It’s A Mimic!

Continuing the conversation about combat, the panel of Dungeon Masters expand the discussion to cover more specific tips for DM's.  The main talking points in this episode tackle the differences between Theater of the Mind and using Maps and Minis, how to balance combat encounters, and whether or not to help players when things go awry. SUMMARY: All three DM's weigh in on the pros and cons of the...

The dungeon masters tackle the idea of what makes combat fun and interesting, even for players who have played before.  Key topics include battle environments, shifting motivations mid-battle, and enemy intelligence. SUMMARY:  As the three DM's discuss what makes combat interesting and fun, they go wildly off topic and prove that the show is truly like finding a mimic in the wild: you never know w...

Today’s Episode: The last and longest episode of the Meet the DMs series focuses on the idea of D&D tropes and what they mean to the different Dungeon Masters.  As they move away from 5th Edition, they dissect the pros and cons of regular cliches and touchstone ideas in the Dungeons and Dragons landscape.  Summary: D&D means different things to different people, and the Dungeon Masters sit down in...

Today’s Episode: As the conversation moves on to the Dungeon Masters favourite and least favourite spells, they discuss the benefits and flaws of altering the terrain, and some frustrating styles of magic from a DM’s perspective.   Summary: As the panel moves on to a more magical conversation, Terry and Dan go head-to-head again and Adam drops some knowledge about how to block Scrying as the DMs d...

Today’s Episode: It’s madness as the Dungeon Masters continue to discuss their favourite and least favourite aspects of Dungeons and Dragons in part three of the Meet the DM’s series. This time round, it’s Monsters. Summary:   After a brief explanation of why kobolds are a great addition to the game, things derail quickly as Adam and Terry take on Dan over the mechanics of 5th Edition beholders. T...

Today’s Episode:The panel of Dungeon Masters gets together again to explore the concept of character races in 5e. From gnomes to elves, this episode covers the likes and dislikes of the DMs, and spends some time off the rails on the difference between halflings and gnomes. Summary:Controversy runs rampant as Adam continues the discussion of favourite and least favourite character choices from the...

Today’s Episode: As an introduction to both the show and its hosts, all three Dungeon Masters get together to break down their favourite and least favourite classes in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons.  Some of the answers are surprising, even for each other, as they briefly go over both spellcasters and martial warriors that they love and hate.  Roll initiative! Summary:  Adam pitches the idea of...

We are pretty excited to be releasing this project in the new year, but we wanted to give you all a little gift to enjoy.