The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

Help us celebrate DM Bill's birthday as he rapidly approaches biblical age. Yes he's old and cranky and sometimes wanders into the neighbor's back yard pants less but we still love him! Join us and the venerable arch DM himself as we talk Old gaming things like DM Bill! If you want to help Bill celebrate his birthday you can buy him a beer. Head on over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDMD and b...

It's the Inner most Cave to The Road home this week on The Hero's journey.   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo   https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com   https:/...

This week we dusted off our bags of holding and are jamming every D&D pun we can get our hands on in it. Get your humor sticks ready to beat that bag because it's the cast of A Fool's Quest this week on The Dungeon Master's Dojo! *Disclaimer* No bags of holding were harmed in the making of this podcast Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certa...

Last time we talked establishing the ordinary world your characters live in and the call to adventure. In this week's DM Quick tip, DM Scott talks Refusal of the call to adventure and testing the hero(s)! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo...

Mosey on into the Dojo and saddle up to the Podcast. I reckon you ain't ever figured on running a wild west campaign have you? Give it a try pilgrim, they'll have your players hootin' and hollerin' for more! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersd...

This week we begin our DM Quick tip series on story telling with Part 1 of The Hero's Journey from the ordinary world to the call to adventure. Learn the basics of crafting your own hero's journey for the players at the table or for your own character! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Ou...

Good habits make for a good DM and good DMs make for a memorable gaming experience. This week we discuss 5 more habits all good DMs have!   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo   https://tw...

It's really something you must make a habit of doing. Running one short session 0 can make a tremendous impact on your campaign and it can save you and your players a lot of headaches. This week DM Scott discusses running a session 0 on DM Quick tips. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our...

You've designed your campaign, you've learned the keys to game prep, now it's time to run the game. There's no turning back, you're a DM. It can be intimidating, but we're here to help you through it, sit down, relax and let us guide you through You're Campaign, Running the game. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, w...

Nothing gets the old man more upset than being late! This week, the venerable DM BIll talks punctuality at the gaming table. Best leave 15 minutes early if you're playing at his table. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.fa...

It is said that a monk can walk through walls, listened for, cannot be heard, looked for, cannot be seen...join us this week as we take a look at the Monk sub classes from Tasha's cauldron of everything. Watchaaaaaaa! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedunge...

Deities, you want them in your game and they should be, to some extent. Adding deities to your campaign can be a slippery slope if you're not careful. This week on GM Quick Tips, GM Scott gives you his feed back on what not to do when adding deities to your campaign. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an ep...

This week we are hanging out in Bill's basement with these nerds! It's Dave and Ted from Nerdarchy this week on the Dungeon Master's Dojo!   Check these guys out on the web at: https://www.nerdarchy.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLzgnQu3OWn31g2PebQV5Q https://www.nerdarchycon.com   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let...

Are some of us inadvertently driving new players away from the hobby? Lets talk Gatekeeping, how it hurts the hobby, and how it's just all around uncool.   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersD...

iron your robes and put your sandals on because we're hugging trees and...Mushrooms? This week we're getting back to nature with the Druid from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.co...

The timid shall inherit the realm. No not really, but, we all know or have known that player who has yet to come out of their shell at the gaming table. This week on GM Quick Tips, DM Bill discusses how to cater to timid players at the gaming table.   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our...

Taking a break from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, this week we are looking at the new Gothic Lineages from Unearthed Arcana. Let's get spooky! You can read more on the Survey and download the UA's PDF on Gothic Lineages at the following link " https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/survey-gothic-lineages "   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re in...

Who doesn't want an effective character? We all do but the Optimizer takes it to the next level. they strive to be the most effective at their game. They take special care with their character and they, as players require a little special care themselves. Find out how to DM the Optimizer this week with DM Bill. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested i...

Preparation is the key to a DM’s success, learn our tips and tricks for game prep in part 2 of our campaign series! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo   https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Th...

This week we are joined by the cast of D20 to Curtain a live D&D game play Podcast! Are you ready to talk D&D? Let's raise the curtain then and talk gaming, acting, and podcasting with the cast of one of the best live play podcasts out there. You can find them on the web over at: >> https://d20tocurtain.com/index.html On Facebook:/p p> https://www.facebook.com/D20toCurtain You can find their podca...

Curiosity killed the cat but that doesn't have to be the case on your table, even if DM Bill is running the game. Get the Master Grognard's tips on catering to the curious, this week on DM Quick tips! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com...

Up your Cleric game! Want something that feels akin to the old school Paladin? Try the Order Domain. Is diplomacy and party support your thing? Well, the new Peace Domain may be right up your ally. Are you interested in nocturnal activities? The DMs give you their views on the above! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us kno...

This is lubricated by libations where Luis provides Bill & Scott with something inspirational, it can be an item, a picture, a quote, anything random and run-of-the-mill but never something from anything published for Dungeons & Dragons or other role-playing games. From that item your DMs will craft an adventure. Your DMs don’t know what this item is going to be, they will be crafting an adventure...

Here's some clarification on Abilities. Abilities are pretty straight forward but sometimes the waters can get a bit muddy. Here's some handy stuff from the interwebs and from my own personal experience to clarify your character's abilities. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page...

What do David Lee Roth - Keith Richards and Boyz II Men have in common you may ask? Well combine them and you have the making of Bards to Men and an epic campaign!! Rock on!! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com...