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Critical Hits Podcast #19: 4e DMing Tips Seminar

February 25, 2010 by Dave

Lead by Mike Shea of Sly Flourish, and joined by Matt James of Loremaster and Dave The Game (myself), the last seminar from synDCon 2010 was about tips for DMs, primarily for 4e D&D but also some help for GMs of all RPGs. The first part focuses on how to plan a game (and the creative process in general) and the last part talks about tips for running at the table, including ways to run initiative and track conditions.

Products mentioned: Masterplan Software, Dark Platypus Action Stands

4e DMing Tips Seminar (50 minutes, 23 MB)

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Filed Under: Critical Hits Podcast, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 4e, DMing tips, syndcon

About Dave

Dave "The Game" Chalker is the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of Critical Hits. Since 2005, he has been bringing readers game news and advice, as well as editing nearly everything published here. He is the designer of the Origins Award-winning Get Bit!, a freelance designer and developer, son of a science fiction author, and a Master of Arts. He lives in MD with e and at least three dogs.

Comments

  1. Yakster says

    February 25, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Hey guys enjoyed the cast and I could have listened to it longer for sure. Reminds me back in the day when I played DnD 2nd edition. I am really into DDO and you should check out my cast!
    .-= Yakster´s last blog ..Yak Cast 14 “Des the Demi God” =-.

  2. Trachalio says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Would it be possible for y’all to link to some of the status effect markers you were mentioning in the podcast? I’ve seen the magnets before, but hadn’t heard of the clips, rings, or flagpoles until now.
    .-= Trachalio´s last blog ..Roleplay Madness =-.

  3. The Game says

    May 17, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    Hey Trachalio, try checking out our guide to 4e accessories, condition tracking section. It should have most of what you’re looking for: https://critical-hits.com//features/guide-to-4e-accessories/#condition

  4. Trachalio says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Thanks for the heads up Dave! 🙂
    .-= Trachalio´s last blog ..Roleplay Madness =-.

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