Dungeon Mastering is Easy

By Dice Legenz

The Show that shows that anyone can be a Dungeon Master.

The world needs more Dungeon Masters! DUNGEON MASTERING IS EASY provides ideas and inspiration for new players to step into the DM role as wel... more

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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Dungeon Mastering is Easy episodes:

November 20, 2025 Killing D&D Characters—😎 Cool or 😭Cruel? | With Caustic Phoenix
In her role as Dungeon Master of the D20 Deathmatch channel Caustic Phoenix has seen more character deaths than almost anyone on the planet. She shares her insights on what a strong narrative tool character death is and how to approach it. New and experienced Dungeon Masters, as well as any player will find these insights helpful.
Caustic talks about:
◽️ Setting expectations around character deaths at the start of a campaign
◽️ Character death as a narrative tool
◽️ The Impact of character death on players
◽️ Letting go of characters and their stories
◽️ The risk of weakening a story by avoiding character deaths.
Plus, together we explore a regular segment called "In a World".
You can connect with Caustic Phoenix at:
https://www.twitch.tv/causticphoenix — for her amazing streaming.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becgodsey — to connect with her on LinkedIn.
Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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32min
November 07, 2025 EASY Hacks for Starting a New D&D Campaign with Lord Gosumba
Lord Gosumba is one of the most experience Dungeon Masters on the planet. He shares EASY tips for Dungeon Masters setting out to create a new campaign. New and experienced Dungeon Masters will find these insights helpful.
Lord Gosumba talks about:
◽️ Homebrew v published campaign settings.
◽️ Starting small and building out.
◽️ Planting long arcs and Easter Eggs early in the campaign
◽️ Begin with creating a community the characters will love and love to hate..
Plus, together we explore a regular segment called "Rules Challenge".
You can connect with Lord Gosumba:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lordgosumba — to see him in action doing actual play games.
Head to Dice Legenz' Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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24min
October 24, 2025 GROUP D&D Character Creation?!? It's Just BETTER—with Gnome Anne
Gnome Anne (talented DnD streamer and content creator) shares EASY and innovative tips that help players and Dungeon Masters make better characters. New and experienced Dungeon Masters will find these insights helpful.
Gnome Anne talks about:
◽️ The whole table making characters together
◽️ Finding connections between characters
◽️ Connecting the characters to the underlying idea of the story.
Plus, together we explore a regular segment called "Accent on Accents".
You can connect with Gnome Anne:
YouTube: @Gnome_Anne — for their incredible, fun D&D videos.
Instagram: @gnome_anne
TikTok: @annethegnome
Head to Dice Legenz' Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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29min
October 15, 2025 Weaving BACKSTORIES into D&D Campaign is EASY with Kelly from Dorkstales
Kelly (DM extraordinaire from Dork Tales) is a master at characterisation. He shares EASY tips to help new and experienced Dungeon Masters of Dungeons and Dragons weave character backstories into a campaign. It makes for a funner, more engaging and memorable experience for players and DMs alike.
He talks about:
◽️ Asking a few questions to help the players create rich backstories
◽️ How to use the backstory elements to shape the story, NPCs, and organisations in a campaign
◽️ Suggestions about weaving multiple character backstories into the narrative.
◽️ The role of Session Zero
Plus together we play a game called "In a World".
You can connect with Kelly at:
https://www.twitch.tv/dorktales — for his amazing actual plays.
https://www.youtube.com/@UCynCyi2wO_zRrffrWTiNxXw for Dork Tales' YouTube content.
Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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24min
October 07, 2025 Dragons Made EASY with AJ Pickett (D&D Lore Expert)
AJ Pickett knows more about DnD lore and monsters than almost anyone on the planet. He shares some EASY tips for new and experienced Dungeon Masters of Dungeons and Dragons to add dragons into your adventure.
He talks about:
◽️ Shortcuts for dragon personalities
◽️ How to include dragons in stories even for low level characters
◽️ Dragon impact on the Environment
◽️ Strategies for dragon fights
Plus together we play a game called "Accent on Accents".
You can connect with AT Pickett:
https://www.youtube.com/@ajpickett — for his incredible D&D lore videos.
aj-pickett-ehc-shop.fourthwall.com — for his fourthwall page.
Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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26min
October 01, 2025 What if You Don't Know the Rules? with Caustic Phoenix
None of us can know ALL the D&D rules.
Caustic Phoenix, multi-award winning streamer, Dungeon Master, convention host and digital media expert shares EASY tips to help new and experienced Dungeon Masters of Dungeons and Dragons when we don't know the rules.
She talks about:
◽️ Focusing on learning elements of the game you'll use all the time
◽️ Handling rules in high pressure situations
◽️ The importance of narrative over rules.
Plus together we play the "Rules Test Challenge".
You can connect with Caustic Phoenix at:
https://www.twitch.tv/causticphoenix — for her amazing streaming.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becgodsey — to connect with her on LinkedIn.
Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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27min
September 24, 2025 Level Up Your NPCs in 3 EASY Steps with DorkTales
Kelly (DM extraordinaire from Dork Tales) is a master at characterisation. He shares 3 EASY tips to help new and experienced Dungeon Masters of Dungeons and Dragons create non playing characters your players will love.
He talks about:
◽️ Getting players to do the work
◽️ Using well known media references
◽️ Motivation over emotion
Plus together we play a game called "Accent on Accents".
You can connect with Kelly at:
https://www.twitch.tv/dorktales — for his amazing actual plays.
https://www.youtube.com/@UCynCyi2wO_zRrffrWTiNxXw for Dork Tales' YouTube content.
Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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23min
September 17, 2025 Making Monsters Scary is EASY with Gnome Anne
Gnome Anne (talented DnD streamer and content creator) shares EASY tips and tricks to add suspense and danger to your Dungeons & Dragons games. New and experienced Dungeon Masters will find these insights ramp up the thrill of your DnD adventures.
Gnome Anne talks about:
◽️ Engaging every sense to build anticipation of danger,
◽️ Using rumours and NPC interactions to sow doubt into the minds of the players,
◽️ Breaking the understanding of the nature of the world and the game to freak players out.
Plus, together we explore a regular segment called "Tools of the Trade".
You can connect with Gnome Anne:
YouTube: @Gnome_Anne — for their incredible, fun D&D videos.
Instagram: @gnome_anne
TikTok: @annethegnome
Head to Dice Legenz' Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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29min
September 11, 2025 Designing a D&D One Shot is EASY! With AJ Pickett
This week, Dungeons and Dragons lore master AJ Pickett sits down with Vahid to talk about designing one shot Dungeons & Dragons adventures.
AJ Pickett knows more about DnD lore and monsters than almost anyone on the planet. He shares some EASY tips for new and experienced Dungeon Masters of Dungeons and Dragons to make exciting, well structured single session DnD adventures.
TOPICS COVERED
◽️ Prepping players ahead of the session
◽️ Structuring the timing of the scenes
◽️ How to drop people right into the action and keep the story moving
◽️ Simple four scene plot structure that drives the story forward
Plus together we play a game called "In a World".
You can connect with AT Pickett:
https://www.youtube.com/@ajpickett — for his incredible D&D lore videos.
aj-pickett-ehc-shop.fourthwall.com — for his fourthwall page.
Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs
Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz
...more
24min

FAQs about Dungeon Mastering is Easy:

How many episodes does Dungeon Mastering is Easy have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.