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DM training for 3rd Edition D&D needed

Started by JohnnyTurbo, December 19, 2021, 03:46:02 PM

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JohnnyTurbo

December 19, 2021, 03:46:02 PM
I have been asked by the wife to DM for her group in a few months.  Aside from the DM guide are there and YT channels or sites that anyone knows about to make me a better DM?
Any info would be appreciated.
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Wrath of God

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December 19, 2021, 04:04:31 PM
What are "cultural" expectations of your group? Depending of that there would be different skillset and mentality demanded to run game for them.
"Never compromise. Not even in the face of Armageddon."

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With great vengeance and furious anger"

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JohnnyTurbo

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December 19, 2021, 04:17:56 PM
They are a pretty average group, no outspoken types luckily.
She bought me "The Temple of Elemental Evil" 3rd ed to help me out.
I'm 3d printing everyone a character and many of the monsters to have a visual game if possible. Also using 36"24 battle mat to help with encounters.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Benjamin Franklin

Jam The MF

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December 19, 2021, 05:09:26 PM
I hope you have a great time running 3rd Edition D&D.  Try to get a good understanding of  D20 +/- Stacking Modifiers.  Advantage / Disadvantage was not present in 3rd Edition.  The Temple of Elemental Evil should be very interesting.
Let the Dice, Decide the Outcome.  Accept the Results.

Svenhelgrim

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December 19, 2021, 05:35:57 PM
What is it that you need hep mastering?  The rules? Adventure design? Or running a game? 

If it is running a game, then there are videos on youtube that show actual play.  You could find something and try to emulate the aspects that you like.

Wrath of God

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December 19, 2021, 06:29:10 PM
QuoteThey are a pretty average group, no outspoken types luckily.

Then I guess it's at least at the beginning up to you which "culture" or "mode of play" you wanna use.
What games were you running so far, and how would you call your style, and purposes?

I'd say 3,5 is this variant of D&D that was first to pick clearly what is somehow called Classic / Powergaming style as it's main schtick. I think it's one most supported by game. But on the other hand, I don't think it's act against any other possible shtick, so it still should work, you just won't use as much from system fortes.
"Never compromise. Not even in the face of Armageddon."

"And I will strike down upon thee
With great vengeance and furious anger"

"Molti Nemici, Molto Onore"

S'mon

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December 20, 2021, 07:20:47 AM
Quote from: JohnnyTurbo on December 19, 2021, 03:46:02 PM
I have been asked by the wife to DM for her group in a few months.  Aside from the DM guide are there and YT channels or sites that anyone knows about to make me a better DM?
Any info would be appreciated.

Matt Colville Running the Game, especially the first five https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_
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