Top 10 DM Hacks for New Dungeon Masters (You Need to Know) | Art of Character Ep18

New to DMing—or already an experienced Dungeon Master looking to level up? In this episode, we break down the Top 10 DM Hacks for New & Experienced DMs that instantly make your Dungeons & Dragons sessions smoother, faster, and more fun. Whether you’re running your first campaign, prepping a one-shot, or refining your craft, these quick, high-impact tricks help you stay organized, improvise confidently, and keep your players engaged. Learn how to give NPCs memorable quirks, use group initiative, speed up combat with average damage, describe actions like a pro, apply the Rule of Cool and Fail Forward, tweak potion rules, master the Chris Perkins Crit, and rotate the spotlight so everyone shines. Simple, actionable, and game-changing—these DM hacks will help you run better games tonight. #DND #DungeonMaster #DMHacks #NewDM #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG #GameMaster #TabletopRPG #HowToDM Hit that like button! Tell us what you like or disliked in the comments. Share with friends! Social https://discord.gg/AAxCv9jGWz Support the Channel Here https://www.patreon.com/c/ArtOfCharacter Merch Store https://space-rambler-productions-shop.fourthwall.com Video and Audio Equipment I use. If you like any of my sound or video work, here’s what I use. These are my Amazon Affiliate Links Sony ZVe10ii Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/44q4xTu Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E (402965) Black -https://amzn.to/4q7VTBh Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E | Mount Lens/APS-C Format -https://amzn.to/4qdDWl7 OWC Atlas Pro 256GB SDXC UHS-II V60 Media Card - https://amzn.to/3KPp3Gz Zoom P8 Soundboard - https://amzn.to/4pC3MPH Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/44WQuoC Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones - https://amzn.to/4iV159n Rode ps1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/44UBTKo Pyle Heavy Duty Microphone Stand-Height Adjustable PMKS56 - https://amzn.to/4iRpXyI SmallRig 35"/90cm Softbox LA-O90 Quick Release Octagon Soft Box for Bowens Mount – COB - https://amzn.to/4rWJRww Aputure Amaran COB 60X S LED Video Light Bowens Mount,33,300 lux @1m Bi-Color 2700-6500k Photography Studio Lighting - https://amzn.to/4aUZu1c