1. Tips about being a DM
Workshop

2. Say YES!!! This is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!!! Say YES!!
Say yes to everything your players suggest (within reason) and let them try it
Saying no to your players when they want to do something risky or something not clearly defined in the rules makes them feel limited
Improvise!

3. You have the final say
Your word is the final verdict of what happens in the game
Don’t be unreasonable!!
If your players disagree, try to work with them within reason

4. Prioritize fun over rules
Don’t be a rules lawyer!!
If you and the players have a question on a ruling, come up with a quick solution and read up on it later
Your main goal is to make sure the players (and yourself) are having fun

5. Prepare for your adventure
As it goes with everything, school comes first!
If you have obligations, put them before d&d
Before your session, you should prepare a bit for your adventure so your not starting the session blind and unprepared
Going in without a plan is OK if you have the experience to do it

6. Know the rules
Try and familiarize yourself with the rules as much as possible
The more time you are looking in the book, the more time you are losing to play
Know your rules but don’t stick closely to them
The books are REFERENCE

7. Narrate your npc’s
You should make sure you say everything your npc’s are saying or doing very clear
Make sure your players understand what you are conveying
Give nps’s personality

8. Fun is #1 Above all else, have fun with this
Be you and express yourself and your voices or roleplaying skills
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Video for new Dm’s
Watch some Dawnforgedcast (very good d&d videos)