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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 55 MIN

Learning to DM: Why New Dungeon Masters Should (or Shouldn't) Use Premade Dungeons w/ Vahid Qualls

from Tabletopped · host Nick Perron

Have you ever wondered, "Should I start with a premade adventure or create my own?" or "What's the best way to learn dungeon mastering?" If these questions sound familiar, you're in the right place!In today's episode, we sit down with dungeon master and podcaster Vahid Qualls, host of the Dungeon Mastering is Easy podcast. We dive deep into the debate around premade versus homebrew content for new DMs, discussing how to build confidence behind the screen, develop your unique style, and create memorable experiences for your players. Whether you're a brand new DM or looking to refine your approach, these expert insights will help you take your campaigns to the next level.In this episode, you'll discover:The pros and cons of starting with premade adventuresHow to transition from published modules to homebrew contentTips for building DM confidence and finding your styleJoining us is host Nick Perron in conversation with Vahid Qualls. Together, they explore the art of learning to run immersive TTRPG games, covering everything from adventure preparation to developing your craft as a game master.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support and Subscribe to the Podcast!

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Have you ever wondered, "Should I start with a premade adventure or create my own?" or "What's the best way to learn dungeon mastering?" If these questions sound familiar, you're in the right place!In today's episode, we sit down with dungeon master and podcaster Vahid Qualls, host of the Dungeon Mastering is Easy podcast. We dive deep into the debate around premade versus homebrew content for new DMs, discussing how to build confidence behind the screen, develop your unique style, and create memorable experiences for your players. Whether you're a brand new DM or looking to refine your approach, these expert insights will help you take your campaigns to the next level.In this episode, you'll discover:The pros and cons of starting with premade adventuresHow to transition from published modules to homebrew contentTips for building DM confidence and finding your styleJoining us is host Nick Perron in conversation with Vahid Qualls. Together, they explore the art of learning to run immersive TTRPG games, covering everything from adventure preparation to developing your craft as a game master.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support and Subscribe to the Podcast!

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