DM Gives Inspiration

Latest Episodes:

S03 E10: Mailbag #06 Jan 28, 2020

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In this mailbag episode, Kyle answers your questions, including how to work in guest characters, take feedback as a DM, and start games with higher level characters.

S03 E09: Playing into Classes - Part 2 Jan 22, 2020

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Clerics, druids, paladins, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards. Kyle continues the discussion about leaving room in your campaign for player classes to shine by feeling unique. Just remember to keep your closet stocked and your decorative skulls handy.

S03 E08: Playing into Classes Jan 15, 2020

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Ranger, fighters, barbarians, bards, and rogues. Kyle discusses leaving room in your campaign for player classes to shine by feeling unique. Just remember to watch out for those bards and rogues.

S03 E07: The Truth About Campaigns Jan 08, 2020

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Kyle discusses the reality of home games and drawing inspiration from things you love.

S03 E06: Villains and Alignment Jan 01, 2020

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When alignment doesn't matter, it's up to you as the DM to create a compelling balance in the world through villains.

S03 E05: Mailbag #05 Dec 25, 2019

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In this mailbag, Kyle discusses creating custom abilities, how to match the work you put into your campaign to how much planning time you actually have, kid-friendly campaign ideas, and more.

S03 E04: Hosting Character Creation Dec 18, 2019

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Kyle explains how to gather information for your campaign during player character creation and use it to set the tone for your table.

S03 E03: Conducting Rest Dec 11, 2019

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Kyle explains how to conduct rest in a way that is effective and meaningful for your players.

S03 E02: Money Dec 04, 2019

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Kyle goes over how to work with money and how to work around it.

S03 E01: NPC Storytelling Nov 27, 2019

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Kyle describes how to tell stories through NPCs.