Mastering Dungeons

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RPG veterans and game designers Teos Abadía and Shawn Merwin look at the game and the hobby of D&D from a variety of viewpoints: reporting the news, understanding the business, reviewing the products, and illuminating the design. Whether you’re a fan, a player, a DM, or a designer, Shawn and Teos cover topics of interest to you!

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Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 2 11.06.2021 1:10:09

Having defined horror in D&D games, we now look at the tools a DM might use to bring those themes to their campaign. From specific tools to Ravenloft such as […]

Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 1 03.06.2021 1:08:29

What does horror mean in Dungeons and Dragons? The Masters of the Dungeons, Shawn and Teos, discuss this as they jump forward to chapter 4 of Van Richten’s Guide to […]

Mastering Dungeons – Candlekeep or Bust! 27.05.2021 1:13:40

We take a quick tour of Candlekeep and the selection of anthology adventures written by some of the best designers working today! Shawn and Teos break down how best to […]

Mastering Dungeons – Putting Tasha’s to Bed 20.05.2021 1:16:44

With the 10th episode talking Tasha’s, what left for Shawn and Teos to discuss? Feats and Spells and Magic Items! Oh, my! We say goodbye to Tasha’s Cauldron by spotlighting […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 9 13.05.2021 1:09:39

The Masters finish up their coverage of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything… or do they! They break down the section on group patrons: What kind of options could there be to […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 8 06.05.2021 1:20:38

So what does Tasha’s offer for those who are looking for something different with their Wizard? Spells! Arcane Traditions! And Cantrip Formulas? Yep! That’s a thing! This Episode’s Links WotC […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 7 29.04.2021 1:28:06

After a massive pile of news, Shawn and Teos dive back into Tasha’s epic tome, sifting through the enigma wrapped in a mystery shoved in a conundrum schucked into a […]

Mastering Dungeons – The Economy of D&D 22.04.2021 1:05:04

Shawn and Teos are joined by economist, journalist, and podcaster Tim Harford to talk about the future of Dungeons & Dragons (and the role-playing hobby, in general) from an economic […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 6 15.04.2021 1:10:53

Get ready to make a deal as Shawn and Teos walk us through the Warlock options in Tasha’s. Including new spells, new class options, new eldritch channelling choices, and two […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 5 08.04.2021 1:05:13

Shawn and Teos work more of their magic on the player side of Tasha’s with a breakdown of the Sorcerer options and subclasses. Then they navigate the tricky surroundings of […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 4 01.04.2021 1:11:31

Shhh! The Masters of the Dungeons are breaking down the options for Rogues from Tasha’s including the long-awaited Soulknife! Whoops. Got excited there, I forgot we had to stay quiet […]

Mastering Dungeons – Celeste Conowitch and Making Rules 25.03.2021 1:07:34

The amazing Celeste Conowitch comes by to chat with Shawn and Teos about making rules as she breaks down her latest project, The Venture Maidens Campaign Guide, an adaptation of […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Player and DM Bonanza 3 18.03.2021 1:13:25

Shawn and Teos talk the folk of the Feywild from the latest Unearthed Arcana, discuss the latest from Adventurers League, and review other D&D news. Then it’s off to track […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Player and DM Bonanza 2 11.03.2021 1:09:18

Shawn and Teos home in on the Ranger options from Tasha’s, breaking down the variety of options for one of the most discussed classes. Then we start at Session Zero […]

Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Player and DM Bonanza! 04.03.2021 1:05:13

What was the purpose of the ghostly visions from last week? Found out here as Shawn and Teos head back into Tasha’s Guide to break down the options for those […]

Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale Final Thoughts with GM Tim and Marcello De Velazquez 26.02.2021 1:22:38

Shawn and Teos come in from the cold and are joined by another pair of Masters of Dungeons, GM Tim and Marcello De Velazquez to break down what they’ve gone […]

Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 23 20.02.2021 1:21:23

Coming in a little late and in from the cold, we wrap up the last few chapters of the Icewind Dale. Also: more alternate Monk action with fewer Monk puns! […]

Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 22 12.02.2021 1:05:43

After the news, the Men of Mastery KICK this one off by GRAPPLING with the options for the Monk, from Tasha’s. Does the Monk get the PUNCH it needs or […]

Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 21 04.02.2021 1:13:28

I’m writing this before I even look at the notes in an attempt to predict what will be in this episode and I foresee… even more news, including a celebration […]

Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 20 28.01.2021 1:06:42

The news in the D&D world continue to come fast and furious and the Dungeoneers sort it out before tackling Tasha’s twisted turn at the Fighter and the haunted chapter […]

Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 19 21.01.2021 1:19:42

With a pile of news heading up this episode, Shawn and Teos break down the many events of the week before heading back into Tasha’s tome and continuing their frozen […]

Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 18 14.01.2021 1:20:16

The Masters of Dungeons continue to crash their way through the Dale; pushing through Chapter 5, where those hanging threads can get tied up; as well as exploring the options […]

DwDD (Mastering Dungeons) – Icewind Dale, Pt. 17 07.01.2021 1:03:42

Welcome to the second episode of our rebranded show! Teos and Shawn boldly bear on through Cleric Domains in Tasha’s Guide and the encounters of Chapter 4 of Icewind Dale […]

DwDD (Mastering Dungeons) – Icewind Dale, Pt. 16 31.12.2020 1:28:06

Shawn and Teos continue their path through… wait a minute! This is a different podcast! *Ahem* WELCOME to Mastering Dungeons! Continuing on from the former Down with D&D podcast, “The […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 15 24.12.2020 57:14

This week, Shawn and Teos continue reviewing bard options from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and then return to the cold to wrap up Chapter 2 of Icewind Dale. This Episode’s […]