Answering frequently asked DM questions (again)

aka, Jacob goes 32 minutes talking about combat and only rants twice. ARORA: Stuff I referenced D&D Basic Rules: Numbered Mini Markers: =cm_sw_r_fm_api_i_CJVN3QS45ZXECWH3YNHW?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 Quest-O-Nomicon: SpringForth, who did the tarot card art!: TIMESTAMPS Intro: 0:00 Utilizing Character Backstories: 1:53 Player Agency: 4:23 Making Fun Combat: 7:34 Easy Descriptions: 10:50 Threats for High Levels: 13:05 Balancing Combat (rant): 16:14 Balancing Magic Items: 18:25 Combat Management: 20:21 Tips for New DMs: 25:19 Reminding Rules: 28:13 Keeping Players Engaged: 29:45 End: 32:02 Merch, Discord, the Quest-O-Nomicon, and everything else: