So You Want to DM, Part 3
A new DM’s guide to prepping your first session without drowning in notes—what to prep, what to skip, and a checklist that keeps you calm on game night.
Tales and Tankards
Gather. Laugh. Roll
Tales and Tankards
Gather. Laugh. Roll
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Creator Spotlight: Heroic Maps
Heroic Maps has spent over a decade designing D&D maps that actually work at the table. This spotlight explores their design philosophy, reusability, and Dragon Heist applications.
Encounter Pacing – Fight, Flee, or Foreshadow
Master encounter pacing in D&D — when to fight, when to flee, and when to build tension through foreshadowing. Make every scene hit harder.
How to Create an Encounter using D&D Beyond’s My Encounters
A practical DM’s guide to building and running encounters with D&D Beyond’s My Encounters tool—focused on prep, pacing, and table-ready play.
