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The nefarious Evil Dungeon Master is here to share invaluable tips and tricks on Dungeons & Dragons, Palladium, and a myriad of other RPGs. Drawing from over 30 years of diabolical Dungeon Mastering Experience, these bite-sized daily podcasts (10 to 15 minutes each) are brimming with wicked wisdom that you simply can't afford to miss. Mostly system neutral, but has favored editions and game systems. Visit https://TheEvilDM.com for more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po ...
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We are two Dungeon Masters who don't have it all figured out but love the game of Dungeons and Dragons(and other table-top RPGs) and want to help others enjoy it more. We will go over advice from our real life experiences and a little research and include honest stories from our play groups. Come join us at our table.
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The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

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Hello And welcome to The Dungeon Master’s Dojo. We’ll be talking Dungeons and Dragons and other role playing games to bring you tips and tricks to build your skills to be a better game master and player. Head on over to our webpage https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ for more blogs and post.
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Learn how to be a better DM (Dungeon Master) so you can tell better stories for yourself and your friends. Learn things like how to start a campaign, how to create realistic NPCs, how to move the plot along, and how and why to use session 0's for your party. Join hosts Justin Lewis, Cayden Ottley and Tanner Weyland as they distill all the DM tips, tools and resources for the beginner DM, for the DM with a few years of experience and for the Forever DM who's been playing for 20 years. If you' ...
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Ever wonder how other Dungeon Masters view scenarios? Want to find out why they prefer certain methods? Look no further than Dungeon Master Discussions, a weekly live-broadcast/podcast show where host Zack "Zack the DM" Ramsey explores the world of Dungeons & Dragons with a unique guest. Join him as he finds out why his guests Dungeon Master the way they do and what makes them unique. Catch him live at twitch.tv/nerdynortherners every Friday from 6-7pm ET and you'll have a chance to have you ...
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This actual play podcast follows those who attempt to weave stories out of threads of fantasy, gothic, apocalyptica, mystery, and more for their players and for you. Whether you like Fifth Edition D&D, Powered by the Apocalypse, or map drawing games where you can't see the map because this is a podcast, we've got you covered!
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DMI is a podcast made to share the tricks of the trade of DMs with a wide range of experience levels, from fresh, new DMs to wisened masters of the position. We focus on exploring topics within the world of DnD that consistently pose problems to DMs, such as developing characters, the use of monsters & NPCs, and combat. You'll hear from a variety of DMs speaking on a plethora of intriguing controversial issues in-depth. No matter where you are in your DnD journey, we've got something worth l ...
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How Not to Dungeon Master

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Each week I talk to a new guest from the TTRPG community about how they got into gaming, their highs and lows behind the screen, best advice for new and aspiring Dungeon Masters and Game Masters, and their amazing work and projects! I post a new episode each Wednesday, so check for the latest, pick a guest that interests you, or start from the beginning!
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The Friendly Dungeon Master

The Friendly Dungeon Master

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I am the Friendly Dungeon Master, author of "The Friendly Dungeon Master" blog and now "The Friendly Dungeon Master" podcast! I am a relatively new Dungeons and Dragons player, but I'm excited to bring people into the world of Telaris and join in our adventure as my players explore the world of Telaris!
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Dungeon Masters takes a behind-the-curtain look into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, told through the lenses of the creator of the game, Gary Gygax, played by Wil Wheaton and of private investigator, William Dear, played by Jon Hamm, a swashbuckling tough guy in 1979. Gygax guides the audience through this incredible true story as our Dungeon Master, as we follow Dear on his quest to find Dallas Egbert, a Michigan State student, who supposedly disappeared in the steam tunnels under his univ ...
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Don't Trust The Smiling Dungeon Master is a TTRPG Podcast. Set in Avalas, a land known for it's lush forests blessed by the Goddess Chauntea, our adventurers: Grak, the Barbarian Hecate, the Warlock Miguel, the Paladan Lilly, the Sorcerer Vyvyen, the Monk and Grubs, the Cleric Will face many challenges, battle many evils, and learn many lessons. But the most important lesson of all will be... DON'T TRUST THE SMILING DUNGEON MASTER!
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The Dueling Dungeon Masters is a Live Play TTRPG Podcast where not one, but two Dungeon Masters will work together, and sometimes AGAINST one another, to take their players on ONE epic journey of twists, turns, chaos, and mayhem!
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The Dungeon Masters are longtime nerds, artists, kinksters and friends. Pirate and Sebastian have been co creating experiences in pleasure, pain and play together for over 6 years after meeting in the confines of one of San Francisco's most famous castles. Now they get to share a combined 30 years of experience and help people avoid the pitfalls they've crawled out of. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedungeonmasters/support
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Each week, we take a look behind the screen and at the hidden notes of a DM/GM, and basically nerd out specifically about the ineffable role of the Dungeon Master. This is for anyone who wants to know how to be a Dungeon Master or Game Master for Dungeons & Dragons, or any TTRPG system. A link to a transcription of the episode will be in the show notes each week.
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Are you a Dungeon Master or Game Master? Wanna rock your players’ world at the table? Do you get the FEAR that your prep'll fall flat and your players will roll their eyes in boredom? Well that's ok and this is for you. I'm Scott Docherty of vengersdecks.com. I ain't the best GM or DM, but I've run games since the 80s and believe there's NO REASON you can't leave your players drooling for more after every session. Each episode = 1 awesome encounter and tips to inspire and help you improvise. ...
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A “Bag of Beans” is a heavy cloth bag containing pebble-like beans that explode when dumped out, causing damage to nearby creatures. To safely utilize the beans, they must be removed by hand and planted in dirt with water, resulting in various outcomes, some beneficial and others harmful. The contents can summon creatures, create hazardous effects,…
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Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. Today, we talk with Ethan Myers from Lyres for Hire. you can check him out at https://www.instagram.com/lyresforhire/?hl=en We talk about some linguistic tactics to use to make characters sound more real. The 3 recommended in today's show are: Phonotactics: keeping the general rules for sounds and sound pairs …
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DUE TO THE GRAPHIC NATURE OF THIS PROGRAM, LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. The Eve's Watch finds themselves at Zayeron's keep, a pitched battle ensues and the watch mows through their opponents in unbridled savagery. A stranger, not seen for quite some time, silently observes the watch as they ready themselves to do battle with Kusheem and his forc…
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Send us a Text Message. Hello! Thank you for downloading this installment of the Dungeon Master Talk podcast. In this Episode, we talk about the 'Steeled Stone', the forge where Artie the 3rd where he has been held for years. What all is in the forge to protect it? We also talk Challenge Ratings and how to help accurate build your encounters specif…
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Bruised and battered, Dear chases down his only lead, finding himself in the belly of the beast. Surrounded by potential suspects, one man stands out from the crowd, but could his game be deadly? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episode…
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Today on the podcast, I am exploring the Unearthed Arcana "item" spell that is truly SO UNDERRATED! On this show, we explore the intricacies of this hidden gem, providing insights into its mechanics, strategies for effective use in your campaigns, and how it can enhance your gameplay experience. Whether you're a seasoned dungeon master or a curious…
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#ADnD ⁠#TTRPG⁠ ⁠#RPG⁠ ⁠#Dnd ⁠#Greyhawk⁠ ⁠#TSR Today on the podcast, I flip open the Monster Manual II and speak about the Kech, a dangerous forest fiend in AD&D, highlighting their stealth, traps, and tactics in ambushing adventurers. 🏞️ Kech Overview: Rare, neutral evil forest fiends known for misleading and capturing humans. ⚔️ Combat Stats: Armo…
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#AD⁠nD ⁠#TTRPG⁠ ⁠#RPG⁠ ⁠#D⁠nd ⁠#Greyhawk⁠ ⁠#TSR⁠ On today's podcast, I move along with AD&D week, talking about another potion. On page 127 of the of the DMG, we have the Treasure Finding Potion. Its a potion I don't think I've seen used in any campaign that I have been a part of, nor have I given it out myself. Listen in as I discuss how it works …
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⁠#AD⁠nD ⁠#TTRPG⁠ ⁠#RPG⁠ ⁠#D⁠nd ⁠#Greyhawk⁠ ⁠#TSR⁠ On today's podcast I got an email from a listener named Kate who wanted to know more about the sweet water potion that's listed on page 127 of the Dungeon Master's guide in AD&D. The Sweet Water potion purifies liquids, neutralizes poisons, and is a handy tool in AD&D, though often undervalued by pl…
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As Dear unearths secrets in Dallas’ world, the missing teen doesn’t appear to be the person his parents think he is after all. But is Dear digging too deep, descending into a dangerous underworld beyond his wildest dreams? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterr…
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It's the final countdown of Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons adventures and campaigns. Classics like Curse of Strahd and Tomb of Annihilation stack up against the rest? Tune in to find out and to see the final rankings! Subscribe to the DMofNone Patreon where you can watch the video version of this episode in addition to all our bonus episodes an…
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#GMtips #DMTips #Notetaking Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about taking notes as a GM while you are out and about. How do you handle keeping those great ideas in your head for a game, but you aren't gaming and you aren't near a computer? Listen in as I describe the methods I use. Link to app: https://braintoss.com/ --- Support this podcast…
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On today's episode, we have Tyler & Noah, the musical masterminds behind Monument Studios. As some of you know, Monument Studios has been a sponsor of How To Be a Better DM, and our Live-play D&D show The Pact & Boon for the better part of the past year. Their app Fantasy + is a must have for any dungeon master! Tune in to hear about their upcoming…
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#HARP #RM #RPG Season 7 starts today and on the podcast I go over the HARP - High Adventure Role Playing Fantasy game. Its an interesting d100 system, that has a good amount of crunch to it, but not too much compared Rolemaster or MERP. If you are interested in checking it out, I've included a link to the free HARP Lite. HARP Fantasy brings you all…
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#fumble #DnD #dungeonsanddragons In today's episode, we're talk about two key aspects of gameplay. First up, we're discussing fumble rules. I'll be sharing my unique approach to handling these unexpected twists in my own campaign, shedding light on how they can add an exciting layer of unpredictability to the game. Next, we'll explore the handling …
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Welcome to How to Be a Better DM. Today is a special episode. In it, you'll hear the first 30 minutes of one of our professional dungeon mastering sessions. Some of the players are new to D&D and have very little experience. If you're interested in this episode, and want to hear the rest of the session, reach out to us on our Discord. If enough peo…
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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: When its time to end a PCs story, here are some ideas.Inspiration: D&D: Five Ways to End a CharacterExercise: Sunset RidersSupplement: Geologists Primer Fungi of the Far RealmsTwitter: @dmnastics DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchInstragram: @dmnas…
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#comicbooks #Ideas #DMTips #GMTips Today's episode focuses on how you can take old comic books and make adventures out of them. You do need to be careful, because your PCs will not always follow what the comic book has planned, you'll need to drop a lot of hints and improvise sometimes. Listen in and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podc…
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Detective Dear follows his first clue, which leads him to a dusty store near campus for comics and games. Does Dungeons & Dragons have something to do with Dallas’ disappearance? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with epis…
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It’s 1979. Famous private Investigator, William Dear, begins his quest. Dallas Egbert, a genius young student, has gone missing from Michigan State University. Can Dear track him down, or is something more sinister at play? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninter…
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The March of Campaigns continues! Every single official 5e Dungeons and Dragons adventure, module, and anthology will be reviewed and ranked. Dungeon Masters will weep. Players will laugh. The end of Fifth Edition is nigh. Subscribe to the DMofNone Patreon where you can watch the video version of this episode in addition to all our bonus episodes a…
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#ToTM #Theaterofthemind #GMTips #DMTips #combat Today's podcast is in all in your mind.... well isn't it always? Today I am focusing on answering an email from Timothy about how theater of the mind combat works. I also had a question on my YT channel yesterday about converting from tabletop to Theater of the mind by DocOrge and decided to answer bo…
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#RPG #TTRPG #Gaming What is your go to game? What game is the one game that you keep going back to, over and over. You never get bored of it, you love it and its your "pallet refresher" so to speak? We all have our one game, and it probably has changed over the years as you get older and experience more games. Mine is normally AD&D, Cinematic Unisy…
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When you are planning a combat encounter, do you know how to get it into the "Goldilocks" zone in terms of length? You don't want it so short that no one got anything out of it, but you also don't want it so long that all the players are secretly praying that it will be over after the next turn. To help you plan the length of your encounter, whethe…
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#DMtips #GMtips #ghosts Today I decided to take a look at the Ghosts in your campaign, talking how they work in AD&D vs D&D 5e. What happens when you see ghost? What happens when a Ghost possesses you? All these questions answered and at the end of the video I ask a question of the audience for the comments! --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…
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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with J.R. Zambrano to talk about how as DMs we should steal anything and everything that we want to add into our games! J.R. Zambrano Triangle Agency - The Vault Bell of Lost Souls Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Episode edited by: Neal Powell…
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#GMtips #GMAdvice #RPG On today's podcast I started off by talking about players who don't spend time to bother learning the game you are playing together and then in the latter half I decided to talk about whether you should be an adult and game with people regardless of their political beliefs, we are adults. If you are on spotify, there is a pol…
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Things Every Dungeon Master Should Remember As a Dungeon Master you have so much to remember, it’s a wonder you can even remember your own name. Yet, what if, by remembering a few more things, you were able to not only make your game better, but feel better yourself, and make everything you do as a Dungeon Master better? I know what it’s like to de…
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It's time to put the 2014 version of 2014 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons to bed. And what better way to say goodbye than judging and ranking every official D&D adventure, anthology, and campaign from the last ten years. Join us for the complete official and final 5e adventure tier list! Subscribe to the DMofNone Patreon where you can watch the vi…
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Things Every Dungeon Master Should Remember As a Dungeon Master you have so much to remember, it’s a wonder you can even remember your own name. Yet, what if, by remembering a few more things, you were able to not only make your game better, but feel better yourself, and make everything you do as a Dungeon Master better? I know what it’s like to de…
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#DC Heroes #Batman #Superheroes #Comicbook #GothamCity #DetectiveComics #BruceWayne In today's podcast, I go over a lunch time adventure with co-workers. I ran Batman the roleplaying game at lunch during work for a long while, it was a lot of fun, but this was one adventure that stood out, as we first started gaming as a group. Link: https://dc.fan…
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#dungeonsandragons #GMtips #DMTips Today on the podcast, I go over the book of random dungeon tables, and if it could help a DM get out of a jam and help inspire ideas? Book Description: This book helps dungeon masters and game masters cut own their prep time and have more fun at the gaming table. Grab some dice and roll up a dungeon. Inside discov…
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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: Time to start building Dayeimbe's UndermountainInspiration: The amazing Discord users!Exercise: Build-A-BarrowSupplement: Traveling DeckTwitter: @dmnastics DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchInstragram: @dmnastics Discord: https://bit.ly/DMBanterInt…
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#dragonlance #Dungeonsanddragons #RPG On today's podcast, I decided to talk about the Dragonlance comics books from DC Comics that came out in 1988, that ran for a few years. It could be an interesting campaign to write up and play in your D&D game! Link: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonlance_Vol_1_1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…
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Episode 22 "Motherfucking Snakes Not From This Motherfucking Planes." DUE TO THE GRAPHIC NATURE OF THIS PROGRAM, LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. The Eve’s Watch continues the battle with the snake folk. and drives the enemy back to the stone bridge, After clearing the enemy from the bridge they are now faced with Kusheem and his men. Join The Eve’s…
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Game over, man! Game over! Rob and Matt review Mothership 1e, a TTRPG about the galaxy's worst jobs. There's sci-fi, horror, and some of the best game design and DM advice you'll read this century. Mothership https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/collections/mothership-core-rules Subscribe to the DMofNone Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMaster…
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#DMTips #GMTips Today on the podcast, I open up the Postal Pouch aka the email bag and answer some emails that had been sitting there. If you want an email read on the air, just send it on in and I'll answer it on a show. AskTheDM@TheEvilDM.com is my email address! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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Have you ever seen amazing terrainscapes worthy of legend and have looked on with envy? Do you want to learn how to start getting into terrainscaping so you can have amazing battlemaps like all of the famous actual play shows? Well, this is the episode for you. Welcome back to How to Be a Better DM. Today Justin and Tanner are joined by Jay from Ja…
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#Gumshoe #RPG Today on the podcast I decided to talk about the Gumshoe system and Trail of Cthulhu. It appears to be a rather simple system that focuses heavily on investigations and horror. The system is a simple d6 with modifiers to beat a target number. The system I would say is a very lite roleplaying, but can be as complex as you need it to be…
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#FUDGE #RPG Today's podcast is all about generic systems and building your genre from the ground up, and what's a system that can help you do it? FUDGE! Link to Fudge: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/327196/fudge-10th-anniversary-edition?affiliate_id=421647 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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