We sit down with Luke, the Dungeon Master behind DM4Hire, to discuss his journey into tabletop gaming and his experiences running Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. He also offers advice for new DMs and reflects on the challenges and rewards of storytelling.

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Course Description:  We highlight the common anxieties faced by newcomers and reassures them that experienced players often appreciate fresh perspectives. The discussion continues with how D&D can be used as a therapeutic and educational tool, and provides resources for finding groups and practicing role-playing.

Today's Syllabus:

• The Value of New Players
• Debunking D&D Myths
• Theater and Role-Playing in D&D

Guest Lecturer(s): Prince Recluse

Required Reading/Listening: D&D Players Handbook 5th edition

Additional research:
Baldur's Gate
Neverwinter
Dungeons and Dragons
Wizards of the Coast
D&D Beyond
Peter Pan
Joe Manganiello
Michael Keaton
Tom Hanks
Mazes and Monsters
Ginny Di
LARPing

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Course Description: We provide guidance on acquiring basic materials, and the benefits of the digital platform D&D Beyond. We highlight the community's concerns about corporate decisions by Wizards of the Coast.
 
Today's Syllabus:

• Essential D&D Gear
• D&D Beyond: The Digital Revolution
• Navigating the New 5E Rules

Guest Lecturer(s): Prince Recluse

Required Reading/Listening: D&D Players Handbook 5th edition

Additional research:
D&D Beyond
Wizards of the Coast
Roll20
Dimension 20
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Matt Mercer
Dungeon Dudes
Taking 20

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Course Description: The discussion covers the importance of session zero, the role of the Dungeon Master, dealing with different types of players, and the benefits of starting with D&D-themed board games. If you've got a group of friends eager to dive into D&D but no experience, this episode is a great starting point.

Today's Syllabus:

• So, It's your first time
• D&D Boardgames for first timers
• DM'ing for your DM

Guest Lecturer(s): Prince Recluse

Required Reading/Listening: D&D Players Handbook 5th edition

Additional research:

Starfinder - https://paizo.com/starfinder

Pathfinder - https://paizo.com/pathfinder

Dungeons and Dragons - https://dndstore.wizards.com/us/en

Wizards of the coast - https://company.wizards.com/en

My little Pony RPG - https://renegadegamestudios.com/mlp-home

GI Joe RPG - https://renegadegamestudios.com/gi-joe-home

Marvel RPG - https://www.marvel.com/rpg

DC Comics RPG - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cze/dc-heroes-role-playing-game-40th-anniversary

Betrayal at Baldurs Gate - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/228660/betrayal-at-baldurs-gate

Betrayal at House on the Hill - https://www.avalonhill.com/en-us/brand/betrayal-legacy

Jurassic Park - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/

Star Wars - https://www.starwars.com/

X-Men - https://www.marvel.com/teams-and-groups/x-men

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We meet back up with The Great Dez to find out if he enjoyed his first time experience with Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). We also delve into the freedom and spontaneity of the game, the role of the Dungeon Master (DM), and recap their recent game night Highlights include the excitement of role-playing, the strategic battles, and some humorous instances such as a failed transformation attempt and a near character death due to in-game conflicts. 

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Join our heroes in an enthralling adventure as they navigate through perilous dungeons and mystical landscapes. The heroes, including warriors, wizards, and rangers, face off against cunning kobolds and a formidable troll. With detailed gameplay mechanics, spellcasting, and strategic combat, this session showcases the excitement of first-time players learning the ropes and soaring through epic fantasy scenarios. Will the heroes triumph and reach the sky together? Tune in to find out!

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A group of adventurers embarks on an epic journey through the Feywild. They encounter magical beings, explore enchanted landscapes, and face various challenges including deciphering maps and dealing with mystical creatures. The quest leads them to uncovering a sacred great pumpkin that provides protective aura for the region. Their path involves solving puzzles, negotiating with mystical creatures, and ultimately engaging in combat with a treacherous kobold warlock and his troll patron. The story highlights camaraderie, exploration, and the learning curve for first-time players in a fantasy tabletop game.

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A group of players embarks on a fantastical Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in the mystical Feywild. As the adventurers—comprising a shell-wearing Tortle named Ope, a scarred Hobgoblin wizard called Rokook, a summer Eladrin druid Saurhorn, and a Shadar-Kai Warlock named Nero Kellan—experience the theft of their precious belongings by a blink dog, they are led into the Feywild to confront the mischievous creature and its satyr master, Andran the Red. With details on their characters, history, and combat strategies, they embark on a quest to solve the mysterious gray affliction threatening the realm, hoping to recover their items and secure valuable riches.

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In this episode, The Direct Edition introduces The Great Des, who has never played Dungeons & Dragons, to the fantasy tabletop role-playing game. They discuss The Great Des' limited exposure to D&D through Baldur's Gate and other media, his curiosity about the game mechanics, and his expectations. The conversation covers topics like character roles, role-playing comfort levels, and hypothetical scenarios. The episode aims to demystify the game for newcomers and set the stage for Desmond's first D&D adventure.

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