The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

Dungeons and Dragons had their origins in wargaming.  It was a supplement to the chain mail rules and not a stand-alone game so it makes sense to include some rules for mass combat.  Back in the day, we had “The Battle System”, a D&D supplement that gave us rules for mass combat.  Today, we have Unearthed Arcana’s version of that system. Links to the UA Mass Combat are listed below https://dnd.wiz...

This week's quick tip by DM Bill, he talks about giving steeds some love and not just using them for fodder...   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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Ho...

“Mass combat can…well, suck.  Think of how long combat takes with a party of 5, now make that two armies of hundreds.  your PCs, who are supposed to be the heroes of the story, can get lost in the battle.  Luckily, we have you covered...   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! Interested in S...

This week DM Bill talks about how much money is too much. How do you handle this? Let us know by dropping us a comment we would love to hear your take on this subject. We'll see you next time in the dojo...   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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow...

The Dungeon Master’s Dojo is going to be running some games at a convention this spring.  For Scott, this will be his first time running games at a CON.  Bill, well he may be a bit rusty so we reached out to our good friend and fellow DM Scott Legault for some tips on running games, and he brought some backup!  With him today is another seasoned DM, Alex Jackl! You can find more about Scott Legaul...

This week DM Scott talks about one question we game masters seem to ask and that is,  "who is the better DM". DM Scott also talks about why that is the last thing you should be asking and what you should be asking instead...     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! Interested in Supporting t...

“We’re talking 5 WAYS DMs CAN STREAMLINE COMBAT - This week on The Dungeon Master’s Dojo     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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Home page  https://www...

This Week DM Bill talks about awarding exp 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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Home page  https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Fac...

This week we look at Fizban's Treasury of Dragons and discuss the "role-playing" a dragon option in this book. part 2..   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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcas...

This Week DM Bill goes over some one-shot ideas and when to 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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Home page  https://www.thedungeonmastersdo...

This week we look at Fizban's Treasury of Dragons and discuss the "role playing" a dragon option in this book.   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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Ho...

The Thoul It is said that a Thoul and his gold will soon be parted. What’s that you thay?  I have a lisp?  No, we are talking about one of the more odd monsters in D&D’s past the Thoul.  Sounds like ghoul doesn’t it?  With a little dash of Hobgobby and Troll.   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...

The OSR with Dave Wile: This week we are true renaissance men with the help of our friend Dave Wile from Retro RPG Reviews!  It’s The Old School Renaissance this week on the Dungeon Master’s Dojo! You can find Dave over on Youtube using the link below.. https://www.youtube.com/c/captcorajusRPGRetroReviews   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a...

Milestone Leveling One of our listeners asked for this topic so, Edward Brown, here you go… The traditional way to level up a player character in Dungeons & Dragons is using experience points. The dungeon master gives out a specific number of experience points and the players cross-reference the total number of their experience points against the leveling chart. If you obtain enough total experien...

“The cavern is dark and dank, the sounds of dripping water can be heard echoing through the cavern.....  It’s DUNGEONS PART 1: BUILDING A BETTER DUNGEON, THIS WEEK ON The Dungeon Master’s Dojo. 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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see...

If you as the DM or player looking to play evil characters, Here are 5 ways to play an evil 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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Home page ...

Here are 5 hot topics that are alive and well in our homebrew 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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast?  Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Home page  https://www.thedungeonmastersd...

This week we answer a question that was submitted to us. How would you have handled this question? let us know by dropping us a comment following this link ( Our Home page ) and automatically be entered into our giveaway (US Residents only at this time)     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 i...

5 Things players do that DMs hate Be a better player and stay away from these 5 things that DMs really hate.    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/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter:  https://twitter...

Of Sea and Ships It has been a warning among our gaming group for years.  Don’t get on a ship in any of DM Bill’s games.  It’s gonna sink and so are you if you’re wearing armor.  Join us as we go back through early UA articles and discuss water travel for your D&D game! The link to the downloadable pdf is  https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/ships-and-sea   Tell us what you think abo...

Roll Gay Role Play The Church of Biance’ is in session gamers!  Join us as we are joined by the uproariously funny cast of Roll Gay Roleplay, one of our favorite podcasts! You can find them where all podcasts are heard and their home page. Links are listed below. Home Page - https://rollgayroleplay.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RollGayRolePlay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/358229...

The new TSR is in the news again and it never seems to be good news whenever they get press.  This week, we give our thoughts on TSR’s lawsuit against Wizards of the Coast.  TSR, why not just make some good games? ** Update It seems that TSR has decided to stop moving forward with this lawsuit.*** TSR LLC's CEO Justin LaNasa has since updated the IndieGoGo page claiming that he will formally try a...

Strixhaven Magic the Gathering fans rejoice, D&D just got its second Magic the Gathering-themed D&D book.  We’re going back to school this week, with our look at Strixhaven's a Curriculum of Chaos, the newest addition to D&D 5E.   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://w...

Unfortunately, you can’t find a Rust Dragon in 5E yet. You’re going to have to dig deep into the archives of Dungeons & Dragons lore and modify these beasties to your 5 E game. But that’s not so bad, conversion is relatively easy and anything published from the past should always be fair game in your D&D campaign. You can find more on the Rust Dragon following the links below.. https://annarchive....

The list goes on! Elevate your game players and stay away from these other 5 things DM's do that Players hate!   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/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter:  https://twitte...