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Episode 87: Class Analysis Aug 29, 2019

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Matt and Rob talk about how to fit a proper class analysis into your worldbuilding, though this time it's mostly about designing character classes for your RPG and not a materialist interpretation of fantasy worlds, we managed to hold off on the dialectics this time around.

Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Freedom Call - Warriors Aladdin - A Whole New World Sheb Wooley - Purple People Eater Sabaton - Winged Hussars

Episode 86: Dungeon Master of One Aug 21, 2019

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Your favorite DMs discuss a topic they are ABSOLUTELY qualified to give advice on: running "solo" or "duet" campaigns. Listen for some useful tips on how to make a campaign for one person and to listen to Matt mispronounce "smorgasboard" and "gestalt".

Letters at the end! Links: Actual Prep Episode

Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Celine Dion - All By Myself The Turtles - So Happy Together Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) One Direction - You & I

Ep 85: DM Tips from Dungeon World Aug 13, 2019

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As part of our quest to steal advice from every RPG ever published, DMs Rob and Matt discuss Dungeon World by Sage LaTorra and Adam Koebel. Dungeon World has a great description of how RPGs work and some excellent tips you can use in games run in any system.

Stay tuned for the mailbag and the return of "Real or Woe!"

Letters:

Jason asks: "Can I get a preview copy of the Actual Prep adventure?"

Nick asks: "How can I role-play a Kenku without being annoying?"

Vic asks: "Here are some logical rules for different spell-casting stats for the various Warlock patrons. Also, should I remove the ability score requirements for multi-classing?"

Douglas asks: "What advice do you have for running a one-on-one play?"

Links:

Dungeon World

The Dungeon World SRD

Music:

Pac Div - Roll the Dice

New Order - Blue Monday

Lowland Hum - In the Garage

Grover Washington Jr. - Just the Two of Us

Motörhead - The Game

Ep 84: 2 Path 2 Finder Aug 09, 2019

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Remember Pathfinder? It's back, in pog form!

DMs Matt and Rob review the brand new 2nd edition rules of the Pathfinder Role-Playing Game.

Music:

Pac Div - Roll the Dice

Dua Lipa - New Rules

Roxy Music - Editions of You

Ep 83: Worldbuilding - Technology Jul 31, 2019

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Technology. What is it? Dungeon Masters Rob and Matt discuss how to think about and deploy technology in your own campaign worlds. Then, it's the firearms debate to end all firearms debates.

Letters:

Gerard writes - "Are the DMoNs fans of Baldur's Gate?"

John writes - "Here's a great way to present the confusing one-spell-a-round rule to new players!"

Don't forget to call in to the DUNGEON MASTER HOTLINE: (774) 203-4629!

Music:

Pac Div - Roll the Dice

Marilyn Manson - Killing Strangers

Ep 82: Anyone Can DM Jul 22, 2019

Show notes

DMs Matt and Rob discuss the basics of what a Dungeon Master is and what a Dungeon Master does. Today, we review the DM advice presented in the 5e D&D Essentials Kit. But first, a game of "Weal or Woe," in which, Rob has to guess whether the RPG product is real or fake!

Matt and Rob discuss the roles presented in the Essentials Kit: referee, storyteller, and role-player. They break down the core mechanics and goals of any Dungeon Master. Conclusion: Anyone can DM!

Letters:

Dalton asks: "Do I need a wizard in my party?"

Adam writes: "Aren't there times when it is good to hide your DM dice rolls?"

Alexander writes: "Where are my half-feats?"

Links:

Matt's Homebrew Half-Feat Rules

Music:

Pac Div - Roll the Dice

BTS (featuring Hasley) - Boy with Luv

Weezer - In the Garage

Ep 81: Dungeon Master Book Club - Black Leopard, Red Wolf Jul 18, 2019

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Welcome to our first Dungeon Master Book Club! DMs Matt and Rob discuss Marlon James' Black Leopard, Red Wolf. Listen in for some great inspirational storytelling and ideas for monsters, NPCs, and fantastical magic!

Links:

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

Letters:

Dan writes: You forgot about Earthsea's sexual peaches!

Michael writes: I love the Genesys system. Do you have tips for running with only two players?

Music:

Pac Div - Roll the Dice

Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock

Ep 80: Greyhawk! Jul 11, 2019

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Special guest Andy is back to talk about the first Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting: Greyhawk!

We delve into the history of Greyhawk's design, discuss what makes Oerth unique, and share our favorite things for you to pilfer from Flanaess for your own campaign worlds.

Links:

Anna B. Meyer's Greyhawk Cartography

Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil by Monte Cook

David Howery's adventures in Dungeon Magazine #15, #22, #30, and #32

DA Series of Adventures

Music:

Pac Div - Roll the Dice

Drake - Started from the Bottom

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Satan Said Dance

Duran Duran - The Wild Boys

Ep 79: Actual Prep - Writing an Adventure Jul 03, 2019

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DM Matt goes solo! He walks you through his process of writing an adventure in under an hour. Inspired by the image below and Tremors, Matt creates a village and monster for you to steal!

Ep 78: Penny Arcade Dreadful Jun 26, 2019

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DMs Rob and Matt take a look at the Wizards of the Coast and Penny Arcade crossover hardcover for 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. TL;DL Jerry Holkins is the Andy Borowitz of fantasy comedy writing.

Music:

Pac Div - Roll the Dice

Lana Del Ray, Club Clique - Video Games (Remix)

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