Dungeon Master’s Block

DM Mitch & DM Chris take this week to talk about how to keep combat moving, and how to introduce different elements to keep it fresh. Make combat more than just a grid and some minis!  Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is The Architects (Original Mix) by Zero Chaotic is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release:  https:/...

This week DMs Mitch and Neal are joined by DM Reid of the Sneak Attack Actual Play Podcast. Together we talk about Player Influenced Story Telling and how it will bring new life to your D&D campaigns!   Listen to Sneak Attack @SneakPodcast   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Purple Skies By Whatfunk is licensed under a Creativ...

#MagicMark is back to talk with us about building Guilds for your D&D worlds and Campaigns. To delve in deeper into the MTG Universe, we will look at the plane of Ravnica and the 10 guilds that rule there.   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Dreams By Hired Beats is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release:  https://...

This week DMs Mitch and Neal come together to talk about one of their favorite cartoons...Samurai Jack. We take a close look at season one of this show, and gain inspiration for D&D campaigns from it...so WatchOut!   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is Hip-Hop/Rap remix of the intro from Cartoon Network's show "Samurai Jack" p...

This week on the DMB, DM Mitch & DM Chris talk about the infamous DMPC. We take a look at why they are hated, when it is ok to use them, how to and how not to run them.    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is Ghosts by Lyvo is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release:  https://soundcloud.com/lyvo/ghosts License:  http...

We return to the RAAH Real Monsters series to take a look at some Astral Pirates and Monks of Limbo.    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is Papafiot- Welcome Download:  http://adf.ly/1LSy38 Artist:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Papafiot... This episode edited by: DM Mitch & DM Neal  

On this episode of the DMB we are joined by some of the crew of Roll20, to discuss some advice on creating your own content, and the new DM's Guild.   Roll20.net @Roll20app Nolan T. Jones:  @NolanTJones Suzanne Wallace: @iamasnarkypants   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is French Life by PlatinumEDM is licensed under a Creati...

This week we are joined by Alex from Battlebards to talk about using sounds in your D&D campaigns.    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is United (original mix) by PlatinumEDM is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release:  https://soundcloud.com/platinumedm/un... License:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Promo...

Once again we have an entire episode dedicated to our mailbag of holding, where we focus on stories, ideas and questions from YOU, the listener!   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is Heartburn (Original Mix) by Meizong is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence. http://bit.ly/MeizongHeartburn https://youtu.be/0DoHh2dERNc   T...

This week James D'Amato of the One Shot Podcast Network joins us to discuss the wonders of improvisation! So join us...accept no substitutes! We are the Dungeon Master's Block!    www.oneshotpodcast.com James D'Amato @OneShotRPG   NPC (Noisey Person Cards) http://paracosmpress.com/npc/    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is Or...

DMs Chris and Neal take this week to talk about giving your PCs some tough moral dilemmas!    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is Second Arrival (Original Mix) by Meizong is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.  http://bit.ly/MeizongSecondArrival https://youtu.be/YN6TKjI7QUE   This episode edited by: DM Mitch & DM Neal

It's that time of year again. Christmas time! Come celebrate with DMs Mitch, Chris and Neal as they take a look back at 2015, and look ahead to 2016! There may even be some singing...   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro Music in this episode is Jonathan Mann - All The Ice King Wants For Christmas a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPmv6fM7Er0   This...

In the fourth installment of the Divine Spotlight series we will take a look at the gods Grummsh, Boccob and one of DM Chris' homebrew gods, Obris.  Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro & Outro Music in this episode is CMA - You're Free (Freedom EP) by CMA Music is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.  http://bit.ly/1M1Grhf https://youtu.be/bHq8h...

If you are looking for a new type of campaign to put your players through you have come to the right place.  This week we are joined by Shawn from Tribality.com to talk everything and everything Steampunk.  Sit back and enjoy the conversation we have about movies, books, rules, ideas, etc that deal with Steampunk.   Some of Shawn's Info: Tribality.com Steam Punk Article: http://tribality.com/2015/...

This week we talk about yet another campaign that has come to an end. We discuss the last session and the epilogue of the Dragon Wars campaign with Dale the Dragon that was DM'd by DM Chris.  Come see what happens in the conclusion of this campaign.   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Aura By Wontolla is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release:...

In the conclusion to our special 2 part episode of the Dungeon Master's Block, DM Mitch, DM Chris & Lou Anders go through their list of Top Tens!   @LouAnders www.louanders.com www.thronesandbones.com Lou Ander's Blog   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro & Outro Music in this episode is  Lets Rock! (Original Mix) by Tommy ReKstyle is licensed under a C...

In this special 2 part episode of the Dungeon Master's Block, we are joined by Lou Anders Author of the Thrones & Bones Series. In this, the first part, we take a look at Qualth, the world of Thrones & Bones, and Lou gives us a deeper look into World Building.    Tune in to our next episode for our TOP TENS! @LouAnders www.louanders.com www.thronesandbones.com Lou Ander's Blog   Patreon @DMs_Block...

This week, DM Mitch is joined by the Lord of the DMnastics Kingdom, DM Neal aka Joatmoniac. With Halloween passing on by, we decided to talk a look at Horror gaming, and another look at Witches, their covens and Witch Hunts. So grab some eye of newt and gizzard of lizard, jump on your Nimbus and fly with us!     Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in...

All Campaigns must come to an end one way or another. Join us in this special episode to discuss the epilogue of the Adventures in Shemish campaign, and see where the Riders of Shemish ended up...         Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in this episode is... Render - Prism:  https://youtu.be/WAg8iCoH07w   This episode edited by: DM Mitch DMnastics...

JM Perkins is back to talk to us about his new book, the Adequate Commoner...and cats...but mostly cats.    Other Places to read JM's work: His Website  Adequate Commoner Website Buy Adequate Commoner Here      Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in this episode is... J.A. - Tango Instrumental http://bit.ly/JATango https://youtu.be/aj06JWD9Z0A   This...

On this episode of the DMB, DMs Mitch & Chris talk about the many obstacles our PCs can encounter in dungeons, specifically traps, puzzles and bosses! So grab you master thieves tool kit, and an ever-burning torch, and help explore!     Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in this episode is... "Groovy Baby" by Jason Shaw ( http://audionautix.com/index.h...

On this episode of the DMB, we podcast from a boat...and bring you a relaxed discussion on creating Timelines for your worlds.     Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   This episode edited by: DM Mitch DMnastics by: DM Neal  

DM Neal and Rich Howard bring you a special Bonus episode of the DMB.       Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music in this episode is... Old Commercial Tune by  Symphonic Madness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA_qzhCxdPk and Gentle Breeze(Original Mix) by PlatinumEDM is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release:  https://soundcloud.com/platinumedm...

On this episode of the DMB, we are joined by James Introcaso of the Tome Show Podcast. Together we discuss the horrors that lurk deep deep down in the underdark, and how to make an underdark for your very own home-brew worlds.   Guest Info: Tome Show @JamesIntrocaso james.introcaso@gmail.com James' Blog     Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in this...

This week on the DMB, DM Mitch and Paladin Caleb take a look at all things Paladin. Alignment, Oaths, Blackguards, we talk about it all! We also have a special D&D IN SPACE Story Time!    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in this episode is... Courage by Calico Cactus is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence. Release:  https://soundcloud.com/cal...