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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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Detentions and Dragons is back and ready to kickoff their 4th year as a podcast! The focus of this season: Distance Learning.
2020 is proving to be a difficult year, but Josh and Matt are going to do their best to help you be the best DM you can while you socially distance!
In this first lesson after summer break, Matt and Josh are offering a crash course for parents, guardians, and other family figures that are looking to fill the D&D void at home. Is DMing tough? Yes. Are there reasons to be hesitant? Yes. However, something that might not be a particular person's cup of tea might turn into a new family tradition! One lesson won't make anyone a D&D expert, but hopefully this will be the episode that helps the reluctant DM begin their journey.
Did these back-to-school mentors help motivate you for the new year? Help them 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!
School is out for summer!!! With empty desks,empty classrooms, and empty Zoom meetings, Josh and Matt sit back and recount adventures from their D&D games in club and in the classroom. No rules, No lesson plans, just two teachers telling stories about the fun they had playing D&D with their students over the 2019 - 2020 school year.
Highlights from their adventures include:
-So Covid was a thing.
-Tugboat.
-Closet Quasit
-Androm3da.
-Big Cannons.
Summer Note: Josh and Matt are taking a little break to recharge after a long school year. Detentions and Dragons will be back on around August 1st with a new episode. Thanks again for all the support from all listeners, teachers, players, DMs, and students. We couldn't have made it through our first two years without you!
Did these two teachers help you finish the greatest D&D story ever played? Help them 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 Critical Hits. Everyone who plays D&D knows what a critical hit is. But do they know how to calculate the damage for a critical hit. Turns out that if you are hitting with weapons and skills more robust than your d6 short sword, the math can get complicated. This lesson reviews the basics of critical hits and provides examples regarding how to calculate damage from the most basic to the most complex critical hits!
Did these two teachers help you land a critical hit at the end of the school 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!
On this special interview lesson, Josh and Matt are joined by Beth and Jonathan Ball. The topic: Running two-players Dungeons and Dragons games.
D&D is traditionally viewed as a game designed for large groups of players. However, a D&D campaign with a one dungeon master and one player is not only viable but also an exciting and rewarding to play D&D. In this interview, Jonathan and Beth discuss with Matt and Josh the basics of a one-on-one D&D game, the benefits of playing a two person campaign, and some pitfalls to avoid during your first D&D duet.
If you are interested in learning more about Beth and Johnathan Ball, you can check her website here:
You can connect with Johnathan on social media here:
Twitter: @DndDuet
You can also check out a lot of their supplements and products here:
(just search Beth Ball or Johnathan Ball)
Did this interview inspire you make start a D&D duet with a family member or friend?
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On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about Epic Boons. They discuss what they are, how they are earned, and most importantly, are the something that you should try to integrate into your home or school campaign. Especially since these super natural powers are typically only earned by characters who are level 20. Most players never participate in a campaign in which their characters reach level 20. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that they can't have them at a lower level. And an epic boon might be an epic way to end a campaign.
Did these two teachers inspire you to earn the Boon of the DM? 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 animal companions. Yes, they are different than familiars and only rangers can have them. And while an animal sidekick is appealing, in game, animal companions can be both confusing and seemingly under powered.
This is why Josh and Matt felt it was necessary to explore this topic. In their discussion, they review the basics of how animal companions work and explore why the beast master ranger may be the unsung hero of your next D&D campaign.
Did these two teachers inspire you to give the beast master ranger subclass a shot? 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 animal familiars. Many players like their player characters to have an animal sidekick. What are the rules behind obtaining a familiar and how can a player use these in a game of D&D? This lesson goes over basics needed for any player to become familiar with familiars.
Did these two teachers help inspire you summon your own familiar? 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, Josh and Matt are joined by Dr. Sarah Sawyer! The topic: Video Games and Strategies to Make RPGs and Video Games a more welcoming activity for all participants.
Video Games and Tabletop RPGs are more popular than ever. However, it takes time, energy, and a thoughtful attitude to be a player that creates a space that is inviting, safe, and enjoyable for all participants. In this interview, Dr. Sarah Sawyer shares techniques and mindsets to achieve these goals.
If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Sarah Sawyer, you can check her website here:
https://www.drsarahsawyer.com/
You can check out The RPG Academy podcast on iTunes here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rpg-academy/id876190753
You can connect with her on social media here:
Twitter: @XsarahdactylX
You can learn more about the non-profit Take This here:
Did this interview inspire you make your next co-op gaming session a more welcoming venture?
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Josh and Matt are joined by Tom Cantwell of the RPG Academy! The topic: How to Create Dynamic and Memorable NPCs!
Raise your hand if you have created an NPC on the fly? Raise your hand if you have created an NPC named Steve on the fly more than three times. Creating NPCs can be hard. On this special interview lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt interview Tom Cantwell about ways to make NPCs fun, memorable, and make the process of NPC creation more manageable. This is one of our wildest and funniest interview to date. Plus, you be better at NPC creation once you have listened to it!
If you are interested in learning more about Tom Cantwell
You can check out the website for the RPG Academy here:
You can check out The RPG Academy podcast on iTunes here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rpg-academy/id876190753
You can check out his Ghosts of Saltmarsh Real Play Podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rpg-academy-the-campaigns/id1308105885
You can contact him on social media here:
Twitter: @BeskarTom
Did this interview inspire you create the next best NPC?
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On this special interview lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt are joined by Andrew Cawood! The topic: Making Homebrewed Monster for your D&D Campaign.
Andrew Cawood is the the owner, creative lead, and a writer for Cawood Publishing. Andrew and Cadwood Publishing has released a wide array of materials for your D&D campaign such as Treasured Finds, The World if Myr, and the bestselling Monsters of Feyland.
Today's interview focuses on a skill that Andrew is a master at: homebrewed monster creation. Topics discussed include the basics of homebrewed monster creation, tips to make your creations more dynamic, and obstacles to avoid in the creation process. This is another must listen for the dungeon master who is looking to go beyond the basic reskinned homebrewed monster!
You can find out more about the awesome products produced by Cawood Publishing at this website:
You can also contact him on twitter:
Twitter: @cawoodpublish
Did this interview inspire you to create new monsters never before seen in D&D?!
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!
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