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Become a better DM, storyteller and player each week! Professional GMs Eric Holden & Matt Staples talk gaming, storytelling and more. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of Dungeons & Dragons (or other table top RPGs), a gaming pro, or somewhere in between, you can be assured to learn something that will make your game more interesting, engaging, and most of all fun.
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Is your story withering on the vine? It’s time to add a few story seeds! Learn how you can use story seeds to make amazing side quests, awesome NPCs, and use the storytelling concept to further grow your adventure. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, …
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Fancy tag-teaming your world building experience? Learn how to effectively co-DM a D&D game! Join us as we cover practical tips for communication, planning, and managing player dynamics to create a cohesive and immersive gaming environment. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links an…
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Are you ready to craft immersive, high stakes (and high depth) storytelling? Take the plunge as we explore ways to incorporate aquatic dungeons into your next campaign. Explore the terrors and treasures of the deep with your players! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socia…
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Do you enjoy dinosaurs AND the elemental planes? Join us as we explore 8 new planar monsters, and show you how to merge primal planes and primal beasts into one amazing creature! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Eric and Matt sit down with Travis Sivart to chat about writing, ghost hunting, his knighthood and monsters. Travis is an author of multiple genres of books including sci-fi and fantasy novels. He created the Traverse Reality, a shared universe that connects cyberpunk, fantasy and steampunk works, and writes characters who feel real to his readers.…
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The trick to having a good fantasy world vs. a great one is how you use tiny details to generate interest. Enhance your storytelling with 8 simple rules that add depth, energy, and fun for both you and your players. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website,…
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Gish'n It Up: How to Play a Dungeons & Dragons Eldritch Knight
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Looking to smack your foes with a sword AND arcane power? Look no further than our guide to D&D 5e’s Eldritch Knight! Learn how to customize your fighter for maximum flavor and fun. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Eric and Matt get out the crystal ball and provide 10 possible insights into the future of D&D 2024 edition, the company Hasbro and gaming in general. Will things get worse before they get better? Will Hasbro make a cash grab (yes)? Will they ever remake DarkSun (no)? Find out here! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinsco…
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We Interview Ed Jowett from Shades of Vengeance
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Eric sits down with Ed Jowett, managing director and lead games designer of Shades of Vengeance. Ed's newest game Era: Kaiju (a game where you get to play a giant monster) is currently on kickstarter. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscor…
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Have a fantasy town but are lacking in story, depth, and the most important part, people? Beef up your worldbuilding with colorful non-player characters! Dive into the episode and fill your town with example friends, enemies and everything in between. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out a…
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Seeking more elemental power in your D&D games? This week we’ve 8, powerful magic item creations, sure to bring a spark to your player’s eyes. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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The Gith: A History of the Githyanki & Githzerai
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Whereupon we dive into the strange and sordid history of the Gith from D&D. Discover new game and story options, ways to improve both groups, and learn why the Githyanki and Githzerai hate each other so much. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.go…
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Whereupon we enlighten our listeners on the finer points of running a monk only, or martial arts themed campaign in D&D. Stretch out your body and your mind and let the fists fly! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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How do you successfully world build? Learn these easy DM tips and tricks to build taverns, towns and worlds WITH your players! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Whereupon we unleash a molten fountain of knowledge on how to successfully run a game in volcanic terrain. Send your players into a fiery holocaust, where scorching monsters dwell! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Once again, Eric & Matt dive into internet shouting matches to go over 10 more spicy D&D hot takes! You have opinions, we have answers…sort of. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Whereupon we administer swift knowledge for running action packed, fast paced adventures and time sensitive campaigns. DMs and storytellers, grab your seat belts and notepads…let’s create some dramatic tension! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.…
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Whereupon we provide 6 new monsters of frosty death for you to use in your next game! Brave the frigid lands of ice and snow and fight living snowbanks, baleful undead, and cows made of ice cream. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.…
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5 TTRPGs You Should Be Playing Right Now!
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Whereupon we showcase 5 amazing tabletop games you should immediately add to your collection. Try your hand at Appalachian horror, play undead city dwellers, sci-fi aliens, and much more! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we examine all the various iterations of Dungeons & Dragons to pick out what’s great, and what isn’t. Learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about the world’s greatest roleplaying game! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.co…
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Whereupon we delve into the lore and storytelling aspects of curses in games, and show you how to vastly improve the experience for your players. Dole out your own home-brew curses that are interesting and amusing, or use the ones provided! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links an…
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Whereupon we entice you with 6 brand-new and absurd enchantment spells, full of amusing lore and flavor. Unleash psychic horror, manipulate crowds and perform the safety dance, all to your delight! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner…
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Whereupon we take a walk in the Far Realm to show you how to birth forth your own horrible abominations. Create your own custom tentacled horrors, or use the ones we’ve kindly provided in this episode against your players! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our w…
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Whereupon we take the 6 most common problems in a party’s makeup, and provide several creative options to overcome each challenge. Whether it’s an all caster group or a game full of rogues, you can be sure to overcome whatever the storyteller throws at you! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check…
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Whereupon we take 10 magic items from the Dungeon Masters Guide and add some fun quirks to each object. Use these quirky objects to add some lore to your game or use them as inspiration to make your own quirks! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.…
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Whereupon we explore the cosmology and lore of Yggdrasil in the D&D universe. Grow some adventure with the World Tree, and add a little Norse flavor to your next game! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we craft 8 unique pieces of fantasy real estate for you to use in your next game. Have your players journey to draconic graveyards, arcane pyramids, volcanic cages and more! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we grant DMs several storytelling methods to manage the vast amount of problematic wealth player characters obtain, without breaking the game world. Diversify your assets in this high yield episode! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.go…
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Whereupon we show you how to construct your own convention survival backpack to not only get through your first con, but also thrive! Carry the essentials, while having plenty of room for all the stuff you want to buy. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our websi…
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Whereupon we harness our inner Gnome to craft 8 delightfully deadly traps for your favorite game. Spice up your dungeon with whimsical, whorling blades, crazed chemicals, and fake flumphs! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we explore some of the controversy regarding guns and explosives in fantasy games, and show you how to incorporate them into your campaign. Break out of dull games, and add some gunpowder for a fiery story! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website…
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Whereupon we shed light on the stats, tactics and lore of your favorite, adventurer eating, shapeshifting dungeon monsters. Everything’s a mimic in this week’s episode! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we plunder a dragon’s horde of information on how to run an exciting and entertaining rogue campaign. Gather your characters, grab your daggers and spells…it’s time for a robbery! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we present 8 delightful magical materials for you to use in your tabletop game, complete with lore and potentially ridiculous uses. Grab your hardhat and get ready to construct new amazing stories for your players! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our…
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Whereupon we summon 6 new, whimsical conjuration spells for your campaign. Amuse children, roll your enemies with deadly wood and hug plush aberrations! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we provide much needed intel on how to survive your very first convention. Learn essential con skills, the 1-3-5 rule and how to maximize your fun while keeping safe. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we bring 4 new, soul tempting Warlock Patrons to the table for you to use in your favorite game. Sign with the powerful, nameless entity and add amazing story elements to your character! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.…
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Whereupon we examine the common pitfalls with most random encounter tables and how to remake them into amazing tools for story creation. Roll up some epic tales! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we hatch several methods to create your own unique dragons in any campaign setting. Unleash your favorite flying reptiles on unsuspecting players, create new monsters, NPCs and more! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we dive into the age old argument of realism in a magical game and why it’s silly. Learn how to justify whatever crazy ideas you want for you game, because magic exists. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we cobble together 6 essential magic items every adventurer would love to have in their next dungeon descent. Get them today, supplies limited! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Eric & Matt take a look at 10 internet hot takes from Twitter, regarding D&D and gaming in general. How bad could it be? Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Whereupon we instruct new ways to use the often overlooked plains and grasslands terrain for your game. Explore epic ruins in a sea of grass, start a town on the savanna, or just survive a lion attack! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinsco…
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Whereupon we teach you how to merge various game genres together in order to create a more interesting, vibrant story. It’s like mashed potatoes, but way less messy. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we explore the lore and options of your favorite slobbering, regenerating monster, and ways to make it even more deadly. Stick around folks, this episode has teeth! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we craft 6 intelligent objects for you to use in your favorite game, as well as provide a few fun rules for running intelligent objects. Give the gift that talks back to your characters! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.…
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Whereupon we sing into existence several tried and true methods for adding music and sound effects into your tabletop game session. Add some sonic flavor, impress your players and get funky! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we construct new story options and methods for building incredibly magical cities in your campaign. We even provide a few freebies, including a megafauna beach resort! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we provide multiple avenues on how to run your own dystopian world or campaign. Look sharp and stay frosty, it’s time for a data run! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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DM panel time! Eric pairs up with Ian Woodworth from Undercommon Taste and Mike Daniel from 19 Hits The Dragon to answer your most popular storytelling questions. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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