Ignorant Dreams of a Rookie Dungeon Master

By Jared

IDRDM is one rookie DM’s belly flop into the vast and endless pool of Dungeons & Dragons. There will be songs of triumph, legends of failure, sage advice, and lots and lots of questions.... more

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FAQs about Ignorant Dreams of a Rookie Dungeon Master:

How many episodes does Ignorant Dreams of a Rookie Dungeon Master have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Ignorant Dreams of a Rookie Dungeon Master episodes:

October 21, 2020#16: How Does Possession Work, Exactly?
About the Episode:
Don’t you hate it when someone else is in your skin vehicle and then they propel you to slaughter your own family. Well, that’s D&D for you! This week we are talking about possession and creatures that could possess your players.
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm

Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]

Check out the new website! ignorantdm.com
Sidekick of the Week:
D&D Statblock Generator- https://tetra-cube.com/dnd/dnd-statblock.html
Extras
Manticore Games- https://dndcontest.coregames.com/

Critical Role Subclasses- https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/paladin#OathoftheOpenSea
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/monk#WayoftheCobaltSoul
Roll Initiative Demon Mechanics- https://rollinitiative.co.uk/2019/08/22/rules-for-pcs-possessed-by-a-demon-in-the-dungeons-and-dragons-5th-edition-universe/

Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
49min
October 07, 2020#15- How Can I Use Werewolves and Vampires Effectively?
About the Episode:
When it comes to creatures of the night, it is hard to beat a good werewolf or a vampire. This week we discuss some alternative rules for werewolves and I share some tips on how to properly terrorize your group with a vampire.
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]
Sidekick of the Week:
Grim Hollow- https://grimhollowstore.com/
From the News Desk
The new website! http;//www.ignorantdm.com

Heckna!- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/heckna-cosmic-carnival-horror-campaign-setting-for-5e-dnd/

Power Rangers RPG- https://screenrant.com/dnd-power-rangers-game-tabletop-rpg-dungeons-dragons/
Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
40min
September 21, 2020#14- Do Clerics and Warlocks Have an HR Department?
About the Episode:
What happens when a cleric loses faith? What happens when a warlock has a nasty break-up with their patron? This week we explore what happens when one of your characters tells the man upstairs to shove-it!
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]
Sidekick of the Week:
The Dungeoncast- https://soundcloud.com/thedungeoncast
News and More
Scarlet Citadel- https://koboldpress.com/new-kickstarter-presenting-the-scarlet-citadel/

Spirit of Hallowen DnD Costumes- https://www.spirithalloween.com/thumbnail/tv-movies-gaming/gaming/dungeons-and-dragons/pc/1382/c/3812/5158.uts

Gothic Themed Wild Magic Table- https://imgur.com/a/WftLM

Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
51min
September 08, 2020#13- What are the Forgotten Realms and Greyhawk?
About the Episode:
This week we begin our epic exploration into the various campaign settings. We set out with the two original settings for D&D- the Forgotten Realms and Greyhawk.
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]
Sidekick of the Week:
The Trove- https://thetrove.net/Books/
Helpful Resources
http://greyhawkery.blogspot.com/p/races-of-greyhawk.html

https://merricb.com/2015/01/25/a-short-introduction-to-the-world-of-greyhawk-2/

https://ghwiki.greyparticle.com/index.php/Greyhawk

https://www.annabmeyer.com/greyhawk-maps/online-map-1/

https://loremaps.azurewebsites.net/Maps/Faerun

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mtzCGcG4NE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GmsDkaPerh1VdAfpWaaKA
Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
47min
July 27, 2020#12- Monster of the Month: Oozes
About the Episode:
Grab some bleach and a mop because this week we are discussing one of the most revolting critters in the Monster Manual- oozes!
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]
From the News Desk:
New Feats- https://media.wizards.com/2020/dnd/downloads/UA2020_Feats.pdf

Classes by Popularity https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/07/dd-and-the-most-popular-class-is.html
Sidekick of the Week:
5e Tools-https://5e.tools/
Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
41min
July 14, 2020#11- Flavors of Fantasy? Like Paprika?
About the Episode:
This week we fry up a big skillet of fantasy subgenres and take a look at some extra flavors we could add to our adventure stew.
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]
Sidekick of the Week:
Baby Bestiary https://metalweave.games/baby-bestiary/
Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
35min
July 06, 2020#10- How Can I Improve Theater-of-the-Mind?
About the Episode:
This week we reexamine Theater-of-the-Mind and deal out some helpful tips that will give you the skills to embark on your own TotM journey.
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]
Referenced Articles
https://slyflourish.com/tyranny_of_the_grid.html

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/355-how-to-run-combat-in-the-theater-of-the-mind

https://slyflourish.com/guide_to_narrative_combat.html

https://theangrygm.com/manage-combat-like-a-dolphin/
Sidekick of the Week:
Ultimate D&D Resource Collectoin- https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0Bwe9mtdZ7AWXc1VwYU5tUTBodjQ

Combat Descriptors-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wsoV1LXqsH-NhelHrMdOYe_vMcR3gTQm_ERLL04U0v4/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=115420006521946128504
Table-Top News
Diversity and Dungeons & Dragons
https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/diversity-and-dnd
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance
https://darkalliance.com/
Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
43min
June 29, 2020 #9- What's a Theros?
About the Episode:
String your lyre and grab a gyro, because this week we take a look at the mythical, odyssey-laiden realm of Theros.
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]

Sidekick of the Week:
RPG Writer Workshop https://www.rpgwriterworkshop.com/
Table-Top News
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden- https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/icewind-dale-rime-frostmaiden
Baldur’s Gate 3- https://baldursgate3.game/

Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
33min
June 22, 2020 #8- Monster of the Month: Stone Golem
About the Episode:
This week, we took a look at stone golems and explored some creative ways to use them in your campaign

Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]

Sidekick of the Week:
r/dndbehindthescreen Monster Ecology Anthology- https://www.dmsguild.com/product/208637/-r-dndbehindthescreen-Monster-Ecology-Anthology

Table-Top News
DnD Live: Roll w/ Advantage- https://dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2020
Red Nose Day- rednose.org
Stay at Home and Play Free Resources- https://dnd.wizards.com/remote/archive

Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
23min
June 15, 2020 #7- Tales From Behind the Screen
About the Episode:
Gird your loins for three epic stories of dice rolling and dungeon mastering from our community of contributors.
Follow the Show!
Twitter and Instagram - @ignorantdm
Send your “BIG” questions and DM stories to [email protected]
Sidekick of the Week:
Tale of the Manticore- https://taleofthemanticore.blogspot.com/
@taleofthemanticorepodcast
Show Tunes
Intro Music
Slainte- “Julia Delaney”
Tavern Music
Black Twig Pickers “Brush Fork of Johns Creek”
Aislinn “Drops of Brandy/The Mountain Kid”
Shake That Little Foot “Shady Grove”
Exit Music
The Joy Drops “Not Drunk”
...more
22min

FAQs about Ignorant Dreams of a Rookie Dungeon Master:

How many episodes does Ignorant Dreams of a Rookie Dungeon Master have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.