Stay ConnectedWelcome to Detentions and Dragons, a podcast dedicated to introducing Dungeons and Dragons into the classroom experience!
Not a teacher? Don’t worry! Hosts Josh and Matt are confident that new players, new Dungeon Masters, and fans of Dungeons and Dragons will find this enjoyable and informative as well!
Podcast updates biweekly weekly. We are off during the summer!
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Survival and Thrival!
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt take a minute to reflect on their D&D clubs. They discuss what is working well, what are obstacles they are facing, and what actionable steps they want to take to make the second half of the school year even better for their D&D students!
Did these two teachers inspire you reflect on your own DM experience this year? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
While optimizing a character to be overpowered can take the fun out of the average game of D&D, having a underwhelming characters can limit player agency and turn an epic adventure into an uninspiring one.
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the Metagaming for beginners, what metagaming is, why it isn't all bad, and actionable steps novice players can do to give their characters an edge without comprising the tone of their character.
Did these two teachers inspire you to help your new players reach their full potential? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
It is a week later than expected but the holiday tradition returns!
To celebrate the holiday season, Matt gives Josh the present he wants most in life: a chance to talk about fun stories from his D&D games. Listen as Josh and Matt ramble on and embellish their stories and inside jokes from their personal campaigns around the fireplace!
Music: Brother Christmas by Lemon Yellow Hayes (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lemon_Yellow_Hayes/)
Fireplace Sound Effects: hansende (https://freesound.org/people/hansende/sounds/263994/)
Happy Holidays!! And thank you for all of your support throughout the year!
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the new source book Tasha's Guide to Everything. Wizards of the Coast releases about one book each year that focuses on updates to things like classes, game mechanics, spells and monsters. The question is whether you should buy this one! Spoiler: There are some good things and there are some disappointing things. However, if you are considering purchasing this title, hopefully Matt and Josh's insights will help you make an informed decision!
Did these two teachers help you decide what new book to add to your D&D library? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
On this special lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Matt and Josh interviews Adam Davis and Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer of Game to Grow, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the use of games of all kinds for therapeutic, educational, and community growth. While you may know them for for using TTRPGs to help teens develop social skills, they are now offering a multi-track, comprehensive training program to provide quality training in The Game to Grow Method of Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games. If you dream about helping people through gaming, listen and learn more about these unparalleled training opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about Game to Grow and their mission, you can visit their website at: http://gametogrow.org/
For more information, you can reach Game to Grow via email at:
contact@gametogrow.org
If you are interested in enrolling in their training programs, you can go here:
https://gametogrow.org/training/gtgmethod/
Did this interview inspire you to seek out new educational opportunities?
Then please rate and subscribe to Detentions and Dragons! Or help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the tables. Not kitchen tables, end tables, or even periodic tables. These tables contain lists to help you randomly roll to determine things like loot, monsters, and more! You don't need to make up everything about your world to be a great DM. Use one of the tables Josh and Matt recommend on the podcast, or look for others to add to your own DM's binder!
Did these two teachers inspire you take a chance on a new table? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
On this special interview lesson, Matt is joined by Ashley Warren and Beth Ball! The topic: The RPG Writer Workshop.
Founded by Ashley Warren, the RPG Writer Workshop is an online class dedicated to helping aspiring writers learn to be better adventure designers. If you are interested in learning more about D&D one-shot design, mastering your writer's process, or learning hints and tips to publishing your work, than consider signing up for the course Write Your First Adventure with the RPG Writer Workshop this fall!
The class starts November 1st! Registration closes on October 31st. Don't wait!
Check out this link for more information about the RPG Writer Workshop: https://www.rpgwriterworkshop.com/courses/write-your-first-adventure-f20
You can follow Ashley Warren @ashleynhwarren on twiiter. You can find out more about Ashley Warren and all of her project here: https://www.scribemind.com/
You can follow alum of the RPG Writer Workshop, Novelist, and D&D adventure designer @GroveGuardian on Twitter. You can find out more about her writings and projects at https://bethballbooks.com/links/
Did this interview inspire you to start your journey as a D&D writer?
Then please rate and subscribe to Detentions and Dragons! Or help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Running a game of D&D can be challenging. Being disorganized can make a session 10x more arduous for the DM and Players alike. Why not get improve your the experience with a DM's binder!
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the DM's Binder, what is it, how to develop one, and how being organized can make your DMing more effective.
Did these two teachers inspire you to get organized? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
The hybrid model of learning combines in-person learning and distance learning. This method of education is being implemented by many school districts in the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even with these safety protocols in place, D&D at school can still be a reality!
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about hybrid learning and D&D. They talk about their experiences so far in school with D&D clubs and looks at tips and strategies for running a safer club at school during the pandemic. Just because we are all wearing mask and social distancing, doesn't me we can't find creative way to run D&D!
Did these two teachers inspire you to continue your club during COVID-19? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about Matt's D&D pre-starter set adventure,Tutorial Dungeon and how it can help new DMs and new Players learn how to play D&D.
Running D&D can be challenging. And while there are a lot of fantastic published adventures, even the starter sets can be intimidating for new DMs or new Players. Tutorial Dungeon, as its name implies, is a tutorial for both DM and Players. If you are someone or know someone who is hesitant to start DMing, this adventure will give you the confidence to don the mantle of Dungeon Master!
You can purchase Tutorial Dungeon here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/328216/Tutorial-Dungeon
Did these two teachers help you find the adventure that will start your new campaign? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support!
Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!
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