How to Make Combat Encounters Fun Again: Part 3

Episode 230 of the How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM podcast, hosted by Justin Lewis, titled "How to Make Combat Encounters Fun Again: Part 3" was published on September 18, 2025 and runs 12 minutes.

September 18, 2025 ·12m · How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

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Here are my tips:Use scatter terrainUse distanceUse elevationCapture the FlagVIPZombiesTagHide and SeekSnatch and GrabIngredient GatheringKing of the HillThe Ground is LavaShock and AweLibrary BookThe Shell GameAdd Water ElementsAdd the Weather Thanks for listening to today’s show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:Worldsmith: http://session0studios.com/worldsmithRoll and Play Press:http://session0studios.com/rollandplayPhantasm Studios: https://session0studios.com/fantasmsMonument Studios: session0studios.com/monumentstudiosDiscord: http://session0studios.com/discordPatreon:https://session0studios.com/patreonDungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter

Episode Description

Here are my tips:

Use scatter terrain

Use distance

Use elevation

Capture the Flag

VIP

Zombies

Tag

Hide and Seek

Snatch and Grab

Ingredient Gathering

King of the Hill

The Ground is Lava

Shock and Awe

Library Book

The Shell Game

Add Water Elements

Add the Weather

Thanks for listening to today’s show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:

Worldsmith: http://session0studios.com/worldsmith

Roll and Play Press:http://session0studios.com/rollandplay

Phantasm Studios: https://session0studios.com/fantasms

Monument Studios: session0studios.com/monumentstudios

Discord: http://session0studios.com/discord

Patreon:https://session0studios.com/patreon

Dungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter

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