Grumpy Dungeon Masters

Have you ever rolled a nat 1 then watched your sword fly out of your hand, bounce off a wall, then skewer your own teammate? Me neither. But it could happen. Especially if you allow critical fumbles. Also we discuss when a DM should attack dying characters, unique monsters, D&D Sportsball, and an epic rant about 3rd edition.

Be sure to follow us on your favorite social media platform, links below and be sure to join us ever Saturday at 8pm EST on Twitch for our Live Play D&D session of Rime of the Frostmaiden. Its been super exciting so far, so be sure to check it out!

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In this episode we talk about some of the nuances of running Icewind Dale, some variant rules and why people complain about them, and does working for a large company stifle creativity? Also meet Gr’eg, Cr’aig’s brother! Lets see if he can do better. Spoilers, he can’t.

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In the latest episode of Grumpy Dungeon Masters we speculate on the new D&D book coming out by WotC this March. They announce it today. (Spoiler, we were incorrect. In fact, we meant to talk about it and it slipped our minds during recording.) We also talk about what we would like to see if a new Dungeon Masters guide were to come out. Lastly, Grumpy DM Jay tells a harrowing tale involving divine grace, PvP, and vending machines.

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Also check in when we go live on Twitch, be sure to follow us and don’t miss our Rime of the Frostmaiden live play ever Saturday at 8pm EST!

Be sure to pick up our GDM 2020 Adventure Bundle. Includes both of our BEST SELLING DMs Guild titles for 50% off!

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In this episode we talk about Jay DMing Christopher’s Christmas one-shot “Everyone’s Been Naughty.” This was huge for Christopher and he loves to hear how the sessions go when people run his one-shots. Especially how players do things that was never written in or talked about in the one-shot. We may also talk about that topic a bit more relating to the Icewind Dale stream. “Fun” conversations to be had!

Link to Everyone’s Been Naughty – https://www.dmsguild.com/product/338682/Everyones-Been-Naughty?affiliate_id=2386112
Follow us on Twitch at https://Twitch.tv/GrumpyDungeonMasters and join us every Saturday at 8pm EST when we run Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden!
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It has been six months since we started Grumpy Dungeon Masters. Because of this we wanted to capstone off the end of 2020 by doing a special podcast episode, so we are letting the players take over an episode. In this episode we have the players from the Grumpy Dungeon Master stream on, to sort of take control and be grump about the bad DMs, rules, and experiences they have had. So, kick back and let the players take you through this episode.

Be sure to tune in each Saturday 8pm EST at https://twitch.tv/GrumpyDungeonMasters to see these players in action.

We also just passed the Copper Metal status on DMs Guild for our latest adventure. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t already. https://www.dmsguild.com/product/338682/Everyones-Been-Naughty?affiliate_id=2386112

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On the back of last weeks episode Grumpy DM Christopher recounts an event that occurred in his last Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign in which he had to improv a situation that completely altered the fate of Icewind Dale. (So, there are some spoilers concerning that campaign in the first 5 minutes) This led to Grumpy DM Jay to talk about the types of actions/players he dislikes. Campaign de-railing decisions being one of them. But every DM is different. Some strive to have things progress a certain way. While others foster an environment where any type of action is encouraged. So, they go into the topic of types of players they do not want at the table. The discussion will surprise you, but ultimately know this, it is the DMs job to foster the type of environment that takes place at the table. If you are not having fun at the table, talk to your DM. If you the DM is not having fun, talk to your players. Tabletop is a team game and needs communication.

To be clear DM Christopher’s players, amazing; what they did, phenomenal; the campaign, de-railed; his excitement, maximum; chance of their death, certain.

If you wish to follow along with the excitement of the Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign, you can follow along every Saturday at 8pm EST at https://Twitch.tv/GrumpyDungeonMasters

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Discussions are had about how the Icewind Dale campaign is laid out kind of poorly, which leads to a discussion on the most important DM skill, Improv! Learn to wing it! That’s the motto of any good DM. Also is WotC being sold? Why the attunement mechanic could use a rework. Oh, and Craig is still having issues so….sorry about the abrupt ending.

Also our new one shot is selling like candy canes on Christmas! Be sure to pick up your copy today!
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/338682/Everyones-Been-Naughty?affiliate_id=2386112

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So in today’s podcast we discuss playing monsters incorrectly. Whether it is playing their stats wrong or just messing up how you are to role play as one. How do you role play as a goblin? Evil and chaotic or sneaky and greedy? In either case you are not wrong. You’re the DM you set the rules. Just be sure you got really good players.

We also talk about our second Grumpy Dungeon Master D&D publication! More details on it later this week, but if you want to pick up a copy while it is on sale, you can find the link here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/338682/Everyones-Been-Naughty?affiliate_id=2386112

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The Grumpy Dungeon Masters’ second guest, Bruce Burkart! We are proud to have a fellow DM and Podcaster on the show to talk about Dungeons and Dragons. In it we about how to run mass battles, create rumors for players to find, and Bruce helped Craig find a special friend. Be sure to check out Bruce’s podcast Drunk with Buds on all your favorite Podcast sites.

Oh and Craig decided to act up during recording, so some of the recording may be messed up. Craig has been reprimanded accordingly for it.

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Okay, last time we talk about Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything we swear. In this episode we talk about creative burnout and ways to get around that. We talk about Tasha, her history, her spells, her tramp stamp, and her rise to power. We also discuss what to do when players die and how to keep your campaign running when it happens.

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Hit N Smash by Rafael Krux
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