Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Rule of Cool is a tool. Bending the rules when players want to do cool things is a great way to enhance player agency in DnD and TTRPG, but it can lead to problems when it's overused. Today we talk about how we use it to make our D&D games more fun.
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5e Dungeons & Dragons is here to stay, and Web DM is here to help!!! Jim Davis & Jonathan Pruitt have been playing Dungeons & Dragons for a combined 30+ years, and on Web DM they demystify, dethrone, and defrock this Dungeon we call Dragons! Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on 5e Classes, Monsters, DM Tips, and more! Join Pruitt & Jim as we kick down the door and talk some serious Dungeons & Dragons!
The Rule of Cool is a tool. Bending the rules when players want to do cool things is a great way to enhance player agency in DnD and TTRPG, but it can lead to problems when it's overused. Today we talk about how we use it to make our D&D games more fun.
This episode is Sponsored by College Humor Dropout's Dimension 20 Unsleeping City, one of the funniest takes on an Actual Play we've seen! GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF DROPOUT.TV (PLUS A FREE FIRST WEEK) by going to a2.adform.net/C/?bn=31620848 and using the code ROLL50 Watch Dimension 20 on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCC8zWIx8aBQme-x1nX9iZ0A
NEW PARTNER! Web DM is a partner of D&D BEYOND! D&D Beyond is our favorite online resource to help us play better D&D 5e! GET IT HERE: bit.ly/WebDMDnDBeyond
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe, comment & share. New episodes every Wednesday.
Web DM Podcast, Discounts, Show Audio- bit.ly/2g49sUV
Check us out on Facebook - bit.ly/2oGKLOg
Twitter - twitter.com/WebDMshow
Instagram - web_dm
Want more? Check out:
Our Player Race playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=wa9OyLmkSq8&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6zwd9Xtq8HjqulKdreQwE8N
Our DM Inspiration List: youtube.com/watch?v=XpR_xxNIAcc&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6z0LLCS-eNb9GKuCYq2gQB2
MONSTERS! youtube.com/watch?v=V1wglNm3D2w&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6zL0KsGjGJEzRlarr5DM4jz
Our PC Class Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=S-nO8vIJP-E&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6w_CYqXW87R8KhUaL0mjl9r
Written & Hosted by Jonathan Pruitt & Jim Davis
Produced, Directed & Edited by Travis Boles
Complete 5e Classes Playlist: bit.ly/2oGuhG1
New to 5th Edition D&D? Check out this playlist - bit.ly/2pbZN1K
Castle by Dwarven Forge bit.ly/2MwH0Ld
Music by John Branch -branchoutguitar.com
Web DM Theme by
Kyle Newmaster - kylenewmaster.com
Motion Graphics & Logo Design by
Ryan Wieber - ryan-w.com
WebDM Fan Art by Adam Miller - adammillerart.net
Table by Forest and Hammer forestandhammer.com
5e Dungeons & Dragons is here to stay, and Web DM is here to help!!! Jim Davis & Jonathan Pruitt have been playing Dungeons & Dragons for a combined 30+ years, and on Web DM they demystify, dethrone, and defrock this Dungeon we call Dragons! Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on 5e Classes, Monsters, DM Tips, and more! Join Pruitt & Jim as we kick down the door and talk some serious Dungeons & Dragons!
