How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

How to Make Life-Like NPC's with Robert from Dungeons, Dragons & Psychology

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Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. We have a great episode with Robert from Dungeons, Dragons & Psychology. Get Robert's Book Session 0!

Here are some of the questions we asked Robert:

  • Is it necessary to make your NPC’s lifelike
  • What makes a good NPC?
  • What makes a good villain?
  • What makes a good ally?
  • How do you keep track of your NPC’s?

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