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DMs Discuss
by DMs Discuss
Join Mike, Chris, and Scott - 3 seasoned Dungeon Masters as they prepare you to DM DnD 5e and discuss all things Dungeons and Dragons.
Episodes
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Episode 47: DMM#8
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we once again revisit some of our favourite table moments.We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials!Email us at: [email protected] or find all our socials on linktree: https://linktr.ee/dmsdiscussLove the podcast? Support...
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Episode 46: Arcane Appraisals #2 - Underrated Magic Items
Join Mike, Chris, and Scott, as we discuss Magic Itemshttps://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/gotg We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials! Email us at: [email protected] or find all our socials on linktree: https://linktr.ee/dmsdiscuss Love the...
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Episode 45: Arcane Eye - Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Join Mike, Chris, and Scott, as we discuss the sourcebook Bigby’s Presents: Glory of the Giants: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/gotg We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials! Email us at: [email protected] or find all our socials on linktree:...
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Episode 44: Game - Deeper Dive into Game Types
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we talk about the different game types available to you in Dungeons and DragonsWe cover: Traditional Adventure/Fantasy Epic (BBEPerson/Thing) Hex Crawl Dungeon Crawl Train Ride / Heist / Mystery Political We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach…
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Episode 43: Beholder's Club #1 - Baldur's Gate 3
Join Mike, Chris and Scott in discussing one of our favourite games of the last few years, Baldur's Gate 3! We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials!Email us at: [email protected] or find all our socials on linktree: https://linktr.ee/dmsdiscuss Love...
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Episode 42: Creative - A Discussion About Miniatures
Join Mike, Chris and Scottwhile we talk about one of our favourite things about DND. We talk Minis, painting, some of our favourite creators, and resources, both online and in person that you can use to augment your games with some rad minis Reaper Learn to Paint Kits:...
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Episode 41: Tyr's Court #5
Join Mike, Chris and Scott in passing judgement on stories about various rules and rulings in your Dungeons and Dragons 5e games. Subjects include: Using an Action to perform a Bonus Action ability/thing the consequences of using wish in a non standard way when player used one of the examples of...
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Episode 40: Arcane Appraisals
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we talk about some of our favorite magic items and how you can incorporate them into your games! Sword of Life Stealing: https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/5390-sword-of-life-stealing Alchemy Jug:https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/5346-alchemy-jug Crystalline...
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Episode 39: Dungeon Master's Monster Manual #3
In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite creatures and monsters to run in our games and what they can add to yours. Monsters we talked about: Scott: Sprites (HeartSight) https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/sprite Blink Dog: https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/blink-dog Mike: Ancient Solar...
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Episode 38: OneDND Paladin Unearthed Arcana
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we talk about the OneDND Paladin changes from the latest Unearthed Arcana https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua/druid-paladin We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials! Email us at: [email protected] or find all our…
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Episode 37: OneDND Druid
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we talk about the OneDND Druid UA https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua/druid-paladin We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials! Email us at: [email protected] or find all our socials on linktree:...
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Episode 36: Homebrew - House Rules
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we talk about homebrew house rules - some we like, some not so much, and how they can add to your games. Smoke & Thunder: Firearms For Fifth Edition https://www.dmsguild.com/product/408709/Smoke--Thunder-Firearms-For-Fifth-Edition We'd love to engage with you! Use…
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Episode 35: DMM #7
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we once again revisit some of our favourite table moments. Kingdoms, Strongholds and War Supplement: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnearthedArcana/comments/a2nphs/kingdoms_strongholds_and_war_supplement/ We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to…
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Episode 34: The Quiet Year
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we give our thoughts on the experience of using the game "The Quiet Year" as a world building tool for DnD campaigns! Find more info about The Quiet Year here: https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-year We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and…
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Episode 33: OneDND Cleric and Revised Species
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we give our take on the changes to cleric in the new OneDND UA. Also a quick look at updated races of Ardling, Dragonborn, and Goliath https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua/cleric-revised-species We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on...
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Episode 32: OneDND Expert Classes
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we give our take on the new Expert Classes OneDND UA. Join us as we look at what the future has in store for Bards, Rangers, and Rogues! https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua/expert-classes We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our...
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Episode 31: OneDND Character Origins
Join Mike, Chris and Scott as we dig in and take a first look at the Character Origins OneDND UA. We will look at character creation changes, the overhaul to feats and our general impressions so far! https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua/character-origins We'd love to engage with you! Use the...
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Episode 30: Tyrs Court 4
Join Mike, Chris and Scott in passing judgement on stories about various rules and rulings in your Dungeons and Dragons 5e games. Subjects include: - Are all Warlock players problematic? - How ot handle players that don't want to do what the party does - Broken PCs and how to handle them (AC 26)…
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Episode 29: Arcane Eye - STRIXHAVEN: A CURRICULUM OF CHAOS
Join Mike, Chris, and Scott, as we discuss sourcebook Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos.https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/strixhaven-a-curriculum-of-chaosWe'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials!Email us at: [email protected] or find...
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Episode 28: DMM #6 ft Jack from the Pen and Paper Pod
Join Mike, Chris, Scott and special guest Jack as they share their favorite DM moments. The Pen and Paper Pod: https://linktr.ee/penandpaperpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/PenandPaperPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/penandpaperpod We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out…
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Episode 27: Homebrew - Fun Subsystems Part Two
Join Mike, Chris, and Scott, as we continue to discuss fun subsystems that you can introduce to your games. We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials! Email us at: [email protected] or find all our socials on linktree: https://linktr.ee/dmsdiscuss…
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Episode 26: Homebrew - Fun Subsystems
Join Mike, Chris, and Scott, as we discuss fun subsystems that you can introduce to your games. Donjon Arcane Tome Generator: https://donjon.bin.sh/5e/random/#type=arcane_tome Poisoner's Collection: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/242582/Inanimis-60-Poisons-and-Restaurant-Menus-Bundle We'd love…
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Episode 25: Music in TTRPGs feat. Ryan Muns
Join Mike, Chris, Scott, and special guest Ryan Muns aka Eyes On The Moon Studios as we discuss his work and the role music can play in your games. You can find Ryan here: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eyesonthemoonstudios Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EyesOnTheMoonStudios Email:...
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Episode 24: Arcane Appraisals #1: Spells
Join seasoned dungeon masters as they discuss some Dungeons and Dragons 5e spells that we feel are: overused, underused and our favorites. Spells covered include: Enervation: http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spell:enervation Speak with Animals:...
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Episode 23: Tyr's Court #3
Join Mike, Chris and Scott in passing judgement on stories about various rules and rulings in your Dungeons and Dragons 5e games. Subjects include: Portent Power Word Kill and 100HP Reading D100 Twinned Wish What the hell can be twinned? Uncanny Dodge and Attacks with Saves We'd love to engage…
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Episode 22: Dungeon Master's Monster Manual #2
In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite creatures and monsters to run in our games and what they can add to yours. Gremishka: https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/1680925-gremishka Nothic: https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/17092-nothic Rivals:...
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Episode 21: The OGL (Open Gaming License) Controversy Part 2
In this episode, we discuss the announcement from Wizards of the Coast to scrap plans for updating the Open Gaming License. Dungeons & Dragons Scraps Plans to Update Its Open Game License: https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-will-no-longer-deauthorize-its-open-1850041837 Wizards Announcement:...
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Episode 20: Tyr's Court #2
Join the DMs Mike, Chris and Scott in passing judgement on stories about rules and rulings. Subjects include: Divine Sense, Magic Missile Damage, Bad DMs, Bow and 1 Handed Weapons, Cover, Op Attacks with Ranged Weapons and Spells We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to…
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Episode 19: The OGL (Open Gaming License) Controversy
In this episode, we discuss the Open Gaming License proposed by Wizards of the Coast and the community's response. WotC Explained: https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/dnd-ogl-1-leak-explained-2028426/ Paizo's Open RPG Creative License (ORC): https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7v Wizards:...
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Episode 18: Dungeon Master Moments #4 ft. Special Guest: Christian
In this episode, we are joined by one of our DM friends: Christian to chat about our favorite moments. Level Up Gaming https://www.levelupgaming.ca/ Toronto DND https://torontodnd.com/ D&D Beyond https://www.dndbeyond.com/ Curse of Strahd https://dnd.wizards.com/products/curse-strahd-revamped…
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Episode 17: Why we play ft. Naomi Hazlett
In this episode, we are joined by Naomi Hazlett - an occupational therapist who uses TTRPGs as a tool for change. We discuss our love of the game and why we play. Naomi Hazlett https://twitter.com/naomi_hazlett D&D History https://www.dndhistory.com/ Wyrmworks Publishing...
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Episode 16: Halloween Spooktacular
Today our DMs discuss all things horror! Matter discussed include elder gods, tentacle fun and how to impose an unending sense of dread on your players! We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials! Email us at: [email protected] or find all our socials…
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Episode 15: Dungeon Master Moments #3
Today our DMs discuss their favorite moments in their recurring Dungeon Master Moments segment Matter discussed include portents, hobgoblin employment opportunities, and a decolonization of the anti goblin agenda We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our…
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Episode 14: Homebrew - How to write a one shot for D&D
Today DMs discuss their process, tips and tricks for writing a one shot Topics Include: - Settings/Environment - Hook/Quest - Story Structure - Encounter Types - Simple vs Complex NPCs - Shopping - Planning Time - Combat Encounters - Wrapping it up Toronto DND: https://torontodnd.com/ We'd love…
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Episode 13: Homebrew - Quests and NPCs
Today Dugeon Masters discuss: creating quests and NPCs in your homebrew world Topics Include: - Core motivations, needs and values of NPCs - NPC Behaviour - NPC Voices - Creating Quests - Concluding Quests We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials! Email...
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Episode 12: Homebrew - Worldbuilding
Today Dungeon Masters discuss: what goes into establishing or creating a homebrew world in tabletop RPGs. Topics include; -Established settings vs homebrew -Backstory integration -Creating history -Low magic vs High magic -Taking inspiration form the real world -Populating a world with NPCS...
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Episode 11: Dungeon Master Moments #2
The return of Dungeon Master Moments! Dungeon masters Mike, Chris and Scott discuss some of their favorite Dungeons and Dragons moments. Topics include; how to deal with hags, library cards, spell combos, and sociable shifters Spells discussed: Magic Circle -...
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Episode 10: Dungeon Master's Monster Manual
In this episode of Dungeon Master's Monster Manual, we discuss some of our favorite monsters. Here are the monsters we highlighted this episode: Goblins: https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16907-goblin Goblin Boss: https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/17155-goblin-boss Matt Colville's "Action...
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Episode 9: Environments
In this episode DMs discuss atmospheres & environments and the role they play in your games. We talk about pre-written vs homebrew environments, terrain, who lives there and other ways to make your environments come to life. Curse of Strahd:...
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Episode 8: Dungeon Master Tools
Today, DMs discuss the various tools we use to run our games, both online and in real life! A lot of links in this one, as we use a lot of stuff to make our games run! We discuss: -Virtual Tabletops -Online Sourcebooks -Small wooden cubes -and more! Resources: https://roll20.com/...
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Episode 7: Tyr's Court #1
Special guest Lin joins Mike, Chris and Scott in passing judgement on stories about rules and rulings. Subjects include; why Chris’s uncle is wrong about polymorph, sourcebook nerfing, hidden stats and more We'd love to engage with you! Use the #dmsdiscuss and reach out to us on our socials!…
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Episode 6: Dungeon Master Moments #1
Our very first DM moments. Dungeon masters Mike, Chris and Scott discuss some of their favorite Dungeons and Dragons moments. Misc: Old Fashioned: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018343-old-fashioned Collective Arts: https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/ Toronto DND: https://torontodnd.com/...
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Episode 5: Continuing the Campaign
Join Dungeon masters Mike, Chris and Scott as they discuss everything you will need to continue your campaign including: continuity, prepping quests, item economy, downtime activities and adapting to changes. Books/Materials: Curse of Strahd...
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Episode 4: The First Session
Today's episode it all about being ready for and running your first session. Topics include: What to prep, what to bring, getting your tabletop ready, dialogue, pulling off your hook ,first combat and game states. Finally it covers first session rewards, leveling and keeping up the momentum to…
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Episode 3: Session Zero
Today's episode covers all your bases for a session zero. Topics include: Table etiquette, content warnings and boundaries, PC creation and composition,adventure hooks and backstories, as well as optional house rules and UA content. We also discuss the lead in to your first session, so you'll be...
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Episode 2: Starting your Adventure
This episode delves into what you, as a dm, need to do in order to start your adventure. This includes finding the right types of players (new vs old, combat heavy vs heavy roleplay), how to get started, and an intro to session 0. Resources: DnD Discord Groups: https://top.gg/servers/tag/dnd...
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Episode 1: DMs Discuss
This episode goes into what to expect from the podcast as well as intros to our dungeon masters Mike, Chris and Scott and how they started their Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master-ing adventures. Resources: Toronto DND: https://torontodnd.com/ Trinity Bellwoods Park:...
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