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Campaign settings are super cool, but how do you go about making your own alive and full world? We'll talk about that as well as my own homebrewed campaign setting in this session of MaDS!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify
Ever wondered why some characters in D&D get so powerful while others seem a bit lackluster? This session of MaDS delves into those overpowered builds, how to deal with them as a player and a Dungeon Master, and even goes through creating our o
Struggling with prepping for fun encounters that don't seem dull and played out? Look no further than this week's MaDS session. This episode dives into how to create, prepare, and run new and interesting combat encounters. This week's character
Combat in D&D 5e isn't just a bunch of numbers being thrown around. How can you make Armor Class a bit more realistic? How do your Hit Points relate to your character's health? What can make combat more realistic? Find out in this session of Ma
One-shots are quick, easy, and fun ways to play the game. This session of Make a Dex Save dives into what a one-shot is, how to set one up efficiently, and some tips to make your one-shots better than ever! Then, flip, grill, crack and sautee y
Welcome back!!! This preview kick-off episode for Make a Dex Save: Season 2 explains all you need to know for changes in the show moving forward. One important change... MaDS now releases Mondays at 5:00 PM CST! Get more of your D&D fix after t
Unique races in D&D are few and far between in parties and playgroups. These "uncommon" races are super fun and very unique in playstyle and utility, and they deserve a spot at every table!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif
Homebrew is incredibly versatile and useful, and it has a place in every game! This session has me talking about homebrew, how to create your own settings, stories, and characters, and what it can do for your games!--- Support this podcast:
In this session, we discuss the roles of those who play D&D, whether you'\re the DM or a player, and how to maintain good relationships between each of the people at your table. We talk about my experiences as a player and a DM dealing with "ba
In this session of MaDS, we talk to fellow DM and player Khyli Smith about roleplay and character development in D&D 5e! We delve into what roleplay is, how to keep it going, and how it impacts characters like Kriia Hazelaxe, Khyli's character
In this session, we talk about what metagaming is, how to recognize it, and how to stop it in your games. DMs and players alike can help prevent the metagaming madness! We meet Norman Montague, a High Elf Divination Wizard as well!--- Suppo
In this session of MaDS, we compare and contrast Strength and Dexterity in relation to character creation! There are some things that you can do to make unique characters that don't follow character stereotypes. I'll help you make that happen!
In this little bonus episode of Make a Dex Save, we talk about rolling for stats and the different methods of doing so. We discuss rolling dice, the point-buy system, and more, and we test a few methods out on a bonus character in the Showcase:
I talk about what it means to make your characters for roleplay and story purposes instead of min-maxing for mechanics' sake. I go on to give my methods of achieving real characters built for roleplay and viability! The Showcase features Ralof
Our discussion of leveling up in D&D 5e continues! This session weighs the pros and cons of both Experience-based leveling and Milestone leveling. I give my personal opinion on which is better, and I introduce you to Ella Timbers, Forest Gnome
In this session of MaDS, we discuss leveling up in your D&D games! I talk about the process of leveling up, I touch on the concept of multiclassing, and I give you a real example by leveling up Maxwell Duley, the Half-Elf Bard showcased in this
In this episode of MaDS we discuss the importance of religions and gods in your D&D games. In doing so, we discuss how gods interact with the world and what religion means for your game. We also meet Biri Nemmonis, a Gold Dragonborn Paladin to
In this episode of MaDS, we discuss the different actions you can take in combat, what each of them means, and some commonly misused and misunderstood features of some actions. The character for the Character Showcase, Jack Arson, is a Feral T
This is a bonus episode where I walk you through the basics of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. I explain a brief history of the game and some key terminology you will need to know. For the Character Showcase, I roll up a character randomly to s
In this session of MaDS, we discuss optional rules for the game, going into a few that you may want to adopt or avoid. You also meet Sister Amber, the second character in the Character Showcase and a kind-hearted Life Cleric.--- Support thi
In this first episode of MaDS, we talk about realistic backstories for low-level characters and how to make them. The first Character Showcase highlights Gregor Merlow, a soft-spoken Human Ranger from a small country town.--- Support this p
This is the introductory episode to the Make a Dex Save podcast. Tune in Fridays at 5 pm CST for topical conversations about D&D 5e and unique character builds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8dpitts/supp
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