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Peter

A simple dungeon master trying to change the world, one dice roll at a time

Choosing the best system for your needs

Choosing the perfect system can be a nightmare given how much is out there. (Source: Wizards of the Coast)When running a social skills group, one of the things to take into consideration is what system you should use. Practically everyone I know of uses 5e, although some are using

DM lessons from Classroom Management

You can learn a lot about being a good DM from looking at good teachers (source: Boy meets World)There's a lot of ways that teaching and DMing have a great deal in common, and one of those key areas is classroom/table management. Keeping the kids engaged

Rules for success at the table

Rule number 1: Keep the cat off the tableOne of the key things to establish early in a campaign is the table culture, and I've found that setting rules for your table (especially in any type of formal group) can help establish this. When thinking about what rules

Reducing exhaustion levels- DM Self Care

Always important to stock up on potions of caffeine before DMing. (Source: Nintendo)Being a DM is hard, and having a weekly session that pairs social skills development AND Dungeon Mastering can be a lot to handle, especially if you struggle with anxiety, as I do. However, I've

Building an LGBT inclusive table

D&D is for everyone. (Source: Wizards)There have been people on the LGBT spectrum playing D&D since its beginnings, and the benefits for identity exploration, wish fulfillment, and escapism are huge, but all of that can only be reaped at a table that celebrates and is

Co-DMing, because two heads are always better than one

As any Ettin will attest, two heads are always better than one. (Source: Blizzard)When running groups, it's generally assumed that you will run it by yourself, which puts you into a position of complete control, but also a lot of pressure to perform. While doing regular social

On teaching morality in the Dungeon

Mr Rogers remains one of my favorite guides for children, ever. (Source: reddit) I've been given a lot of freedom in my D&D groups, and while I always make the focus of these groups social engagement and learning various social skills, there's so much