The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

What are the ramifications of the death of a dragon?  They are more far-reaching than you’d think. Join us as we explore the death of a dragon from Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons.     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...

5 Things DMs do that players hate. Players aren’t the only ones who can grind gears at the gaming table, yeah, we’re talking to you DMs.  Listen closely, because this week the DMs at your favorite Dojo are talking about those things DMs do that our players just can’t stand!   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...

What happens when a dragon pursues immortality? Some will become creatures far more terrifying than their mortal form. This week we look at Fizbans Treasury of Dragons and a look at Dragons and Undeath.   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.c...

Travelers of the multiverse: Space may be the final frontier but it looks like D&D may be aiming toward the Phlogiston instead with this newest release from Unearthed Arcana. This playtest document presents six races for Dungeons & Dragons: astral elf, autognome, giff, hadozee, plasmoid, and thri-kreen. You can find the download to the playtest material here..  https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/une...

Grognard’s-Death Angels DM Scott goes all the way back to April 1977 and an article in Dragon Magazine by John Sullivan. Let’s dust off the ancient tomes in the Lyceum and discuss death Angels this week on the Grognard’s Observatory.   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  http...

There are some things that go at the gaming table, some things that don’t, and other things that must be handled delicately.  Here are 5 topics to tread lightly upon in your D&D 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/ On Facebook: ...

Never look a gift dragon in the mouth, you may get eaten! This week we’re talking Draconic Gifts as we explore Fizban’s Treasury of Secrets...   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/TheDungeonMasters...

There are just some things that are taboo at the game table, at least ours.  These are in place to keep gamers coming back and make the gaming experience a pleasant one.  We encourage you to adopt these as well.   Click the following link for more on our Epic Revamped Giveaway! The DMD's Epic Give Away!!   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a c...

This week Bill and Lou crash DM Scott’s quick tip to talk new feats in Fizban’s treasury of dragons!   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.com/Dung...

Join us as we review Fizban’s treasury of dragons, the newest supplement for D&D 5E!   Is this the book for you? See what DM Scott - DM Bill and Lu think before you go out an buy 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/ On Facebook:  ht...

Quicktips – Lodging options  Inns are the only lodging options available to player characters. This week we talk about alternative lodging options for your traveling D&D party. Here’s a hint, Inns, the Howard Johnson’s of the medieval fantasy world, are not the only lodging options available to your player characters.   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re int...

DMD REVIEW OF THE WILD BEYOND THE WITCHLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS  This week we look at the Wild beyond the Witchlight’s supplemental material.  What is it?  Will it enhance your game? Is it worth the cost?   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/ O...

DM Bills quick tip conclusion on DM Styles: DM Bill wraps up his series on DM styles.  Which one are you? Are you a little bit of some or do you float through all the styles during your sessions?   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...

SPLINTERVERSE IN THE DOJO Jimmy from the Splinterverse is with us this week to talk about his new Fey Wild companion available on The DM’s Guild! The Splinterverse on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2koUBH9iaEc Check out his amazing books   Feywild Companion - https://www.dmsguild.com/product/371389/ Potions Unlocked (5E) - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/359021 Van Richten's Libram...

Quick tip – The case against castles Do you need castles in your medieval fantasy role playing game? The short answer is no. This week DM Scott discusses why you don’t need castles in your Dungeons & Dragons game and then he will tell you why he has them in his.   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 episo...

Running published adventures This week we continue the “Your campaign series” with running published adventures. Back in the old days we used to call these modules and they were half as big as the stuff that’s coming out now. You’ve probably heard us say it more than once that we don’t like running published adventures but this week we can discuss how we have done it in the past and how you can em...

Good guys and bad guys: It’s black hats and white hats, twirling mustaches and dimpled chins….you get the picture. This week DM Bill talks good guys and bad guys on DM Quicktips.   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:...

Homebrewing monsters The “Your campaign series” wraps up with homebrewing monsters. Throw your players a curveball by homebrewing your own monsters, they won’t find these baddies in the Monster manual or any other published works from Dungeons & Dragons. In addition, the dungeon Masters homebrew a monster on the fly.   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re inte...

Add some elements of folklore and danger to your Fey Wild campaign! DM Scott talks the complicated etiquette of the Fey folk 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/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheDu...

The carnival is in town! Take a trip to the Witchlight Carnival with us as we explore The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, the newest D&D 5E adventure!   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/TheDungeonMas...

The Hobbyist: This week we delve into the DM who embraces the hobby within the hobby. We are, of course, talking about the hobbyist.   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 Tw...

Into the wild You can pee in your canteens or just bring enough water for your trip!  It’s entirely up to you.  This week we jump into the UA archives and talk overland travel with our review of UA article “Into the wild”. Article from WOTC - Into the Wild 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...

September 22 is Bilbo Baggins’s birthday. We could not let another September go by without discussing halflings. This week were taking a look at how to play halflings in your Dungeons & Dragons games. Happy birthday Bilbo, thanks for the adventures. 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 H...

Ever wonder how your real life stats would measure up in the D&D world?  Stop shaking your head, yes you did.  Ever wonder how you would go about calculating those stats?  Yeah, you did that too.  This week, we dig deep into the Lyceum and dust off another old Dragon Magazine article on converting you into D&D stats!   Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re inte...

We are still at it with Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft!  This week, we discuss the bardic college of Spirits offered up in this dreaded tome.   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/TheDungeonMaster...