Tips for Campaign Planning: A Secret of Successful Session Prep

Episode 248 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 "Tips for Campaign Planning: A Secret of Successful Session Prep" was published on February 5, 2026 and runs 25 minutes.

February 5, 2026 ·25m · How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM

Summary

Welcome to How to Be a Better DM.Today, we continue our talk about campaign prep.In addition to the episode 2 weeks ago, we add the following tips:​Ask what is the game we are trying to play​When stuck, Break the C.A.S.E.​Write up long term charactersThanks 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​

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