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D&D Twenty-Sided Tavern | D&D as Live Theater | Wandering DMs S07 E15 1:02:35

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Dan & Paul get to chat with R. Alex Murray, one of the cast members of Twenty-Sided Tavern, a live theatrical D&D stage production! TST has had a smash year off-Broadway in New York City, and now they're about to take the show across the country. What's the difference between playing D&D at home with friends, versus entertaining hundreds of audienc…

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Your Virtual DM: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enjoy Solo TTRPGs 43:21

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Artificial Intelligence is a polarizing topic these days. From Skynet-style flights of fancy to the very real implications for content creators, it’s an evolving technology that isn’t going away anytime soon. But free from worrying about profiting off of others’ work, using AI at the game table can help provide you with a set of tools and a pair of…

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Bill Webb! | Necromancer Games | Wandering DMs S07 E14 1:03:37

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Paul & Dan chat with the legendary Bill Webb, founder of Necromancer Games and Frog God Games. Bill's back with a new, even-more-old-school TTRPG ruleset -- the Necromancer's Game, naturally! We find out how "wild man" Bill Webb runs his own regular home games, and what "First Edition Feel" means in 2025. Plus more surprises! Join the Kickstarter f…

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We Built This City: Tools, Tips, and Tricks on Increasing Immersion in Your D&D Game 48:37

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Terrain. Maps. Minis. Music. Handouts. TTRPGs aren’t movies and television and we can’t rely on moving pictures to help immerse our players, so what are some ways that you can help the imagination Build This City in your players’ minds? In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to revisit our discussion with The Wizard Washburn from Paper Ter…

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IST Unfiltered - Sheduer Sanders 23:34

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BigDev UNLEASHES on the coverage and treatment of Sheduer Sanders. Comment and Subscribe. Follow @dmstpodcatnetwork on all major platforms. Follow @therealbigdev216 on all major platforms.Av DMST Podcast Network

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To Show or Not Show the Map? | Revealing Information in D&D | Wandering DMs S07 E13 1:07:51

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Should the DM keep their D&D adventure map hidden, or reveal it to the players at the outset? Dan & Paul discuss the sometimes-surprising benefits of giving your players more information instead of less. From partial dungeon maps as treasure, to visualizing the layout of the wilderness, to games where the map's the thing, we'll share everything we …

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Cobblers, Glassblowers, and Weavers Unite! Utilizing Forgotten Proficiencies in Your D&D Games 47:07

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Cobbler’s tools. Weaver’s tools. Glassblowing. There are a host of proficiencies that are part of building a character in D&D that seem strange at first for someone who is going out on adventures. For a lot of players, it just becomes something that you picked during character creation. We’ve come to call these the “orphan” proficiencies. In this e…

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Moves, Powers, and Skills | Creating unique characters in TTPRGs | Wandering DMs S07 E12 1:03:01

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After a packed weekend at their annual house convention, Dan and Paul return with fresh insights into the mechanics behind the games they played. From the moves-based mechanics of Powered by the Apocalypse titles, to Quest's streamlined abilities, D&D's shifting focus across editions (from old-school attribute checks to modern skill lists), and the…

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Too Much Time On My Hands – Our 8 Best Hacks For Busy D&D Players 47:10

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Multiple times a week. Once a week. Every other week. Once a month. Once every several months. We’ve referenced how frequency of play can really alter how you run the game, how the story flows, etc. But, our longtime listener, Dr. DM, has brought up how real life has really gotten in the way of scheduling their usually weekly games and how it has a…

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Elementals in D&D | From the Source | Wandering DMs S07 E11 1:01:39

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Dan & Paul chat about Elementals in D&D. Where do they come from, and how often do they get used? Are they really a good option for high-level wizards to conjure? And how have they evolved into the newest Monster Manual for D&D 5E 2024? Read Dan's blog on Conjure Elemental Through the Ages And more on the problem of the Air Elemental Whirlwind…

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WOTC Kills VTT | Wherefore Art Thou Digital Tools? | Wandering DMs S07 E10 1:03:36

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Hasbro/WOTC announced this week that their long-anticipated virtual tabletop tool (VTT), Sigil, is suddenly end-of-life. How did they come to spend so many resources into a project like this, only to cancel it? Does it disrupt their overall strategy for the brand-new 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons? What's the landscape of VTT's for D&D look lik…

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Tom McGrenery | OSR and Story Games | Wandering DMs S07 E09 1:03:25

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Dan and Paul are joined by Tom McGrenery, game designer and co-host of the podcast Fear of a Black Dragon, to discuss the surprising common ground between OSR and story games. Do they have more in common with each other than either has with modern traditional RPGs? Find out what they discover in this thought-provoking episode of Wandering DMs!…

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Halls of Valhalla - 3WDs Player Review of Our D&D Viking Epic, Journey to Ragnarok 1:00:59

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It’s apropos that our first-ever players review of a campaign was for DM Tony’s Storm King’s Thunder campaign, as our newest iteration has us returning to the frozen world of the original giants in Mana Project Studios Journey to Ragnarok! We bring on return guests Scott (the Terrain Wrangler), Bonnie (the Chaos Engine) and our newest player to joi…

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Jess is a Mess 1:14:08

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DJ Brainstorm brings the DMST podcast vibes to I'm Sayin Tho as we get caught up on whats been going on in Brainstorms world. Dev and Brainstorm break down the Jess Hilarious/Loren Lorosa saga lke only DMST can. Sit back, relax and enjoy the latest episode of I'm Sayin Tho.Follow Us on social:@dmstpodcastnetwork@therealbigdev216@djbrainstorm4u…

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The AI Dungeon Master | Review of Playing D&D with an AI DM | Wandering DMs S07 E08 1:06:45

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Can an AI truly run a game of Dungeons & Dragons? In this episode, Paul & Dan review Paul’s recent live-streamed experiment, Martha the AI DM, where he played a session of Basic B/X D&D with an AI as his Dungeon Master. How well did Martha craft adventures, roleplay NPCs, and adapt to unexpected player choices? Did she bring the magic of tabletop s…

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Conquer the Viking Saga! 3 Wise DMs Campaign Review and Wrap-up of Journey to Ragnarok 53:51

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After a little over 2 years and 20+ sessions, we have finally concluded our adventure through the Norse Kingdoms in Midgard and the remaining 8 worlds of Yggdrasill, the World Tree, where the Auspicious Signs were successful in stopping Ragnarok: the Twilight of the Gods. Journey to Ragnarok was in the campaign queue for quite a while (with DM Thor…

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Tones for Tough Times | Playing D&D when Things are Bad | Wandering DMs S07 E07 1:06:52

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As a DM, should you offer different subject matter to your players when the real world looks grim?Av Wandering DMs

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I'm Sayin' Tho - Episode 2 24:54

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Big Dev is back to discuss the past 5 months Alot has changed but life goes on. The DMST Podcast Network is alive and well but real is real! Sit back and enjoy an open, introspective conversation.Follow Us on social:@dmstpodcastnetwork@therealbigdev216Av DMST Podcast Network

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DMing On The Fly | Running a D&D Game With No Materials | Wandering DMs S07 E06 1:04:21

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Paul & Dan dive into the art of running a game with absolutely no materials on hand. Whether it’s an impromptu one-shot, a lost character sheet crisis, or a full-on “I forgot my dice bag at home” scenario, we’ll explore how to keep the adventure rolling with just your wits and a table full of eager players.…

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Master the Art of Non-Combat D&D Encounters with 16 Essential Tips! 47:35

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D&D does combat well. It can slow down time and can be more or less crunchy than you like, but it definitely creates aa play area that a new DM can handle during a session. Unfortunately, while the books talk about the other two pillars of roleplay, there isn’t a lot for the new DM to latch onto to understand the best way to run a seamless session.…

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Original D&D Greyhawk Supplement | Wandering DMs S07 E05 1:04:48

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Paul & Dan review the first add-on to Original D&D in 1975: Supplement I, Greyhawk! Presenting content and rules changes stemming from Gygax's home campaign, we get new classes (the Thief and Paladin), spells, monsters, and magic items. But how much of it was a boon to D&D in general, and how many were mistakes?…

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I Don't Know: 9 Tips to Master D&D Settings That You're New to Running 49:46

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“What elements would this game need to include to feel complete for a fan of the setting and the story?” That was the question from Forever DM Larry about running a Dragonlance campaign for players that had read the books… which he hasn’t. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave reveal the best tips they have for running a setting that you’re unfami…

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How to Get Away with Murder in D&D | Planning Plots | Wandering DMs S07 E04 1:03:50

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Dan & Paul follow up on our chat about mysteries in D&D: Turning things around, how is the average Thieves' Guild member meant to ply their trade in the world? Given all the magic detection, location, ESP, and other powers, what steps will the average assassin-for-hire take to complete their mission and not get caught?…

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Mysteries | Running Frustration Free D&D Whodunits | Wandering DMs S07 E03 1:01:59

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In this episode of Wandering DMs, Dan and Paul explore the art of running mysteries in Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs. From crafting compelling clues and red herrings to balancing player agency with narrative tension, they share tips and tricks to keep your players engaged and invested in unraveling the plot. Whether you’re running a murder in…

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Critical Failures | What’s the Worst that Can Happen? | Wandering DMs S07 E02 57:13

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Dan & Paul chat about the role of critical failure and fumble systems in TTRPG systems. Do they add appropriate surprise, unpredictability, realism, and danger to the adventure? Are they more punishing to the players or their opponents? Or are they just more trouble than they're worth?Av Wandering DMs

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Dragonlance Decoded: Your Front-Row Seat to Shadow of the Dragon Queen 1:08:59

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Following the footsteps of our Storm King’s Thunder and Curse of Strahd campaigns, we gather all five players from our Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen players wrap-up! In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave welcome The Wizard Washburn, Monster Wrangler Matt, and our own Chaos Engine, Bonnie, to sit down and discuss the epic entirety of our …

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Splitting the Party | When Your D&D Group Can’t Keep it Together | Wandering DMs S07 E01 1:01:08

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Paul & Dan are back for Season 7, this time diving into the age-old debate: splitting the party. When is it a clever strategy? When is it a recipe for disaster? And what can DMs do to keep the game running smoothly when the group goes their separate ways?Av Wandering DMs

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The High Tale of the Dragonlance: What We Loved and 3 Things We Didn’t in Shadow of the Dragon Queen 55:13

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Happy New Year! As promised, we’re kicking off our 5th Season with one of our favorite episode varieties: the 3 Wise DMs Campaign Reviews! Following the footsteps of our Storm King’s Thunder, Curse of Strahd, and Woodstock Wanderers campaigns, we delve deep into the High Tale of the Dragonlance with our DM Review of Shadow of the Dragon Queen. In t…

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The Great Pretender – How To Lean Into Metagaming To Enhance Your D&D Games 42:02

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Metagaming. It’s one of the many topics that will spark controversy among those in the hobby. A listener wrote in explaining that they love making terrain and minis and have offered their services to their DM. Unfortunately, the DMs are reluctant, as they don’t want the player to have metaknowledge or spoil the reveals of the campaign. In this epis…

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2024 Year in Review | Wandering DMs Season 6 | Wandering DMs S06 E41 1:00:53

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Paul & Dan look back on the year 2024 for the Wandering DMs. It's been a momentous year: The 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, a new version of the D&D game, the Chinese Year of the Dragon, in-depth looks at Original vs. Basic D&D, and special guests like Michael Moorcock, Luke Gygax, Jon Peterson, an Matt Finch. Share your high and low point…

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Crafting Villains | Creating Satisfying Foils for Your Players | Wandering DMs S06 E40 59:01

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Dan and Paul discuss ways to create satisfying recurring villains in your D&D campaign. How do you balance the desire for epic, climactic showdowns with the unpredictable, open-ended nature of a TTRPG campaign? Should your villain be the untouchable mastermind pulling strings from the shadows, or someone your players can engage with directly throug…

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Can I Ask You A Question? When and How to Exert Your Unlimited Power as a DM in D&D 46:46

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Several listener questions came in that were spiraling around the same general idea, and one that DMs have fielded since the very beginning of the game: how, and when, to exert the unlimited level of power that you possess as the DM. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave, take part in a grab bag of listener questions that deal with players constan…

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Original vs. Basic D&D Part 3 | Combat! | Wandering DMs S06 E39 59:51

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Dan & Paul revisit the Original vs. Basic Dungeon & Dragons collision. This time: As similar as the early editions are, a fundamental place where they differ is the combat turn sequence. Moldvay's B/X rules have a unique turn sequence not seen in other versions of D&D. And for Original D&D (1974), can you even find the turn sequence, anyway? Plus o…

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Dungeon Design Dash #5 Part 2 | Infested Perch of the Mammoth Egg | Wandering DMs S06 E38 1:00:25

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Dan and Paul return to complete the dungeon design dash for the "Infested Perch of the Mammoth Egg". Unfortunately one hour was just not enough this time around, so they're coming back to complete the adventure, and reveal some of the extra editing passes that go into publishing these adventures. Once complete, this adventure will be posted for sal…

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Misty Mountain Hop: Unleash Epic Adventures and Elevate Your Game with Middle-Earth's Magic 50:18

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Low Magic. We’ve discussed it before and, in last weeks article, DM Chris delved into ideas of how to make magic rare and special in your D&D campaigns. In our discussion online regarding the article, there was a debate over what low magic means. The issue seemed to revolve around confusing Low Magic with Low Fantasy. Middle-Earth, while being a Hi…

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Dungeon Design Dash #5 | Creating a D&D Adventure in One Hour | Wandering DMs S06 E37 1:07:00

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Dan and Paul are back at it again, creating an entire D&D adventure in just one hour! Armed with only their D&D source books, Matt Finch's excellent Tome of Adventure Design, and the input from live viewers, they'll create a fully stocked and playable D&D dungeon adventure right in front of your eyes. Once it's complete, adventure WDM05 will be pos…

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We’ve Only Just Begun: Kickstarting An Epic D&D Campaign With Expert Player Guides 38:31

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We’re getting geared up for some new campaigns to begin. Both our Dragonlance and Journey to Ragnarok campaigns are coming near their finale, so we’ve begun thinking about what’s next up. Just in time, DM Chris sent out his Player’s Guides for the upcoming Lord of the Rings campaign that he’s going to be running in the new year. In this episode, To…

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Ghouls in D&D | Hungry for More | Wandering DMs S06 E36 1:03:33

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Dan and Paul reflect on the many changing faces of ghouls in D&D and fantasy literature. How did they become one of the most feared monster types? What flavor is best: the one from Lovecraft, Howard, Leiber, Gygax, or Romero? Should they be unthinking undead, or a sentient organized race? What's the best way to skin (or unskin) them in your D&D gam…

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Scaling D&D Adventures | Tips for Handling Any Group Size | Wandering DMs S06 E35 1:01:12

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This week on Wandering DMs, Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins dive into one of the most common challenges DMs face: scaling D&D adventures when the number of players doesn’t match what the adventure was designed for. Whether you're running a session for fewer players than expected or you suddenly have a larger group to accommodate, adjusting on t…

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The Time Warp – Mastering the Strange Way Time Flows in Your D&D Campaign 52:02

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Play through an adventure and you’ll realize how strangely time can move in your D&D campaign. Longtime friend of the show, Dr. DM (Jason) returns with a question about his ocean-based campaign that we discussed in Episode 148. His question revolves around how quickly leveling can affect the passage of time in the adventure. In this episode, Tony, …

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Matt Finch | Tome of Worldbuilding | Wandering DMs S06 E34 1:00:20

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Dan and Paul chat with Matt Finch, the ENNIE-award winning designer of the Swords & Wizardry game, and who also created OSRIC, and the Quick Primer for Old School Gaming. Plus he made our favorite Tome of Adventure Design, as seen in use in the Wandering DMs Dungeon Design Dashes. Next up on Kickstarter is Matt's Tome of Wordbuilding Design. Is thi…

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Wrath of the Sea Lich | Luke Gygax & 50 Years of D&D | Wandering DMs S06 E33 1:03:24

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Paul and Dan chat with Luke Gygax on the 50th anniversary of D&D and his new old-school mega-adventure, Wrath of the Sea Lich! Wrath of the Sea Lich is a reimagining of his hit series, "Oculus of Senrahbah" originally created for 5e. Luke and Matt enlisted the help of notable designer Sersa Victory to reengineer the scenario for the critically accl…

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Don't Worry About A Thing: Essential Tips To Turn Your D&D Fails Into Wins 50:09

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Bad sessions. We’ve all dealt with them and we’ll continue to have them periodically. It’s all part of running TTRPGs. But how to you deal with them when they happen? What do you do to salvage the game at the next session? DM Dave offers a question to his fellow Wise DMs regarding a recent session that he felt he could have run better, smoother, be…

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I'm Sayin' Tho Podcast (Episode 1) - Diddy...Let's Be Honest 53:31

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Episode 1 of the I'm Sayin Tho Podcast is here! Join your host BigDev as he gives a unique perspective on issues and stories in our community.Av DMST Podcast Network

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D&D Party Size | Gathering the Right Number of Troops | Wandering DMs S06 E32 1:00:13

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Dan and Paul, the Wandering DMs, discuss the right number of players for D&D and other TTRPGs. How many is too many? How few is too few? What factors play into choosing the right range of party size for your adventure design? Team size and team composition affect team processes and team outcomes. The optimal size (and composition) of teams is debat…

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Travel Encounters in D&D | Wandering Why? | Wandering DMs S06 E31 1:01:55

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Paul and Dan do a deep dive on the state of travel encounters in classic D&D and other games. Should they be based on random wandering tables, or fine-tuned by the DM for the given adventure session? Is the goal to simulate a living world, or to challenge the PCs at the table? Should the DM know in advance what will happen, or share in the surprise…

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Rutskarn’s Gambit | Creating Political Intrigue with Boot Hill | Wandering DMs S06 E30 1:00:40

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Dan and Paul are joined by special guest Adam "Rutskarn" DeCamp, author of the blog Chocolate Hammer. Rutskarn will share his experience running a highly political campaign using the original TSR Western RPG Boot Hill, first published in 1975. How can a game with zero rules for social interactions and a highly deadly combat system actually encourag…

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D&D Beyond Update Fail! | Backward-Compatibility Blues | Wandering DMs S06 E29 1:01:15

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Dan and Paul wrap up the most recent Wizards D&D Beyond fumble -- a decision to retract all the items, magic, and spells from the 2014 version of D&D 5th Edition, and replace all content globally with the 2024 revised D&D content (whether players wanted it or not!). After public outcry, WOTC flip-flopped on their decision, but was it a preventable …

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Revolutionize Your D&D Games With Digital Tools 49:12

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Running the adventure outside of the game session? Yes, that’s right. Starting back in DM Dave’s Curse of Strahd campaign, we began to develop characters and backstories with narrative side quests via text, email, and online documents (like Google Docs). In our Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen campaign, we have utilized them from the very be…

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