Dragon Mind - Mindful TTRPGs

Join the Swiftguard TTRPG Playtest with Playtest Packet 3.1:https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download 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....

Join the Swiftguard Discord at: https://discord.com/invite/YWYHk2rhhW 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=sharing Playtest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42...

My video on if D&D 5.5 is a good "starter" system: https://youtu.be/Zgn_TCU9hGI 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=sharing Playtest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZI...

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=sharing Playtest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file...

"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=sharing Playtest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharing P...

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=sharing Playtest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQs...

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/@dragonmindttrpgs And the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/ Check out more of the Dar...

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_1949 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 Communit...

Check out Distal at https://distalrpg.com/ 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: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www. FesliyanStudios.com for the background...

Check out the new Forgotten Realms Subclasses UA at: https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/eberron-updates/Lhg25Ggx5iY3rETH/UA2025-CartographerArtificer.pdf 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...

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/@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: drago...

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://dragonmi...

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...

"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:/...

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...

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/4...

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: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit...

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...

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/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd...

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...

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 T...

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.spoti...

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...

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/dumbdumbdic...

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=PL5d3vzUrw9W0Upczwhb...