10 DM Tips That Almost DESTROYED My Game

My D&D game was almost ruined by 10 common DM tips! Here's the TTRPG advice I learned to skip or to change. ** Get 10% off men's apparel at IntoTheAM.com/ShortRestStudios ** Support this channel by joining the Adventurers Guild at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCychTZf1Z2Womi56s_Ddk9w/join Get Sly Flourish's Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master! https://amzn.to/3Gwywk4 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/251431/return-of-the-lazy-dungeon-master?affiliate_id=3260793 Ever get advice that just doesn't sit right? Today, I'm breaking down 10 common Dungeon Master tips that almost destroyed my D&D game. From "Don't DM if you haven't played before" and "Don't use house rules" to "Let players fail" and managing consequences, we tackle the biggest myths. Learn how to navigate advice like "Do more prep" (or "Don't Prep"), whether "The DM is always right," or if you should always say "Yes, and..." This video is packed with actionable insights for DMs of D&D 5e, Pathfinder, Dungeon Crawl Classics, ShadowDark, Daggerheart, and any TTRPG. Join this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCychTZf1Z2Womi56s_Ddk9w/join ************ More ways to support Short Rest Studios! ========================== Short Rest Studios Merch: https://short-rest-studios.printify.me ========================== Short Rest Studios PDFs: https://www.patreon.com/ShortRestStudios/shop ========================== Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/C89CBNZpbe ========================== My website: https://shortreststudios.com ========================== My DriveThruRPG Affiliate Link https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/?affiliate_id=3260793 ========================== Shop D&D, DCC, my video equipment and more in on my Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shortreststudios ========================== Get 10% off game tables and furniture at https:carolinagametables.com/shortreststudios ========================== Get 10% off at Into the AM: https://intotheam.com/shortreststudios ========================== Get 10% off at MistyMountainGaming.com with code SHORTREST ========================== Get 5% off at Zyltech: https://www.zyltech.com/?aff=138 ========================== Get 20% off with Homie and the Dude: use code ShortRest at https://hatdbuilder.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Running a great game means finding what works for your table. Discover why trying to be like Critical Role might actually hurt your game, and why thinking "The DM is a storyteller" can lead to railroading. I share my personal experiences overcoming these pitfalls, offering valuable Dungeon Master advice to help you avoid burnout, empower your players, and run more fun campaigns. Whether you're a new DM or a seasoned Game Master, these refutations will help you improve your D&D game, build stronger player communities, and ensure your adventures don't get destroyed. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Don't DM if you haven't played before. 02:06 Don't use house rules. 03:24 Don't let players fail. 04:54 Let players face the consequences. 06:32 Do more prep. 07:47 Don't prep. 08:31 The DM is always right. 09:43 Yes, and... 10:59 The DM is a storyteller. 11:56 Be more like Critical Role. 12:50 BONUS!