Basic Game Mechanics

In this episode, I focus a bit more on the player’s experience - specifically for new players of Dungeons and Dragons - through the discussion of basic game mechanics.

Through the woods and into the main road, its DM Chat! Nathan sits down and talks through his Session 2 notes in an unscripted segment for your enjoyment.

Through the woods and into the main road, its DM Chat! Nathan sits down and talks through his Session 1 notes in an unscripted segment for your enjoyment.

In this episode, we will be diving into player character creation as understanding how this is done can help you better support your party - as well as assist you in helping your players construct meaningful and diverse characters.

Summary: Sometimes a DM wants to add game or rule alterations into their game. This episodes shows you how to do so within the Dungeon Master's Workshop, as well as how to ensure these alterations are still fun for players. Links: Website Support the Podcast

Summary: Being the Game Master can be an amazing experience, but it’s also important that you are a bastion of rules and ensure the game’s integrity is maintained, all the while encouraging fun. Links: Website Support the Podcast

Summary: A dungeon master has many responsibilities when running their campaign, but creating an adventure is instead the greatest reward. This episode will focus on treasure; how much is too much and where to create custom items. Links: Website Support the Podcast

Summary: In this extra episode, Nathan sits down with Corey, one of his players, to talk about their experiences as well as communication and being new to Dungeons and Dragons. Links: Website Support the Podcast

Summary: A dungeon master has many responsibilities when running their campaign, but creating an adventure is instead the greatest reward. This episode will focus on encounters: how to build them and their place within the world. Links: Website Support the Podcast

Summary: A dungeon master has many responsibilities when running their campaign, but creating an adventure is instead the greatest reward. This episode will focus on one half of the process of creating an adventure: quests and a brief introduction to encounters. Links: Website Support the Podcast