The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

This week Lou gets behind the mic for a solo adventure in pod casting! Let's talk The 5 Best races to start your game with this week with Lou's PLAYER quick tip! 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/TheDungeonMa...

We talked the types of players you may encounter at the table, this week the venerable one begins his discussions on the types of DMs you may see sitting at the head of the table, starting with, "The Builder". 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.thedungeonmaster...

Straight outta Van Richten's guide to Ravenloft, we create for you a ten year old serial killer that was snatched by the mists. Get ready to meet "Lady Candice"! 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/TheDungeonMa...

Every Dark Lord needs a Domain and Lady Candice Worthington is no exception! Sit back, we're building a Domain of Dread for our little serial killer because it's Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft- Creating a Domain of Dread.   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....

Jazz up your table with minis! Nothing looks better than a table full of minis, but where do you get them? We'll talk about that 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/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMasters...

It's our week long celebration of our 1 year anniversary, and to start it off we are talking Splitting the party, why you shouldn't! 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.c...

Terrain can be a great way to set the scene in your campaign but how do you get your hands on it and are there cost effective ways to find terrain that won’t break the bank? We’ll talk about all that on this week’s DM quick tip! 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...

Kobolds are cool now! They've come a long way from the whimpy little dog men of yesteryear and it's about time they get their due. Join us as we look at the updated Kobold as well as the other Draconic options and a bunch more in this beefy UA offering! 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! O...

Wondering if you should use terrain and minis at your table? The answer is YES! Here's some reasons why moving away from markers on a battlemat is going to elevate your game and bring you closer to achieving Dungeon Mastery! 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.t...

Part the mists and enter the Domains of Dread as we travel to Ravenloft to give our thoughts on the Dark Gifts from Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, and as a bonus we delve into why Lou isn't happy with 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! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonm...

Baked potatoes, even when cooked to perfection, can be boring all by themselves. Dress them up with bacon bits, sour cream, chives, butter...and well, you have a culinary masterpiece! The same is true for your adventures. Pre heat the oven students because we're cookin up some flavor for your adventures this week on DM Quick tips! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If...

Nothin' gets the old guy more riled up than talking Psionics. He just so dislikes it. We've been trying for years to "help" him along the way to loving the good ole' cranium exploding fun of psionics, but it's just not working so, we pulled out the big guns. We called up our pal Hujrot Johaansen from HiBRiD gaming to help us out and triple teamed that old curmudgeon. We still lost, but it was fun!...

It has been called, "The tyranny of fun". It's the book keeping, the "Chores" of D&D and other TTRPGs but does it lend to the fun? I say NO! eliminate these little nuisance tasks from your game, how you ask? Well, let's talk Presumed Competence 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 kno...

Nothing will cause flowus interruptus at the gaming table like poor player habits. We identify some player pitfalls you should avoid at the gaming table. T 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...

If anyone knows what a TPK looks like, it's DM Bill. Why you ask? Well kids, he's killed more parties than a police raid. This week the Arch DM talks TPKs. Come on into the Dojo students, pack your healing potions and make sure you protect your cleric (they can be squishy) because it's handling TPKs from the big chair on this week's Quick Tip. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming i...

Paladins, they don't suck anymore folks! 5E brings it hard with the new Paladin Oaths from Tasha's Cauldron of everything. We like...and think you will too. 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/TheDungeonMasters...

The Nat 20, nothing causes more stir at a table than that glorious, unadulterated, au natural 20. This week the Venerable One talks about handling the crit hitting the fan while you're the guy behind the screen...er...clipboard. 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...

Let's talk the newest adventure anthology from WOTC. Do we like it? Would you like it? Should you buy it? Grab a seat weary adventurer and let's chat about Candlekeep Mysteries for a spell! 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...

Are character backstories important, should you write one, and why shouldn't you be an orphan? The answers to all these questions and more in just over 6 minutes as the Venerable one talks character backstory 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 >> h...

Take a bite out of gaming with us this week as we are joined by the gang from Bite Sized Gaming! It's good fun in the Dojo as we find out who would rather a shoulder massage from Steve Buscemi or a foot massage from Quentin Tarintino. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bitesizedgames iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bite-sized-gaming-podcast/id1505014086 Kickstarter: https://www.k...

This week we wrap up our story telling series with part 2 of the Harmon Circle. DM Scott shows you how to apply this technique to 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/TheDungeonMastersDojo   https:/...

This week we are exploring the Unearthed Arcana's Folk of the Feywild. Play test rules for new character race options. Are you ready to part the veil between this world and the Feywild? 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.f...

Our series on storytelling continues with the Harmon Circle. We've explored the Hero's Journey, a framework for story telling that fits your overall campaign perfectly, but what about the individual characters? That, my friends, is where the Harmon Circle comes in! Come on into the Dojo, it's time to take your story telling to the next level. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in...

Gelatinous janitors journeying ... that's hard to say fast...It's one of the most iconic of D&D monsters and we dare say the most under utilized. Let's have a look at Athcoids, or as you may know them, gelatinous cubes 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 o...

This week the hero's journey comes to an end, but don't worry, this is D&D and adventures never really end do they? 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...