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The Skills of the Dungeon Master
Welcome back to the show!
Today we talk about what skills you need to develop as a DM.
- Mechanics
Understanding the basic gameplay of the game
Being able to make twists on the rules or invent new ones to suit your game
- Player Management
Scheduling Management
Relationship Management
- Story Writing
Being able to create beautiful settings
Being able to build amazingly real characters
Plot twists, turns and developments
Pacing
- Roleplaying
Voice Acting
Personification of the different characters
- Improvisation
Previous episode about improv: https://session0studios.com/captivate-podcast/improve-and-comedy/
- Presentation
Online Game Technology Mastery
Minis and Maps
- Lore
Full understanding of the lore of your world
Full understanding of available DnD Lore
- Experience Planning
The extras
The Wow Factor
- Combat
Speeding it up
Keeping it Interesting
Mentioned in this episode:
Brought to you by Session 0 Studios
Visit session0studios.com for more information.
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.
Do You Want to Earn some Money?
🎲 Want to Earn Some Extra Gold?
We’re offering a referral incentive for our professional Dungeon Mastering services! Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Refer someone to session0studios.com/prodm
2️⃣ They sign up for a free consultation.
3️⃣ They mention they were referred by a podcast listener.
4️⃣ We DM an unforgettable session for them.
5️⃣ They get 10% off their booking.
6️⃣ You get 10% of what they paid—straight into your coin purse.
7️⃣ We celebrate with a virtual high-five. 🙌
We run games for private groups and corporate teams—whether it’s a one-shot or a long-term campaign.
💰 Want to earn some gold and help someone level up their game night?
Send them to session0studios.com/prodm and start earning today!
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By Justin Lewis
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Welcome back to the show!
Today we talk about what skills you need to develop as a DM.
- Mechanics
Understanding the basic gameplay of the game
Being able to make twists on the rules or invent new ones to suit your game
- Player Management
Scheduling Management
Relationship Management
- Story Writing
Being able to create beautiful settings
Being able to build amazingly real characters
Plot twists, turns and developments
Pacing
- Roleplaying
Voice Acting
Personification of the different characters
- Improvisation
Previous episode about improv: https://session0studios.com/captivate-podcast/improve-and-comedy/
- Presentation
Online Game Technology Mastery
Minis and Maps
- Lore
Full understanding of the lore of your world
Full understanding of available DnD Lore
- Experience Planning
The extras
The Wow Factor
- Combat
Speeding it up
Keeping it Interesting
Mentioned in this episode:
Brought to you by Session 0 Studios
Visit session0studios.com for more information.
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.
Do You Want to Earn some Money?
🎲 Want to Earn Some Extra Gold?
We’re offering a referral incentive for our professional Dungeon Mastering services! Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Refer someone to session0studios.com/prodm
2️⃣ They sign up for a free consultation.
3️⃣ They mention they were referred by a podcast listener.
4️⃣ We DM an unforgettable session for them.
5️⃣ They get 10% off their booking.
6️⃣ You get 10% of what they paid—straight into your coin purse.
7️⃣ We celebrate with a virtual high-five. 🙌
We run games for private groups and corporate teams—whether it’s a one-shot or a long-term campaign.
💰 Want to earn some gold and help someone level up their game night?
Send them to session0studios.com/prodm and start earning today!
Why Listen to Ads?
Ugh, another ad break.
Let’s be real—ads are the worst. If you’re anything like my wife, you’d rather quit a show entirely than sit through another ad.
So why suffer? Just skip them.
Join our Patreon at patreon.com/betterdungeonmaster and enjoy ad-free episodes with exclusive patron-only content—all for just $5 a month.
Look at you, all fancy with your uninterrupted listening experience.
So stop wasting time on ads (like this one). Go to patreon.com/betterdungeonmaster and upgrade your listening today!
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