Skill Building (Gold)

Master the fundamentals of running great D&D sessions. Covers table management, combat pacing, action economy, handling surprises, and leading with confidence and collaborative storytelling.

Skill Building (Gold)

by Prof. Jeremy Crawford and Mike Tinney

Master the fundamentals of running great D&D sessions. This foundational course delivers a firm grounding in the essential skills required to run engaging, balanced, and collaborative D&D sessions. DMs will learn to run faster, more exciting combat encounters; handle unexpected player choices on the fly; and deepen their understanding of the action economy, all while leading with confidence and a strong sense of collaborative storytelling.

Meet Your Professor

Jeremy Crawford

Jeremy Crawford is one of the most influential voices in the modern history of Dungeons & Dragons. As Lead Rules Designer for the Fifth Edition of D&D and the 2024 Core Rulebooks, Jeremy has helped shape the game experience for millions of players around the world. His work has guided the evolution of D&D through acclaimed releases including Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, Monster Manual, Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, and many more.

Known for his deep understanding of game systems and his clear, thoughtful approach to design, Jeremy has become a trusted ambassador for the hobby through livestreams, interviews, Unearthed Arcana playtests, and years of direct engagement with the D&D community. His philosophy of empowering Dungeon Masters and encouraging flexible, story-driven play has had a profound impact on the modern tabletop landscape.

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Meet Your Professor

Mike Tinney

An industry veteran, Mike’s first projects included the Mind's Eye Theater system for White Wolf and also the Street Fighter RPG, both released in the 90’s. Mike went on to manage a variety of departments at White Wolf and ultimately became CEO of the company in 2002. The list of games Mike’s contributed to and influenced is too long to list, but he is a consummate fan of the hobby and the RPG experience. Plus, if you buy him a beer, he’ll tell you stories. 

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