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Game Master's Journey 135: Volo's Guide to Monsters Dec 25, 2016

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Today I give a complete review of Volo's Guide to Monsters, the latest supplement for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition.

Game Master's Journey 134: Bringing NPCs to Life & House Rules Dec 14, 2016

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In this episode I’ll discuss a trick I use to help me bring my NPCs to life or even create an NPC on the fly during play. I’ll also share with you a house rule I’ve been deliberating for D&D. It’s turned out to be a great example of some of the perils of making house rules.

Game Master's Journey 133: Bringing Strongholds & Followers from 1st Edition to 5th Dec 08, 2016

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This week I discuss Limitless Adventure's 5th edition products and Kickstarter. I also discuss strongholds and followers from Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and share some of my thoughts on how I will bring these rules into 5th edition for use in my homebrew world, Primordia.

Game Master's Journey 132: Bringing PC Backstories into the Adventure Nov 30, 2016

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Today I’m discussing PC backstories and how to bring them into the story of your campaign. I’ll give advice not only for GMs, but also for players on how to better give the GM what she needs in order to bring your backstory into the main narrative. Not only will using these character hooks enrich the story of your game, but it will also increase player buy-in and engagement. I also talk a bit about the new player options for D&D being released in the new Unearthed Arcana articles and how you can, and should, make your voice heard.

Game Master's Journey 131: Keeping the Game Going Between Sessions Part 2 Nov 22, 2016

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Today I return to the topic of gaming between sessions. How do we keep the story going, and keep players engaged, in between our gaming sessions? I’ve got some great ideas from listeners that I’ll share with you.

Game Master's Journey 130: Primordia 2.0 - Improving Your World Through Revision Nov 15, 2016

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Today I’ll discuss some revisions I’m considering for Primordia as I begin preparations for my first campaign in the setting. I’ll also answer a few remaining listener questions about the setting. This is a great example of how worldbuilding is a process that never truly ends. Never be afraid to make necessary revisions to your setting, even when you already have campaigns up and running.

Game Master's Journey 129: Keeping the Game Going Between Sessions Nov 08, 2016

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Shane of the Total Party Thrill podcast joins me today to discuss gaming between sessions. We explore strategies you can use as a GM to keep player engagement and interest high in between your gaming sessions.

Game Master's Journey 128: Primordia Q&A Nov 01, 2016

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Today I answer listener questions about my homebrew D&D world, Primordia. Some of the topics discussed include the underdark of Primordia, the fae of Primordia, and traveling to Primordia from other worlds.

Game Master's Journey 127: Adventuring in the Wilds of Primordia Oct 25, 2016

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Today I resume discussion of my homebrew D&D world of Primordia. I talk about how some of my assumptions about the world have come into conflict with running actual adventures in the world and the solutions I found to the dilemma. I also discuss what adventures in Primordia will be like, and I talk more about the Wilds of Primordia and what kinds of things you’ll find out there. What makes Primordia unique, and what will the life of an adventurer really be like in Primordia?

Game Master's Journey 126: Storm King's Thunder Review Oct 19, 2016

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I give my full review of Storm King’s Thunder, the new published D&D campaign by Wizards of the Coast.

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