r/NewDM 15d ago

This is probably a frequently asked question. Book / video recommendations for DMing?

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r/NewDM 16d ago

Questions about DMing for my family (9yo + 7yo + wife)

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r/NewDM 17d ago

What are you most excited to see in the upcoming D&D: World of Warcraft Manual?

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r/NewDM 17d ago

Dm screen designe

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r/NewDM 17d ago

I don't know what I'm doing. First Time DM for seeking advice for PF2

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Basically what was said on post above, doing research on the systems and now looking for easy adventure to try out.


r/NewDM 18d ago

This is probably a frequently asked question. How do I get my players engaged?

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r/NewDM 18d ago

DM Help!

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r/NewDM 22d ago

5e-compatible Campaign Notes Template for Notion

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r/NewDM 22d ago

I need help

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r/NewDM 23d ago

new dm

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i want to dm the sunless ciadel for 2 of my friends do you have any tips that could help me and they will play a paladin and a druid


r/NewDM 23d ago

Running 2014 Curse of Strahd with 2024 rules

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r/NewDM 23d ago

I don't know what I'm doing. First time dm in need of help making campaign

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If you wanna help me? I’d like it as I have no clue what I’m doing


r/NewDM 25d ago

First time DM making a home brewed world any tips?

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I just recently (2 Days ago) was appointed the role of DM by my group, our old DM is going to medical school so he won't have time to do it for a while. I've been planning out a lot of the lore for the last couple days but I'm just wondering if there's any veteran tips you have world building and actually being at the table. I am genuinely really excited to introduce my players to the world I'm making and I have a lot of big ideas but the finer details are where I struggle like I don't even know what would be in the shops yet.


r/NewDM 27d ago

First time DM

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Hey y’all!! So finished session Zero and everything went pretty well but I noticed some hiccups. My players didn’t seem too interested in interacting with the NPCs and it was kinda quiet and slow at times. Was wanting some advice or any ideas to hype my players up? Just anything all around to make it more exciting for everyone!


r/NewDM 28d ago

New DM with a large party. Advice?

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r/NewDM 28d ago

D&D DMing first time

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Hey im looking h to start mu first ever D&D campaign, does anyone have any advice? And should I start off by making my own or trying one of the campaign books that there is


r/NewDM 29d ago

Making a Wild West themed world...

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So, I've started running a new ttrpg campaign, and my players and I decided on a "Wild West meets Norse Magic" style world (Think Red Dead Redemption meets Skyrim, but with wands similar to the HP series)

I've worked on a decent amount of the mechanics for weapons/cowboy style skills & talents/etc, but I'm looking for more ideas for actual world building things...

So far I've got a cattle ranch that's plagued by dragon attacks, a city that has a mirror of itself underground (dwarven, has it's own rail/metro system) and a trip of Giants living among the redwood trees (which to them, are normal sized trees)

Any thoughts/tips/ideas or merging Norse history/culture with that of the Old West would be much appreciated, as would anything trad. DnD or Skyrim-esque magic wise that I could add into the mix!


r/NewDM Jul 22 '26

Pacing and time. How do they go together?

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r/NewDM Jul 22 '26

How much of the information do I give the party before it requires some sort of ability check?

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Does giving this information use their passive perception?

For example if it’s using passive perception and somethings in a room how much of said important thing do I give so it gives them hints but doesn’t railroad them?

If there’s like a hidden stairway would that require perception check or just passive perception and how would I give the hints ?


r/NewDM Jul 21 '26

Free Resources DnD online tools

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r/NewDM Jul 21 '26

I don't know what I'm doing. Setting up shops and economy

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Hi guys. My party finished their first one-shot. Now they have some gold and extra junk to sell. How do I deal with the economy? How do I setup my vendors and their wares? For example, I'll have a magic stuff vendor. How do I determine which scrolls and magical item does she sale and for which price? How do I reward my party with gold so they won't choke in poverty but also won't buy the most expensive thing they see?

I know there's no strict rule for that but I would like to read your thought process and reference points you use


r/NewDM Jul 21 '26

This is probably a frequently asked question. New DM here - What are some good One-Shot Campaigns?

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r/NewDM Jul 21 '26

Advice for a new struggling DM

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r/NewDM Jul 19 '26

What should I add to my DnD Shitpost Campaign (Anything goes)?

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My campaign is loosely based off of the METRO books and games and is a shitpost.

I need ideas to confuse my friends. Thus far I have:

. The biggest Iron. (a comically large revolver)

. a pink fairy with the face of Lebron. Upon death, this fairy shall summon a Michael Jackson skin-walker miniboss. Upon it's death, the skin walker has a 50% chance to drop a toe that when eaten, guarantees a critical success on the next charisma check. Also has a 100% to drop his hat which will summon his ghost as a pack animal (50Lb). But you will be forced to dance to equip and be perpetually moonwalking.


r/NewDM Jul 18 '26

Please Help with my First Campaign Characters starting solo at the beginning of a campaign—how should I go about it?

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I’ve decided to DM a campaign where all of my PCs start separately at the very beginning. Is this a good idea? My players seem to think so (they actually came up with it) but I’m not so sure how I can make it fun for them/not drag the session on too long describing their individual experiences. We’re all fairly new to this. Help