All Episodes - The Dungeon Master’s Guide
Dungeons and Dragons is an incredible game to play with friends, but it can be hard to know where to start and how to run a game as a Dungeon Master. Use this podcast as the knowledge base you need!
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Basic Game Mechanics
In this episode, I focus a bit more on the player’s experience - specifically for new players of Dungeons and Dragons - through the discussion of basic game mechanics.
DM Chat - Part 2
Through the woods and into the main road, its DM Chat! Nathan sits down and talks through his Session 2 notes in an unscripted segment for your enjoyment.
DM Chat - Part 1
Through the woods and into the main road, its DM Chat! Nathan sits down and talks through his Session 1 notes in an unscripted segment for your enjoyment.
Player Character Creation
In this episode, we will be diving into player character creation as understanding how this is done can help you better support your party - as well as assist you in helping your players construct meaningful and diverse characters.
The DM's Workshop
Summary: Sometimes a DM wants to add game or rule alterations into their game. This episodes shows you how to do so within the Dungeon Master's Workshop, as well as how to ensure these alterations are still fun for players. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Master of Rules
Summary: Being the Game Master can be an amazing experience, but it’s also important that you are a bastion of rules and ensure the game’s integrity is maintained, all the while encouraging fun. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Treasure and Loot
Summary: A dungeon master has many responsibilities when running their campaign, but creating an adventure is instead the greatest reward. This episode will focus on treasure; how much is too much and where to create custom items. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Extra Episode - Player Interview
Summary: In this extra episode, Nathan sits down with Corey, one of his players, to talk about their experiences as well as communication and being new to Dungeons and Dragons. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Encounters
Summary: A dungeon master has many responsibilities when running their campaign, but creating an adventure is instead the greatest reward. This episode will focus on encounters: how to build them and their place within the world. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Constructing an Adventure - Part 2
Summary: A dungeon master has many responsibilities when running their campaign, but creating an adventure is instead the greatest reward. This episode will focus on one half of the process of creating an adventure: quests and a brief introduction to encounters. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Constructing an Adventure - Part 1
Summary: A dungeon master has many responsibilities when running their campaign, but creating an adventure is instead the greatest reward. This episode will focus on one half of the process of creating an adventure: the broad strokes. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Designing NPCs
Summary: As you are constructing your worlds, its important to fill them with interesting and engaging characters. This episode will be detailing how to create Non-Player Characters (or NPCs) as well as dastardly villains. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Creating a World
Summary: World building is an important part of being a Dungeon Master, and can also be a very fun aspect of D&D. This episode, we’ll dive in deep on where to start and how to create a vibrant world. Links: Website Support the Podcast
Beginnings
Summary: Ready your boots, roll your dice, because it’s time to get started with D&D! In this episode, a foundation for what a Dungeon Master is and how to run your campaign is discussed. Links: Website Support the Podcast