048 - One DM, Three Different Tables: How to Build Characters for Teens, Families, and Game Stores What makes a D&D party work? In this episode, Clint talks with Jay Aress, a teacher, creator, and community DM, about how to build groups that genuinely connect. From managing a high school club to running games for family or newcomers at a local shop, Jay shares her approach to bringing together players of different ages and experience levels. Episodes Mentioned: 039: Should You Pay for a Pro GM? With David Northeast - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/039-should-you-pay-for-a-pro-gm-with-david-northeast  042: Beyond D&D - What Makes TTRPGs Click for Kids and Adults? With Martin Lloyd - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/042-beyond-dd-what-makes-ttrpgs-click-for-kids-and-adults-with-martin-lloyd  Games & Modules Mentioned During the Episode: Marvel Multi-Verse RPG - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/marvelmultiverse GURPS 4E - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/gurps4e Rifts Ultimate Edition - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/rifts D&D 5E 2024 PHB - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/5ephb2024 Fiasco 2E - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/fiasco Dagger Heart - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/daggerheart  Connect with Jay Personal Socials:  IG, TikTok & Twitter: @AllThatJaz22, Facebook: Jay Aress Better Backstories: IG &Twitter: @Backstories22, Facebook: Better Backstories, Email: betterbackstories@gmail.com The Rolling Dungeon Master: IG & Bluesky: @TheRollingDM, Facebook: The Rolling Dungeon Master, Email: RollingDungeonMaster@gmail.com, YouTube: @rollingdungeonmaster@gmail.com  *As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you. Please Connect with us! Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com Better Yourself | Better Your Game - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/newsletter  Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- https://discord.gg/UcZVE2SDe2 Connect on Bluesky 🦋 - https://bsky.app/profile/clintscheirer.claimtogamepodcast.com  Connect on Threads 🧵 - https://www.threads.net/@clintscheirer  Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - http://patreon.com/ClaimtoGame Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to clint.scheirer@claimtogamepodcast.com