You're a Good DM if... | Dungeon Master Tips

For whoever needs to hear this: You're a good dungeon master! If you're watching this video that means you are trying to improve your DM skills to run a better D&D game. That right there proves that you are a pretty good DM. But if that's not enough, I have gathered some ways to tell whether or not you really are running a good D&D game.

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00:00 Intro
00:09 Having Fun?
00:53 More Prep Doesn't Equal Better DM
1:12 Trying to Improve = Good DM
1:44 The Truth about Post Game Doubt
2:20 Still Doubt? Try this!
3:36 Your Players KNOW

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[DaileyDoseOfJoseph]

"if you're concerned with being a good dm, you're probably a good dm." is so real. Lol
Very much like something my therapiust said once, "Assholes aren't often concerned about whether or not they're being an asshole."

[jynus]

Hi,

I just got randomly recommended this channel and I am shocked by the low views, given the great content and high production value.

Just wanted to say some nice words of encouragement. Keep doing this good work and I am sure the all mighty algorithm will soon grant you the thousands or millions of views this channel deserve.

Thank you!

[DaPiffadiddle]

Validating!
It's so uplifting as a DM when the day after a session my players flood the group chat with energy and questions and plans.

[MemphiStig]

The reverse of your one point is also true, and telling. If you're not interested in improving, you're almost certainly *not* a good DM, and with that attitude, you never will be. But I wouldn't think they'd be a DM to begin with, tho you never know. Good video, Some Girl on the Internet.

[Emarella]

I've often elicited feedback from my players, but I really love and appreciate the reminder to ask about specific things I felt I could improve on. I often leave an open-ended "Let me know if you had any questions/concerns/comments, " but that can be overwhelming to respond to. Asking about specific points is more helpful for both parties!

[RIVERSRPGChannel]

Good video
If you and your table are having fun playing your game then it’s a success in my book.
I always try to get feedback after a session to make it better each game session.

[enxman]

Had more doubt lately, after a campaign derailed. But let's remember another thing: Everyone has his style, his preferred genre, System, etc. And that won't work with everybody. It's sad when you don't vibe with a certain group you hoped too, but keep going and find others who will synergize better with you!

[billkeeler]

And you are a good presenter! Great video.

[Sallywan]

Hey! Thank you for your video. Its important for me. Hello from Russia and i wish you a good games! With love <3

[screechalpha]

I've been a DM for over 20 years, I have never doubted my abilities to make a game entertaining.

[CantofVersial]

"Good". "DM". Different things to different people. No real foundation of meaning.

Is fun good? Why not just play videogames? Just watch a movie, play a game of cards. Is it a game? A story? An exercise in realism?

What is roleplaying? Why do it?

I appreciate your channel, but it could actually be that the conversation you're having is more about YouTube than about a hobby. And of course, to begin that trainride of thought is to invite a response along the lines of "I appreciate your comment but it could be the conversation you're trying to have isn't actually about having fun" 😁

Gambit deployed. Hopefully thoughts engaged.

[RevengeOfHarambe]

You’re a good DM if…

You don’t take over generalized YouTube “advice” and just run the game how you want the best you can.