How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

How to Help Your Players During Character Creation

Feb 1, 2022

In this podcast, the hosts announce the launch of Monsters.Rent, a subscription service for D&D minis, and a new community for Dungeon Masters. They discuss YouTube rabbit holes and entitled behavior, share their current interests and hobbies, talk about the challenges DMs face, and emphasize the importance of personality traits in character creation. The hosts also introduce the purpose of the podcast and provide DMing tips for enhancing storytelling.

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Encouraging players to create detailed backstories for their characters can lead to more immersive campaigns.

Helping players understand their characters' role in combat, personality traits, and motivations is crucial during character creation.

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Importance of Character Creation

Character creation is an essential aspect of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) gameplay, as it helps players develop a strong connection with their characters and creates excitement for the sessions.

Introduction

4min

YouTube Rabbit Holes and Entitled People

2min

Current Interests and Hobbies

3min

Challenges and Improvisation

16min

Emphasizing Personality Traits in Character Creation

13min

Podcast Purpose and DMing Tips

4min

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