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How Not to Dungeon Master

How Not to Dungeon Master

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Each week I talk to a new guest from the TTRPG community about how they got into gaming, their highs and lows behind the screen, best advice for new and aspiring Dungeon Masters and Game Masters, and their amazing work and projects! I post a new episode each Wednesday, so check for the latest, pick a guest that interests you, or start from the beginning!
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How Not to Dungeon Master - Ryan from DnD Compendium

Ryan from DnD Compendium

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04/27/21 • 33 min

A self described Knowledge Cleric, Ryan has been working tirelessly for the past 4+ years to create the largest and most complete library of useful links for new and aspiring Dungeon Masters in the form of https://www.dnd-compendium.com/ (dnd-compendium.com). Ryan has combed through more DandD content in his time than most of us will view in a lifetime of playing. He has some great advice for what makes useful content or tools, and how to differentiate yourself from other creators. He also had some incredible tips about running your own game. Visit his site to browse the vast tomes of knowledge, and improve any aspect of your game you are interested in! And while you're at it, give his https://twitter.com/DndCompendium (Twitter Account) a follow. HN2DM Linktree and Affiliate Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (Linktree) https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)
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How Not to Dungeon Master - Josie from Short Quest Long Rest

Josie from Short Quest Long Rest

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05/03/21 • 23 min

Josie's eye for encounter design and knack for storytelling drew me into https://open.spotify.com/show/7emj9EdyFXYI2oxE56xPSE?si=sZGLdhqoRzC_SzF9ovjKngandnd=1 (Short Quest Long Rest) initially. It reminded me of the hours I spent listening to teachers or parents read me fantasy novels I love. Josie has been apart of a couple of podcasts now, and has run many DandD games, which has led to an incredibly well organized and polished game that is a joy to listen to. You can follow them on their https://twitter.com/SQLRPod (Twitter Account) to engage with Josie and cast directly and shower them with your praise. HN2DM Linktree and Affiliate Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (Linktree) https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)
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B Dave Walters is TTRPG Royalty, and not just because he’s a pretty face! If he’s not your favorite GM/DM and player, look that person up now, and chances are they’ve played with B Dave at some point.

He’s been a player, GM, designed games for, and produced some of the most popular TTRPG streams to date, which means his advice and experience are worth their weight in gold coins.

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B Dave's Twitter

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GM Grant Decided a normal actual play sounded too easy, and started a show with a rotating cast AND rotating TTRPG system! With the help of his sister Jenny and tons of different actual play actors, Game Master Monday was born!

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GMM Spotify

GMM Apple Podcasts

GMM Twitter

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Episodify - Podcast and Video Editing

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1985 Games

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Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

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How Not to Dungeon Master - Andrea and Blair from Adventure Dice

Andrea and Blair from Adventure Dice

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05/24/21 • 32 min

Andrea and Blair are the power couple of the Vancouver, BC TTPRG scene. They own https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice), organize https://terminalcitycon.ca/ (Terminal City Tabletop Convention), and also created the annual cancer fundraiser https://andreasadventurers.ca/ (Andrea's Adventurers). Their inspiring story is one everyone can get behind. The livestream event for Andrea's Adventurers is coming up starting June 4th! Watch the live streamed games on https://www.twitch.tv/terminalcitycon (Twitch) and follow their https://twitter.com/AdventureDice (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/adventuredice/ (Instagram) accounts to keep up with the latest announcements! HN2DM Linktree and Affiliate Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (Linktree) https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)
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How Not to Dungeon Master - Robert from Unprepared DMs

Robert from Unprepared DMs

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05/18/21 • 26 min

Robert is a modern renaissance man who is working on tons of different projects at once. He's got a Twitch channel that he streams on daily, both video games and DandD, and also has his own podcast where he talks to DandD content creators and Dungeon Masters. His episode focuses on his learnings as a newer DM, and he made great points about the communication between the DM and players and how that can improve everyone's experience at the table. Robert is also a proud dad of two kids and five dogs, works at Universal Studios, is working on his marketing degree, and finds some time for sleep in between all of that. Here are the links to the https://anchor.fm/robert-dennis96 (Unprepared DMs Podcast), the Unprepared DMs Twitter account, and Robert's Twitch channel, https://www.twitch.tv/alphanovah95 (AlphaNovah95 on Twitch), where he streams his Rise of Lazarus Game at 9:30 Eastern each Monday. HN2DM Linktree and Affiliate Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (Linktree) https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)
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How Not to Dungeon Master - Season Four Premiere - Ned of Improv Tabletop Talks TTRPG Improv
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08/02/23 • 58 min

Ned, GM of Improv Tabletop and player on I Cast Fireball has committed to the bit, the bit being improvisation. He's run over a dozen Fate mini games that are completely made up on the spot, and has also created some impressive narratives in the Avatar: the Last Airbender world with Avatar Legends and Blades in the Dark.

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Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!

Hero Forge

Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!

DM's Guild

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Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04H

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Quickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane Anthems

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One Page Mage has been doing exactly what it sounds like for a few years now; creating awesome one page adventures for you to use as one shots or side quests or whatever else you need for your game group!

He’s got some great advice on one shot design as well as broader concepts for longer adventures, plus he’s working on some fun games and hacks for 2023!

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One Page Mage Patreon

One Page Mage Twitter

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How Not to DM Linktree

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Myth Myst Games

Tomes of the Chaos Bard

Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.online

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1985 Games

Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!

Hero Forge

Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!

DM's Guild

DriveThru RPG

Song Credits

Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04H

Outro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1X

Quickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNT

Quickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane Anthems

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How Not to Dungeon Master - Josh from Titans of All'Terra and Sneak Attack
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07/14/21 • 55 min

Josh and I talked about a ton of different things including why anything you create has worth, Kickstarter advice, and his best advice on being an amazing Dungeon Master. If you're looking for creative motivation, listen to this interview and let Josh pump you up! Josh has been a part of or the driving force behind two incredibly well-loved and well-made actual-play DandD podcasts; Sneak Attack and the Titans of All'Terra! Titans is entering its third and final season, and Josh and cast are hard at work! Titans of All'Terra Links: https://twitter.com/TheTitanPod (Twitter) https://discord.gg/gAqftCB9As (Discord) https://www.patreon.com/thetitanpod (Patreon) https://open.spotify.com/show/5U3jHHiHsnFQ3bW8EEZmBU (Spotify) Sneak Attack Links: https://twitter.com/SneakPodcast (Twitter) https://open.spotify.com/show/2bc3ELS868ktybCqP0sPRZ (Spotify) HN2DM Linktree and Affiliate Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (Linktree) https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)
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How Not to Dungeon Master - Kade from Knocked Prone

Kade from Knocked Prone

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04/08/21 • 35 min

I stumbled upon Kade's actual play podcast, https://open.spotify.com/show/3G7J19BVVfAECJfi3a06xM?si=meMGsz0lSq2jzQVTrw-ugAandnd=1 (Knocked Prone) when searching for new DandD shows to listen to. I loved Kade's style of DMing and knew I wanted to interview him about his influences and tricks of the trade. He talked to us about what it's like to start a podcast and some of his best and worst moments behind the screen. HN2DM Linktree and Affiliate Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (Linktree) https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)
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The podcast is about Leisure, Games and Podcasts.

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The episode title 'Ryan from DnD Compendium' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on How Not to Dungeon Master is 50 minutes.

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