Michael R. Underwood

Short Video Experiment: Using Environments to Streamline GM Prep (Patreon)

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2025-07-22 15:54:56

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2026-06

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I've had several requests for shorter Daggerheart videos, so this morning I recorded an experiment with a shorter format, discussing how I use environments to streamline GM prep and some tips for how you can do the same.

In order to get in under 10 minutes, I wrote myself more of a script in addition to bullet points. If folks like this approach, I'll keep doing it and this process will get smoother for me (including how I talk from a script vs. more relaxed, longer-form spontaneous and interactive discussion with chat).

This video is exclusive for paid subscribers for one week, then it will go public while I'm at GenCon.

Please let me know what you think of this approach (thoughts on where I can improve are okay, just please be kind), and any other topics you'd like to see discussed in a shorter format!

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Using Environments to Streamline your Daggerheart GM Prep

Mike Underwood, Additional Designer on Daggerheart, shares their thoughts on how to use environments to streamline your GM prep for the game. Watch future streams live at Twitch.tv/TurboTango and support Mike's writing and streaming at Patreon.com/MichaelRUnderwood or follow them on Bluesky @MikeRUnderwood.bsk.social This video is not official content of Darrington Press or Critical Role and does not represent the opinions or stances of anyone other than Mike themselves. This product includes materials from the Daggerheart System Reference Document 1.0, © Critical Role, LLC. under the terms of the Darrington Press Community Gaming (DPCGL) License. More information can be found at https://www.daggerheart.com. There are no previous modifications by others.