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- DMST 54 - Boundaries, Misalignments, and The Archivist (UA)Adam ST: Establishing professional boundaries, how omission builds a world, and the maturity of a player and a group.John ST: Reflections on personal playstyle (Knight Owls Episode 4); spells with general use and specific use.Fundamental: The Artificer Returns with Archivist and doing a job better than other classes.Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-cornerOur Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!49 min
- DMST 53 - Powerful Patience and Separating Players and CharactersAdam ST: Looking up the monster during the fight pulls people out of the fantasy.John ST: The Payoff of PatienceFundamental: Separating the game from the playerCloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-cornerOur Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!1 hr 15 min
- DMST 52 - Including Extra MechanicsRan some Saga Edition Star Wars and it was awesome.John: Including New PlayersAdamus: World Expectations vs. ExecutionFundamental: When and how to include mechanics from other systemsCloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-cornerOur Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!1 hr 11 min
- DMST 51 - The Role Of Time#EndgameSpoilersAnd we're back after our week off! Let's dive back in.John: Dragon Heist Reflections; Being appreciative of everyone's role-playingAdamus: The separation of character and player; when characters intertwineCloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-cornerOur Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!1 hr 10 min
- DMST 50 - Lessons and ReflectionsThank you for joining us on this journey for 50 episodes! It's been a ride, and it's safe to say we've altered our perceptions, approach, and growth in just this short time. We take a look back at our assumptions, clarify our understanding, and look forward to testing out some more play styles.Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-cornerOur Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!1 hr 14 min
- DMST 49 - Throwbacks, Habits, and Railroads"Mechanics are the expression of storytelling." - John TanakaAdamus: The Value Of Throwbacks and ReincorporationJohn: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective DMsFundamental: Growth mindset in considering railroading, overpowered/underpowered, and perceived skill.Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-cornerOur Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!1 hr 8 min
- DMST 48 - Depth of Skill, Payoff, and HomebrewsThat's reincorporation right there...John: Understanding Mechanics Enhances Role-Play; Learning How To Learn.Adamus: The Excitement of Defeat, Emotional Resonance, and Payoff.Fundamental: Homebrew Tips and ExplorationsCloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner1 hr 12 min
- DMST 48 - The Possibilities of Defeat and HomebrewOn today’s episode, we talk about how a party’s defeat can be leveraged into a narrative opportunity, ask ourselves if understanding the game’s mechanics takes away from organic storytelling, and dive into the benefits of using homebrew versus the Rules-as-Written.To get early access to episodes, join a live chat while recording, and unlock DM Coaching to make the most out of your campaign, join our Patreon at patreon.com/dmshowerthoughtsJoin our Facebook group for weekly livestreams at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dmshowerthoughtsAnd, check out our website for additional content at dmshowerthoughts.com1 hr 9 min
- DMST 47 - Low Level Dangers and Weird ConceptsI overthink things sometimes. :)John: Level 1 is dangerous; party makeup is importantAdamus: I am concerned... Bringing it down to pure tacticsFundamental: Converting and discussing some "weird" conceptsCloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here: https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner50 min
- DMST 46 - Narrative, Mechanics, Flow, and ConsequencesApparently we recorded in a tin can today.SO MANY TOPICS OMGJoint Thoughts: Combat in Concept vs. Execution; Mechanics and Narrative; Invitations To Act; Ease Of Hard Rules; Teaching Consequences and Using NPC LuresCloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 6:00pmOur lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.comOur community center website: questersway.comOur awesome art is done by the amazing Chelsea Cottle. Find her and her art here:https://www.instagram.com/ccottleart/If you like what we do, this podcast now has a crowdfunding campaign to help us continue growing the show: https://patron.podbean.com/QWayGMAdamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGamesAdamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner55 min
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Join some professional game masters as we share our musings on the games we love, break down their mechanics, vent our qualms, and continue to spin a positive storytelling perspective from behind the…
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