DM Shower Thoughts

By Adamus Drake DM

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 ... more

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How many episodes does DM Shower Thoughts have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.

DM Shower Thoughts episodes:

June 07, 2019 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 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
Our Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!
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49min
June 02, 2019 DMST 53 - Powerful Patience and Separating Players and Characters
Adam ST: Looking up the monster during the fight pulls people out of the fantasy.
John ST: The Payoff of Patience
Fundamental: Separating the game from the player
Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
Our Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!
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1h 15min
May 24, 2019 DMST 52 - Including Extra Mechanics
Ran some Saga Edition Star Wars and it was awesome.
John: Including New Players
Adamus: World Expectations vs. Execution
Fundamental: When and how to include mechanics from other systems
Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
Our Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!
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1h 11min
May 17, 2019 DMST 51 - The Role Of Time
#EndgameSpoilers
And we're back after our week off! Let's dive back in.
John: Dragon Heist Reflections; Being appreciative of everyone's role-playing
Adamus: The separation of character and player; when characters intertwine
Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
Our Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!
...more
1h 10min
May 03, 2019 DMST 50 - Lessons and Reflections
Thank 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 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
Our Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!
...more
1h 14min
April 26, 2019 DMST 49 - Throwbacks, Habits, and Railroads
"Mechanics are the expression of storytelling." - John Tanaka
Adamus: The Value Of Throwbacks and Reincorporation
John: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective DMs
Fundamental: Growth mindset in considering railroading, overpowered/underpowered, and perceived skill.
Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
Our Shower Shout-Outs: Chelsea Cottle, Peter Trueb - Thank you for supporting the show! You are amazing!
...more
1h 8min
April 19, 2019 DMST 48 - Depth of Skill, Payoff, and Homebrews
That'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 Explorations
Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
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1h 12min
April 13, 2019 DMST 48 - The Possibilities of Defeat and Homebrew
On 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/dmshowerthoughts
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1h 9min
April 12, 2019 DMST 47 - Low Level Dangers and Weird Concepts
I overthink things sometimes. :)
John: Level 1 is dangerous; party makeup is important
Adamus: I am concerned... Bringing it down to pure tactics
Fundamental: Converting and discussing some "weird" concepts
Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 12:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
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50min
April 05, 2019 DMST 46 - Narrative, Mechanics, Flow, and Consequences
Apparently we recorded in a tin can today.
SO MANY TOPICS OMG
Joint Thoughts: Combat in Concept vs. Execution; Mechanics and Narrative; Invitations To Act; Ease Of Hard Rules; Teaching Consequences and Using NPC Lures

Cloudsinger 5E airs over on our YouTube Channel, Questers Way, every Sunday at 6:00pm
Our lore and event-filled website: qwaygameon.com
Our community center website: questersway.com
Our 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/QWayGM
Adamus’s professional Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdamusDrakeGames
Adamus’s Blog: http://www.qwaygameon.com/gms-corner
...more
55min

FAQs about DM Shower Thoughts:

How many episodes does DM Shower Thoughts have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.