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AI is here—and it’s not going anywhere. But what does it mean for Dungeon Masters?
In this episode, Justin and Tanner dive deep into how artificial intelligence is already impacting the tabletop RPG space—from ethical dilemmas to practical time-saving hacks. Is it a crutch or a creativity booster? Are you giving away core skills without realizing it? And how can you use it intentionally to become a better DM?
We’ll also share:
- The right way to use AI for session prep
- Why AI won’t replace storytelling, but might reshape it
- Real-world examples of how we’ve used AI in our own games
- A brand new sponsor-powered segment featuring a ridiculous, pizza-based spell 🎶🍕
If you're curious, concerned, or just cautiously optimistic about the AI takeover—this episode is for you.
Special thanks to:
Benj Weyland for Graphic Design (https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/)
TJ Max, Juka, and TechSenpai for being amazing moderators
Foxy Beard, Kyle Wilson, Nick Ammann and Professor Nobody for being our patrons.
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Here are today's sponsors:
Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcast
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Studio Fantasms: https://session0studios.com/fantasms
Our Patreon: https://session0studios.com/patreon
AI is here—and it’s not going anywhere. But what does it mean for Dungeon Masters?
In this episode, Justin and Tanner dive deep into how artificial intelligence is already impacting the tabletop RPG space—from ethical dilemmas to practical time-saving hacks. Is it a crutch or a creativity booster? Are you giving away core skills without realizing it? And how can you use it intentionally to become a better DM?
We’ll also share:
- The right way to use AI for session prep
- Why AI won’t replace storytelling, but might reshape it
- Real-world examples of how we’ve used AI in our own games
- A brand new sponsor-powered segment featuring a ridiculous, pizza-based spell 🎶🍕
If you're curious, concerned, or just cautiously optimistic about the AI takeover—this episode is for you.
Special thanks to:
Benj Weyland for Graphic Design (https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/)
TJ Max, Juka, and TechSenpai for being amazing moderators
Foxy Beard, Kyle Wilson, Nick Ammann and Professor Nobody for being our patrons.
Mentioned in this episode:
Give Us a Rating and Review
You obviously have really good taste, you’re listening to How to Be a Better DM after all. We thank you for your support. If you’ve ever gotten anything useful from our show, take a minute to give us a rating and a review. It goes a very long way to making it so How to Be a Better DM can help many more dungeon masters just like you. If you love our content, help others become better dungeon masters too.
Brought to you by Session 0 Studios
Visit session0studios.com for more information.
Try Worldsmith Today!
Give yourself access to infinite possibilities with Worldsmith!
It's the ultimate tool for Dungeon Masters to spark creativity or just save your bacon when you're in a bind.
You can generate infinite stories, traps or treasures.
Sign up at https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcast
Worldsmith
Get The Swampberry Moonshine Jamboree For Free
Take a trip down to the bayou in The Swampberry Moonshine Jamboree.
We teamed up with Studio Fantasms to bring you a raucous one-shot adventure full of gatorfolk, catfishing, and a whole lotta moonshine.
We wrote the adventure, they designed the minis—it’s a sweet little bundle, and it’s totally free for the month of May.
Just head to https://session0studios.com/fantasms and sign up to grab it.
Don’t wait—May’s free, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
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