Beginners

Mar 30, 20231 min read

D&D Pre-made Character Sheet: Edward Learner (Pirate Bard)

Sometimes creating a new character for Dungeons and Dragons can be a bit of a pain! If you don't have the time or inspiration to do so,...

Mar 2, 20235 min read

Review: Dragons of Stromwreck Isle (2022 D&D Starter Set)

Back in Oct 2022 Wizards of the Coast launched a new Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set - Dragons of Stormwreck Isle(*). As I was such a...

Feb 26, 20237 min read

Lessons I learnt Listening to Pro DMs

As with any skills, the gap between the professional Dungeon Masters and the everyday enthusiasts like you and I can be enormous. That...

Jan 29, 20235 min read

What does it mean to be a Dungeon Master?

So, it's kinda funny that I've got a few dozen articles into this site before actually addressing what it means to be a Dungeon Master...

Jan 18, 20235 min read

Should you start with homebrew or pre-written D&D adventures?

Ok, so you've decided to run your first ever Dungeons and Dragons campaign - that's awesome, I'm proud of you! You are gonna have an...

Dec 11, 20226 min read

Running a D&D Session 0

One of the best things you can do to ensure your Dungeons and Dragons campaign runs smoothly, is to run a Session 0 before your first...

Dec 4, 20224 min read

When's the best time to start? Before you're ready.

So, this post is actually less Dungeons and Dragons advice than general life advice. That doesn't mean it's not important though – you...

Nov 23, 20223 min read

How to ask for feedback on your D&D game

Sometimes, it can be really difficult to know what your players think about your Dungeons and Dragons sessions, and you can feel...

Nov 16, 20227 min read

How to create one-shot D&D adventures

Running a one-shot is a nice introduction to running D&D, as they are in many ways less pressure than running a campaign session. Not...

Nov 9, 20225 min read

Dealing with DM nerves

Being a Dungeon Master can be a pretty nerve-wracking experience. A lot of people (myself included) don't usually like being the centre...

Nov 2, 20227 min read

How to prep for a DnD session

How much, and what, to prep are contentious questions among DMs, and everyone will have a slightly different approach. Some like to have...

Oct 25, 202213 min read

10 Tips for Beginner Dungeon Masters

Being a Dungeon Master is a hard, but super rewarding experience. And whilst there is a lot to learn, there are absolutely ways you can...