So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master

This week we’re going to be leading a workshop for Dungeon Masters on creating settings, making locations, filling the map with fun and interesting places to visit. This is the Build-A-World Workshop! We’ve done this on the Bonus Action already, but now we’re here on the main pod to keep the good times rolling! This will be a LIVE experience. We may have an outline, but we will be randomly generating the tent poles keeping the circus tent up. So without further ado, get your cartographer’s supplies, open that anthropology text book, and let’s dive in! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be taking a look at homebrewing your own monsters! As a Dungeon Master, there eventually come a time when the Monster Manual or even a 3rd Party book doesn’t meet the type of baddie you’re trying to evoke. Now, there’s altering an existing Monster or creating a brand new one. And where will we pull inspiration from? So put on your goggles and gloves, whip out that notebook, and let’s make some Monsters! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be taking a look back at So You Wanna Be a DM. Episode 1 of the podcast was posted on December 18, 2023 and we introduced ourselves to the world. Since then, we have posted every single Wednesday nonstop. We’ve started a Twitch, produced several Actual Plays, fostered communities on social media and discord, and we’re just getting started! But today, let’s take a look at how far we’ve come. I’ve put together a collection of clips and videos for us to listen to and watch as we remember our journey to get here, to episode 100!  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Ranger. The class that easily got the most shit out of 2014 despite it often being the DM or Player’s fault… has gotten a glow up? Is it a glow up? We’re going to investigate. As always, these are our opinions but we’re going to take a look at what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and if any of it is good or necessary. I’ve heard a lot of it has to do with Hunter’s Mark, so let’s jump right into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going over Magical Curses and Diseases! Throughout D&D and the fantasy genre, there have been magical afflictions. In Game of Thrones, Jorah Mormont catches Greyscale, but luckily is one of the very few survivors. In Lord of the Rings, Frodo is poisoned by Shelob’s fangs and it’s why Sam thought he was dead. So get out your stethoscopes, open that copy of Grey’s Anatomy, and let’s get into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re locking in, focusing up, and getting all these water fowl in a row! That’s right, gang, this week we’re talking Optimization! What is it? How does it work? Is it an essential part of Dungeons & Dragons, just a possible way to play the game, or does it actively harm the good times and story of the table? Well, let’s talk about it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be revisiting the topic of Character Creation. We’ve discussed Species in ep 88, we’ve been discussing the character classes little by little, and we talked about Feats in ep 92. Along the way, we mentioned how the DM can help their players use these tools to create the characters they want to embody and play as. But how can they help Dungeon Masters? Whether it’s worldbuilding, tone setting, plot hooking, or just being a good DM, Character Creation gives us a lot we can work with. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

WE HAVE VIDEO NOW! Some episodes will be on video also and available on our YouTube! Check it out HERE! This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Paladin! The Collins Dictionary defines Paladin as 1 of 12 legendary peers of Charlemagne’s Court. But also as a “determined advocate or defender of a noble cause” and that feels right. You know the deal gang! We’ll go over the entire Paladin class and subclasses available in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. What’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and is it any good And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

WE HAVE VIDEO NOW! Some episodes will be on video also and available on our YouTube! Check it out HERE! This week we’re going to be doing something a little different, this episode is about the Players! In the long history of table top roleplaying games, there have always been players. They play the game afterall. But what makes a good player or a bad player? Is it all subjective or are there some objective truths out there for being a player at a ttrpg table? We’re going to explore some of the ways a player can help their DM, their fellow party members, and the overall story! So without further ado, let’s jump into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

WE HAVE VIDEO NOW! Some episodes will be on video also and available on our YouTube! Check it out HERE! This week we’re going to be talking about finding inspiration. These days, unfortunately you’ll see videos and posts online about people using programs like ChatGPT and other large language models. And studies out of MIT have shown it decreases memory production and can lead to less engagement overall. But the thing is, instead of asking a bot to give you ideas, you can just use your own brain to interpret all the things around you. Here, we’ll show you how it’s done… And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering how Dungeon Masters can keep track of all the things: their world, their PCs, their players, backstories, monsters, plot lines, NPCs, villains, etcetera etcetera! The idea for this episode comes from Lucille over on our Patreon, so if you have questions or an idea for an episode topic, head over to the Patreon and hit us up! Help us help you! We’re about to dive deep into notes, organization, and keeping track of all the moving parts! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering one of our favorite topics: Feats! That’s right, gang! We’ve never shied away from sharing our love of feats. They’re helpful, they can make our characters feel more aligned to our idea of them, and well gosh darn it… they’re fun! In the 2024 Player’s Handbook, there have been some changes to feats. Are they still the little guys we love and admire? Only one way to find out… so call your local podiatrist… because we’re about to get into them feats!  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Ep 7, the gang leaves the Norns' hut, but not before Nova gets to make her WISH! After that and a touch of some romance, our heroes step into the bifrost bridge and find themselves face to face with Thor and Loki! This battle between Gods is going to be one for the history books... The Cast: Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://beacons.ai/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm CONTENT WARNINGS: Descriptions of violence, graphic violence, lightning, heights, bodily injury and harm. If we missed any, please let us know.  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the Monk from the 2024 Player’s Handbook! If you’ve been listening to our episodes, then you know the deal. But for anyone who’s new.. First of all, welcome! Happy to have you here, gang! We’re going to go over what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how are these changes? Are they good? Bad? Or wholly unnecessary!  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Ep 6, the gang is looking rough, but they've made it to the Norns' hut! But what answers are held within? And better yet, what questions go along with those answers!? This episode has tension, romance, drama, and of course comedy throughout! Oh, and someone perhaps wins the lottery, but we'll never tell..... The Cast: Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://beacons.ai/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence, descriptions of violence, harm to animals (one's a massive bird and the others are spectral). If we missed any, please let us know. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be talking about how to teach new players. As Dungeon Masters, we want people to play the game with us. Naturally, you’re going to run into players with huge variations in their experience levels. But that’s okay. This episode is going to focus on the ones who don’t know the game, haven’t played much or at all, and might not even have dice of their own. *GASP*  And maybe you’ve been elected DM because your friends want to try out D&D. Well, this episode is going to go over all the basics for teaching players how to play the game. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Ep 5, the gang fights Freyja to the death! She only has one ally with her, but they're a gargantuan falcon and she's got some dastardly spells up her sleeves. Whatever she learned from the Norns has lit a fire under her. But fire may not be on her side this day...  The Cast: Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://beacons.ai/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence, descriptions of violence, harm to animals (one's a massive bird and the others are spectral). If we missed any, please let us know. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the Species a Player can choose in the 2024 Player’s Handbook! We will discuss what’s changed, both for the individual species and about how species work in general. Right off the bat, they’ve made a great change of calling them species instead of races. So hopefully everything else will go this smoothly. There’s a lot to go over so let’s get right into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Ep 4, the gang continue their journey into the ancient Myrkviðr forest. They deal with the effects of Odin's Ravens, delving deep into themselves. These memories have shaped them, but will they enjoy reliving some of their highest highs and lowest lows?   The Cast: Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://beacons.ai/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm CONTENT WARNINGS: Parental trauma including, but not limited to, toxic parents. There's also violence, aggressive behavior, manipulation, and captivity. If we missed any, please let us know. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!  

This week we’re going to be getting into the specifics of how to select monsters for combat encounters. When it comes to combat in D&D, there are many nuances and variables, some more important than others. What level is the party at? How much rest have they had? Is this meant to be easy or challenging? Where is this fight happening? How intelligent are the enemies and do they have prior knowledge of what the party is capable of? We’ll attempt to peek behind the screen and show you what works for us and hopefully you’ll walk away from this episode with a bunch of tips and tricks! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!