Ep.128 - Dungeon Master 201 (Where to Start)

About this episode

The episode focuses on guiding new Dungeon Masters on where to start their journey in running Dungeons and Dragons games.

This week, we’re talking to the gang of people who are just starting their Dungeon Master journey. Maybe you just heard about D&D or you watched Critical Role or Dimension 20 and you thought, I want to try that! And somebody’s gotta run the game, right? Well our entire podcast is about making it easier to run these games, but today it’s all about where to start, so let’s do just that and get started! Music by Epidemic SoundUse 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!

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor, Justin

Topics covered

• Dungeon Master
• Dungeons and Dragons
• game running
• beginner tips
• role-playing games

Keywords

• Dungeon Master
• D&D
• Critical Role
• Dimension 20
• game running
• beginner
• Epidemic Sound

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Epidemic Sound, YouTube, Patreon, Discord, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram

Books & works: Critical Role, Dimension 20

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