#dungeonmasteradvice — Public Fediverse posts

"Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

Whether you’re a new Dungeon Master or a veteran storyteller, this change in perspective can save you from frustration, burnout, and railroading your players.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

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NEW: "Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

What’s the real difference between preparing and planning your D&D campaign? It might sound like a small distinction, but it can make or break your game.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

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Check out my recent video, "Players Come and Go: How DMs Keep Their D&D Tables Thriving"

In this video & article, I talk about what it really means when the roster of your D&D group changes over time.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rebU58T3g_E
Read: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/players-come-and-go/

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NEW: "Players Come and Go: How DMs Keep Their D&D Tables Thriving"

Players come and go — and that’s not a failure, it’s part of the D&D experience. In this video & article, I talk about what it really means when your D&D group changes over time.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rebU58T3g_E

Read: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/players-come-and-go/

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Q2. Is being a Dungeon Master hard?

VIDEO & ARTICLE: "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeon-master-tips-qa/

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VIDEO & ARTICLE: "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

Q1. What's the difference between being a player and a Dungeon Master?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeon-master-tips-qa/

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NEW VIDEO & ARTICLE: 20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs

Are you thinking about becoming a Dungeon Master but don’t know where to start?

I answer 20 of the most common questions about being a DM — from how much prep you really need, to how to avoid railroading, to whether fudging dice rolls is okay.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeon-master-tips-qa/

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The title of my latest video, "20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs" is inaccurate.

It's actually 25.

https://youtu.be/2Uum_JfT1SA

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ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

https://ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-player-dm-changes-list/

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ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

https://ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-player-dm-changes-list/

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ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

https://ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-player-dm-changes-list/

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ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

https://ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-player-dm-changes-list/

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ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

https://ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-player-dm-changes-list/

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NEW VIDEO: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs (+5 Weird Ones)

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

https://youtu.be/2Uum_JfT1SA

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