a little fun

00:00:20 - Today we will talk about your you heard it from us segment

00:00:59 - Today we're focusing on finding players. As a DM, finding players can be difficult

00:06:41 - You have to be aware of who you bring to your table

00:08:02 - There's also issues that come with players, with how they approach the game

00:11:22 - Finding new players can be difficult on the Internet. And so sometimes it is tough to go

00:14:58 - We do allow people to come visit and spectate on sessions

00:19:36 - You have the newbie, the veteran, the bookworm and the gamer

00:21:38 - A veteran is someone who has played multiple campaigns or one shots

00:23:07 - The comic relief is really important in RPGs. Now, the first one that I really like is the comic relief

00:24:44 - Bookworm players provide richness to the world because they provide the richness

00:27:11 - The gamer is a person who comes from more of a gaming specific background

00:29:57 - The adventurer is the player who is just there to see what happens

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You Heard it From UsBy DM Eguile & DnDWife