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Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Master Bootcamp

Whether you're a first time DM or a veteran, join us in creating your own complete, original D&D campaign and learn how to DM it for friends and family!
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(1,491)
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What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
In this 4 week live class, we'll create our own complete, original Dungeons & Dragons campaigns and learn everything you need to know to run them as Dungeon Master with friends and family. Newbie DMs will learn everything they need to know from the instructor, a seasoned DM. Even veteran DMs will enjoy creating their own original campaign and sharing ideas with other students and the instructor. 

The plan for making our original campaigns is: 

Week 1: Create the storyline for your campaign: plot and characters 

Week 2: Crafting encounters: monster battles, puzzles, side quests, and more! 

Week 3: Worldbuilding: creating the world of your campaign with maps and the theater of the mind

Week 4: How to DM your new campaign: lead a character creation session, roleplay NPCs (non-player characters), manage combat, and consult D&D resources on the fly

Then, go DM your campaign with friends and family!

Finally, I recommend checking out my Teacher Profile, especially my Teaching Philosophy section, to make sure this is a fit for your student.  

I also offer this as a Self-Paced Class if your student prefers that method of instruction: https://outschool.com/classes/dungeons-and-dragons-dungeon-master-bootcamp-7Qy4wpyb#usu529M6QA

See you in class!

Class listing art by Olie Boldador via Nerdarchy: https://nerdarchy.com/dm-screen/

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Storyline
 Create the plot (including conflict) and characters for your original campaign. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Crafting Encounters
 Monster battles, puzzles, side quests, and more! 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Worldbuilding
 Creating the world of your campaign with maps and "theater of the mind". 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
How to DM your Campaign
 Lead a character creation session, roleplay NPCs (non-player characters), manage combat, and consult D&D resources on the fly! 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course includes mild fantasy violence (sword fights, monsters, etc).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2018
4.8
1491reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
I'm an avid D&D player and experienced Dungeon Master. When I'm not playing, I read D&D fan forums and listen to D&D podcasts to help me brainstorm compelling storylines for my campaigns. In addition to this class, I teach 6 other D&D classes, including the first of its kind on Outschool.

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$14

weekly or $56 for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min

Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
5-7 learners per class

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