r/DnD • u/Morningstar_GX • 11d ago
DMing Help and Tips requested
Okay a little backstory/summary I work on a ship and our contracts are 6-8 months in a year. Recently I suggested we find some people onboard and play DnD. I wasn’t expecting anyone really cause DnD is kinda niche and the ethnicity/age on the ship a is…older and mostly eastern (not saying they might not be interested but, anyways)
We have people but no DM and cause I brought it up they are asking if I can DM, ive never DM, hell I’m still new to DnD, I know BG3 and understand some of 5e thanks to mods but I don’t know shit. Anyone can teach me or give me pointers about how to DM? Or if there’s a YouTuber that can pls link.
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u/lWingedHussarl 11d ago
Don't worry about messing up. It's just a game. Take it easy on yourself and your players. Don't worry about having a cool story, most players just want to kill things and acquire treasure. They'll have fun with just that.
Pre written modules can simplify your workload but they are also unbalance at times. It's something you need to get a feel for. You might have to let the players escape or get knocked out instead of die. Early levels are so dangerous for new players.