Grumpy Dungeon Masters

We had a recording error around 4:45. Sorry about the issues. Cr'aig's fault. GDM Jay tells a tale of his Pathfinder 2E finale and finds a new stupid spell. GDM Christopher talks about knowing a guy and both the GDM guys talk about the upcoming holiday one shots.

The guys spend some time chatting about D&D's future with the massive changes just around the corner. Also is the Jack Vance magic system dead and GDM Christopher changes his mind.

There is a Dungeons and Dragons TV channel. That's right, but nobody can find it locked away in the depths of Amazon Prime. The guys will help you find it and tell you what is playing. Also hot takes on needing more DM's and Dark Sun 2nd edition.

It's a week of many topics. Jack Vance Sci-Fantasy, Deck of Many Things, Hasbro sales numbers, and the Crooked Moon Kickstarter cracking 4 Million. Been a busy week for the guys.

Planescape has finally been released for 5th edition so the guys have their friend Kristian back on the podcast to go through the books with them. What changed from 2nd edition, what's good, what's bad, and all the in between.

The guys are joined by Dungeon Lord Jay again and chat about the multiverse in D&D and whether other properties would be licensed by WotC to expand into new settings. Who doesn't want Drizzt Do'urden vs Iron Man or Elminster battling Doctor Strange? I can see the nerd fights already.

Planescape has hit the shelves and the guys are having fun talking about all the fun things inside. Especially the Ancient Time Dragon. GDM Christoper tells a story of him thinking Drow and Ettercaps like each other and GDM Jay has found a new initiative system he want's to try.

The guys are joined by David Schirduan, creator of Technicalgrimoire.com and co-creator of Overpowered, a single player game where you play through a module and earn points along the way. He's also the publisher of the recently released book Bridgetown, an incredible tabletop setting. Check it out!

GDM Christopher is up in arms about the state of Adventurer's League. He also likes handing out strange gifts to his players. Be careful what you wish for. GDM Jay talks about the battle between Netflix and Evil Genius Games and also talks some about running a game without combat.

Ettin mating habits certainly wasn't on the mind of anybody until this podcast. Also a look at Skyraiders of Abarax (by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman), the Starforge module for Glory of the Giants, and the 5E Book of Fiends.

There isn't any candy in Dungeons and Dragons so the guys are going to rectify that situation. Also revivify is used as an awesome tool for tyranny. Lastly, more D&D 5.5 playtest talk about barbarians, wizards, and more.

GDM Jay and Christopher are talking about Deities this week. Why do so many of them exist in Forgotten Realms? Also Obelisks, Netherese, Godzilla, and Ice Cream Sandwiches.

GDM Jay and Bruce the Beer Bandit are joined by GDM Christopher to talk about upcoming Pathfinder changes, re-using NPC's, and changing worlds through modules.

Epic challenge giants are on the menu, along with Tieflings, Dragonheart movies, dice washing, Cassette Punk, and a few other topics. Also their buddy Bruce Burkart (The Beer Bandit) joins them for more silly talk.

This week is talking Baldur's Gate Rules (No Spoilers) and how they compare with D&D5e. Some rules in BG3 are good enough to implement in home games. Both DM's also have stories on magic items creating impossible scenarios and also allowing players to write their own stories.

GDM Jay hates steampunk in Forgotten Realms and thinks that Rolemaster has much better game master guides than D&D. Also a couple of stories about another new player rogue and a player who pulled a fast one on him from GDM Christopher.

Another week and another WotC scandal? This time it's about using AI with art for their products. Also GDM Jay is playing Baldur's Gate 3 and GDM Christopher is still killing entire groups of characters at his table.

A second dive into the Unearthed Arcana detailing Bigby's Book of Giants and Planescape keeps the guys busy. Also a new shiny book for GDM Jay. The Gamemasters Book of Astonishing Random Tables.

5th Edition D&D Planescape setting is just around the corner and the guys wanted to brush up on it before the release in October. They invited their friend Kristian to join them and give the low down on Sigil and the Outlands.

The Grumpy Council has been called and we are passing judgement on Dragonix Deadly Denizens. Find out what we think of this DMs Guild Best Selling Author's latest work.

The yearly tournament went off without many issues and GDM Christopher is delighted to tell everybody how it went. GDM Jay converts his players characters from D&D5E to Pathfinder and actually got to play level 1 characters in Dungeon Crawl Classics.

Perpetual Grumpy Dungeon Master Reverend Panda returns to the show and chats with the guys about the D&D 5.5 changes, MTG One Ring card being found, Wendy's The Role Playing Game, and Pathfinder 2E.

Another Free RPG Day has come and gone and the guys had a great time trying to obtain the swag. Also more Dungeon Crawl Classics, Gloomhaven RPG, and a Foundry VTT system to call their own.

The guys had an opportunity to chat with James Haeck this week. Writer for projects such as Critical Role, Baldur's Gate Descent into Avernus, and Aetherial Expanse. Give it a listen and enjoy another great guest with the Grumpy Dungeon Masters!

Lethality in gaming is always a subject of discussion. The guys dive into it head first. Also some Critical Role drama around their new game and is comedy right for your table top game.