In this upcoming episode, we discuss Theater of the Mind vs. Battlemaps for D&amp;D and TTRPGs and what the Advantages and Disadvantages of both are. We have a lot of thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of both and especially how both can be used together. Maps provide a certain Consistency and Accuracy for your games, while Theater of the Mind provides Freedom and Collaboration. Both however also have some Disadvantages that will influence which might be better for your situation.  As always remember that it's not about which of the two is actually better than the other and more about what fits the situation you have going on. so a lot of our talk is focused on identifying aspects of both that can help you understand which of the two you should go for For more information see these Timestamps: 13:00: What do we mean when we say Theater of the Mind? 19:00: Why even use maps? 23:00: Accuracy in Combat 26:00: Maps keep Track for you 28:00: Benefits of Theater of the Mind 31:00: Theater of the Mind allows for Collaboration 35:00: Maps are static 40:00: What do you want to accomplish? 43:00: It's also about Fairness 48:00: Theater of the Mind has less and more Room for Error  You can find our friends at Snyders Return right here: https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyder https://snydersreturn.squarespace.com/  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this upcoming episode, we discuss Theater of the Mind vs. Battlemaps for D&amp;D and TTRPGs and what the Advantages and Disadvantages of both are. We have a lot of thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of both and especially how both can be used together. Maps provide a certain Consistency and Accuracy for your games, while Theater of the Mind provides Freedom and Collaboration. Both however also have some Disadvantages that will influence which might be better for your situation.  As always remember that it's not about which of the two is actually better than the other and more about what fits the situation you have going on. so a lot of our talk is focused on identifying aspects of both that can help you understand which of the two you should go for For more information see these Timestamps: 13:00: What do we mean when we say Theater of the Mind? 19:00: Why even use maps? 23:00: Accuracy in Combat 26:00: Maps keep Track for you 28:00: Benefits of Theater of the Mind 31:00: Theater of the Mind allows for Collaboration 35:00: Maps are static 40:00: What do you want to accomplish? 43:00: It's also about Fairness 48:00: Theater of the Mind has less and more Room for Error You can find our friends at Snyders Return right here: <a href="https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyder</a> <a href="https://snydersreturn.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://snydersreturn.squarespace.com/</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #75: Theater of the Mind vs. Battlemaps, Which is better?

In this episode, we discuss Power Creep at your D&amp;D and TTRPGs Tables. We will describe a lot of different ways how you can identify and deal with different kinds of Power Escalation and Threat Levels and why Power Creep can come from both sides of the table. We highlight a lot of different ways how you can handle power escalations by creating different new challenges that will challenge your players more than their powers only. Often times Power Creep can also creep into Storytelling where we are compelled to design greater and greater challenges that become more and more ridiculous for our players to deal with which pushes us to deal with a more and more increasingly hard challenge to come up with these challenges themself. We give guidance and advice on how to make sure you slow down on your threat development. For more information check these timestamps: 16:20: What do we mean when we say Power Creep? 22:00: The Actual Problem of Power Creep 26:30: Why Power Creep is not Universal 29:00: The Many Ways to deal with Power Creep 36:00: Power Creep is not outright bad 40:00: How do you prevent ridiculous Threats 45:00: Slow Down in Escalation 50:00: Power Creep is a Perception Thing 54:00: You will need to change it up  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we discuss Power Creep at your D&amp;D and TTRPGs Tables. We will describe a lot of different ways how you can identify and deal with different kinds of Power Escalation and Threat Levels and why Power Creep can come from both sides of the table. We highlight a lot of different ways how you can handle power escalations by creating different new challenges that will challenge your players more than their powers only. Often times Power Creep can also creep into Storytelling where we are compelled to design greater and greater challenges that become more and more ridiculous for our players to deal with which pushes us to deal with a more and more increasingly hard challenge to come up with these challenges themself. We give guidance and advice on how to make sure you slow down on your threat development. For more information check these timestamps: 16:20: What do we mean when we say Power Creep? 22:00: The Actual Problem of Power Creep 26:30: Why Power Creep is not Universal 29:00: The Many Ways to deal with Power Creep 36:00: Power Creep is not outright bad 40:00: How do you prevent ridiculous Threats 45:00: Slow Down in Escalation 50:00: Power Creep is a Perception Thing 54:00: You will need to change it up You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #74: How You Can Deal With Power Creep

This is the Trailer!  The Trailer for our very own D&amp;D 5e Actual Play Podcast called Titans Call. A story of Angry Titans, Cunning Cultists, Dubious Magic, and 3 Humans having to find a way to uncover the Mysteries of Ages Past to maybe save their world.  Subscribe now to this Podcast Feed to stay up to date with Titans Call and DoubleDM News.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

This is the Trailer! The Trailer for our very own D&amp;D 5e Actual Play Podcast called Titans Call. A story of Angry Titans, Cunning Cultists, Dubious Magic, and 3 Humans having to find a way to uncover the Mysteries of Ages Past to maybe save their world. Subscribe now to this Podcast Feed to stay up to date with Titans Call and DoubleDM News. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

TITANS CALL TRAILER

In this week's episode, we are talking about Story Telling, especially Story Paths and Branches, and Why TTRPG Stories are so unique. We discuss different Storytelling Media How Storytelling works in each of them and how to use that to your advantage when telling a story in the respective medium. TTRPGs are a special medium that allows you to not just tell a story but rather experience a story while telling it. It combines all sides at the table into one experience and that comes with its own benefits and challenges. We give advice on taking advantage of the benefits and working with the challenges to create an incredible TTRPG Story with your Players around the table. Join us as we discover what it means to have infinite Story Paths and Decision Outcomes, what this all means for a Story ending, and why it is great that your players have the agency to fully influence a story in their own way. Check these Timestamps for more Information: 16:00: TITANS CALL TRAILER 19:00: What are Story Branches? 21:00: What is Linear Storytelling? 27:00: What is Image Storytelling? 30:00: What is Multiple Path Storytelling? 34:00: Multiple Endings  37:00: What is Non-Linear Storytelling? 40:00: Infinite Path Storytelling? The Open Field Story 46:00: How do you write a TTRPG Story? 51:00: Time as the Key Component 57:00: Listen to your Players 1:02:00: Create Events  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this week's episode, we are talking about Story Telling, especially Story Paths and Branches, and Why TTRPG Stories are so unique. We discuss different Storytelling Media How Storytelling works in each of them and how to use that to your advantage when telling a story in the respective medium. TTRPGs are a special medium that allows you to not just tell a story but rather experience a story while telling it. It combines all sides at the table into one experience and that comes with its own benefits and challenges. We give advice on taking advantage of the benefits and working with the challenges to create an incredible TTRPG Story with your Players around the table. Join us as we discover what it means to have infinite Story Paths and Decision Outcomes, what this all means for a Story ending, and why it is great that your players have the agency to fully influence a story in their own way. Check these Timestamps for more Information: 16:00: TITANS CALL TRAILER 19:00: What are Story Branches? 21:00: What is Linear Storytelling? 27:00: What is Image Storytelling? 30:00: What is Multiple Path Storytelling? 34:00: Multiple Endings  37:00: What is Non-Linear Storytelling? 40:00: Infinite Path Storytelling? The Open Field Story 46:00: How do you write a TTRPG Story? 51:00: Time as the Key Component 57:00: Listen to your Players 1:02:00: Create Events You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM 73: Why TTRPG Stories Are So Unique

This week join us as we discuss Campaign Length and Why it Matters to have a defined Campaign Length. We discuss why you should have a defined length for your D&amp;D and TTRPG Campaigns before even playing and what a defined length can give you, like a more defined scope of the game.  A Defined Campaign Length can give you and your players a lot more visions for stories, characters, worlds and games that can actually fit that scope so you can have more fun at the table. By creating a better idea of scope for the game you allow everyone around the table to manage investment and expectations more easily which in turn will create a more rounded and fun experience at the D&amp;D and TTRPG Table. For more Information see these Timestamps:  MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEXT WEEK 15:30: What do we mean with Campaign Length 19:00: Ways to Define Length 24:00: Talk about it in Session 0 27:00: Why This also applies to Actual Plays 29:00: What are the Benefits of Campaign Length 32:00: This is not a Limitation 39:00: The System plays a big part 42:00: Balancing Pros and Cons  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

This week join us as we discuss Campaign Length and Why it Matters to have a defined Campaign Length. We discuss why you should have a defined length for your D&amp;D and TTRPG Campaigns before even playing and what a defined length can give you, like a more defined scope of the game.  A Defined Campaign Length can give you and your players a lot more visions for stories, characters, worlds and games that can actually fit that scope so you can have more fun at the table. By creating a better idea of scope for the game you allow everyone around the table to manage investment and expectations more easily which in turn will create a more rounded and fun experience at the D&amp;D and TTRPG Table. For more Information see these Timestamps: MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEXT WEEK 15:30: What do we mean with Campaign Length 19:00: Ways to Define Length 24:00: Talk about it in Session 0 27:00: Why This also applies to Actual Plays 29:00: What are the Benefits of Campaign Length 32:00: This is not a Limitation 39:00: The System plays a big part 42:00: Balancing Pros and Cons You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #72: Why Campaign Length Matters 

In this episode, we will discuss presenting your TTRPG and D&amp;D Worlds lore to your players and how you can get your players to care about your setting as well as remember the lore you have presented in the past. We discuss all the different ways you can present lore and why you want to present lore in the first place. We talk about Loredumps and why Loredumps are badly executed most of the time and give guidance on how to create better more engaging lore dumps.  If you want to know more you can check out these timestamps: 18:00: What even is lore? 22:00: How can you present lore? 24:00: Written vs. Spoken 27:00: How does Lore Evolve? 31:30: The Driving Forces behind Lore Dumps 34:00: Why Lore Dumps are Bad? 36:30: When to Present Lore? 39:00: How to make Lore Dumps better 43:00: Passive vs. Active Presentation 49:00: Present the Lore easier  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we will discuss presenting your TTRPG and D&amp;D Worlds lore to your players and how you can get your players to care about your setting as well as remember the lore you have presented in the past. We discuss all the different ways you can present lore and why you want to present lore in the first place. We talk about Loredumps and why Loredumps are badly executed most of the time and give guidance on how to create better more engaging lore dumps.  If you want to know more you can check out these timestamps: 18:00: What even is lore? 22:00: How can you present lore? 24:00: Written vs. Spoken 27:00: How does Lore Evolve? 31:30: The Driving Forces behind Lore Dumps 34:00: Why Lore Dumps are Bad? 36:30: When to Present Lore? 39:00: How to make Lore Dumps better 43:00: Passive vs. Active Presentation 49:00: Present the Lore easier You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #71: How You Can Present Your Lore To Players

In this episode, we talk to Tom and Bodhi from HOMIEandTheDude a Father and Son MMA and D&amp;D Content Creator Duo &amp; Team. Tom and Bodhi talk to us about how you can create unique and exciting content for an audience and how you can connect to that audience. We discuss creating a TTRPG Actual Play Show, conducting Interviews, and generally getting yourself out there and creating the content you want to see. All 4 of us give peaks behind the curtains of being a content creator and how hard it sometimes can be. We talk about all the Steps of Content Creation, Coming up with Ideas, Executing those Ideas, Dealing with Problems, Connecting with a Community, Developing Content Further and so much more. To top this off there is lots of great vibes to go around as we bounce the ball around between each other about how awesome the content is we produce and how we can learn from other creators.  HOMIEandTheDUDE: https://homieandthedude.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HOMIEandTheDUDE https://twitter.com/HomieandTheDude https://discord.com/invite/rCu6H52Nwk  We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we talk to Tom and Bodhi from HOMIEandTheDude a Father and Son MMA and D&amp;D Content Creator Duo &amp; Team. Tom and Bodhi talk to us about how you can create unique and exciting content for an audience and how you can connect to that audience. We discuss creating a TTRPG Actual Play Show, conducting Interviews, and generally getting yourself out there and creating the content you want to see. All 4 of us give peaks behind the curtains of being a content creator and how hard it sometimes can be. We talk about all the Steps of Content Creation, Coming up with Ideas, Executing those Ideas, Dealing with Problems, Connecting with a Community, Developing Content Further and so much more. To top this off there is lots of great vibes to go around as we bounce the ball around between each other about how awesome the content is we produce and how we can learn from other creators. HOMIEandTheDUDE: <a href="https://homieandthedude.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homieandthedude.com/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HOMIEandTheDUDE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HOMIEandTheDUDE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HomieandTheDude" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/HomieandTheDude</a> <a href="https://discord.com/invite/rCu6H52Nwk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.com/invite/rCu6H52Nwk</a> We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: <a href="https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #70: How To Create Unique Content ft. HOMIEandTheDUDE

In this episode, we are joined by Navaar from Secret Nerd Podcast to discuss One-Shots, the Joy of Playing, and just general TTRPG Goodness. Navaar hosts an Interview Podcast called Secret Nerd Podcast, where he invites all kinds of folks to talk TTRPGs, Nerdom, and just general Fun Stories to showcase these Games and Nerdculture is for everyone. But for this episode, he is talking to us about One-Shots and especially what they provide to you as a GM and as a Player and why you should play more One-Shots. We all 3 enjoy One.-Shots for the Care-Free Environment they provide and the Environment to be creative and zany but there are a lot more Benefits as we discuss in the episode. Find Navaar and SNP: https://twitter.com/NavaarSNP / https://twitter.com/SecretNrdSocial secretnerdpodcast.com  We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we are joined by Navaar from Secret Nerd Podcast to discuss One-Shots, the Joy of Playing, and just general TTRPG Goodness. Navaar hosts an Interview Podcast called Secret Nerd Podcast, where he invites all kinds of folks to talk TTRPGs, Nerdom, and just general Fun Stories to showcase these Games and Nerdculture is for everyone. But for this episode, he is talking to us about One-Shots and especially what they provide to you as a GM and as a Player and why you should play more One-Shots. We all 3 enjoy One.-Shots for the Care-Free Environment they provide and the Environment to be creative and zany but there are a lot more Benefits as we discuss in the episode. Find Navaar and SNP: <a href="https://twitter.com/NavaarSNP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/NavaarSNP</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretNrdSocial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SecretNrdSocial</a> <a href="https://secretnerdpodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">secretnerdpodcast.com</a> We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: <a href="https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #69: Why You Should Play More One-Shots ft. Navaar from SNP

In this episode, we will discuss how Game Masters of TTRPGs will have to say No to Player Ideas and Suggestions. We give advice and insight on how you can identify those situations when they arise and what you can do to work with your players to achieve an outcome favored by all. We also talk about what a Game Master actually does for the table and why it is on you to shut down certain ideas. We talk about the ways we use to prevent moments of disruption and our experience with shutting down ideas. We want you to remember that saying No is not an Act of Disprution but rather an Action to prevent it. For more information check out these Timestamps: 14:00: What does Saying No even mean? 18:00: Saying Yes does not mean Success 21:00: The Considerations you need to make 25:00: How To Involve Creativity 31:00: What actually is the Job of a Game Master? 38:00: Leave a Table if you have to 41:00: Have an Explanation 45:00: Session 0 is your Foundation 49:00: You have nothing to worry about  We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we will discuss how Game Masters of TTRPGs will have to say No to Player Ideas and Suggestions. We give advice and insight on how you can identify those situations when they arise and what you can do to work with your players to achieve an outcome favored by all. We also talk about what a Game Master actually does for the table and why it is on you to shut down certain ideas. We talk about the ways we use to prevent moments of disruption and our experience with shutting down ideas. We want you to remember that saying No is not an Act of Disprution but rather an Action to prevent it. For more information check out these Timestamps: 14:00: What does Saying No even mean? 18:00: Saying Yes does not mean Success 21:00: The Considerations you need to make 25:00: How To Involve Creativity 31:00: What actually is the Job of a Game Master? 38:00: Leave a Table if you have to 41:00: Have an Explanation 45:00: Session 0 is your Foundation 49:00: You have nothing to worry about We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: <a href="https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #68: How And When to Say No

We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights In this episode, we will discuss incorporating Player Ideas and what it means to be an active listener to your players and their ideas. If you asked yourself how your Player's Ideas can enhance the D&amp;D or TTRPG Experience, you are at the right stop. We discuss making room for those ideas and what it means to also shut down ideas if need be. We create extra time in this episode to talk about our Experience with Player Ideas big or small and how they shaped our games so far. After this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to find and encourage Player Ideas and how to incorporate them into your D&amp;D games without breaking anything. Check out these timestamps for more Information: 12:30: Why is this a topic? 17:00: Players enjoy gaming the system 20:00: Is Rule of Cool wrong? 24:30: Limits breed Creativity 27:30: Ideas are baked into all Games 29:00: "Yes and..." and "No, but..." 33:00: How to get new Players to ideas 36:00: Be an Active Listener 41:00: What about really small ideas? 46:30: Changing the Outcome depending on Ideas  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

We Support The TTRPGs for Reproductive Rights and you should too, with this link you can get up to 275+ Games by over 200 Creators for just $5 and support Reproductive Rights: <a href="https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights</a> In this episode, we will discuss incorporating Player Ideas and what it means to be an active listener to your players and their ideas. If you asked yourself how your Player's Ideas can enhance the D&amp;D or TTRPG Experience, you are at the right stop. We discuss making room for those ideas and what it means to also shut down ideas if need be. We create extra time in this episode to talk about our Experience with Player Ideas big or small and how they shaped our games so far. After this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to find and encourage Player Ideas and how to incorporate them into your D&amp;D games without breaking anything. Check out these timestamps for more Information: 12:30: Why is this a topic? 17:00: Players enjoy gaming the system 20:00: Is Rule of Cool wrong? 24:30: Limits breed Creativity 27:30: Ideas are baked into all Games 29:00: "Yes and..." and "No, but..." 33:00: How to get new Players to ideas 36:00: Be an Active Listener 41:00: What about really small ideas? 46:30: Changing the Outcome depending on Ideas You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #67: How You Can Incorporate Player Ideas Better

A D&amp;D and TTRPG Podcast creating educational and entertaining episodes featuring all kinds of tabletop discussion fun. Episodes are filled with easy actionable Advice, Insight from behind the Game Master Screen of D&amp;D, and other TTRPG, and a lot of fun and enjoyable stories to help you grow as a Dungeon Master in the easiest way possible. Whether you are an Ironclad Veteran or a new Baby GM join us today and hit play on whatever episode you like and join in on the fun.If you want to chat with us hit us up on Twitter @doubledmpod or use our email to connect with us at doubledmpod@gmail.com

Welcome to DoubleDMs Episode on D&amp;D and TTRPG Non-Player Character Creation. In this episode, we will discuss Creating interesting Non-Player Characters, how to make NPCs feel more alive and real; why and how you create NPC Templates and Categories that will help you in creating NPCs on the fly during a session or more easily in prep and we discuss Throwaway NPCs and why your Players always attach to the NPCs you didn't plan instead of the Believable NPC you wrote. So sit back and let's chat about making your TTRPGs better. For more information see the Following Timestamps: 14:30: What is an NPC? 20:00: NPC Categories 23:00: How to create NPCs? 27:40: A Baseline NPC 33:30: How to build Major NPCs? 40:00: How to make an NPC feel more alive? 44:30: How to play with Throwaway NPCs? 47:00: Let your Players Decide who is Major too!  Another Announcement: Starting next Episode all our Episodes will upload on Mondays instead of Sundays!  Go Hire Allie for Branding and Graphic Design Work: https://twitter.com/GameGoddessAlx https://www.atgstudiosgraphics.com/  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

Welcome to DoubleDMs Episode on D&amp;D and TTRPG Non-Player Character Creation. In this episode, we will discuss Creating interesting Non-Player Characters, how to make NPCs feel more alive and real; why and how you create NPC Templates and Categories that will help you in creating NPCs on the fly during a session or more easily in prep and we discuss Throwaway NPCs and why your Players always attach to the NPCs you didn't plan instead of the Believable NPC you wrote. So sit back and let's chat about making your TTRPGs better. For more information see the Following Timestamps: 14:30: What is an NPC? 20:00: NPC Categories 23:00: How to create NPCs? 27:40: A Baseline NPC 33:30: How to build Major NPCs? 40:00: How to make an NPC feel more alive? 44:30: How to play with Throwaway NPCs? 47:00: Let your Players Decide who is Major too! Another Announcement: Starting next Episode all our Episodes will upload on Mondays instead of Sundays! Go Hire Allie for Branding and Graphic Design Work: <a href="https://twitter.com/GameGoddessAlx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/GameGoddessAlx</a> <a href="https://www.atgstudiosgraphics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atgstudiosgraphics.com/</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #66: How To Create More Interesting NPCs

In this episode, we discuss the Topic of Voices in Tabletop Roleplaying. We discuss how you can create better voices for your Non-Player Characters and Player Characters. Character Voices can elevate your game's immersion and atmosphere for your players and allow them to connect better to your Characters. We present a lot of advice on how everyone can create a wide range of voices and how to decide on the perfect voice for your special NPCs. We touch on when you should create a voice for your characters and the many reasons why voice distinction can help you create a better experience for your players. For more information check the following Timestamps: 15:00: What is a Voice? 18:00: How to do voices? 26:00: Why do voices? 29:00: How to play with Voice Distinction 32:00: It's about Training your Voice 34:00: How to create better Voices? 38:30: When should you do voices? 44:50: How do I remember a Voice later on?  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we discuss the Topic of Voices in Tabletop Roleplaying. We discuss how you can create better voices for your Non-Player Characters and Player Characters. Character Voices can elevate your game's immersion and atmosphere for your players and allow them to connect better to your Characters. We present a lot of advice on how everyone can create a wide range of voices and how to decide on the perfect voice for your special NPCs. We touch on when you should create a voice for your characters and the many reasons why voice distinction can help you create a better experience for your players. For more information check the following Timestamps: 15:00: What is a Voice? 18:00: How to do voices? 26:00: Why do voices? 29:00: How to play with Voice Distinction 32:00: It's about Training your Voice 34:00: How to create better Voices? 38:30: When should you do voices? 44:50: How do I remember a Voice later on? You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #65: How You Can Easily Create Better Voices

In this episode, we discuss the process of adaptation and changing the game to fit the needs of your table. You will have to adapt your notes, the game, or the world at some point so with this episode we give advice and insight into how to prepare for adaptation and keep the effort of adaptation as low as possible. We talk about building Constructs instead of Structures and how you can make sure you are always ready for any curveball being thrown your way.  We also discuss the newest and fresh D&amp;D Direct, Spelljammer, Dragonlance and the Future of D&amp;D. See the Timestamps for more Information: 20:00: What is Adaptation? 22:00: Adaptation can be scary 27:00: Let's Talk about Session Prep 33:30: Build Constructs Not Structures 37:30: Why you need to adapt 39:30: Adaptation Pro and Cons? 45:00: Build with Natural Orders 48:30: Cling to the Player Characters 54:30: Work with Streams of Thought    The Roll Play Grow Interview: https://www.lightheartadventures.com/rpg/episode49/  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we discuss the process of adaptation and changing the game to fit the needs of your table. You will have to adapt your notes, the game, or the world at some point so with this episode we give advice and insight into how to prepare for adaptation and keep the effort of adaptation as low as possible. We talk about building Constructs instead of Structures and how you can make sure you are always ready for any curveball being thrown your way.  We also discuss the newest and fresh D&amp;D Direct, Spelljammer, Dragonlance and the Future of D&amp;D. See the Timestamps for more Information: 20:00: What is Adaptation? 22:00: Adaptation can be scary 27:00: Let's Talk about Session Prep 33:30: Build Constructs Not Structures 37:30: Why you need to adapt 39:30: Adaptation Pro and Cons? 45:00: Build with Natural Orders 48:30: Cling to the Player Characters 54:30: Work with Streams of Thought The Roll Play Grow Interview: <a href="https://www.lightheartadventures.com/rpg/episode49/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lightheartadventures.com/rpg/episode49/</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #64: How To Adapt Your Game

In this episode, we talk to Allie from Dice Drop Evolution, a Mutants &amp; Masterminds Podcast about Player Comfort and Safety. Allie and We agree that your Players and the Comfort should be a Top Priority in creating a fun and exciting Tabletop Roleplaying Experience. Everyone deserves to play TTRPGs and Comfort allows them to create, play and portray Characters. In this episode, we talk about how we ensure our player's comfort and what you can learn from us and our stories.   Timestamps for more Information:   11:30: Lets meet Allie  15:00: What does it mean to be Comfortable  18:00: A Heads Up is not a Spoiler  21:00: Know your Players  25:00: Player Comfort vs. Character Comfort  30:00: You will need to talk to your Players  35:00: Players are allowed to prepare  38:00: There isn't a game if someone is uncomfortable  45:00: It's a Privilege not a Right  50:00: How to make an Audience Comfortable with a Show   Allie and Dice Drop Links:  Allie Twitter  Dice Drop Twitter  Dice Drop Blog   You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we talk to Allie from Dice Drop Evolution, a Mutants &amp; Masterminds Podcast about Player Comfort and Safety. Allie and We agree that your Players and the Comfort should be a Top Priority in creating a fun and exciting Tabletop Roleplaying Experience. Everyone deserves to play TTRPGs and Comfort allows them to create, play and portray Characters. In this episode, we talk about how we ensure our player's comfort and what you can learn from us and our stories.   Timestamps for more Information:   11:30: Lets meet Allie  15:00: What does it mean to be Comfortable  18:00: A Heads Up is not a Spoiler  21:00: Know your Players  25:00: Player Comfort vs. Character Comfort  30:00: You will need to talk to your Players  35:00: Players are allowed to prepare  38:00: There isn't a game if someone is uncomfortable  45:00: It's a Privilege not a Right  50:00: How to make an Audience Comfortable with a Show  Allie and Dice Drop Links:  <a href="https://twitter.com/gamegoddessalx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Twitter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dice_drop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dice Drop Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.dicedropblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dice Drop Blog </a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #63: You need to Ensure Player Comfort ft. Allie from Dice Drop

In this episode, we discuss traveling in Tabletop Roleplaying Games and how you can make it interesting. We touch on our opinions on travel just being the connection between engaging Points of Interest and how it could be so much more. We give advice on how to make travel engaging for you and the players through showcasing different places and people, worldbuilding, and interesting challenges. We discuss how travel can become an Impactful Tool for you to use. For more see these timestamps: 14:00: What do we mean with Travelling 18:30: Exploration is a Pillar of the Game 23:00: Travel opens up Connections 27:20: Campfire by Abyssal Brews is great 30:30: Make the Days count 34:00: Skip the Travel 36:00: Video Games Parallels 43:20: Travel Challenges  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we discuss traveling in Tabletop Roleplaying Games and how you can make it interesting. We touch on our opinions on travel just being the connection between engaging Points of Interest and how it could be so much more. We give advice on how to make travel engaging for you and the players through showcasing different places and people, worldbuilding, and interesting challenges. We discuss how travel can become an Impactful Tool for you to use. For more see these timestamps: 14:00: What do we mean with Travelling 18:30: Exploration is a Pillar of the Game 23:00: Travel opens up Connections 27:20: Campfire by Abyssal Brews is great 30:30: Make the Days count 34:00: Skip the Travel 36:00: Video Games Parallels 43:20: Travel Challenges You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #62: How to make Travel Interesting

Why Your World Matters is a TTRPG Worldbuilding Panel organized in part by DoubleDM aimed at encouraging and inspiring people to start creative writing and never stop creating. In this Panel Discussion, our Host Sage is joined by 5 creative, diverse, and simply amazing Content Creators creating their own worlds and content coming together to celebrate creativity and worldbuilding. This is a stream recording turned Podcast Episode and is therefore unedited. Thank you all once again for the love and support for this project. Check out the People that helped us make this Panel a Reality: Our Guests: Matt/DungeonGlitch: Twitter / Website / Gemmed Firefly Mat/Role Play Chat: Twitter / Podcast Rie/RomeoIndigoEcho: Twitter / Instagram / TikTok Allie/Dice Drop: Twitter / Podcast Tyler/Magic Missile RPG: Twitter / Website Our Host Sage: Twitter / Twitch Our Organizers: Jason Zollinger / ChillTouchRPG: Twitter / DMsGuild  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

Why Your World Matters is a TTRPG Worldbuilding Panel organized in part by DoubleDM aimed at encouraging and inspiring people to start creative writing and never stop creating. In this Panel Discussion, our Host Sage is joined by 5 creative, diverse, and simply amazing Content Creators creating their own worlds and content coming together to celebrate creativity and worldbuilding. This is a stream recording turned Podcast Episode and is therefore unedited. Thank you all once again for the love and support for this project. Check out the People that helped us make this Panel a Reality: Our Guests: Matt/DungeonGlitch: <a href="https://twitter.com/DungeonGlitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://dungeonglitch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> / <a href="https://gemmedfirefly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gemmed Firefly</a> Mat/Role Play Chat: <a href="https://twitter.com/Role_Play_Chat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast</a> Rie/RomeoIndigoEcho: <a href="https://twitter.com/romeoindigoecho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rie.created/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@romeoindigoecho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> Allie/Dice Drop: <a href="https://twitter.com/dice_drop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.dicedropblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast</a> Tyler/Magic Missile RPG: <a href="https://twitter.com/MagicMissileRPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://themagicmissile.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Our Host Sage: <a href="https://twitter.com/sage_steam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/steamsage1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a> Our Organizers: Jason Zollinger / ChillTouchRPG: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChillTouchRPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Jason%20Zollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DMsGuild</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

Why Your World Matters, A TTRPG Worldbuilding Panel

In this episode, we talk and discuss the topic of Player Agency and why it is so integral to the Collaborative Storytelling Experience of TTRPGs. We discuss what Player Agency even means, how you can give your Players Agency and how you do not fall into the trap of neglecting Player Agency. We give lots of advice and insight into preserving Agency at the Table and how you can create an experience your players think they are actually a part of and not just first-class viewers. For more information see these Timestamps: 11:30 What is Agency 18:30 What does it mean to give Agency to the Players 20:30 Agency is part of the Experience 27:30 The Playground Analysis 30:30 What does Agency Consist of? 34:00 How to give your Players Agency? 46:00 How Agency gets taken away? 48:30 Is there too much agency?  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we talk and discuss the topic of Player Agency and why it is so integral to the Collaborative Storytelling Experience of TTRPGs. We discuss what Player Agency even means, how you can give your Players Agency and how you do not fall into the trap of neglecting Player Agency. We give lots of advice and insight into preserving Agency at the Table and how you can create an experience your players think they are actually a part of and not just first-class viewers. For more information see these Timestamps: 11:30 What is Agency 18:30 What does it mean to give Agency to the Players 20:30 Agency is part of the Experience 27:30 The Playground Analysis 30:30 What does Agency Consist of? 34:00 How to give your Players Agency? 46:00 How Agency gets taken away? 48:30 Is there too much agency? You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #61: You need to give your Players Agency

In this episode, we are joined by Klaus also known as The Dungeon Newb's Guide on YouTube. Klaus Content is focused on various different ways to play Tabletop Roleplaying Games so you can find new systems to play and love. That is also the topic of this episode, we talk about branching out of your comfort zone and finding new systems to play. We give a variety of systems you can try to expand your horizon and explore new possibilities and options to maybe find your new favorite game that isn't D&amp;D. For more Info see these Timestamps: 15:00: D&amp;D is accessible for so many people 21:30: No system is perfect 28:00: You don't have to branch out  36:00: Playing and watching means learning 40:00: Get your friends to learn with you 44:00: You gotta make the game your own 48:00: It's never been easier  Klaus Links: YouTube, Twitter, Twitch  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

In this episode, we are joined by Klaus also known as The Dungeon Newb's Guide on YouTube. Klaus Content is focused on various different ways to play Tabletop Roleplaying Games so you can find new systems to play and love. That is also the topic of this episode, we talk about branching out of your comfort zone and finding new systems to play. We give a variety of systems you can try to expand your horizon and explore new possibilities and options to maybe find your new favorite game that isn't D&amp;D. For more Info see these Timestamps: 15:00: D&amp;D is accessible for so many people 21:30: No system is perfect 28:00: You don't have to branch out  36:00: Playing and watching means learning 40:00: Get your friends to learn with you 44:00: You gotta make the game your own 48:00: It's never been easier Klaus Links: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDungeonNewbsGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KlausVonH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/klausvonh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #60: Why You Should Leave Your Comfort Zone ft. The Dungeon Newb's Guide

This episode focuses on creating a good, compelling, interesting Political Intrigue game in D&amp;D and other TTRPG. We discuss steps in creating the intrigue, common pitfalls to avoid, and best practices in handling players and information for the game. Political Intrigue seems to be harder to pull off right than other types of TTRPG campaigns, but that is largely due to the need for player buy-in into the world, the game, and the characters as well as making sure your players have agency in their action. In this episode, we will explain everything so you can create the best political intrigue game and avoid all Pitfalls. See these Timestamps for more Information: 14:45 What is Political Intrigue 20:00 What Issues do you want in Political Intrigue 24:30 Player Buy-In 30:30 Players as active Participants 34:00 Action and Combat 41:00 PvP Intrigue 44:00 How to create a Political Intrigue Game a Step by Step  Tavernaut/RPG-A-Thon Information: March 27th 6 am - 22 pm EST on Twitch For more Information: Linktree  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website Twitter Instagram Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

This episode focuses on creating a good, compelling, interesting Political Intrigue game in D&amp;D and other TTRPG. We discuss steps in creating the intrigue, common pitfalls to avoid, and best practices in handling players and information for the game. Political Intrigue seems to be harder to pull off right than other types of TTRPG campaigns, but that is largely due to the need for player buy-in into the world, the game, and the characters as well as making sure your players have agency in their action. In this episode, we will explain everything so you can create the best political intrigue game and avoid all Pitfalls. See these Timestamps for more Information: 14:45 What is Political Intrigue 20:00 What Issues do you want in Political Intrigue 24:30 Player Buy-In 30:30 Players as active Participants 34:00 Action and Combat 41:00 PvP Intrigue 44:00 How to create a Political Intrigue Game a Step by Step Tavernaut/RPG-A-Thon Information: March 27th 6 am - 22 pm EST on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/tavernaut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a> For more Information: <a href="https://linktr.ee/Tavernaut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linktree</a> You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #59: How to create compelling Political Intrigue

This week we talk about Feedback for Dungeon Masters / Game Masters. As Game Mastering a Tabletop Roleplaying Game is no one size fits all you rely heavily on feedback from your players to understand what to do better for them and how to improve your skills. We want to encourage people with this Episode to either ask for Feedback in a better way or to give their GMs better feedback with a clear goal of improvement.  In this Episode: -We discuss how you can get the Feedback you want and how you can incorporate it best into your games to enhance the experience of playing. We give guidance in helping you spot the good feedback from the bad feedback so you focus on the feedback that will help you improve instead of the feedback that is just trying to tear you down. -We talk about when you can and should ask for feedback for your game, as well as who you should ask for the feedback. While this may seem obvious that it's your players, it isn't that easy to get good feedback out of players sometimes, so using guided discussions to get the feedback you want is a great way we advise you to use to get the feedback you want. -Lastly, we also discuss how to deal with "impossible" feedback, either feedback that isn't particularly good or feedback that is downright not feedback for you.  You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with latest content, schedules and more: Website Twitter Instagram Ko-Fi  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

This week we talk about Feedback for Dungeon Masters / Game Masters. As Game Mastering a Tabletop Roleplaying Game is no one size fits all you rely heavily on feedback from your players to understand what to do better for them and how to improve your skills. We want to encourage people with this Episode to either ask for Feedback in a better way or to give their GMs better feedback with a clear goal of improvement.  In this Episode: -We discuss how you can get the Feedback you want and how you can incorporate it best into your games to enhance the experience of playing. We give guidance in helping you spot the good feedback from the bad feedback so you focus on the feedback that will help you improve instead of the feedback that is just trying to tear you down. -We talk about when you can and should ask for feedback for your game, as well as who you should ask for the feedback. While this may seem obvious that it's your players, it isn't that easy to get good feedback out of players sometimes, so using guided discussions to get the feedback you want is a great way we advise you to use to get the feedback you want. -Lastly, we also discuss how to deal with "impossible" feedback, either feedback that isn't particularly good or feedback that is downright not feedback for you. You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with latest content, schedules and more: <a href="http://doubledm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doubledmpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/doubledm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-Fi</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message</a>

DoubleDM #58: How To Get The Feedback You Want

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