And the winner is "Tools of the Trade: What's in My DM Bag." I'll go over the various dungeon master stuff I use to prepare for and run my games. (In other words, I'll be giving away all my super top secret secrets. :( )
Thanks to everyone who participated in video brainstorming and voting! :D
-Luke
2020-09-26 12:48:38 +0000 UTC View PostIt's time to pitch your video ideas to me. :D
We'll be doing this over in the VIP Lounge on my Discord server. Let me know what D&D videos you'd like to see in the future!
-Luke
2020-09-12 11:20:12 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings! This month's VIP Hangout over Zoom video/voice chat will be on Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 3 pm, Eastern US time. A link to the Zoom call will be shared on my Discord channel prior to the hangout.
FWIW, I really do enjoy these hangouts. It's super cool to put faces to all the names and get to know you all better. :D
See everyone then!
2020-09-05 13:16:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Votes are in and the October VIP-chosen video will be "Handling Indecisive Groups." I'll go over suggestions for what DMs can do when their players just can't make up their minds.
(I feel like this will be a fun video... :D )
2020-08-29 13:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostIt's that time again! Please feel free to drop ideas you have for future videos in the VIP Lounge on my Discord channel. Looking forward to more awesome ideas! :D
2020-08-15 13:53:34 +0000 UTC View PostHello! I wanted to let you know that our next VIP Hangout on Zoom (voice/video) will be on Saturday, August 29, from 1 to 3 pm Eastern US time. A link to the Zoom meeting will be shared prior to the hangout in the VIP Hangout Chat channel on my Discord server.
Look forward to seeing everyone then!!!
2020-08-08 14:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The masses have spoken and the September VIP-chosen video is "How to Do Homebrew Correctly." I'll be explaining how DMs should approach creating their own homebrew content. We'll consider things like how to make it fun and interesting but NOT game-breaking.
So, look for that in September! And thanks to everyone who helped brainstorm ideas and vote on this one.
-Luke
2020-08-01 13:57:36 +0000 UTC View PostOur monthly video brainstorming for $5+ patrons is open now over in the VIP Lounge on my Discord server. Please let me know over there what videos you'd like to see.
Thanks!
2020-07-18 12:42:43 +0000 UTC View PostHello folks! This month's VIP hangout on Zoom video/voice for $10+ patrons will be on Saturday, July 25, from 11 am to 12:45 pm, Eastern US time.
I'll drop a link in our Discord channel to the Zoom meeting information a few days before the hangout.
Looking forward to seeing you then! (These things are lots of fun for me. :D)
2020-07-11 12:59:43 +0000 UTC View Post
The winner of the VIP-chosen video for August is " Top X Tips for Players from Their Dungeon Masters". This will basically be a video giving players tips for improving their roleplaying and simply being a good player, all from a DM's point of view.
Big thank you to everyone who helped brainstorm ideas and voted!
2020-07-04 12:49:52 +0000 UTC View PostTime to brainstorm ideas for future videos again. Please drop any ideas you have in the VIP Lounge on my Discord server. :D
Thanks, as always, for supporting the content I create. You all rock!
-Luke
2020-06-20 15:57:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Yep, that's the video idea that won for our July patron-chosen video. :) So, you got that gem to look forward to. (Well, I'm assuming it'll be a good video. Who knows. I might blow it. lol)
Thank you to everyone who helped generate video ideas for next month and to those who voted and helped pick the winner!
Enjoy your weekend!
-Luke
2020-06-13 14:29:04 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks, our next VIP voice/video hangout for $10+ patrons will be on Saturday, June 27, at 11 am Eastern US time. I'll post the Zoom call-in information prior to the event. Hope to see everyone there!
-Luke
2020-06-06 13:45:15 +0000 UTC View PostIt's time. Head on over to the VIP Lounge on my Discord and drop any ideas you have for videos for me to make.
Thanks, as always for what you do to support all the content I create!
-Luke
2020-05-23 13:14:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi folks!
The winner of June's patron-chosen video was "How to make PC choices have weight and influence the game world." And because that topic had so much to do with player agency, which in turn touches on the topic of railroading, I decided to expand the scope of the video to also include Player Agency and Railroading.
In that video, I'll still be discussing making PC choices matter and influence the game world, of course. Think of this as getting MOAR bang for your buck is all...
2020-05-16 13:01:46 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks, I just found out that Patreon will start charging some of you sales taxes starting July 1st. Not everyone will be charged, from the sounds of it. Anyway, just wanted to give you a heads up that the Sheriff of Nottingham has arrived.
But the Band of Merry Men still remains strong. (Yeah, I don't know if that metaphor completely makes sense...)
FWIW, this is Patreon's official message they suggested creators share with their patrons, if you're intereste...
2020-05-07 11:41:35 +0000 UTC View PostHello! I just wanted to let you know that our next monthly VIP hangout will be on Saturday, May 30, at 11 am Eastern US time.
We'll be doing it on Zoom again, because I think that worked super well last time. I'll send out the link to the Zoom meeting over on Discord before the event.
By the way, I've chosen a Saturday to give an opportunity for our non-US friends in different time zones a chance to attend when it's not 2 am in the morning for them. :)
Hope to see y...
2020-05-06 10:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostToday is the last day for patrons to sign up for my D&D one-shot giveaway. Four winners will soon be playing in a D&D 5e game with me as their dungeon master!
Enter the giveaway here: https://gleam.io/sjtXQ/patronmember-dd-oneshot-adventure-giveaway
Good luck!
2020-05-04 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi there, video idea brainstorming is now open. Please head over to the VIP Lounge on Discord to drop your ideas for future videos I might do. :D
If you haven't joined my Discord and gotten hooked up with your patron benefits, you can join us there using this invite code: https://discord.gg/Msat4NB
Once you've done so, please send me (the DM Lair#5595) a direct message, letting me know you’ve landed.
Thanks...
2020-04-25 14:33:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks, I'm doing another D&D one-shot adventure giveaway for all my patrons! Four winners will soon be playing in a D&D 5e game with me as their dungeon master. :)
Enter the giveaway here: https://gleam.io/sjtXQ/patronmember-dd-oneshot-adventure-giveaway
I plan to draw the winner in just a few weeks. Good luck!
2020-04-14 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Results are in, and "Adjust a Game for Any Number of Players" won the voting for May's patron-chosen video.
Okay, so...there was actually a dead tie between that one and "How to Make PC Choices Have Weight and Influence the Game World", so I just rolled a die to decide which to do. Hey, I'm a dungeon master! That's what we do. :)
However, if you really wanted that one, don't worry. I'll include it in next month's voting, so you'll get another chance to vote on it.
Thank you ...
2020-04-04 14:24:55 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks! Just wanted to let you know that brainstorming for the next patron-chosen video is now open. Please drop any ideas you have over in the VIP Lounge on my Discord server.
Thanks!
-Luke
2020-03-15 00:27:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello! I just wanted to let you know that "Using factions in the game, including faction favor" won the voting for our April patron-chosen video.
Thank you, everyone who helped contribute ideas and vote! :D
2020-03-07 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey there,
Just wanted to let you know that our next VIP hangout in the VIP Hangout Voice Channel on my Discord server will be on Tuesday, March 17, at 8 pm Eastern US time.
Looking forward to hanging out and chatting. Remember, this is a good time to bring any question you may have for me.
-Luke
2020-02-29 14:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi there, it's that time of the month again! Please let me know over in the VIP Lounge on my Discord server any ideas for videos you have.
Thanks!
-Luke
2020-02-15 15:50:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Won the voting for our March patron-chosen video. Thank you to everyone who helped generate videos ideas this month and to those who voted.
There might even end up being a bit of ranting about DM PCs in the video... Who knows? lol
-Luke
2020-02-08 10:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostHi, this month's monthly voice-chat hangout for eligible patrons -- Wyrmling Dragons ($10) and above -- will be on Thursday, February 13, at 8:00 pm Eastern US time. We usually hangout for an hour or so in the VIP Hangout Voice Chat on my Discord server.
Usually only one or two people come, so this is a great opportunity to get small-group (and sometimes one-on-one) time with me!
-Luke
2020-02-01 10:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi, it's that time again. Please let me know what ideas for videos you have over in the VIP Lounge on my Discord server.
Thanks!
-Luke
2020-01-18 10:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi there, I just wanted to let you all know the winner of the February patron-chosen video voting: When To Give Out Magic Items.
In that video I'll discuss various parts of rewarding magic items to players, from when to start giving them out, to how many you should give your players. We'll also look at the pros and cons of too few and too many magic items in a game.
So look for that in February. And thanks to everyone who helped brainstorm video topics and pick this one out!
Hello, folks! As announced in today's video, I'm opening a special giveaway up to all my patrons and YT members. Basically, four of you will get to play in a D&D one-shot with me.
This isn't part of the standard patron benefits; it's something extra I'm doing as a way to thank you all for supporting the channel and the content I create.
You can sign up at the link below, and at the end of January, I'll draw the winners.