Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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I recently started a new campaign in a tavern, just like the iconic D&D campaigns do! It didn’t go well.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Why You Should Start in a Tavern
03:35 - Starting in a Tavern Gives Your Players Nothing to Interact With
08:18 - A Word From Our Sponsor
09:54 - I’ve Been Spoiled By Great Players and Great Scenarios
12:45 - My Best Tavern-Centric Game Starts Opened With a Bang
15:14 - Final Thoughts
18:57 - Outro

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