Make a Dex Save

Campaign settings are super cool, but how do you go about making your own alive and full world? We'll talk about that as well as my own homebrewed campaign setting in this session of MaDS!

Ever wondered why some characters in D&D get so powerful while others seem a bit lackluster? This session of MaDS delves into those overpowered builds, how to deal with them as a player and a Dungeon Master, and even goes through creating our own overpowered build: a pirate Bard/Rogue that is astoundingly powerful.

Struggling with prepping for fun encounters that don't seem dull and played out? Look no further than this week's MaDS session. This episode dives into how to create, prepare, and run new and interesting combat encounters. This week's character concept derives from the barbaric Orc raider cliché, but man does it pack a punch!

Combat in D&D 5e isn't just a bunch of numbers being thrown around. How can you make Armor Class a bit more realistic? How do your Hit Points relate to your character's health? What can make combat more realistic? Find out in this session of MaDS, and be introduced to a whip-wielding fighter who controls the battlefield with ease.

One-shots are quick, easy, and fun ways to play the game. This session of Make a Dex Save dives into what a one-shot is, how to set one up efficiently, and some tips to make your one-shots better than ever! Then, flip, grill, crack and sautee your way into today's character concept: a Feral Tiefling Hibachi Chef Bard.

Unique races in D&D are few and far between in parties and playgroups. These "uncommon" races are super fun and very unique in playstyle and utility, and they deserve a spot at every table!

Homebrew is incredibly versatile and useful, and it has a place in every game! This session has me talking about homebrew, how to create your own settings, stories, and characters, and what it can do for your games!

In this session of MaDS, we talk to fellow DM and player Khyli Smith about roleplay and character development in D&D 5e! We delve into what roleplay is, how to keep it going, and how it impacts characters like Kriia Hazelaxe, Khyli's character in my game!

In this session, we talk about what metagaming is, how to recognize it, and how to stop it in your games. DMs and players alike can help prevent the metagaming madness! We meet Norman Montague, a High Elf Divination Wizard as well!

In this session of MaDS, we discuss leveling up in your D&D games! I talk about the process of leveling up, I touch on the concept of multiclassing, and I give you a real example by leveling up Maxwell Duley, the Half-Elf Bard showcased in this session.

In this episode of MaDS, we discuss the different actions you can take in combat, what each of them means, and some commonly misused and misunderstood features of some actions.  The character for the Character Showcase, Jack Arson, is a Feral Tiefling Arcane Trickster Rogue with a knack for getting into and out of trouble.

This is a bonus episode where I walk you through the basics of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. I explain a brief history of the game and some key terminology you will need to know. For the Character Showcase, I roll up a character randomly to show you how to make a simple D&D character!

In this session of MaDS, we discuss optional rules for the game, going into a few that you may want to adopt or avoid. You also meet Sister Amber, the second character in the Character Showcase and a kind-hearted Life Cleric.