Everyday Dungeon Master

Finding Space for Character Backstories in the World


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Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Jonathan! In today’s episode we talk about one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of the game, the character backstory! We talk through tips on how to incorporate player backstories, and suggestions for players and DMs for when they are crafting, creating and using player backstories! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did, stay tuned for a show blooper at the end!

Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is another Monster v. Monster matchup, where we pit the ferocious and oddly immune Trobriand (no viable link, you can find him in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage) vs. the gruesomely beautiful Belashyrra. Go follow us on Twitter @EverydayDMPod to vote in this week’s poll on who would win between these two gruesome beasties!

Go check out the free software called Azgaar’s Fantasy Map Generator for some awesome free world building tools!

As mentioned in the episode, Jonathan is an internationally published photographer, he does amazing work and so I encourage you all to go over to his Instagram and check out his portfolio and hire him if you have photography needs! He also does graphic design and would love to connect and network with you in the D&D community, you can find him @jndesign4u

With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.

Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!

Music Credits:

Intro Song:

A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks

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Break Songs:

Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna

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Hellscape by Richard Bodgers

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Curiosity by All Good Folks

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Outro Song:

The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda

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Everyday Dungeon MasterBy Heath Midkiff