Wave Echo Cave - LMoP Part 4
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Wave Echo Cave - LMoP Part 4

We're preparing to Dungeon Master Wave Echo Cave, Part 4 of Lost Mine of Phandelver from the Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set. I want to help new and experienced DMs make this adventure as great as it can be.

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Redbrand Hideout - LMoP New DM Guide
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Redbrand Hideout - LMoP New DM Guide

A Dungeon Master walk-through where we go room by room through the Redbrand Hideout from Lost Mine of Phandelver inside the Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set. Spoilers for players so no touchy unless you are planning to run LMoP.

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D&D Starter Set DM Prep Part 2: Phandalin
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D&D Starter Set DM Prep Part 2: Phandalin

Phandalin is likely the most visited Dungeons and Dragons starting town and a great place for a new DM to learn how to manage a stable of NPCs. A few tips and tricks sprinkled in as we prepare to get you running and adapting this adventure with confidence so you and your players can have a great time.

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How to Start Playing Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners
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How to Start Playing Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners

It might seem difficult to get started playing Dungeons and Dragons but it can be very simple. All you really need are three things: a character sheet, dice, and people to play with. I've got links to free character sheets and a dice roller below, and some advice on how to find people to play. One of those people needs to fulfill the role of Dungeon Master. If you have an experience DM you're good to go, but if not: you may be the hero you are looking for.

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How to Run D&D Starter Set - Goblin Arrows
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How to Run D&D Starter Set - Goblin Arrows

Part one of the Lost Mines of Phandelver is many people's first experience with Dungeons and Dragons. We're going over the ambush and Cragmaw Hideout with tips and tricks to help you feel prepared to run it as the Dungeon Master and give your players an awesome experience.

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How to Run Lost Mine Of Phandelver - Dungeon Master Prep
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How to Run Lost Mine Of Phandelver - Dungeon Master Prep

Prepare to be the Dungeon Master for Lost Mines of Phandelver, part of the Starter Set and probably the most popular D&D adventure of all time. In this series we're going through step by step to help you start your DM journey and to give your players an amazing adventure.

In this first part we gather our resources, connect our player characters to each other, Phandalin, the story and the world, and discuss session zero.

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3 Roles of a Dungeon Master
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3 Roles of a Dungeon Master

A Dungeon Master does a lot to run a game of Dungeons & Dragons, but there are three main roles they are fulfilling. A Dungeon Master is the Referee, the Narrator, and the World. We're going to break the roles down and give some advice on how to be great at each of them. This kicks off a series to get you started running your own game.

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Reskin for Quick, Easy, & Balanced Homebrew
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Reskin for Quick, Easy, & Balanced Homebrew

Reskinning is the simplest way to homebrew custom content for your Dungeons and Dragons campaign or character. A reskin is the fastest way to get where you want while maintaining game balance, freeing you up to focus on other things.

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Money & World Building
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Money & World Building

Money can tell you a lot about your Dungeons and Dragons world, and a clever Dungeon Master can convey a lot with a simple coin.

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