this post was submitted on 21 Dec 2023
58 points (95.3% liked)

Dungeons and Dragons

11076 readers
427 users here now

A community for discussion of all things Dungeons and Dragons! This is the catch all community for anything relating to Dungeons and Dragons, though we encourage you to see out our Networked Communities listed below!

/c/DnD Network Communities

Other DnD and related Communities to follow*

DnD/RPG Podcasts

*Please Follow the rules of these individual communities, not all of them are strictly DnD related, but may be of interest to DnD Fans

Rules (Subject to Change)

Format: [Source Name] Article Title

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 

D&D and other tabletop RPGs require someone to lead them—a Dungeon Master, also known as a Games Master. It can be an intimidating role to take on, but as someone who's been regularly running campaigns for about 20 years now, trust me when I say that learning how to DM is much less difficult than it appears, and it can be a ton of fun to boot.

The first thing to know is that you don't need to be perfect right away—or ever, really. Popular D&D shows like Critical Role can make it seem like being a good DM means giving a flawless performance, but the reality is that you can give the group a great time without having any real skill for things like storytelling or vocal performance. Play with friends or at least like-minded individuals, and you'll find any mistakes you make are quickly glossed over, and that even the most simple and cliché adventure can be a blast.

That said, the role of Dungeon Master does require more preparation than being a player, and you will find things go a lot more smoothly if you put in some time to learn about what's expected of the role. This guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need for a great first adventure—read on, and you'll be running epic campaigns in no time.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] HipsterTenZero@dormi.zone 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

please, ive been dming for 84 years let me see the other side before i die