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February 05, 2019 E002 - Combat - Theater of the Mind and Balance
Continuing the conversation about combat, the panel of Dungeon Masters expand the discussion to cover more specific tips for DM's. The main talking points in this episode tackle the differences between Theater of the Mind and using Maps and Minis, how to balance combat encounters, and whether or not to help players when things go awry.
SUMMARY: All three DM's weigh in on the pros and cons of the Theater of the Mind style of play, looking at the concepts of player engagement, trust at the table, and cinematic moments in combat. Dan then shifts the topic to cover how to balance encounters and difficulty levels, and the various strengths and techniques of the different dungeon masters begin to reveal themselves. After moving through conversations about battle escalation and session pacing, the group goes off topic to analyze how to give environmental clues and reminisces about previous characters in their campaigns that have died. When the discussion turns to whether or not to help the players, Adam reveals some of his techniques to keep some players alive longer by attacking other things besides their Hit Points, and Terry talks about the most sentimental item he’s ever owned as a player and what happened when it was in danger.
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53 min
January 29, 2019 E001 - Combat - Dynamic Battles
The dungeon masters tackle the idea of what makes combat fun and interesting, even for players who have played before. Key topics include battle environments, shifting motivations mid-battle, and enemy intelligence.
SUMMARY: As the three DM's discuss what makes combat interesting and fun, they go wildly off topic and prove that the show is truly like finding a mimic in the wild: you never know what’s about to happen or when conflict is going to break out! Terry raises the topic of environment being a defining factor of combat before everyone begins talking tactics and ever-changing enemy goals. After discussing some places to find inspiration for battles, the topic turns to one of the most engaging massive battles that two of the DM's ever experienced! From minions to collapsing ceilings to retreating enemies, the first episode is exploding with ideas and experiences that the dungeon masters can’t wait to pass on to the listeners!
Shout Outs: Dungeon Delver Designs
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45 min
January 25, 2019 S005 - Meet The DM's - Tropes
Today’s Episode:
The last and longest episode of the Meet the DMs series focuses on the idea of D&D tropes and what they mean to the different Dungeon Masters. As they move away from 5th Edition, they dissect the pros and cons of regular cliches and touchstone ideas in the Dungeons and Dragons landscape.
Summary:
D&D means different things to different people, and the Dungeon Masters sit down in the last episode of this introductory series to look at what they personally want to see more of, as well as what they feel is tired and needs to stop. Some fantasy cliches go under the microscope, one of the DMs bemoans the monsters he’s never fought, and everyone jumps into the debate about how much retooling the source material is too much. Ultimately, though, everyone agrees on one overall philosophy on storytelling and playing the game as both a Dungeon Master and a Player.
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26 min
January 24, 2019 S004 - Meet The DM's - Spells
Today’s Episode:
As the conversation moves on to the Dungeon Masters favourite and least favourite spells, they discuss the benefits and flaws of altering the terrain, and some frustrating styles of magic from a DM’s perspective.

Summary:
As the panel moves on to a more magical conversation, Terry and Dan go head-to-head again and Adam drops some knowledge about how to block Scrying as the DMs debate how some players use the spell Darkness, look at the benefits of Hex and Reverse Gravity, and tear into divination magic and the mother of all spells: Wish. With a shout-out to Magic Missile and a brief touch on the challenges with resurrection magic, and some quick brainstorming on alternative means to divination, this episode is packed with wild magic and wilder ideas!
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15 min
January 23, 2019 S003 - Meet The DM's - Monsters
Today’s Episode:
It’s madness as the Dungeon Masters continue to discuss their favourite and least favourite aspects of Dungeons and Dragons in part three of the Meet the DM’s series. This time round, it’s Monsters.
Summary:
After a brief explanation of why kobolds are a great addition to the game, things derail quickly as Adam and Terry take on Dan over the mechanics of 5th Edition beholders. The DM’s then move on to briefly discuss evil chromatic dragons and some basic ideas of homebrews, before launching into their least favourite. Two of the three DMs choose to dissect what’s wrong with some of the lawful creatures in the monster manual, with a solid rant in the middle about low-level undead. The general consensus seems to be that flavour and imagination is more important to the panel than mechanics, but there are definitely some sticky subjects!
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21 min
January 22, 2019 S002 - Meet The DM's - Races
Today’s Episode:
The panel of Dungeon Masters gets together again to explore the concept of character races in 5e. From gnomes to elves, this episode covers the likes and dislikes of the DMs, and spends some time off the rails on the difference between halflings and gnomes.
Summary:
Controversy runs rampant as Adam continues the discussion of favourite and least favourite character choices from the Player’s Handbook, this time focusing on races. After initiative is rolled, Adam touts the benefits of 5e dwarves, Dan surprises everyone by not choosing half-orcs as his favourite, and Terry pitches humans as the best option for a race. But when experience disagrees with the newest DM and the group goes off topic about half-dwarves, things start to heat up. After ripping into elves and even further polarizing choices, the entire episode comes to a head as the three argue about halflings, and make precious little headway in convincing each other.
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23 min
January 21, 2019 S001 - Meet The DM's - Classes
Today’s Episode:
As an introduction to both the show and its hosts, all three Dungeon Masters get together to break down their favourite and least favourite classes in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Some of the answers are surprising, even for each other, as they briefly go over both spellcasters and martial warriors that they love and hate. Roll initiative!
Summary:
Adam pitches the idea of introducing themselves, not by giving extensive autobiographies or discussing old campaigns, but by exhibiting their interests in Dungeons and Dragons and talking about their favourite classes. He then proceeds to dote on bards, before Dan declares his love for two polar opposite classes and Terry talks about his love for one kind of spellcaster specifically. It isn’t until the panel starts discussing their least favourites that the different personalities really start to clash. Two of the DM’s can’t seem to agree on which divine magic user is the worst, while another takes potshots at everyone’s favourite rage machine. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who just can’t stay on topic? This is the first episode in the five-part series that will show you who these Dungeon Masters are and what they’re all about.
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23 min
January 13, 2019 Christmas Teaser
We are pretty excited to be releasing this project in the new year, but we wanted to give you all a little gift to enjoy.
1 min