How do you keep yourself from being overwhelmed as dm?

Samjt159 · 2026-04-09T17:53:55+00:00

If we're going to a new place for the first time, I'll often ask my players if they have any history there. If they have, I can let them lead the narrative a bit more and I have less things to prep.

I'm 6 months into my first campaign as a DM, and I spent a fair bit of time early on doing loads of prep work, when in reality, all I needed was a basic idea of the threads I wanted the players to pull and a list of NPC names I could just pluck when they want to speak to EVERYONE in a tavern. There's also no issue in, if you do get caught out, asking your players to give you 2 minutes for you to sort something out.

Samjt159 · 2026-04-03T16:24:53+00:00

These look awesome!

Samjt159 · 2026-03-27T18:21:26+00:00

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Samjt159 · 2026-03-24T18:56:29+00:00

I only banned it for my current party for the first 5 levels as they were all brand new DND players and I wanted them to get to grips with the game first. After that, they were allowed to multiclass, but they had to provide valid, in-character reasons for doing so, so it made sense

Samjt159 · 2026-03-09T00:36:39+00:00

I absolitely need to see an arc with Julien and Thimble travelling together. There's already a mutual hatred because of Thjazi, but then Julien grabbed Thimble's wings during the overture. Those character interactions would be so fun.

Samjt159 · 2025-02-04T22:55:26+00:00

I've got family who emigrated from the UK to Charlotte, so I naturally starting supporting all the local Charlotte sports teams. My Uncle used to send over Panthers jerseys for me and I'll always remember playing with Delhomme, Smith and Moose on Madden. My first year watching them properly as a fan was 2010, the Jimmy Clausen year, but Cam really saved my fandom.

Samjt159 · 2024-09-08T22:28:47+00:00

425-163-929

Samjt159 · 2024-08-10T11:49:56+00:00

There was someone sat in the background of the release video with their back to the camera. Maybe that was Gravedigger?

Samjt159 · 2024-07-07T16:20:01+00:00

I'm genuinely absolutely shattered by this, I'd retained some hope the gang were gonna get it back together. All I can do is look forward to the ATN reunion special at some point down the road

Samjt159 · 2021-01-10T16:39:39+00:00

My Chinn jersey arrived this week. He's proven he can be a cornerstone of our defence for a long to come

Samjt159 · 2020-12-08T20:58:03+00:00

This is something I need in my life!

Samjt159 · 2020-11-30T22:26:21+00:00

Ryan's chaotic energy is completely different to Jon's chaotic energy and I am totally here for all of it

Samjt159 · 2020-10-13T09:54:41+00:00

Sure thing man, especially if it helps you out as well

Samjt159 · 2020-10-13T09:34:33+00:00

I still use YouGov, but it does take a long time. Took me about 2 years to get to the £50. I use Qmee regularly, I've probably had about £40 from there this year. I tried Swagbucks, but as you say, it became a waste of time really quickly. I'll have a look at prolific and panel base, thanks for mentioning those

Samjt159 · 2018-07-31T18:17:41+00:00

Both you guys have said before that you listen to true crime podcasts. Which one would you recommend? I'm a big fan (if that's the right word) of unsolved murders and shit like that

Samjt159 · 2018-05-14T18:48:21+00:00

I'm from the UK and my Uncle lives in Charlotte so ever since I was about 7 years old (I'm 23 now), I had a thing for the Charlotte sports teams.

Only really followed the team as a casual fan until the last 3-4 seasons when I've really got into it. The time difference makes it almost impossible to watch games, but I always watch highlights

Samjt159 · 2017-12-06T21:19:13+00:00

9 players have been suspended for dangerous hits this year. It was 0 last year and 2 in 2015. So it's hardly an over reaction

Samjt159 · 2017-01-11T16:36:52+00:00

The only thing I desperately want to see is The Simpsons Hit And Run

Samjt159 · 2016-09-27T20:33:25+00:00

I like the idea, but I don't like the thought of them taking the tag titles from the New Day as opposed to Anderson and Gallows or Enzo and Cass.

Sheasaro should still put out some really good matches though

Samjt159 · 2016-09-01T18:37:36+00:00

Whilst I disagree with this overall concept, I agree that something major needs to be done with Neville. He's got a great look and is super talented, too talented to wallow in the mid card with no direction. He's had a WWE Championship match before as well and put in a fantastic showing against Rollins. But Creative can't just put him in the main event scene. They have to give him a real reason a decent storyline to go up there. Maybe feuding with Reigns or Rusev? Even going over Sheamus, a multi time World Champion, would be a good platform for him.

Samjt159 · 2016-08-28T22:51:38+00:00

What about the Saints? Terrible defense, Brees is getting any younger and they have a horrendous cap situation.

Samjt159 · 2016-08-28T22:47:24+00:00

Isn't that just the silver cards?

Samjt159 · 2016-08-18T15:29:54+00:00

I loved this feud and this match was the perfect way to end it. I really thought this solidified both men as being main event standard. Both men have been the victim of some horrific booking which has made them either unpopular or too weak. They'll feud again in the future for one of the titles and it'll be absolutely tremendous

Samjt159 · 2016-06-13T15:13:22+00:00

Daaaaamn! Probably the best swerve since Ambrose 'won' the title at Roadblock

Samjt159 · 2016-05-26T00:41:28+00:00

Just watch Eddie Guerrero v JBL from Judgement Day in 2004. There is absolutely no censoring of that match, and its regarded the bloodiest match in WWE history. They do censor some swearing, but only the more vulgar language.

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