Thinking Critically: A D&D Discussion

By Danilo Vujevic

A discussion show with different guests each episode. We take a single concept or idea and discuss what that means within the D&D framework to help you get the most out your sessions, whatever sid... more

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The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.

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December 22, 2023Translation
Welcome back! I'm joined by fellow Englishman Austin, a.k.a. AC Whikcom, to discuss how to translate concepts and ideas into your TTRPG settings. Austin takes us through how to take those errant thoughts you have at 3am and turn them into publishable content worldwide, with a spattering of anecdotes throughout. We also criticise the language bloat of D&D 5e, and conclude that having a million random, niche languages that only one creature speaks probably doesn't add much value!
02:48 - From Brain to Page

15:41 - A Creative Journey

37:51 - The Language Problem

49:21 - Self-Publishing

53:56 - Genre Remixing
Buy Dead Surprise on Amazon!
Find Austin on:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/A-C-Whikcom/author/B0CHWCZHT2

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dead-surprise/a-c-whikcom/9781803528717

Website: https://www.acwhikcom.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lands-of-Ferox/100086909630678/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landsofferox/
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.facebook.com/beiworkshop
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1h 3min
October 06, 2023Influence
It's my pleasure to welcome back to the show a previous guest from the Generations episode, Mikey! What I had intended to be a "how characters can influence the campaign" discussion, quickly turned into what makes us tick, where we get inspiration from, and the people who've supported us along the way. Listen for titbits on how to conscientiously crib from popular culture and advice on finding our own DM soundboard.
02:00 - The Sub/Conscious Real World

29:31 - Art Rather than Science

36:52 - The Thinking Critically Effect
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
'Generations' episode of Thinking Critically

'Ravenloft' episode of Thinking Critically
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.facebook.com/beiworkshop
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58min
September 08, 2023Generations
I'm joined once again by John from Double Fox Gaming, but this time, he's bought reinforcements! It's my pleasure to also host Glenn, Matt, and Mike to discuss the legacy of Dungeons & Dragons. The guys take us through five generations of play, and how the wishes of one character can have cascading effects decades later. We hear the epic parable of The Abyss Donkey, which is ultimately a lesson in how gaming can bring us all together, no matter the circumstances.
04:27 - Harn's Legacy

14:27 - Inheriting the Hobby

32:28 - The Abyss Donkey (TM)

51:01 - Maturing Attitudes

57:48 - How the Game has Changed
Find John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doublefoxgaming/
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
'Ravenloft' episode of Thinking Critically

'123s of D&D' by Ivan Van Norman and Wizards RPG Team, ISBN-10: 0786966688

'ABCs of D&D' by Ivan Van Norman and Wizards RPG Team, ISBN-10: 0786966661
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.facebook.com/beiworkshop
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1h 20min
August 04, 2023Immersion
We're back! And this time joined by Anya, a.k.a. La Lionne Cosplay, to discuss immersion in your TTRPGs. Anya shares her experience as a Pro-GM on ways to truly pull your players into the game, no matter the system or medium.
04:29 - Remote vs. In Person

12:41 - “Acting Is What You Do When You’re Not Saying Lines”

21:09 - Filling the Space

33:25 - Soft Edges

50:47 - Toggling that Role Play Brain
Tale of the Manticore: https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/
Find Anya on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lalionnecosplay

Itch.io: https://lalionnepublishing.itch.io/mountaintop-isolation

StartPlaying: https://startplaying.games/gm/lalionne
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
Aether: https://eldritchcrow.itch.io/aether-a-heroic-fantasy-rpg

Ramona a.k.a. Alderdoodle: https://twitter.com/alderdoodle

Under the Floorboards: https://loottheroom.itch.io/under-the-floorboards
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Dial-up modem 'Modron voice' sound from BBC Sound Effects: ⁠https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07070097
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/
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1h 4min
June 23, 2023Production
For this productive episode I'm joined by Sarah, CEO of Girls Run these Worlds, who's hear to share her knowledge and experience on how to produce top quality TTPRG content. No matter your reach or experience, there is always opportunity for growth and learning, so we cover some typical gotchas and best practice to help you get off the starting block!
02:19 - Best Practice & GRtW History

27:40 - From Casual to Professional

46:18 - Live Production Considerations
Find Sarah from Girls Run these Worlds on:
Girls Run These Worlds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/girlsruntheseworlds

Girls Run These Worlds Twitter: https://twitter.com/girlsrunworlds

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMooreAD
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
Foozca on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/foozca
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/
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1h 10min
June 09, 2023Ravenloft
John Gent, DM of our D&D one-shot from the RPGaming Faversham event, joins us to discuss everything and anything about his favourite Dungeons & Dragons setting.
03:04 - History of Ravenloft

21:42 - Responsive Bleakness

33:53 - Delineating "Depression"

42:43 - Integrating Ravenloft into your Campaign
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/
...more
1h 7min
May 19, 2023Experimentation
I'm once again joined by Philippa Mort who previously joined us on the Aesthetic⁠ episode back in season 2. This time it's to chat about confidence and taking risks when it comes to experimenting with new systems, characters, and homebrew. Philippa shares her experience in MÖRK BORG & Mausritter, and the best ways to incorporate design features you vibe with into existing campaigns.
06:08 - Taking Risks

25:00 - Stuck in a Rut

31:07 - Retcon & Homebrew

37:49 - The Design Intent of Systems
Find Philippa on:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/PhilippaMort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MortPhilippa

D8 Dungeon: https://www.twitch.tv/d8dungeon

Glitter Hearts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvMvyeiFTCE

DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Philippa%20Mort&page=1&sort=4a?affiliate_id=2197041

DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/18041/Philippa-Mort?affiliate_id=2197041

itch.io: https://philippa-mort.itch.io
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
'Aesthetic' episode of Thinking Critically
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/
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1h 5min
May 05, 2023Factions
It's my pleasure to welcome back to the show Josh, Lewanika, and Glen, the inimitable hosts of my sister podcast Tabletop Journeys. They share their wealth of experience with building engaging and interesting factions, enabling more engaging and rewarding settings! There's some odd video things going on in this one; every episode I learn something new! Please accept my apologies as it hopefully shouldn't happen again.
11:14 - Worldbuilding via 'Show, don't Tell'

26:33 - Interacting with Player Backstories

39:21 - Building Factions as Nuanced as Player Characters Can Be

01:08:43 - Roleplaying within the Framework of a Faction
Find Tabletop Journeys on:
Website: https://ttjourneys.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttjourneys

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttjourneys
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
'Star Trek Adventures' by Modiphius
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/
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1h 25min
April 21, 2023Burnout
We're back after a short, unscheduled break to discuss burnout with fan of the show and Warhammer sensei, Harry Cowdrey. Having both suffered from DM burnout in the past, as I'm sure most DMs have, we talk through what we can now identify as the early warning signs that it's about to set in. Prevention rather than cure is of course the solution though, so understanding why it's happening is critical. Thankfully, this episode contains several tricks for dealing with DM burnout. The other side of the coin is just as valid, though, so we round out the episode tackling the unique predicament of player burnout, and how that affects the game.
03:07 - Red Flags of DM Burnout

24:04 - Weight of Responsibility

42:46 - Benefits & Bullets

55:39 - Player Burnout
Find Harry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrycowdrey
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/padk7z/how-inmates-play-tabletop-rpgs-in-prisons-where-dice-are-contraband
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/
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1h 5min
March 24, 2023More Live
Charity Donation Page: https://justgiving.com/fundraising/sl-gameon23
Charity Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/thinkcritdnd
This episode was recorded live at the RPGaming Faversham event on 18th March 2023, organised by Boys from the Baltic Star. The first half was recorded with The Keeper of our Cult of Cthulhu TTRPG session moments before starting, while the second half catches us as we recover from the horrors we experienced.
05:21 - Pre-game Intros and Explanations

11:16 - Post-game Therapy
Find Steve at:
Broadside Game Show: https://www.miltonhundred.com/broadside
Find Thinking Critically online:
Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

Socials: @ThinkCritDnD

Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-getting-started/

Dice & Destiny: https://diceanddestiny.co.uk/

Dead Light: https://www.chaosium.com/dead-light-and-other-dark-turns-pdf/

'Integrity' episode of Thinking Critically: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk/integrity/

'Experience' episode of Thinking Critically: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk/experience/
Patrons:
Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/

Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson

Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/

Matthew Perkins @heyitsMattyP: https://www.matthewperkins.net/

Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Transition Music: 'Digital City Lights Loop' from the Anime Attack Pack 01 by Aaron Richards Audio
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/
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30min

FAQs about Thinking Critically: A D&D Discussion:

How many episodes does Thinking Critically: A D&D Discussion have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.