Dragon Mind - Mindful TTRPGs

Join the Swiftguard Discord at: https://discord.com/invite/YWYHk2rhhWTry the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/

My video on if D&D 5.5 is a good "starter" system: https://youtu.be/Zgn_TCU9hGITry the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/

Swiftguard is a new TTRPG from Dragon Mind meant to be an engaging "first" TTRPG.Try the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/

"Have fun!"Yeah, I got it. But how?Try the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/

Swiftguard is a new TTRPG from Dragon Mind meant to be an engaging "first" TTRPG.Try the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/

Wow, it's been a while!In this new Dragon Mind series, we'll be looking at how to pursue "mastery" in Game Mastering, starting with Jesse Schell's 100 lenses of Game Design from his book, The Art of Game Design.Want to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/

Finally, creator freedom has come full circle.Download SRD 5.2 at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd?&icid_medium=organic&icid_source=editorial&icid_campaign=2025srd&icid_content=article_1949Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Check out Distal at https://distalrpg.com/Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Check out the new Forgotten Realms Subclasses UA at: https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/eberron-updates/Lhg25Ggx5iY3rETH/UA2025-CartographerArtificer.pdfAlso on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

The new Monster Manual has been lauded as the greatest of the three new Core Rulebooks for D&D. Which one is your favorite?Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In today's episode, I spoke with Hartly Llosa, the designer of the all-wizard TTRPG Nightbringer, with a Kickstarter live now. To support this project, head to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hartly/nightbringer Subscribe to the Dragon Mind YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, subscribe to the Dragon Mind Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Monk definitely wins the "most-improved" award from its 2014 to 2024 versions. Which is your favorite class in D&D 2024? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

"Where's my Battlerager Barbarian, Bruce?" Check out the new Forgotten Realms Subclasses UA at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/forgotten-realms-subclasses Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

I've never been withholding on my disappointing experiences with Warlock. Without changes to Eldritch Blast or Pact Magic, is it worth it to single-class Warlock in this new version? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

The new Ranger has received some pretty scathing criticism, the most salient being that it's "boring". Is there something here in the mechanics that can be salvaged? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Paladin fans lament the change to Divine Smite, but could this lead to more interesting gameplay? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In the midst of releases of new core books, the last thing the D&D community was predicting was a new Unearthed Arcana featuring the thirteenth core class, Artificer. These are my initial impressions, which are subject to change as more community members sink their teeth into the content presented. To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In tiers 3 and 4, Bard might be the most flexible caster in the game. What do you think of the changes to Magical Secrets? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Sorcerers have finally distinguished themselves from Wizards, so which is the more powerful caster? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Barbarian has been improved at higher levels, but is it worth sticking with the class all the way? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

I was going to cover Barbarian, I swear... The new Dungeon Master's Guide is an awesome on ramp for DM-curious individuals considering taking on the role. For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Wild Shape has had some Wild Changes. How do you feel about the direction the designers took it? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Dumb-Dumbs & Dice CEO Ryan LaPlante about his experiences playing and Game Mastering for their various actual play shows, like Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons and Jesters of Ravenloft. You can follow Dumb-Dumbs & Dice on social media (including YouTube, X, and Instagram) @dumbdumbdice and check out their Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Today, Ian from Incendium RPGs and I discuss our thoughts about the 2024 Player's Handbook as an overall product. To see more of Ian's content, you can check out the Incendium RPGs channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@IncendiumRPGs For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Wizard was the class with the fewest changes in 2024. Was there more you were looking for out of it? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

A lot of players don't like that Cleric subclasses are now gained at Level 3 instead of Level 1. How do you feel about the change? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

For Rogues, Hiding is now easier than ever. What were some of your experiences using the 2014 Hiding mechanics? See Treantmonk's Fighter Damage Analysis for yourself at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IYWX33a7XA For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In the new Player's Handbook, Fighter is billed as a "low complexity" class. How easy do you think it is for new players to pick up? For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Backgrounds have gotten a major shakeup in D&D 2024, but one major change has us still scratching our heads. For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

One major goal of D&D 2024 was accessibility. Did the designers meet their goal? For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

The 2024 Free Rules have been released on D&D Beyond, which you can find here at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game So what are the big changes between the 2024 and 2014 engines? For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm And other episodes of Dragon Mind at: https://open.spotify.com/show/73itZcf2PWQrgw0RHX5gNY?si=d28f05c470514231 Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=505f893a9812477b To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

D&D 2024 has been cranking out preview after preview about the new system, and as a long time 5e player...I'm less excited than you may think. For my overview conversation with Wrel (or for more podcast conversations between us), head to https://youtu.be/NdfNc-nSsU0?si=eZqHQUmSIvRNArgE If you want to get in touch with me, send me an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is also on YouTube! For our YouTube channel, head to: Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Why is there such a huge gap between those of us who LOVE lore and those of us who roll our eyes at it? Let us know by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is now on YouTube! For our YouTube channel, head to: Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

What elements do you emphasize, downplay, or let go of in order to run a balanced TTRPG session? Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Want more Dragon Mind? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs and follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Have a question? Ask us by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

What are the upsides and downsides of optimization? Can we broaden the definition of "optimization" to make it universally useful? Let us know by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is now on YouTube! For our YouTube channel, head to: Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

How do you know when it's time to end the story of a character, arc, or campaign? When do you keep going and when do you say goodbye? Why are endings so hard? For a little bit on the psychology of story endings, check out Malcolm Gladwell's episode of Revisionist History, linked below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0703VB1lFpJLaNgv7yiHG1?si=ysK0FQBZSR2RLGShSbW46w In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Today, I'm joined by Michael "Wrel" Henderson, a previous guest on Dragon Mind during our Playtest Panel Discussions and World Building Mini-Series to talk about his new grounded d20 TTRPG, Distal, which you can check out at playdisrpg.com We talk about some of the system's design goals, unique mechanics, and its extremely fun backstory generation tables. To follow Distal's development, you can subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@WarpathWrel This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In a recently uploaded video, Jeremy Crawford broke the news that we won't be receiving anymore playtest packets for the 2024 Player's Handbook. So, now is as good a time as ever to reflect on how it went. References D&D Playtest Survey Results | Player's Handbook | Unearthed Arcana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmZvRkRsfvw D&D Exec. Opens Up about OGL & One D&D | My Interview with Kyle Brink https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smyRYVzB_jQ&t=382s  6:22 - Kyle Brink’s Promise Wizards of the Coast will continue supporting third-party content for D&D https://www.geekwire.com/2022/wizards-of-the-coast-will-continue-supporting-third-party-content-for-dd/ (Original statement pre-OGL Crisis) D&D Studio Update: 2024 Core Rule Books and Survey Results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYgSsn7b0f0&t=260s  3:46 - Defining Backwards Compatibility Weapon Masteries RANKED for One DnD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGfZ4NaLFq0  The "Outlier" spells that need fixed in D&D 5e, and how we do it with One D&D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R42s6ak2_1I Check out Mike Shea's Lazy RPG Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QErT8qPZ1KBPSIwnGBKMZ?si=cb7aa2db52e34f32 This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Notice how this title's in quotes? In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss the notion that "No D&D is Better than Bad D&D" by investigating the root causes of "Bad D&D" and resolving the paradox of knowing that to become a skilled GM, you'll have to run games unskillfully first. In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

One of the most under-recognized elements of Game Mastering is considering the real-world time spent playing and waiting in a game environment. Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Want more Dragon Mind? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs and follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Have a question? Ask us by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss their experiences playtesting and how to run a successful playtest that yields helpful information. Distal is a TTRPG in Alpha playtesting by Michael from the Playtest Panel Discussions. You can check out the system at https://linktr.ee/distalrpg In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

We finally get a version of the Monk that (seems) to be on par with its martial-peers. Everything looks good. The question remains: does it play good? To support this podcast, drop a 5-star review in your app of choice and let us know your favorite thing about Dragon Mind. To submit a question or topic, email us at [email protected] or let us know in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Hot on the heels of UA 7 is UA 8: Bastions and Cantrips, as well as a discussion about the survey feedback for UA 6. To support this podcast, drop a 5-star review in your app of choice and let us know your favorite thing about Dragon Mind. To submit a question or topic, email us at [email protected] or let us know in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Designing an encounter can serve multiple functions. Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Want more Dragon Mind? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs and follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Have a question? Ask us by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

What type of Game Balance does your table enjoy? What have been your experiences with homebrew TTRPG content? Let us know by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss the "pro mindset" that you can bring to any table you're apart of, as well as both sides of the Professional GMing relationship. In this episode, we mention a few resources to check out. They're listed below: Why I Quit Pro DM'ing and Is It For You? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjU8CyoYw0k Treantmonk's Temple - https://www.youtube.com/@TreantmonksTemple The Eldritch Lorecast by Ghostfire Gaming - https://open.spotify.com/show/5EW3iItCF2WuyP02dCRrym Pack Tactics - https://www.youtube.com/@PackTactics Ginny Di - https://www.youtube.com/@GinnyDi Bob Worldbuilder - https://www.youtube.com/@BobWorldBuilder XP to Level 3 - https://www.youtube.com/@XPtoLevel3 Matthew Colville - https://www.youtube.com/@mcolville The Monsters Know What They're Doing - https://www.themonstersknow.com/ In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at [email protected] Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Sometimes what we think will happen and what actually happens are very different things. What have been your experiences with homebrew TTRPG content? Let us know by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Another entry into our favorite news topic, D&D Fifth Edition Second Edition, also known at PHB 2024. We get the subclass previews for Barbarian, Fighter, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard. Oh yeah, it's all coming together. To support this podcast, drop a 5-star review in your app of choice and let us know your favorite thing about Dragon Mind. To submit a question or topic, email us at [email protected] or let us know in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

GMing isn't about what you do. It's about who you are. Let us know by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

A common stumbling block for new GMs is to think of their TTRPG as a story rather than a quest. Write Quests, not Stories. Let us know by sending us an email at [email protected] or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music