Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today is all about creating YOUR character sheet for the process of leveling up IRL. Here you will start the adventure by giving your heroic self a character name, choosing a class, picking skills, setting SMART goals, tracking habits, and hitting benchmarks to increase your ability score and your level. Download YOUR Character Sheet Become a Patreo...

Text us, Psyclithids This episode of The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast explores the concept of "leveling up" in real life and how it can benefit you. Host Robert Walker dives into the psychology behind leveling up in games like D&D, explaining how a growth mindset, tiered reward systems, and the illusion of progress can all motivate us to achieve our goals. The episode...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today we will be discussing a hot topic, generative AI in TTRPGs. I will share my opinions on the topic as well as how I have used it in my own games recently. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For tricks I give you three examples of actual prompts that I have used in my storytelling, and some information about what I got out of those prom...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Greetings, adventurers! This is a re-recorded version of the Season 2 Finale, which sadly encountered some recording issues with a corrupted file. But I have solved the problem and recorded again with better sound quality! For the grand finale of this season, let's delve deep into the nuances of the human psyche and uncover ten psychological co...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today I discuss how players, characters, and dungeon masters can all use manipulation to move a game in a direction that they favor. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I share 3 specific examples of plot twists that could be used to manipulate the course of your narrative. Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today we talk about the psychology of fear. How to utilize fear for immersion, what tools a DM can utilize to evoke fear in their players, and a real play example of fear. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I share three settings that could be used in your campaigns to evoke fear in you players.2 Become a Patreon Join my Patreon...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links On today's quick episode I address how burnout can get in the way of campaign longevity. I give you tips for avoiding burnout, combatting it as it happens, and rekindling excitement after burnout. Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsDragonsPsychology  ...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today we discuss rule disputes and how to manage them when they start to escalate. I give you ideas for how to deal with powerful emotions, and how to learn from working through a rule dispute . Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsDragonsPsychology   My Link...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links On today's episode I talk about a wealth of things to consider when creating your own pantheon to use in your world. It's a big task, but also has big rewards. Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsDragonsPsychology   My Linktree https://linktr.ee/du...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today we discuss the idea of researching a variety of media to find ideas for your own stories. I give you ideas for where to find inspiration and ideas for how to incorporate and adapt those ideas into your campaign. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I share three ideas borrowed from some famous sources and provide suggestions...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today I discuss the use of music to enhance immersion in your games. I talk about the psychology of music and how that can be used to improve your narrative. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I look at a tool just as powerful as music, the power of selective silence.  Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the...

Text us, Psyclithids Join me for an in depth look at the psychology of character death and why you should embrace it for more immersive storytelling. Support the show Email: DungeonsDragonsPsychology@gmail.com   Website: http:// www.dungeonsdragonspsychology.com   LinkTree https://linktr.ee/dungeonsdragonspsychology   My Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Games4Games Amazon Link to Session Zero h...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links In this story I discuss how to use the dice as tools of the narrative. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For tricks I give a couple of ideas for how to use critical successes and failures a bit differently. Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsDrago...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links On today's quickfire episode I give you my list of ten things that DMs can do to quickly improve their storytelling. Storytelling is the heart of an immersive and memorable campaign and improving our stories can be done by applying things that we have learned about humans through psychology.   As a reminder this episode and the next few will be...

Text us, Psyclithids Continuing our looking back to season 1 favorites listen to this great episode with me and my gaming friends about how player stats can help foster cooperation around the table. Support the show Email: DungeonsDragonsPsychology@gmail.com   Website: http:// www.dungeonsdragonspsychology.com   LinkTree https://linktr.ee/dungeonsdragonspsychology   My Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.c...

Text us, Psyclithids Take a look back at this episode from season 1 that discusses why we can and should play characters who don't represent us in real life. Support the show Email: DungeonsDragonsPsychology@gmail.com   Website: http:// www.dungeonsdragonspsychology.com   LinkTree https://linktr.ee/dungeonsdragonspsychology   My Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Games4Games Amazon Link to S...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today we debate whether core assumptions of the game, such as stat generation methods, character wealth by level, and party size should be embraced or ignored. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links My guests make their closing arguments in defense of their position on this hot topic. Guest Bio & Links Today I'm joined by my friends an...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Listen again to a great episode from our first season, where I was joined by my friend Kimothy Archer to discuss ways to make the most compelling villains.  Tricks of the Trade Information & Links Ideas for villains to use in your own games! Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https://...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today we look back on an excellent episode from season one. If you've been listening to the show all the way through, you've probably heard this episode already but even so, it is chalked full of great information about concluding a game. Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today I give you 5 NPCs to steal and utilize in your own campaign. Enjoy! Tricks of the Trade Information & Links In Tricks I share 3 pointers for DMs who want to create their own unique NPCs Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsDragonsPsychology   My Lin...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links In today's session I talk with Chaney Hereford and Cory Holman, the creators of Super Blood Moon Studios and their TTRPG Realms of Elghrune Tricks of the Trade Information & Links Cory and Chaney give perspective game creators their best piece of advice for how to get it done. Guest Bio & Links Website Realms of Elghrune Store Visit the...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today I talk about why you should consider trying a system agnostic style game, and what that means. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I give you a few ides for how you might consider running a system agnostic game. Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show and access exclusive content. https://www.patre...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links I'm joined by my friend Joe as he sends me through the gauntlet of two difficult encounters played by me as a 1st level wizard in 3.5 D&D, Pathfinder 1E, 5E D&D, and Pathfinder 2E. Afterwards we discuss the merits and drawbacks of systems and our feelings about them.  Become a Patreon Join my Patreon to show your support for the show an...

Text us, Psyclithids On today's episode I give you 10 things that a DM should do and 10 things that they shouldn't do in their games. Useful information for All. Patreon Etsy LinkTree S ession Zero The Player’s Handbook for Real Life Support the show Email: DungeonsDragonsPsychology@gmail.com   Website: http:// www.dungeonsdragonspsychology.com   LinkTree https://linktr.ee/dungeonsdragon...

Text us, Psyclithids Episode Details & Links Today's episode is all about the choices that we make in games and how those choices can spill over into our own cognitive function in the real world.  Tricks of the Trade Information & Links In Tricks I give you 5 ideas for difficult choices to present to your players that you can utilize in your own games. Knowledge Check References and L...