So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master

In Episode 5, our literary legends begin their journey through the mysterious Thousand Acre Woods! We meet some strange characters, some sexy characters, and some characters we regret meeting in the first place! But after the break, things go from an all time high, to a new low. Don't miss out! The Public Domains is a 6-episode mini series that combines D&D and all those literary figures and c...

This week we’re welcoming the weapon-wielding, warrior whiz… The Fighter! More specifically, we’ll be covering all the subclasses NOT found in The 2014 Player’s Handbook! From the Sword Coast to Wildemount and everywhere in between, we’ve got 7 subclasses to show you that the Fighter has way more to offer than, “Uh.. I run up and hit the monster, does a 22 hit?” BORING! Let’s add some Fighter flav...

In Episode 4, our literary legends find themselves in Wonderland battling against the Mad Hatter who wields the legendary sword, Excalibur! Alongside the March Hare, the Dormouse, and a flurry of terrible jokes, this battle is not what the players or their characters expected! Check it out! The Public Domains is a 6-episode mini series that combines D&D and all those literary figures and chara...

This week we’re talking Druids! They only got 2 subclasses in the 2014 PHB and 5 subclasses in the supplemental stuff! Finally, we have some different ways to use our Wild Shape, to relate to the power of Nature, and gain some really powerful abilities! Move over moon druid, there’s some new kids on the block! What's YOUR favorite Druid Subclass?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AN...

In Episode 3, our literary legends leave the City of Brass and begin heading down the Yellow Brick Road. Along the way, they stop at the Emerald Inn and make a deal with the Wicked Witch. Then the party heads to Wonderland where Alice guides through some wacky adventures before getting some shocking news! The Public Domains is a 6-episode mini series that combines D&D and all those literary fi...

In Episode 2, the literary legends face off against deceptive Dorian Gray in his study! As they collaborate and come to their friend, Zorro's rescue, they have to track down the portraits of the battlemaster before he and his minions take down a hero in the process! Check it out! The Public Domains is a 6-episode mini series that combines D&D and all those literary figures and characters we kn...

This week we’re going over the subclasses NOT in the player’s handbook, but in all those supplemental books! And we’re doing it for the Cleric this time! So say your prayers, gang, because these add even more diversity to an already subclass-rich class! What's YOUR favorite Cleric Subclass?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your fri...

In episode 1, we meet our literary legends as they are battling with a impossibly large, yet legally distinct gorilla! And upon finding a powerful prophecy and some strange clues, they head to the City of Brass! But this episode doesn't end the way you think it will... The Public Domains is a 6-episode mini series that combines D&D and all those literary figures and characters we know and love...

This week we’re getting inspiration from all the subclasses for the Bard class! These are the ones not found in The Player’s Handbook, and we’re going over all of them. What’s the flavor? What’s the hook for each of these subclasses? And how do they step up to the mighty Lore Bard! What's YOUR favorite Bard Subclass?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This help...

In this Season Finale, our mythical students take one last stab at figuring out what happened to all the missing students. They find more clues, but before they can dig deeper, the Olympic Games begin! And this labyrinth has more twists and turns then anyone was expecting! Check it out! Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these...

This week, we’re getting deep into the Barbarian subclasses available outside the player’s handbook! We’ll cover all 7 subclasses that can be found in Xanathar’s, Tasha’s, Bigby’s, and the Sword Coast. These lil guys are doing all kinds of rages, all kinds of buffs to their physical prowess, and each one has their own flavor that can make your herald of anger a touch more interesting! If you haven...

In episode 3, the mythical students really begin to come together in order to solve the mystery plaguing Mythos University. And just when they come together, they split apart to run down multiple leads, talk to professors, and find the a vital piece of information at the center of the plot. Check it out! Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch c...

This week we’re talking all about Balance! So you might think that just means figuring out how to balance a combat encounter, but there’s more to it than just that! Team composition, magic items, combat, Difficulty Class, and session prep are all about balance. Some of the tips and tricks we’ll go over may vary table to table. But having an understanding of the basic mechanics and the style of pla...

Mythos University is a D&D Actual Play that combines a typical college setting and Ancient Greek Mythology. Students have gone missing! The punch was spiked! And a bird-like Hydra has attacked! In episode 2, our mythical students enter combat and begin to gather the clues to find out what's really going on! Follow along to find out! Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy...

This week, we're still in class, but it's SUB class! Wait... that's misleading! We're going over Artificer subclasses! The Artificer has 4 subclasses and we’re going to go over each of them! These intelligent based tinkering half-casters can do so many things in D&D, and we’re going to cover as much of it as we can!  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This h...

This week we’re taking a pit stop back at Class to talk all about the Artificer! These tinkering little scientists combine the arcane with the mechanical! They’re hopped up on infusions, attuned to the max, and have all the tools in the arsenal at their disposal. They may be one of the newest classes to make it to D&D, but the artificer is here to stay! Because these guys have so many infusion...

Mythos University is a D&D Actual Play that combines a typical college setting and Ancient Greek Mythology. Not only do our mythical students have to worry about classes, dorm life, and relationships... but some students have gone missing! Will this ragtag group be able to work together, follow the clues, and solve the mystery?? Follow along to find out! Mythos University is a 4-episode limite...

In Episode 8, we reach the Season 1 Finale! Uland, Belkor, and Jastor have found out just about all the clues necessary to take down the people at the top! With a quick stop at Madam Musk's, they're geared up and ready to go! They head to an Excelsior Warehouse and battle none other than the CEO, David Fizzlebang! But this isn't the end of the story! Watch til the end to see what future horrors aw...

In this episode, we're diving deep into Toolkits! We talk about every tool kit available in 5th edition from the Alchemist's Supplies to Woodcarver's Tools! We mention how they work, how DMs can use them, and many interesting things they could do. And yes, we even cover those pesky Gaming Sets!  What's YOUR favorite Toolkit and what's the MOST interesting way you've used them in the game?! And rem...

In the episode this week, we’re talking about the divine, baby! Gods, goddesses, and all kinds of deities often have some sort of influence over the worlds we create or the ones we play in. But how can the Dungeon Master use them? Is there a right or wrong way to go about it? And if the gods are so powerful, why aren’t they fixing the world’s problems? There’s a lot to discuss when it comes to how...

In Episode 7, our heroes finish their exploration of the subterranean Sewer City. As they're about to leave, they notice a sign that points in a direction they never expected! And finally, our heroes visit the doctor who treated Belkor's burns, go on a romantic date, and learn some truly terrifying information! Check it out! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after...

In this episode, we’re going over something that has held true since the inception of D&D as a medium. Player Character Backstories have and are being used by many tabletop roleplaying games. Each player controls one character. And that character has a backstory. This includes their history, their background, and their connections to the world’s locations and people. The backstory is usually t...

In Episode 6, our heroes take on the peculiar and unique tasks of the Good Luck Escape Room to find the meeting location of the Romance Realtors. And when they venture beneath the city, the discover a whole new world before facing the evil realtors themselves. But these realtors have a big trick up their sleeves. Will the party be able to take on the legendary monster before them? What clues will...

This week, we’re going to be going over the basics of creating Encounters! Your players can face a huge variety of situations that vary from social to combat and all kinds of combos! There’s random and there’s pre-planned. There’s encounters that take a tight 15 minutes and there’s some that’ll take hours! Whether for prepping a session or having a couple locked and loaded just in case, Encounters...

Episode 5 of Sphinx City, our D&D Actual Play set in a modern and magical metropolis, has the gang cleaning up another crime scene after their run-in with the detectives. They head back to Wrong Village to see Trinculo and do some shopping. And after some gifts and dreams, we unfortunately lost power and didn't get to continue the episode, so it's shorter than usual. But it's still full of wil...