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 – 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 […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 14 17.12.2020 1:15:05

This week, the Dungeon Master Duo keeps Tasha’s discussion to a minimum, breaking down the options for the Bard, and head back out into the cold, discussing some more of […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 13(?) 10.12.2020 55:42

Shawn and Teos brace for the glacial chill of the rime-covered skies of the… wait, no… they kind of get into with with Tasha’s, this time. Hey, everyone! An episode […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 12 03.12.2020 1:31:21

With their snowshoes tied on tight and cold steel in their hands, Shawn and Teos continue to trudge through the unrelenting chill of the Icewind Dale. This time around, they […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 11 26.11.2020 1:06:14

The Dungeoneering Duo continues their trek into the inhospitable frigidity of the Dale. This time around, they offer some advice on the various quests in Chapter 3 and how to […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 10: Chapter Two 20.11.2020 1:15:34

The adventures begin… somewhat! Shawn and Teos discuss the finer points of the sandbox that is presented in Chapter Two, which includes going through the advice for character advancement and […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 9: The Wrap of Chapter One! 12.11.2020 52:35

Shawn and Teos close the book on Chapter 1 of Icewind Dale, addressing how to run your players through the extensive contents of this chapter! This Episode’s Links Wizards of […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 8 05.11.2020 1:20:52

Shawn and Teos continue their long trek into the cold wilderness of the Icewind Dale, scraping the secrets of the Ten Towns from the unforgiving ice. This Episode’s Links Critical […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 7 29.10.2020 1:14:10

Shawn and Teos continue their look at the Ten Towns and the quests they have to offer. This Episode’s Links Table Top Babble More information about D&D Virtual Play Weekends […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 6 22.10.2020 53:10

Shawn and Teos start taking a look at the Ten Towns and the quests they have to offer. The Three Musketeers on Kickstarter through October 30th Nazi Dracula Must Die […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 5 16.10.2020 57:35

We’ve learned what we can of the harsh environment and been introduced to the basics of the Ten Towns, it’s time to delve in, addressing the various mysteries and threats […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 4 08.10.2020 1:06:00

What are the Ten Towns and how do characters in the Icewind Dale interact with them? Shawn and Teos break down this chapter and all the resources, therein. Sage Advice […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 3 07.10.2020 1:00:42

The exploration of the frozen lands continues with a discussion on the many ways the environment can kill! As a bonus: tips on fishing the knucklehead trout! Baldur’s Gate III […]