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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DwDD – Editing Adventures with Scott Fitzgerald Gray 06.03.2020 53:42

Shawn sits down with the highly-prolific Scott Fitzgerald Gray to talk about the experience of editing games and adventures! Scott’s Website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Scott on the […]

DwDD – Sly Flourish a.k.a. Mike Shea! 27.02.2020 47:44

Sly Flourish, himself, chats with the Mad Wizard about all things Dungeons & Dragons! Plus: Great details about how to play D&D 1-on-1! Ruins of the Grendleroot Sly Flourish on […]

DwDD – James Introcaso on the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount 21.02.2020 57:03

James Introcaso stops by to talk about working with Matt Mercer on the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount about the world of Critical Role! James Introcaso on the DMs Guild D&D […]

DwDD – Interview Special with Alan Patrick, Dave Christ, and Bill Benham 13.02.2020 44:20

The Mad Wizard hit Winter Fantasy and came back with some great interviews from some top names in Dungeons & Dragons! Check them out! Alan Patrick of the D&D Adventurers […]

DwDD – Organized Play with Teos “Alphastream” Abadia 04.02.2020 46:55

Shawn and Teos talk about the history and current state of D&D Organized Play. Links Teos Abadia on the DMs Guild Calimshan Adventurer’s Guide by MT Black Blood Hunter Class […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 12 20.01.2020 48:30

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they travel to the Wandering Emporium. Links The Lucky Die AP DnD 5e podcast Laeral Silverhand’s Explorer’s Kit […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 11 13.01.2020 38:17

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they finish the Path of Demons of start the Path of Devils. Links The Lucky Die AP DnD […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 10 06.01.2020 47:36

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about the Path of Demons. Links Two new members of the Adventurers League AL Team: LaTia […]

Christmas and New Years DwDnD 31.12.2019 47:27

Shawn and Chris talk about gaming resolutions and low level D&D. Check out the Sneak Attack patreon bonus show for a chat about epics and other non-traditional game play.

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 9 26.12.2019 46:19

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about the warlords of Avernus and Haruman’s Hill. Links Wizards of the Coast and Tuque Games […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 8 16.12.2019 50:06

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about Fort Knucklebones and it’s dark comedy along with how the rules for infernal war machines […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 7 11.12.2019 45:42

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus as they start trekking across Avernus towards Fort Knucklebones. Links Unearthed Arcana: Fighter, Rogue, Wizard D&D movie to focus on […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 6 02.12.2019 46:59

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus as they finish up making their way through Elturel and make a leap of hellish faith into Avernus proper. It’s […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 5 26.11.2019 51:25

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus as they delve into the depths of Avernus…well, Elturel in Avernus at least. Either way they’re making their way through […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 4 18.11.2019 49:18

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus, covering more of A Tale of Two Cities, now it’s time take a walk to Candlekeep and then catch the […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 3 11.11.2019 1:07:56

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus, covering more of A Tale of Two Cities, now it’s time to talk about boats and rich evil dukes homes, […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 2 29.10.2019 1:13:04

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus, covering a lot of A Tale of Two Cities, especially the Dungeon of the Dead Three. They also touch on […]

DwDD – Unearthed Arcana: Twilight, Name, Fire 21.10.2019 46:40

Shawn and Chris dissect the UA on the Cleric, Druid, and Wizard. Links Unearthed Arcana: Twilight, Name, Fire

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 1 14.10.2019 50:14

Shawn and Chris start their discussion about Descent into Avernus and cover a few news items. Links Let’s Design an Adventure Encounters in Avernus

DwDD – AI Part 5 07.10.2019 37:17

Shawn and Chris finish their discussion about Acquisitions incorporated and also talk about the Bard and the Paladin from Unearthed Arcana. Links Bard & Paladin: Eloquent Heroics

DwDD – Unearthed Arcana: Sorcerer and Warlock 30.09.2019 49:41

Shawn and Chris get into the Unearthed Arcana about the Aberrant mind Sorcerer and the Lurker in the Deep Warlock. Enjoy and thank you for listening. Links Unearthed Arcana – […]

DwDD – Acquisitions Inc Part 4 23.09.2019 50:50

Shawn and Chris keep going on AI, they’re talking about growing the rest of the Players Options in this edition of Down with D&D. Links Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus […]

DwDD – Acquisitions Inc Part 3 13.09.2019 1:01:20

Shawn and Chris keep going on AI, they’re talking about growing the franchise today. Links Eberron: Rising from the Last War announced Core 3-3 Tom Lommel The Spirited Investigation

DwDnD – From Green Flame to Lasers. Creating in another’s world panel from PAX West 06.09.2019 53:56

Take a listen to a panel from PAX West about creating in another’s world from PAX West that Shawn was on with Teos Abadia (Alphastream), Liz Spain (Lone Shark Games), Kat […]

DwDD – Acquisitions Inc Part 2 30.08.2019 56:27

Shawn and Chris keep going on AI, breaking down the company positions and franchise tasks! Also, support the Commandroids Kickstarter! Not D & D, but super cool!