Structured Goals and Open World

On today's podcast Charlie from Charisma On Command interviews Professional Game Master Timm Woods.

Timm is an educator and storyteller who specializes in game-based education. He uses Tabletop Role-Playing Games, like the popular Dungeons & Dragons, to educate students and adults in social skills and critical thinking.

Find Timm Online:

https://www.timmwoods.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timm.woods

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⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰

00:00 Crazy Intro

01:34 What is D&D? (Dungeons & Dragons)

04:06 How Timm Makes $100+ Per Hour Playing D&D

05:41 The Subtle Art of the Game Master

08:46 How Timm Designed His Own Dream Job

13:59 Timm’s Life Changing Psychedelic Experience

15:43 Timm’s Biggest Fear While Pursuing His Dreams

17:12 Does Making Money Ruin the Integrity of Art?

21:06 Following Your Dreams When No One Believes in You

26:26 What Will the Audience of D&D Look Like in the Future?

29:22 The Difference Between Male and Female D&D Players

32:28 Making D&D Accessible to a Wider Audience

36:40 The Ultimate Flexibility of D&D

42:13 Timm’s Dissertation on D&D: The Value of Play

51:34 The Danger of Losing a Sense of Play in Life

54:06 What Makes a Perfect D&D Game?

55:41 The Secret World of LARPing

1:01:03 What Makes Games More Fun Than Life

1:05:50 Why D&D Is More Exciting Than Video Games

1:07:55 How to Create a Compelling Story

1:10:40 Timm’s Worst D&D Experience

1:15:40 How to Book Timm

1:16:24 The Best D&D Show in the Game