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The Dungeon Master's Handbook
By Michael S / ChgowizArts
The Dungeon Master's Handbook episodes
- Episode 50 - The Over the Hill Fiftieth Episode!Yay! I hit the big Five-Oh episode with a look back at where I've been, what I've learned and what might be coming next. Plus, call-ins from Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast podcast, and Daniel of Bandit's Keep podcast.-----Link to blogpost of the new Swords & Wizardry Treasure Generator:https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com/2023/03/new-release-swords-wizardry-treasure.htmlNerds RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton-----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.28 min
- Episode 49 - Decoding AD&D and Encoding GM preparationI recently took up a project to convert my GM preparation tools to a web-based table generator system called Hex-Describe. What started as just taking spreadsheet tables to text tables ended up being a journey through the AD&D core books.This episode, I share some of that journey and just some thoughts/blathering about AD&D and topics.-----Hex-Describe tool: https://campaignwiki.org/hex-describe/-----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.22 min
- Episode 48 - XP and Leveling in my OD&D/AD&D games
There are some hidden directions and implications in OD&D and AD&D on XP and leveling beyond just killing things and taking their stuff. Not quest XP, exactly, but the implication of power and influence. I ramble on a bit about that and how I handle it in my OD&D and AD&D games. Also, Dungeon23 continues!
Sorry for the road noise! Commuting episodes can be like that.
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Want to comment/ask questions? Leave me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedungeonmastershandbook/message or email me at [email protected]. You can also leave a voicemail at (312) 625-8281.
I blog at: https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com
I'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowiz
Credits: Intro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chgowiz.substack.com32 min - Episode 48 - XP and Leveling in my OD&D/AD&D gamesThere are some hidden directions and implications in OD&D and AD&D on XP and leveling beyond just killing things and taking their stuff. Not quest XP, exactly, but the implication of power and influence. I ramble on a bit about that and how I handle it in my OD&D and AD&D games. Also, Dungeon23 continues!Sorry for the road noise! Commuting episodes can be like that.-----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.32 min
- Episode 47 - Empty Dungeon Rooms - Part of the Art of the DungeonAs folks are busy creating dungeons for Dungeon23, they're asking about what to do with empty rooms! This episode, I share some thoughts about how to embrace the art of empty rooms and how I approach them.-----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.21 min
- Episode 46 1/2 - Call-ins on DIY vs published rulesMerry Christmas! It's Christmas Eve and I have a few minutes to answer some great call-ins. We continue the discussion and thoughts on DIY rules versus published rules.Thank you to Daniel Norton of Bandits Keep ( https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton ) and Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast ( https://anchor.fm/jason376 ) for calling in!-----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.19 min
- Episode 46 - Permission to Change the Rules -- Granted!It was The Way for Gary/David in 1974, hopefully it could still be considered for today's games? In this episode, I share my thoughts and opinions on houseruling and thinking outside the rules - how that has changed from early D&D versions to today's games. I also share progress on my Dungeon23 megadungeon!-----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.22 min
- Episode 45 - What is Dungeon23? The Art of the DungeonAn interesting project is taking shape in the social media-sphere of the TTRPG world - Dungeon23! The idea is to create a room a day, completing a level a month, so that at the end of the year, you'll have a megadungeon of 12 levels, roughly 30 rooms each level. Neat!In a "commute episode", with the expected audio quality (or lack-thereof), I talk about this new project, how it comes at an interesting time and what kind of interesting things can come out of this!Plus... the dungeon in me speaks to how it lives and breathes... and kills.Show Notes:Link to Sean McCoy's original Dungeon23 post: https://seanmccoy.substack.com/p/dungeon23Link to Hobonichi Techo Day Free planner: https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/2023/all_about/dayfree/about03.html(You can buy the thing on Amazon too...)Philotomy's thoughts on the Mythic Underworld: http://save.vs.totalpartykill.ca/grab-bag/philotomy/#p[TamFec]----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.26 min
- Episode 45 - What is Dungeon23? The Art of the Dungeon.
An interesting project is taking shape in the social media-sphere of the TTRPG world - Dungeon23! The idea is to create a room a day, completing a level a month, so that at the end of the year, you'll have a megadungeon of 12 levels, roughly 30 rooms each level. Neat!
In a "commute episode", with the expected audio quality (or lack-thereof), I talk about this new project, how it comes at an interesting time and what kind of interesting things can come out of this!
Plus... the dungeon in me speaks to how it lives and breathes... and kills.
Show Notes:
Link to Sean McCoy's original Dungeon23 post: https://seanmccoy.substack.com/p/dungeon23
Link to Hobonichi Techo Day Free planner: https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/2023/all_about/dayfree/about03.html
(You can buy the thing on Amazon too...)
Philotomy's thoughts on the Mythic Underworld: http://save.vs.totalpartykill.ca/grab-bag/philotomy/#p[TamFec]
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Want to comment/ask questions? Leave me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thedungeonmastershandbook/message or email me at [email protected].
I blog at: https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com
I'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowiz
Credits: Intro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedungeonmastershandbook/message
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chgowiz.substack.com26 min - Episode 44 - Ral Partha Legacy Kickstarter InterviewFor many, miniatures on the gaming table is a special part of the experience. One of the original names in Dungeons & Dragons gaming (and wargaming!) is Ral Partha. This storied name and many of the figures are now owned by Jacob Fathbruckner. During the 'teens, he ran three Kickstarters which put many old and some new Ral Partha figures back in print.Now he's back with another Kickstarter, featuring one of the original and best sculptors in the miniatures business - Tom Meier!In this episode, we talk to Jacob a bit about his history and about the Kickstarter. I hope you enjoy and that you'll go check out this Kickstarter and participate!I am a member of the Ral Partha Legacy - Chaos Wars Demo Team. I wasn't compensated for this interview, and I am a backer of the Kickstarter - at least as much as my hobby budget will allow!Link to Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ralparthalegacy/ral-parthas-chaos-wars-wave-4-thunderbolt-mountainLink to Ral Partha Legacy website/catalog: https://ralparthalegacy.com/Link to previous Ral Partha/Iron Wind Metal Kickstarters: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/1050509756/created----Want to comment/ask questions?Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowizLeave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowizEmail me at [email protected]I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wpI'm on Mastodon! Find me here: https://dice.camp/@chgowizCreditsIntro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.15 min
About The Dungeon Master's Handbook
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Hi! I'm Michael 'Chgowiz' and I podcast about my love for running role playing campaigns using older versions of RPGs from the 70s and 80s!