Mastering Dungeons

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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Oct 7, 2026

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Episodes

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 14 17.12.2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 2 24.09.2020

The Gents continue their long trek across the frozen wastes of the Icewind Dale, this time, addressing some advice for new GMs! D&D Celebration was a success! Free adventure! Digital […]

DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 1 18.09.2020

Shawn and a safe-and-sound Teos kick off a series on the cold, unforgiving landscape of Icewind Dale! Avalon Hill is now directly part of Hasbro Watch the “Best Thing about […]

DwDD – Using the Mythic Odysseys of Theros in Your Campaign, Part 3 10.09.2020

The final journey into the mythical realms of Theros as Shawn and Teos talk about how your players can deal with the gods! Wizards Announces Magic the Gathering set – […]

DwDD – Using the Mythic Odysseys of Theros in Your Campaign, Part 2 03.09.2020

The breakdown of the Theros content continues as Shawn and Teos talk about the kinds of stories that could be told with the supplement. Pick up Mythic Odysseys of Theros […]

DwDD – Using the Mythic Odysseys of Theros in Your Campaign 27.08.2020

Shawn and Teos break down using the Magic: The Gathering world of Theros in everyone’s campaigns! Pick up Mythic Odysseys of Theros D&D Celebration! VP of D&D Posting UA Survey […]

DwDD – Exploring Exploration, Pt. 3 20.08.2020

Successfully navigating their way to the last of the series focusing on exploration in Dungeons & Dragons, the gentlemen of DwDD talk about hexes… not the kind a Warlock uses, […]

DwDD – Exploring Exploration, Pt. 2 14.08.2020

Walking the twisting, winding path of all the facets of exploration, once more, Shawn and Teos pull out their verbal machetes* and cut through the brush of why exploration is […]

DwDD – Exploring Exploration, Pt. 1 06.08.2020

One of the pillars of Dungeons & Dragons that doesn’t always get the spotlight, what does exploration mean in D&D? Teos and Shawn really get into the meat of this […]

DwDD – New Players 30.07.2020

So how do you teach Dungeons & Dragons to a new player? Well, Teos and Shawn break down the challenges and pitfalls of teaching a new player while offering tips, […]

DwDD – Traps with NEW Co-Host… TEOS ABADIA!!! 23.07.2020

Welcome to Teos, the new on-going co-host to Down with D&D! Shawn and Teos break down traps! What are they used for, how can they be used by a DM, […]

DwDD – Looking at Feats with Greg Marks 16.07.2020

Feats, don’t fail them now! Shawn brings in Adventurers League Content Manager, Game Designer, and Writer, Greg Marks to break down some of the concepts found with Feats in Dungeons […]

DwDD – D&D Live with Teos Abadia 25.06.2020

Shawn is joined, once again, by Teos Abadia to discuss the recent D&D Live event and the future of live gaming! Teos has a website you can check out! Teos […]

DwDD – World and Character Building with Lysa Penrose 18.06.2020

Lysa joins Shawn, once more, to discuss the process of building a world to run games in and how to make the people in them come to life while DMing […]

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