November 06, 2020

Experience

1 hour 11 minutes

In this first of a two-parter, Ian Langton and I discuss how the "experience" of Dungeons & Dragons has shifted, not only since earlier editions, but also as the players mature. Ways to get "good" experience, and how differing levels of play experience can dramatically impact the moment-to-moment gameplay.

03:04 - What makes a fun experience

06:44 - How the DM experience has changed

15:25 - Difficulties of DM'ing

25:33 - How DM experience shapes player experience

33:45 - Good ways to get more experience

52:54 - The DM "experience"

59:55 - Anecdotal evidence

Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod

Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod

Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

Reference to 'The Elfish Gene: Dungeons, Dragons and Growing Up Strange' by Mark Barrowcliffe

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