Web DM Talks 5 Reasons Your Players Don't Give a S-it and What to Do About It Patron Version

Hey there DMNs! Today we're tackling a recurring theme we've heard from a lot of people- that their players just don't seem to care. It happens. Sometimes it's just personal stuff. But sometimes it's about the game and there's something you can do! So we made a video all about that.

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Sometimes it seems like your players just don't care. You might be right. And there might be something you can do about it! Watch and find our solutions to this common D&D problem.

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Time Stamps: 

0:00 Intro

2:19 What can DMs do to help? It may not be on you!

3:22 Problem: Lack of Agency or Influence 

6:47 Solution: Let your players do things, even if it has consequences

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9:27 Problem: Confusion or bewilderment

13:11 Solution: Ample clarification, let players recap, make notes accessible

14:58 Problem: Mismatched play styles

17:18 Solution: Talk about how everyone engages the game, and vary up styles in each session

21:07 Problem: Boredom

23:42 Invest in your relationship with your players, GMs and players be flexible, try not to take it personally (it might not be about the game!) 

25:09 Problem: Lack of direction or urgency

26:57 Solution: consider pacing and how much the players’ decisions matter

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