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A podcast for tabletop RPG dungeon masters and players.
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Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
One shot adventures can be a great way to break up a campaign if you need some time off from the main story line. They can also be a good way to introduce players that haven't played together before or just try out a new type of adventure with your group. But how do you keep a one shot to actually only take up one session? How do you structure the story so it can be completed in that time? In this episode of becomingDM John and Danielle will talk about how to structure the story and time for running a one shot to not only make it fun but to try and keep it time bound within one gaming session. Whether you're just thinking about running your first one shot or you've run plenty there's something for you, so join us!
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Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Whether it's the dark spooky forest just outside of town or the raucous bar that the characters find themselves in, having the right description so that players understand what's going on around them is extremely important. That's why, in this episode of becomingDM John and Danielle are talking about tips and trips to guide you in improving your descriptions. They talk about things to consider for each of the senses you can use to describe a scene as well as tools and resources to improve your descriptive abilities!
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Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Do your players yearn to lose some money at a casino? Or maybe they are just looking for an illicit back room card game. Do they want a game of chance or would they prefer to use their skills at a gambling to win some money? In this episode, John and Danielle talk about implementing games of chance and gambling into your world. We will cover locations where gambling might happen, types of games to include, as well as other things to consider when deciding to put gambling games in your world.
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Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
When you have players that stop paying attention when it's not their turn, that's a problem. But if they aren't following the storyline at all and have been checking out, that's a huge problem! Join Danielle and John in this episode of becomingDM where they talk about strategies for keeping your players engaged and excited about your game and sessions. With incorporating player back stories, setting rules for digital devices, and streamlining combat there's a lot of stuff to cover!
We always want to hear thoughts from listeners! If you want to let us know what you think of this or any episode or if you have ideas for a future episode, let us know! You can reach us at one of the following locations:
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Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Eventually your players are going to get to the point where they are interested in leveling up their characters. But maybe you have questions on how they get to that point or even what happens when the character is ready for the next level. Join Danielle and John as we discuss options for leveling up. Whether you go old school and use gold as a way to get experience, more modern with milestone leveling, or somewhere in between we've got suggestions and tips for how to up your leveling game.
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Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Holidays and calendars? No, we're not talking about creating homemade gifts, it a new episode of becomingDM! This time John and Danielle talk about using holidays to create unique experiences within towns and also to represent the passage of time. They also talk about calendars and determining whether or not creating a calendar makes sense for your game. So whether you're looking to create a harvest festival or a day of the dead for your RPG, join us as we discuss the options and pitfalls for adding them to your game.
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Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Are you feeling unmotivated when it comes to planning out your games? Do you get more frustrated with your players than usual? Have you stopped caring about the outcomes of your game sessions? If so, you may be experiencing DM Burnout. Join us in this episode of becomingDM as John and Danielle talk about identifying the symptoms and causes. Additionally, they will talk about how to avoid burnout or cure it if you're in the middle of a funk.
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Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Maybe you've been stuck and all of the shops in your world look the same. Or maybe you skip over the shopping experience altogether. Whatever the reason, John and Danielle are ready to help you create more interesting shopping experiences for your world. Join us as we talk about everything from creating the shop itself, to the patrons of the shop, the shopkeep, and even the merchandise that they carry.
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Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
We've said our farewells to Felicia, now let's get acquainted with Danielle and the show! becomingDM is a podcast devoted to tabletop role-playing games and helping DMs and GMs have a better experience in their game. In the trailer we'll talk about the qualifications of our two hosts, John and Danielle and have a little fun while we do it. We hope you'll stick around for our every-other-week show! To find out more about the show, check out one of the links below. Stay nerdy, friends!
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
If your players stay in an area long enough, chances are they will become known for something. That something could be for their good deeds or for doing bad deeds as well. The consequences of gaining notoriety is sometimes something that DMs don't include when building out their world. In this episode of becomingDM, John and Felicia talk about notoriety and how to leverage notoriety in your game to create a more enriching experience for your players.
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