The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

What is Good and what is Evil? How does this translate to alignment and character actions? DM Scott brings us his thoughts on the this subject as part of his series into alignment in D&D.   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://w...

Whether you are new to the "Big Chair" or a veteran, knowing where to start in the planning process for a first or new campaign is essential. Let us outline for you how we go about it.   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....

What is Alignment? This is perhaps one of the biggest questions and most argued points in D&D, not just today but ever since the game came out. This is Part 1 of DM Scott's quick tips on alignment.   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/...

Kicking off November in the best way possible, we sit and talk with the Craft Father himself (DM Scotty) If you're into terrain building this is the one to listen to. You can find Scotty crafting on his YouTube channel “The DM’s Craft” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-i5kmuwyV6N3xi5z1TElg and on the web at thedmscraft.com Have a look at “Quest Givers” at questgivers.com for adventures you can p...

It's our special Halloween BONUS episode, and we are joined by some special guests and friends of the podcast, Aaron and Jared from the "Level Up Your Gaming Podcast". Who better to talk Worlds of Darkness and Halloween themed RPG session with than these guys?   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...

DM Scott brings you the Cauldron of Doom, a magic item from the days of 2.5, this week to round out our October specials.   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/Dungeo...

Join us as we explore everyone’s favorite Lycanthrope, The "Werewolf", in Minutes.    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...

Join us for our class review of the warlock as we continue our Halloween themed episodes! And yes Clover is Created.. Just for sake of what he can do Lu - made him 20th level but has no items .. Fill in the blanks www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/The_DMD_37882750.pdf   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 epis...

3 Mummy Variants from the good old days of D&D and how you can use them in your game - Mini Episode    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 TheDungeonMaste...

Jazz up your Vampires with these variants from older editions.   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://www.thedung...

The artifacts of Vecna, this week we discuss the three artifacts left behind by the most iconic Lich in D&D lore. We discuss the versions we use from 2nd edition and compare them to their 5th Ed counterparts.   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.thedungeonmaste...

Horror stories, do they have their place in a regular campaign or in Dungeons & Dragons at all? Well we think they do. Listen along on how to develop a horror story for 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 episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www...

DM Bill talks shadows on our premier of our new short content “A Monster in Minutes”, what makes them scary, effective and how you can use them in your game.   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/TheDungeonMast...

The Lich, a D&D staple since the beginning. This week we explore it’s origins and creation as well as discussing the most famous and Iconic of all Liches. 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/TheDungeonMastersDo...

All of October is dedicated to Halloween and Halloween themed episodes!  This week, while decorating the Dojo, we bring you a special mini episode talking about our favorite spookies, The Undead.    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/...

Give your Zombies some love! They’re more than just lurching piles of decaying flesh.   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.co...

Starting off our Halloween themed episodes its Ravenloft! This week we bring you some lore and history about this Iconic domain. If you want to hear more of this domain and more on the domains of dread please let us know.   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.th...

A look at our Halloween lineup for October!   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://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/...

GM Bill's Quick tip - Talking game Location..   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://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.co...

Wrapping up our September line up, and easing into our Halloween themed episodes with none other than the Beholder, one of the most iconic monsters in D&D lore!  SOURCES: Greyhawk,, D&D Companion Rules set, The Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia, All iterations of the Monster Manual,  "The Ecology of the Beholder" in Dragon #76, Spelljammer: AD&D Adventures in Space campaign set, the Lorebook of...

DM Scott's  Quick Tip Random encounters.    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://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/sh...

Questions! Sooo many questions! We have chosen a few to answer this week on the Dungeon Master’s Dojo. Let's step into the Dojo and see if we can provide some answers…    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/The...

DM Scott 's Quick tip on speeding up combat..    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://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.c...

Difficult players, we’ve all experienced them whether it was as a player or DM, but how do you deal with them?    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 TheD...

DM quick tip Bill - Reference place cards and how and why too use them .   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://w...