So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master

In Episode 2, our tiny protectors of the Garcia house have a LOT of stuff to handle. There's the massive puggle, Jojo. There's the mysterious condiments inside the refrigerator. And there's Billy the Bug's plot to take over the house. Add in a ticking clock and you got yourself an Action movie, gang! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm   Music is provided by Epidemic Sound Use our link for a 30-day Free Trial! https://share.epidemicsound.com/spf7rg/?playlist=pqqzqnqauplu95iie858kw85v7xnqexx   Content Warnings: Violence, Bodily harm, Explicit Language, Drug and Alcohol use, Harm to animals (but 95% of animals are fully sentient people in this world), Claustrophobia, Bugs, Spiders. If we've missed anything, please let us know so that we can update our list. 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 talking all about the D in D&D. From the Tomb of Horrors to the Tomb of the Nine Gods, Dungeons have been a huge part of D&D’s history. Back in the day, a dungeon crawl could be an entire campaign lasting years. These days, it feels like Dungeons don’t get the love they deserve. So today we’re going to talk about what a dungeon is, how to create one, and how to make your dungeon special. 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!

In Episode 1 of It's A Small World, we meet our miniscule main characters, Phil the Rodent Cleric, Brabrex the Toy Barbarian, Carl the Bug Fighter, and Ekxander the Lil'un Warlock! These champions of the Garcia household find themselves in the thick of a plot devised by the dastardly Billy the Bug! Will they be able to stop him? Only one way to find out! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm   Music is provided by Epidemic Sound Use our link for a 30-day Free Trial! https://share.epidemicsound.com/spf7rg/?playlist=pqqzqnqauplu95iie858kw85v7xnqexx   Content Warnings: Violence, Bodily harm, Explicit Language, Drug and Alcohol use, Harm to animals (but 95% of animals are fully sentient people in this world), and Claustrophobia (1-2 scenes). If we've missed anything, please let us know so that we can update our list. 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 popular TTRPG that has inspired so many spin-offs, Mörk Borg! This deadly setting and game are coming out of Ockult Ortmastare Games and Stockholm Kartell. I’ve heard this game described as a Death Metal TTRPG. The graphic design certainly evokes that vibe. But what exactly is Mörk Borg, how do you play, and most importantly what kind of stories can it help us tell? 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 battening the hatches, bolstering the defenses, and barricading the doors, because it’s Bastions, baby! In episode 103 we did Part One, and here’s Part Two! We’re going over Level 9 Special Facilities and the possibilities are starting to look pretty swanky, gang! 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 talking about Encounters without combat! D&D is a TTRPG system that pretty much focuses on combat. During our Class breakdown episodes, we’ve criticized certain classes for having so few out-of-combat abilities or feats. You can see the designers tried to fix some of this with certain 2024 changes, lookin’ at you Barbarians! So today, let’s talk about encounters that Dungeon Masters can use that don’t involve combat as the only solution! 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 covering the Rogue 2024/ As usual, we’re going to see what’s different, what’s stayed the same, and is it any of it good? And remember, these are just our opinions. If you and your table are having fun… that’s all that matters! Well, before the rogue mains can sneak up on us… let’s jump into it! 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 covering one of the most talked about tropes in all of Dungeons & Dragons: Splitting the party! Some people love it, most either hate it or have a fear of it. And in this case, everyone’s kind of right. Splitting the party is the culprit of many a TPK, whether it’s an in-game party wipe or out-of-game friction at the table. Today, Taylor and I are going to address all the potential pitfalls of party splitting, and put together some paths for players and DMs to follow so party splits aren’t the BBEG! 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, kick your feet up, take off your coat, and hang up your hat because we’re staying at home! Bastions were one of the more exciting things added to the 2024 edition of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Whether you’re the Justice League or the Legion of Doom, you’ve got a home base. And in Episode 76 we go over Bastions at a surface level discussing the broad points. This week, we’re getting down and dirty into domicile domains, you daring dingos! 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 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!