Dungeon Masters wield a lot of power at the D&D table, but some try and snatch even more. And out of the hands of their players, no less! What happens when the DM tries to play both sides of the screen, and what are some best practices to ensure that you don't accidentally overstep? Rob and Steve tackle DMPCs on this week's episode of BT!

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When you sit down to play a game of D&D, you are entering into an implicit agreement. You have certain expectations of the others around the table, and they have similar expectations of you! And if anyone fails to live up to them, they are in a breach of contract! The Bardic Twins break down the fine print of the D&D Social Contract this week on the show!

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Horror in D&D can be a difficult thing. How do you scare a party of roving murder hobos? How do you foster a sense of dread and unease? This week, Count Steve-cula and his ghoulish cohost tackle the topic of handling Horror in Dungeons & Dragons!

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Spellcasting in D&D can be the most fun part of the game... and sometimes the most confusing. What even are these spell schools for, anyway? The twins break down the schools this week, highlighting their themes... before pointing out their flaws. Beware Lobingus the Evoker, lowly mortals!

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Magic is an essential element of Dungeons & Dragons, and can be one of the more confusing elements of the game! Rob and Steve discuss the Weave of magic, what makes each type of caster unique, and what changes they would consider improvements to the way it is presented in the books. Also, they argue about what class Doctor Strange would be if he were a D&D character.

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So you've come to that stage in worldbuilding where you have to consider the god(s) and/or goddess(es) that have shaped it. This can be a daunting task, since pantheons can contain a single deity to an overwhelming pantheon with literally hundreds of names in its roster! But never fear! The twins are here! We discuss ways to prioritize, organize, and focus on what's important to your campaign setting, illustrating with some examples from Rob's own ever-growing homebrew campaign setting, Erelais!

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So you've come to that stage in worldbuilding where you have to consider the god(s) and/or goddess(es) that have shaped it. This can be a daunting task, since pantheons can contain a single deity to an overwhelming pantheon with literally hundreds of names in its roster! But never fear! The twins are here! We discuss ways to prioritize, organize, and focus on what's important to your campaign setting, illustrating with some examples from Rob's own ever-growing homebrew campaign setting, Erelais!

Brought to you by Misty Mountain Gaming, purveyors of D&D dice and sundry accessories.

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What differences can make a difference in your combats? Spice up your encounters with a little variety and keep your party coming back for more! Rob and Steve's discussion on fixing humdrum battles in your campaign reaches its climax!

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Are the combats at your table becoming... predictable? Fights against similar adversaries in familiar settings with boring stakes? Brothers Rob and Steve discuss how to keep combats fresh in your campaign!

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Are combat encounters at your table getting a little stale? Are you tired of facing enemies in essentially identical environments? This week, the Bard Bros examine oft forgotten and underutilized actions and factors that can add some variety to your action scenes!

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