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S05 E10: Mailbag #10 Jul 22, 2020

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DMing, playing, and podcasting—big questions on this mailbag. Also, a special focus on getting that quiet player to roleplay.

S05 E09: D&D and the Satanic Panic of the 1980s Jul 14, 2020

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Fueled by mounting fears, D&D became embroiled in devil worship. Forgotten now, why did the tabletop game come under fire?

S05 E08: Encouraging Combat Roleplay Jul 07, 2020

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Describing combat is hard work. Help your players describe their own actions and make your job easier. What makes this fireball different from every other? How does one class's magic missile look different from another's? And how are your villain's spells unique from your players'?

S05 E07: Multi-Minion Tactics Jun 30, 2020

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Everyone loves a populated battle—a pack, a horde, an army—but managing it on the DM side is difficult and time consuming. It also comes with its own set of CR balancing. Here's how to better manage large encounters.

S05 E06: The First Dragon Jun 23, 2020

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Kyle describes how to run a dragon as a solo encounter using the Young White Dragon as the primary example.

S05 E05: Mailbag #09 Jun 17, 2020

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This mailbag is a doozy! Kyle addresses player problems; missed sessions; schedules; turning one shots into campaigns and subplots; and rules clarification.

S05 E04: The First Boss Jun 10, 2020

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Using arithmetic as an ally, Kyle gives a rundown of some of the criteria to follow and warning bells to look out for when selecting that big monster for your climactic first boss encounter at level 1.

S05 E03: Your DM Fort Jun 03, 2020

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Make the most of your space. What is hidden and what is public knowledge? Divide and conquer but don't burden yourself with being the answer to everything. Kyle also shares some of his personal equipment for the job.

S05 E02: Better Quest NPCs May 26, 2020

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NPC quest givers ground and set up your entire adventure to come. Whether or not you can add a twist or action-packed start is entirely based on the savings in your emotional bank account.

S05 E01: Teleports and Portals May 20, 2020

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Your players' abilities will sneak up on you and you need to be prepared! Work portals and teleport spells into your world early and avoid the tragic pitfalls of magical escalation and bureaucracy.

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