Hey all, I have played this game for 5 years on a semi-consistent basis as a player and I've loved every single session my DM's have hosted. Recently I've been thinking of taking a shot at DMign. I have a group of experienced friends are are down to be players but now I am stumped at where to start, I was thinking starting with a premade campaign to learn the basics of a DM, any suggestions for what campaign I should start (preferably something in the 2024 version of the game but I wont throw a fit if its based on 2014 rules) Also any tips for DMing in general are also appreciated.
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It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends.
Being a DM can be a great reward, and also a lot of work. It sounds like you are ready to take the dip, and that is awesome!
Personally, I'd start with some of the many Free Adventures that DDB offers, and then if you like the experience, you can talk to your players and see where you want to go from there :)
Cheers!
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Breathe, dragons; sing of the First World, forged out of chaos and painted with beauty. Sing of Bahamut, the Platinum, molding the shape of the mountains and rivers; Sing too of Chromatic Tiamat, painting all over the infinite canvas. Partnered, they woke in the darkness; partnered, they labored in acts of creation.
Hey all, I have played this game for 5 years on a semi-consistent basis as a player and I've loved every single session my DM's have hosted. Recently I've been thinking of taking a shot at DMign. I have a group of experienced friends are are down to be players but now I am stumped at where to start, I was thinking starting with a premade campaign to learn the basics of a DM, any suggestions for what campaign I should start (preferably something in the 2024 version of the game but I wont throw a fit if its based on 2014 rules) Also any tips for DMing in general are also appreciated.
Becoming a DM is something all players should attempt after a while. At worse, it gives new perspective.
Using a premade campaign like Laird mentions is a good one. It does ease you into DMing. Even a premade simple 1 shot is nice as a 1st time so that yo better understand it all.
I would definitely start with a short adventure or mini-arc to get your feet wet, so to speak, as it means you can learn what works for you and what doesn't, and if you discover you need to change things up or that this just isn't working for you, gives you a natural stopping point. There are some free short adventures available (I'm not sure of the current list, it changes from time to time) or you could pick up an anthology or extremely episodic adventure (I think the only 2025 anthology is dragon delves?).
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the encouraging words and the advice, I already have a basis to start from and the Forever-DM of my group of friends will join as a player to help me out. I'll update y'all with good news soon!
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It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends.
the Forever-DM of my group of friends will join as a player to help me out.
In our group, the majority of us either want to or have tried to be a DM, and the other players at the Table who have much more DM experience always help, and it makes it so much less stressful if you know there is someone there you can ask questions of or get advice from.
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Breathe, dragons; sing of the First World, forged out of chaos and painted with beauty. Sing of Bahamut, the Platinum, molding the shape of the mountains and rivers; Sing too of Chromatic Tiamat, painting all over the infinite canvas. Partnered, they woke in the darkness; partnered, they labored in acts of creation.
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Hey all, I have played this game for 5 years on a semi-consistent basis as a player and I've loved every single session my DM's have hosted.
Recently I've been thinking of taking a shot at DMign. I have a group of experienced friends are are down to be players but now I am stumped at where to start, I was thinking starting with a premade campaign to learn the basics of a DM, any suggestions for what campaign I should start (preferably something in the 2024 version of the game but I wont throw a fit if its based on 2014 rules) Also any tips for DMing in general are also appreciated.
It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends.
Welcome to the fun!
Honestly, it might be best to start with a mini-arc that covers three or so sessions. That way you can tell a simple story and get used to it.
Greetings Smuncho_Mushyass_II,
Being a DM can be a great reward, and also a lot of work.
It sounds like you are ready to take the dip, and that is awesome!
Personally, I'd start with some of the many Free Adventures that DDB offers, and then if you like the experience, you can talk to your players and see where you want to go from there :)
Cheers!
Breathe, dragons; sing of the First World, forged out of chaos and painted with beauty.
Sing of Bahamut, the Platinum, molding the shape of the mountains and rivers;
Sing too of Chromatic Tiamat, painting all over the infinite canvas.
Partnered, they woke in the darkness; partnered, they labored in acts of creation.
Becoming a DM is something all players should attempt after a while. At worse, it gives new perspective.
Using a premade campaign like Laird mentions is a good one. It does ease you into DMing. Even a premade simple 1 shot is nice as a 1st time so that yo better understand it all.
I would definitely start with a short adventure or mini-arc to get your feet wet, so to speak, as it means you can learn what works for you and what doesn't, and if you discover you need to change things up or that this just isn't working for you, gives you a natural stopping point. There are some free short adventures available (I'm not sure of the current list, it changes from time to time) or you could pick up an anthology or extremely episodic adventure (I think the only 2025 anthology is dragon delves?).
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the encouraging words and the advice, I already have a basis to start from and the Forever-DM of my group of friends will join as a player to help me out.
I'll update y'all with good news soon!
It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends. It never ends.
In our group, the majority of us either want to or have tried to be a DM, and the other players at the Table who have much more DM experience always help, and it makes it so much less stressful if you know there is someone there you can ask questions of or get advice from.
Breathe, dragons; sing of the First World, forged out of chaos and painted with beauty.
Sing of Bahamut, the Platinum, molding the shape of the mountains and rivers;
Sing too of Chromatic Tiamat, painting all over the infinite canvas.
Partnered, they woke in the darkness; partnered, they labored in acts of creation.