Some players talk a lot. Others only pipe up at specific moments. But how can you, as the DM, make sure everyone feels included as a true part of the party? Tanner discusses tips for noticing and improving the opportunities of the less-involved in the group.

In the second episode of Creative Contraband, host Danny Barrett takes us on a journey that blends psychology and performance. From beers to Superman, and all the way to a WWII poet, we will explore the power of Rituals in art.

Today we will distill centuries of praxis into this podcast, so you can learn about one of the most powerful tools for solving People Management issues, and for creating emotional depth and enhancing immersion.

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The true secret of great session prep isn’t a framework for session prep.

It great campaign prep

Which just so happens to be something a lot of people get wrong a lot of the time.

But that ends today.

1. Strengths and Weaknesses as a DM

2. Time Constraints

3. Your Preferences as DM

4. Theme and Story Idea

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In the first episode of Creative Contraband, we meet host Danny Barrett to tackle a problem every long-form storyteller faces: How do you keep a story coherent over months or years without resorting to convenient miracles or last-minute fixes?

Today we explore the quiet mechanics behind great storytelling: Chekhov’s gun, Foreshadowing and the fine line between setup and Deus Ex Machina.

You’ll learn how to plant narrative seeds early and make your players think you are a DnD mastermind.

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With the new year in full swing, your mind might be on goals for your next campaign or for your own personal journey as a DM... but what about your players? Should all the goal-setting and planning be solely on your shoulders? Of course not! But how can you create a positive goal-setting environment that helps all your players enjoy the game more than ever? That's what we'll talk about in today's episode!

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Welcome to today’s episode.

Today we talk about how to actually improve this year.

1. ​Start recording your sessions
2. ​Use the Dungeon Master Level Up Guide
3. ​Find a group of your peers
4. ​Take the PPDS Self Assessment
5. ​ Daily Study
6. ​Dedicated Practice

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Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM.

Today we talk about 5 tips for session prep with no time.

1. ​Adjust your expectations
2. ​Get inside your players’ minds
3. ​WorldSmith
4. ​Get a repository of Maps
5. ​Get Transposable Material

​Thanks for listening to today’s show.

Merry Christmas

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It almost feels like cliffhangers are a requirement for some DMs, or at least the professional ones! But are cliffhangers always necessary? And how can you use them more effectively as storytelling devices? Tanner discusses 3 tips for maximizing their effectiveness while avoiding cliffhanger-burnout.