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Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Rule zero gets quoted a lot for role playing games: where the rules aren't in charge, the DM is. But is that really the case? In this episode of becomingDM, John and Danielle discuss homebrewing rules: when you shouldn't homebrew, when you should consider it, as well as other things to consider when changing up the rules for your game. Whether you've never changed a rule before or you've changed so many you've practically created your own game, this episode is for you!
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
From a listener suggestion we are hosting an episode on running games for neurodiverse players. Guest co-host Adam Kabatoff joins us to discuss the topic and we give tips and suggestions to consider. But be aware, there is no one size fits all advice for any player at your table, this episode is designed as a starting point to stimulate thought for your game.
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
In the part 2 of our getting paid series, John and Danielle continue the discussion around things to consider when becoming a paid DM. This time we continue the discussion around choosing your pricing model and venture into topics like setting expectations with customers on what you will and won't tolerate in a paid game. Join us as we wrap up this two-part series diving into the details on running paid games.
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Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
They always say if you love your job then you'll never work a day in your life. So if your job is being a DM, what does that mean? In this episode of becomingDM, John and Danielle talk about the details of getting paid as a DM. Whether it's understanding what it means to be a paid DM, determining how you price your offering or what things you may want to consider including as part of an paid DM engagement,we're covering it. Join us for part 1 of this two-part series!
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Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
We're continuing our deep dive into travel! If you're players have been considering going to another plane or dimension, or maybe you have plans for time travel, then this is the episode for you. John and Danielle talk about how players can participate in dimensional travel as well as get into a brief discussion about the different types of planes. Then we wrap up with a discussion on time travel and there is lots of conversation around paradoxes!
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Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
In this episode of becomingDM, we're talking more about Travel. You may recall that in episode 19 we talked about how to make travel more interesting. In this episode, the first of a two part episode, we talk about the nuts and bolts of travel and how it can work in your game. Whether you're looking for discussions around overland chases, using mounts or a sea voyage we're covering it in our episode about more travel!
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Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
In our latest episode of our occasional series, "Dealing With", we're digging into what makes Clerics tick! If you're looking for better ways to challenge your cleric players, or simply want to make them more tightly integrated with your story, then join us! John and Danielle discuss it all as well as their individual experience in games with Cleric player characters.
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Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
If you're wanting to understand what a new group of players hopes to get out of the game. Or maybe you've never played with someone before and need to know if there are topics that they won't play in a game with. Possibly you just want to set the scene before you start playing so that everyone understands what they are getting into. Whatever the reason, running a session zero can help ensure a smooth start to your next campaign. Join Danielle and John as they talk about some of the topics that you may want to bring up in this session of your game.
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Finding yourself not to do when a creature provides an effect of petrified? Or maybe you're just looking for a way to put a different twist on combat by introducing blindness. Whatever the reason, conditions can be a good way to challenge your players, whether in combat or out. In this episode, John and Danielle talk about the different types of conditions that can be added to players and how and why to use them.
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Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
It's time for another episode of My Favorite Monster! In the fourth episode of this series, we are talking about Dinosaurs and Cockatrices. Join us and John and Danielle talk about some of the specifics of these monsters and how you might use them in your game.
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