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Todd Stashwick is an incredibly talented actor and writer with over 120 credits on IMDB and counting! He’s played hardened villains, brooding anti heros, loveable protagonaists, and most importantly, DandD! Todd has some really good tips on making your improv and roleplay more intentional, and has shared the table with some incredibly talented people like Liam O’Brien, Satine Phoenix, Jasmine Bhullar, Patrick Warburton, and many more he mentions in this episode. Todd's Links https://linktr.ee/tstashwick (Todd's Linktree) https://www.thenerdcircus.com/ (The Nerd Circus) How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Linktree) Sponsor Links https://gemmedfirefly.com/collections/dungeon-glitch (Gemmed Firefly - Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icarusgames/class-cheat-sheets-for-5e?ref=project_link (Icarus Games Class Cheat Sheets for 5e Kickstarter) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/applewhitegames/journey-to-the-center-of-eraegarth-dandd5e-campaign-and-setting/?ref=kicktraq (Applewhite Games - Journey to the Center of Eraegarth Kickstarter) https://www.twitch.tv/minstrelstale (Minstrel's Tale Twitch ) Affiliate Links https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) Guest Appearances https://linktr.ee/twoscast (Two Weeks One Shot Presents: Mischief Night, a Halloween Special) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wroCyJw0MVeyjl6kIDJsp?si=ga8-pHNNSIK7BHwTvXMrdgandcontext=spotify%3Ashow%3A3oVaOZPGwRJXGLxdgU1wqeandnd=1 (RAW and Order) https://linktr.ee/DMBC (The DM's Book Club) Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust (Intro) License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04H https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over (Outro) License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1X https://uppbeat.io/t/exekat/bang (Quickfire Chaos Intro) License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNT Quickfire Chaos Ambience: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems (Arcane Anthems) Support Danijel Zambo: Bandcamp: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpsclQ5VjhRaTRpSUp2bXBfVzFWanNHaDJid3xBQ3Jtc0tuYlBYbElUbkpiMjBfRkpEdjJOUDIwYlJYZ0dmOWRSREJ5RmRQY0hTQ0pzVFFsa211a1ZwRHVQaHVneWFxMVBWQVFXTDJiQUxXaXNVbTBScGtXSkZxYnVvRHpxaDNreWU0MFlBbFZjclVjeUJUZ0JZdwandq=http%3A%2F%2Fdanijel-zambo.bandcamp.com%2Falb...%E2%80%8B (https://danijel-zambo.bandcamp.com/) Soundcloud: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa1RiSVgzX3I0Z3JmUEpZZGNzOVBSUENLelp6Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsRXh3bHJ4bWhkNW5FSGM2b3ZwQmxWWGkwaG5ma21DNUpzNHdtR2p5X2pKQld4X296ZXhwVG45eXdMYVBBOE9JV0pobXB5ZmJ5YWhnUzBnVHhHVHpZS2xZTkFaVVdibFl2MmRlNkFkVU5maXM5bDQ3bwandq=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdanijel-zambo%E2%80%8B (http://soundcloud.com/danijel-zambo) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZD9ri2wmZZPL4qs92sXZX (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZD9ri2wmZZPL4qs92sXZX)
Guy Sclanders is a seasoned TTRPG content creator who has recorded thousands of hours of Youtube content, written books, and created his own games and supplements for other games. Guy is an incredible improvisor who comes up with characters at the drop of a hat and has dozens of accents at his disposal to make the characters come to life. I’ve been watching his videos for years, and am really excited to have him on as a season two guest. https://www.greatgamemaster.com/dm/ (How to be a Great GM Website) --- Help me support local LGBTQ+ Youth https://encircle2020.squarespace.com/ (Learn More About Encircle)! 🏳️🌈 HN2DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Patreon, Affiliate Links, Guest Spots, and more!) Sponsor Links https://gemmedfirefly.com/collections/dungeon-glitch (Gemmed Firefly - Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icarusgames/class-cheat-sheets-for-5e?ref=project_link (Class Cheat Sheets for 5e - Icarus Games Kickstarter) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/applewhitegames/journey-to-the-center-of-eraegarth-dandd5e-campaign-and-setting (Journey to the Center of Eraengarth - Applewhite Games Kickstarter) https://www.twitch.tv/minstrelstale (Minstrel's Tale Twitch) Music Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust (Intro) License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04H https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over (Outro) License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1X https://uppbeat.io/t/exekat/bang (Quickfire Chaos Intro) License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNT Quickfire Chaos Ambience: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems (Arcane Anthems) Support Danijel Zambo Bandcamp: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpsclQ5VjhRaTRpSUp2bXBfVzFWanNHaDJid3xBQ3Jtc0tuYlBYbElUbkpiMjBfRkpEdjJOUDIwYlJYZ0dmOWRSREJ5RmRQY0hTQ0pzVFFsa211a1ZwRHVQaHVneWFxMVBWQVFXTDJiQUxXaXNVbTBScGtXSkZxYnVvRHpxaDNreWU0MFlBbFZjclVjeUJUZ0JZdwandq=http%3A%2F%2Fdanijel-zambo.bandcamp.com%2Falb...%E2%80%8B (https://danijel-zambo.bandcamp.com/) Soundcloud: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa1RiSVgzX3I0Z3JmUEpZZGNzOVBSUENLelp6Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsRXh3bHJ4bWhkNW5FSGM2b3ZwQmxWWGkwaG5ma21DNUpzNHdtR2p5X2pKQld4X296ZXhwVG45eXdMYVBBOE9JV0pobXB5ZmJ5YWhnUzBnVHhHVHpZS2xZTkFaVVdibFl2MmRlNkFkVU5maXM5bDQ3bwandq=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdanijel-zambo%E2%80%8B (http://soundcloud.com/danijel-zambo) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZD9ri2wmZZPL4qs92sXZX (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZD9ri2wmZZPL4qs92sXZX)
CW: Hamilton's friends, 'Backwater Bastards' are mentioned a few times, and there's a couple jokes about drinking and smoking "like teenagers do", all in fun. May not be suitable for very small ears. Hamilton is such a creative force in the TTRPG community! It seems like ever month he's cooked up some new amazing content for everyone to enjoy. His game show Dragon's Duel is really unique in the space, and has spawned numerous spinoff streams and project that Hamilton and his friends are working on right now! Check out his vibrant discord community and his latest season of Dragon's Duel, which is a combination actual play and game show! Dragon's Duel Links https://linktr.ee/DRAGONSDUEL (Linktree) How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Linktree) Learn More about https://encircle2020.squarespace.com/ (Encircle)! 🏳️🌈 Sponsor Link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/458886079/orrinyaths-guide-to-dragons (Chamomile - Orrinyath's Guide to Dragons - Fully Funded!) Affiliate Links https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) Guest Appearances https://linktr.ee/twoscast (Two Weeks One Shot Presents: Mischief Night, a Halloween Special) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wroCyJw0MVeyjl6kIDJsp?si=ga8-pHNNSIK7BHwTvXMrdgandcontext=spotify%3Ashow%3A3oVaOZPGwRJXGLxdgU1wqeandnd=1 (RAW and Order) https://linktr.ee/DMBC (The DM's Book Club) Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust (Intro) License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04H https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over (Outro) License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1X https://uppbeat.io/t/exekat/bang (Quickfire Chaos Intro) License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNT Quickfire Chaos Ambience: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems (Arcane Anthems) Support Danijel Zambo: Bandcamp: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpsclQ5VjhRaTRpSUp2bXBfVzFWanNHaDJid3xBQ3Jtc0tuYlBYbElUbkpiMjBfRkpEdjJOUDIwYlJYZ0dmOWRSREJ5RmRQY0hTQ0pzVFFsa211a1ZwRHVQaHVneWFxMVBWQVFXTDJiQUxXaXNVbTBScGtXSkZxYnVvRHpxaDNreWU0MFlBbFZjclVjeUJUZ0JZdwandq=http%3A%2F%2Fdanijel-zambo.bandcamp.com%2Falb...%E2%80%8B (https://danijel-zambo.bandcamp.com/) Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/danijel-zambo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZD9ri2wmZZPL4qs92sXZX (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZD9ri2wmZZPL4qs92sXZX)
Tim Roven's project, Tabletop Audio, has been listened to on all seven continents! There are thousands of users looking for great ambiences for their TTRPGs, but Tim has also heard from school teachers, parents, writers, researchers, and more that his soundscapes have made their lives easier.
Tabletop Audio is such a great tool to improve your game's immersion! Whether you're using it at home, or looking for something professional for your own podcast or stream, Tim has something for you!
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Intro and Outro music by Danijel Zambo from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Johnny has been playing DandD since his college days, and has now graduated to running games for NFL teammates along with family and friends. His stories about finding people to play with in a pro sports locker room and advice on running games is definitely worth listening to, and his Fantasy team, the Waterdeep Wyverns, are going to give my Neverwinter Nightmares a run for their money this season! Johnny's Linktree https://linktr.ee/johnnystanton (https://linktr.ee/johnnystanton) Sponsor Links https://gemmedfirefly.com/collections/dungeon-glitch (Gemmed Firefly - Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!) https://www.twitch.tv/toddmoonbounce (Todd Moonbounce's Twitch) How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Linktree) Affiliate Links https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) Guest Appearances https://linktr.ee/twoscast (Two Weeks One Shot Presents: Mischief Night, a Halloween Special) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wroCyJw0MVeyjl6kIDJsp?si=ga8-pHNNSIK7BHwTvXMrdgandcontext=spotify%3Ashow%3A3oVaOZPGwRJXGLxdgU1wqeandnd=1 (RAW and Order) https://linktr.ee/DMBC (The DM's Book Club) Intro and Outro music by Danijel Zambo from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Intro: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust (https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust) License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04H Outro: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over (https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over) License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1X
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This week's guest is... me! And features the lovely Rachel, my partner, as my guest host. Rachel grilled me on my origins, the good and bad parts of my game, and we chatted about fun moments from our home games we share together. This is the Season One Finale! Thank you so much fo every single listener. Thanks for sharing the show with friends and family, for being my friend, and for taking the time to enjoy mu guests' amazing advice, stories, and experiences. You're what make this show! Sponsor Links http://splatteredink.com/ (Splattered Ink) https://www.flowcode.com/page/isfriday (IsFriday) https://twitter.com/SpawnofChaosDnD (Spawn of Chaos Linktree) How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Linktree) Affiliate Links https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) Guest Appearances https://linktr.ee/twoscast (Two Weeks One Shot Presents: Mischief Night, a Halloween Special) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wroCyJw0MVeyjl6kIDJsp?si=ga8-pHNNSIK7BHwTvXMrdgandcontext=spotify%3Ashow%3A3oVaOZPGwRJXGLxdgU1wqeandnd=1 (RAW and Order) https://linktr.ee/DMBC (The DM's Book Club)
This episode’s guest is Steph, creator of the TTRPG Kids blog. Steph created the site to compile games for kids, and has started a lot of other cool projects along the way, including reviewing tons of different indie games geared for kids and creating games of her own! TTRPGKids Links https://linktr.ee/TTRPGkids (TTRPGKids Linktree) Steph's Links https://twitter.com/stephcampb7 (Twitter) How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Linktree) Affiliate Links https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG)
When Beth started playing DandD she quickly discovered the vampire module, Curse of Strahd, and just as quickly found it to be problematic. She started small with making changes in her own game as she ran it, and as she made more changes, decided to try and put all her thoughts and ideas together for others to use too! Thus, "She is the Ancient" was born! After getting a little taste of the thrill of publishing in the TTRPG world, Beth has dived into working on numerous other projects. Whatever she's working on next, you won't want to miss it! Beth the Bard's Links https://beththebard.com/ (Homepage) https://beththebard.com/links/ (Links) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/369197?affiliate_id=3072629 ("She is the Ancient" on DM's Guild) How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (Linktree) Affiliate Links https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) Two Weeks One Shot Guest Appearance https://linktr.ee/twoscast (Linktree) Arcane Anthems https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems (Patreon) Tabletop Audio https://tabletopaudio.com/ (Homepage)
This show’s guest is Ty, DM of Side Character Quest! His show is unique among actual play podcasts because it features many different guests playing the roles of side characters in his world, and each game is a self contained story and played with one DM and one player. Ty has been a great friend to me personally as well, giving me podcast advice as I had questions because he’s been at this longer than me. If you’re an aspiring podcaster or DM, there’s bound to be something he says that resonates with you. Side Character Quest Links www.sidecharacterquest.com https://twitter.com/SCQpodcast (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/scqpodcast/ (Instagram) Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/side-character-quest (https://pinecast.com/feed/side-character-quest) How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Linktree) Affiliate Links https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=hn2dm (Hero Forge) https://adventuredice.ca/ (Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM’ for 10% off!) https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DM's Guild) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3072629 (DriveThru RPG) Guest Appearances https://linktr.ee/twoscast (Two Weeks One Shot Presents: Mischief Night, a Halloween Special) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wroCyJw0MVeyjl6kIDJsp?si=ga8-pHNNSIK7BHwTvXMrdgandcontext=spotify%3Ashow%3A3oVaOZPGwRJXGLxdgU1wqeandnd=1 (RAW and Order)
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