First Time DM? DON'T Run A One Shot!

52K views • 3 weeks ago • 43:34 This video is sponsored by Dragon Trappers Lodge and their incredible mini set, Curse Of The Vampire Lord! get all the amazing gothic horror minis here: https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/curse-of-the-vampire-lord-5831?referral=0dcdb590 ____________________________ A lot of new DM's think that a one shot is the easiest option for getting into the game, but that may not be true? we discuss some of the challenges, and offer some solutions to help you prep your first game, or your hundredth. ____________________________ TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Promo 03:16 - What Makes One Shots Difficult 08:34 - Use a Three Scene Structure 16:08 - Start with The Action 18:43 - Refocus When Needed 22:44 - Prepare To Scrap Ideas 28:26 - Ignore World-building and Backstory 33:03 - What New DM's Should Do Instead 42:04 - Outro ____________________________ Join our Patreon community for bonus video content and our private Discord server: https://www.patreon.com/dungeon_dudes Get our Drakkenheim adventures and 5e player options here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/dungeons-of-drakkenheim/ Grab official Dungeon Dudes shirts, merch, and more: https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/dungeon-dudes Explore all our content, podcasts, and live shows on our website: https://www.dungeondudes.com/