How to Use Character Backstories in D&D

108K views • 4 years ago • 17:24 How should dungeon masters use D&D characters backstories? LAIRS & LEGENDS KICKSTARTER is now live ▶▶ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedmlair/lairs-and-legends?ref=59pir1 Having your D&D players create character backstories as part of creating their PC is a staple of the game. Everyone knows players should create backstories in Dungeons & Dragons; every dungeon master asks and begs their players to do it. But why? Well, character backstories help inform roleplaying choices for the player, but they can also be extremely useful for the dungeon master. In this video, we'll discuss why and how dungeon masters should use character backstories in their D&D games. RPG Backstory Template - https://the-dm-lair.myshopify.com/products/rpg-backstory-template Campaign Creation Part 1 - https://youtu.be/NeqyCf7CHHU Campaign Creation Part 2 - https://youtu.be/pO_VAN8Ieo0 BECOME A PATRON - Get Lair Magazine (5e adventures, VTT maps, puzzles, traps, new monsters, and more), play D&D with me, and other perks ▶▶ https://www.patreon.com/thedmlair DISCORD - Join a fast-growing community of helpful and welcoming game masters ▶▶ https://discord.gg/thedmlair DMLAIR.COM - Get free D&D 5e adventures and DM resources ▶▶ https://www.thedmlair.com/ NEWSLETTER - Get free D&D resources and special offers in your email ▶▶ https://thedmlair.getresponsepages.com/ STORE - Get back issues of Lair Magazine, my 5e module Into the Fey, map packs, 5e adventures, and other DM resources ▶▶ https://the-dm-lair.myshopify.com/ ------------------------------OTHER LINKS------------------------------ Watch my D&D games here ▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/thedmlairstreams Get DM Lair shirts, hoodies, and other merch ▶▶ https://teespring.com/stores/the-dm-lair D&D products I use and recommend ▶▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedmlair Video gear I use ▶▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedmlair?listId=3NVQUXTD25PD1 ------------------------------CREDITS/DISCLAIMERS---------------------------------------------- Editing ▶▶ Zack Newman Art ▶▶ Adobe Stock & Wizards of the Coast Music and Sound Effects ▶▶ Epidemic Sound As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some videos on this channel are unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmaster