Dungeon Master’s Block

This week on the Dungeon Master's Block, we give tips and pointers to those of you who either are new DMs or perhaps want to give DMing a go for the first time! Class is in session!   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in this episode is... One Touch (Original Mix) by PlatinumEDM is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release:  https://soundcl...

This week on the Dungeon Master's Block, DM Chris returns to us as we jump back into our RAAH Real Monsters series. In this episode we look into Minotaurs, Mindflayers, Mitch's home-brewed Mirror-Men, and Chris' Ice Shriekers. So home onto your brain, and lets go!   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music in this episode is... Lost (Original Mix) (Free Do...

This week on the Dungeon Master's Block, with DM Chris gone on his honeymoon, DM Mitch and #MagicMark return to our MTG series, and take a look at the Monsters of the MTG Multiverse. We will break down Eldrazi, Slivers, and Nephilim, and talk about how to use them in a d&d campaign. We hope you are prepared!   Eldrazi:   Montauk Monster:   Nephilim Cards: Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTune...

This week on the Dungeon Master's Block, with DM Chris gone on his honeymoon, DM Mitch and Flawful Jared take a look at one of their favorite shows, Adventure Time! There are so many amazing ideas that flow from this show, that could be amazing in any Dungeons and Dragons Campaign! So Common and Grab your friends, cuz were headed for very distant lands!    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTun...

In the third installment of the Divine Spotlight series we will take a look at the gods Corellon, Kislev and one of DM Mitch's homebrew gods, Quom. So listen in....or we will put a curse on you.   @AcadeCon   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro & Outro Music in this episode is  Oskar Hill & Meizong - The Sound Of Summer by Oskar Hill is licensed under...

The moment you have waited for is finally here. DMs Mitch, Chris and Morgan give us their Top Tens in this conclusion to our 2 part Creation & Inspiration episode!    Going In Blind @GoingInBlindDnd     Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Intro & Outro Music in this episode is  Oh Wee (Immortal Beats) / CC BY-SA 3.0 http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Imm......

In this special 2 part episode of the Dungeon Master's Block, we are joined by DM Morgan of the Going In Blind Podcast. In this, the first part, we discuss the importance of details and how to be aware of them, and use them at your tables.   We also have a new segment, called DMnastics, with guest hosts, DM Neal and DM Phil.    Tune in to our next episode for our TOP TENS!   Going In Blind @GoingI...

This episode we are joined by Rich Howard for another edition of Aquatic Campaigns.  We are glad he is back and once again he is taking us to school to learn all there is to know about running aquatic campaigns.     Below are all the things that we talked about in this episode:     Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   Rich Howard's Sites   www.richhowardauthor.com www.gameschangelives.com...

This week we are once again joined by our bucko, Shawn Ellsworth of Tribality.com. Shawn joins us to talk about how to run a successful heist for your players in a fantasy world.    Website: Tribality.com   Email for Shawn: info@tribality.com   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   This episode edited by: DM Mitch DMnastics by: DM Neal

This week we are joined by Caleb from the RPG Academy to talk about how we as the Dungeon Masters of the game handle Leveling Up!    RPG Academy @theCalebG @theRPGAcademy     Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   The Song in this Episode is Shawty Im On by  The Outsiders   This episode edited by: DM Mitch

You want items? We got items! #MagicMark joins us once again to take a look at the wonderful worlds of Magic the Gathering. On this episode we pull together some of our favorite artifact cards and take a look at how they could be some really great items for any D&D campaign! Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   The Song in this Episode is British Junkie Demo...

Why do most RPG players have more unfinished Campaigns under their belts than finished ones? This week we take a look at stories that never get their deserved endings, and how we as the Dungeon Masters can do our best to see that our stories come to a close in the way they are meant to.   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   The Song in this Episode is Welco...

Back to back World Building Episodes! This week we discuss how to make settlements in your world, from the tiny thorp to the bustling metropolis.    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   The Song in this Episode is Charli XCX Ripoff Beats by  Nathan Alford     This episode edited by: DM Mitch

With DM Chris down for the count due to sickness, #MagicMark joins DM Mitch to talk about how to choose your world's Pantheon, and the different aspects that can effect the way the gods of your world work!    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   The Song in the episode is Debauchery by  Nathan Alford   This episode edited by: DM Mitch

This week we are joined once again by Richard Howard. On this special episode, we focus on the Player. Join us for a special story time, and great discussion on what it means to be a player in D&D and how to be a better player and team member.   Stories of Matt Welty: A Man Never Truly Dies Epic Adventures of Jackson and Toby   Email Rich Howard at rich@richhowardauthor.com    Patreon @DMs_Block F...

This week we exit from the swirling sands of Shurima to share with you the vast knowledge that we learned.  We warn you to not wander alone into these shifting sands but to let us be your guide to the Oasis.  Sit back and enjoy.  Get your writing utensils ready. 3...2...1...press play now. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   The song in this episode is    E...

In our first episode of our new series, RAAH Real Monsters, we explore the Beholder, Spiders, Goblin Grenades and Life Stealers.    Click here to check out Battlebards!    Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   The song in this episode is Make Shift by  Nathan Alford .   This episode edited by: DM Mitch    

Annointed by the Gods of DnD we were told to share the information they told us. DM Chris and DM Mitch are joined on their journey through the realm of the Gods by a special guest.  Tinzien the DM from the Deathd4dishonor podcast has journeyed with us and will help share with us how these Gods can be used in our campaigns.  So sit back and bask in the light of these Gods as we bring to you our Div...

This week we are joined by another one of our friends from Tribality.com.  First Mate Shawn was gracious enough to share with us his thoughts and passions on anything and everything Pirate Campaigns.  So sit back, grab your favorite tankard and fill it with the most raunchy grog you can find and enjoy this episode dedicated completely to Pirates!   Website: Tribality.com   Email for Shawn: info@tr...

On our third Magic the Gathering episode, we are of course joined by Magic Mark as we discuss the Magic races of the Leonin, Noggles and Kithkin, and how you can use them in your own D&D campaigns and worlds!   Brandon's Pinterest:  www.pinterest.com/FrndlyCombatant   Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   This episode edited by: DM Mitch    

This week we are joined by another one of our friends from Tribality.com.  We have author and game designer JM Perkins sharing his wisdom and knowledge pertaining to survivalist and horror campaigns.  Sit back, relax, but not too much, and keep your guard up because after what we talk about you may begin to look around you and you may see all the creepy crawly things you thought could never harm y...

This week we focus on how to successfully start a campaign.  It is fun and all to start in a tavern, but at times that start can become...well...stale like the left over bread in the cellar. As much fun as over sized mutated rats can be or the town hobo who babbles about tales of ages past, consider starting your campaign a different way this time around. Listen closely to the ideas and consider i...

This week for our third episode in the Creation & Inspiration series, we are joined by Michael from the RPG Academy. Michael shows us Synergy; a new way to use Magic the Gathering cards to create stories for your D&D games. We also each have a Top Ten List for you! It's a great episode! Enjoy!   RPG Academy @theRPGAcademy   Let us know what you think.  You can communicate with us in many different...

We are joined this week by Flawful Jared, as we discuss how to make NPCs worthy of remembrance.    Let us know what you think.  You can communicate with us in many different ways.  They are listed below. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music is brought to us this week by:   Nathan Alfrod   Song:  Entrance   This episode edited by: DM Mitch

This week we dump out our mailbag of holding to answer some questions, share ideas and stories from you the listeners!    Let us know what you think.  You can communicate with us in many different ways.  They are listed below. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes   dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com     Music is brought to us this week by:   Nathan Alfrod   Song: Swirl   This episode edited by: D...