How to Run a Braunstein D&D Campaign

5.8K views • 1 year ago • 8:51 Before Dungeons & Dragons, there was Braunstein—a TTRPG that gave us the chaotic roots of modern tabletop roleplaying games. 🔥 The Secret Art of Game Mastery https://thedmlair.com/pages/the-secret-art-of-game-mastery-1 on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Secret-Art-of-Game-Mastery-Audiobook/B0D73ZN1D2?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Discover the forgotten origins of Dungeons & Dragons in this deep dive into Braunstein—the chaotic, player-driven TTRPG that predates D&D and inspired its creation. In this video, we explore how Braunstein’s legacy of faction play, hidden agendas, and emergent storytelling still holds lessons for modern Game Masters and D&D players alike. Learn how to inject player agency, intrigue, and diplomacy into your tabletop roleplaying games using techniques from the game D&D borrowed from. Whether you’re running 5e, Pathfinder, or another TTRPG, these tips will help you run more dynamic and memorable sessions. Perfect for dungeon masters seeking to elevate their game beyond combat and into true narrative chaos. ~~CREDITS~~ A huge thank you to the following: Harmony Ginger for giving me the lowdown on Braunstein play | X: @gingerblast | Youtube @harmony_ginger | Substack: harmonyginger.substack.com David Wesely, the creator of Braunstein 🧚 Feybound: Trickery of the Wilds | The biggest fey-themed expansion for D&D 5e ever created. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedmlair/feybound-trickery-of-the-wilds?ref=3dv965 🔴 ASK ME QUESTIONS | I'll answer them in my next live stream! https://forms.gle/zKXscNMuUdbj4EAo6 🔴 SUPPORT & GM RESOURCES The DM Lair Store https://thedmlair.com/ Newsletter https://thedmlair.getresponsepages.com/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thedmlair Lairs & Legends https://thedmlair.com/collections/lairs-legends The Secret Art of Game Mastery https://thedmlair.com/collections/the-secret-art-of-game-mastery on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Secret-Art-of-Game-Mastery-Audiobook/B0D73ZN1D2?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Lairs & Legends 2 https://lairs-and-legends-2.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Firelight Fables Candles Use promo code THEDMLAIR to get 10% off. https://www.firelightfables.com/ Start Playing Games https://startplaying.games/referral/clmrmo1bw000vl108aukekk2o 🔴 SOCIALS Discord https://discord.gg/thedmlair X (Twitter) https://x.com/TheDMLair ~~2025 Convention Schedule~~ Please come up and say hi if you see me! Gen Con | July 31 - Aug. 3 https://www.gencon.com/ Gamehole Con | Oct. 16-19 https://www.gameholecon.com/ Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo (PAGE) | Jan. 15-18 http://www.phillygamingexpo.com/ #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmaster #ttrpg