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The CompenDM: A Resource to Help You Spend Less Time Learning Dungeons & Dragons and More Time Actually Playing.
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This sidequest episode explores the role that music plays in creating an immersive gameplay experience. We talk with Weston from Arcane Anthems about his experience writing music for and using it in D&D campaigns.   Check out Arcane Anthems and help support them on Patreon. You can also click here to watch his newest series One-Shot 101 teaching people how to play D&D.   As always, The Compendm is currently supported 100% through listener support- check out our own Patreon to help support the podcast and ensure a long and informational future for the show!
This sidequest episode explores the role that music plays in creating an immersive gameplay experience. We talk with Weston from Arcane Anthems about his experience writing music for and using it in D&D campaigns.   Last but not least, information on sourcing music for your games, including music Weston himself has composed.   Check out Arcane Anthems and help support them on Patreon. You can also click here to watch his newest series One-Shot 101 teaching people how to play D&D.   As always, The Compendm is currently supported 100% through listener support- check out our own Patreon to help support the podcast and ensure a long and informational future for the show!
This sidequest episode explores the role that music plays in creating an immersive gameplay experience. We talk with Weston from Arcane Anthems about his experience writing music for and using it in D&D campaigns.   Now that you know a little about how music can influence your games, this episode gives you some practical tips on how to plan out and implement music during your games.   Check out Arcane Anthems and help support them on Patreon. You can also click here to watch his newest series One-Shot 101 teaching people how to play D&D.   As always, The Compendm is currently supported 100% through listener support- check out our own Patreon to help support the podcast and ensure a long and informational future for the show!
This sidequest episode explores the role that music plays in creating an immersive gameplay experience. We talk with Weston from Arcane Anthems about his experience writing music for and using it in D&D campaigns.   This episode breaks down the different types of sound you can use at your table, including music, ambiance, and sound effects, as well as tips on when to interject each of them into your campaign.   Check out Arcane Anthems and help support them on Patreon. You can also click here to watch his newest series One-Shot 101 teaching people how to play D&D.   As always, The Compendm is currently supported 100% through listener support- check out our own Patreon to help support the podcast and ensure a long and informational future for the show!
This sidequest episode explores the role that music plays in creating an immersive gameplay experience. We talk with Weston from Arcane Anthems about his experience writing music for and using it in D&D campaigns. This episode dives into what makes music so powerful, creating the foundation for why music can be an incredible tool to use during campaigns.   Check out Arcane Anthems and help support them on Patreon. You can also click here to watch his newest series One-Shot 101 teaching people how to play D&D.   As always, The Compendm is currently supported 100% through listener support- check out our own Patreon to help support the podcast and ensure a long and informational future for the show!
This sidequest episode explores the role that music plays in creating an immersive gameplay experience. We talk with Weston from Arcane Anthems about his experience writing music for and using it in D&D campaigns. This episode introduces Weston, and he shares a little bit about his history leading up to stepping into his full-time career as a TTRPG musician.  Check out Arcane Anthems and help support them on Patreon. You can also click here to watch his newest series One-Shot 101 teaching people how to play D&D.   As always, The Compendm is currently supported 100% through listener support- check out our own Patreon to help support the podcast and ensure a long and informational future for the show!
If you play D&D you've experienced at least a few of struggles along the way. Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle the top 9 challenges of playing D&D in this sidequest! Have a question that wasn't answered? Email it to thecompendm@gmail.com.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
Saving the biggest challenge for last, Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies that will help you overcome the biggest struggle of all people who play D&D... scheduling! This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
If you play D&D using physical maps and minis, you know the struggle as a DM of tracking combat damage between multiple combatants.  Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
How much combat should you have compared to storytelling or puzzles? Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
Do you struggle to create engaging and challenging combat for your party that wont be a TPK? Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
Party full of murder hobos? Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
In D&D you never know what's going to happen; and sometimes those unexpected turns the story takes when a player makes an unusual contribution can be a struggle. Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.  
Ever struggle to get things prepped ahead of your game? Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
Ever have the best of intentions to take notes about gameplay? But somehow at the end of every session you've managed to take none? Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.  
Ever struggle with how to make sure everyone at the D&D table - including the DM - are having fun? Listen in as Jason, myself, and special guest Cameron Ackerson from The D&D Coalition unpack strategies to tackle this very topic.   This episode was sponsored by The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice, where you can get dice delivered to your door every month for as low as $6.99.
Today's episode features an interview with Keith Ammann, author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing and Live to Tell the Tale. Keith developed a unique strategy for developing engaging combat encounters by focusing on the monsters and leveraging their unique strengths and abilities. Listen in to some of his insight on his process and tips for developing an engaging story at your own table. To learn more about Keith and where to buy his books, visit him online at https://www.themonstersknow.com/
So you want to wild shape? That means drawing up a Druid class character. Luckily, this episode covers druids from start to finish so you know exactly what to expect and how to build the exact character you want to play for your next campaign.
The follow-up episode finishing out a comprehensive overview of Druid subclasses.
Not quite sure which circle to take as your Druid subclass? We've got you covered. Part 1 of 2.
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