Joshua Lorimer, better known as Graek stops by the DM's Block to join DMs Mitch & Chris in a discussion about how failure in role playing can be fun....even...dare we say it....more fun than success! @SneakPodcast @Joshuathehippie Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is This track's license, Creative Commons Attribution, requires attribution. If you use this song in a video, cite the creator using the info below: "Long dreams, s...
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Another campaign behind us, we sit down for another Epilogue Night discussion. Hear the conclusion to DM Mitch's campaign, Journey on the Unending Sea, and listen in on the post game discussion with the players. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod from YouTube Audio Library http://goo.gl/YmnOAx ▶︎ Check out the playlist of artist: https://goo.gl/vHvyLX This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Aug 29, 2016•1 hr 1 min
We are joined this week by Keith Baker, the creator of Eberron, Gloom and the new RPG Phoenix: Dawn Command. Keith talks with us about the role of Heroic Sacrifice in Role Playing games, and brings some great ideas from his new RPG, Phoenix: Dawn Command. @HellcowKeith http://twogetherstudios.com Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Power Down By Hired Beats is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundclou...
Aug 22, 2016•59 min
In our second episode of Zero to Hero, we invite Ryan Hennesy, a fairly new DM and listener of the Dungeon Master's Block, onto the show to tell us about his DMing journey thus far. @whipstache Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is The Journey [Original] [FREE] by PureBells is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence. Release: https://soundcloud.com/purebells/the-... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode ...
Aug 15, 2016•52 min
On this episode of the DMB, DMs Mitch & Chris are joined by Elyssa Grant, a past producer at Wizards of the Coast, and a new Dungeon Master. Elyssa joins us this week to tell us about her time as a DM and how her journey so far has been. @Hobbitzez Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is "Nothing Like Captain Crunch" by Broke For Free ( http://brokeforfree.com/ ) This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Aug 15, 2016•42 min
In this episode, DMs Chris and Neal focus on the Ranger Class, and discuss it from a DM's perspective. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is "Power Down" by "Hired Beats" is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence. http://bit.ly/HiredBeatsPowerDown https://youtu.be/5kTCkPXGTgs This episode edited by: DM Chris...
Jul 25, 2016•42 min
David M. Ewalt joins DMs Mitch and Chris this week to talk about how to successfully bring together a group of players around the table, and have a merry time together! @dewalt Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Welcome By CyberSDF is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/cybersdf/welcome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Neal...
Jul 18, 2016•1 hr 2 min
On this episode we are joined once again by Flawful Jared. The topic that we discuss is running an entire campaign, in one small town... @DungeonPastor Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Mellow Acid By CyberSDF is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/cybersdf/mello... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Jul 11, 2016•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, we are joined by Luke Crane, the creator of the Mouse Guard RPG, to discuss running adventures, where the heroes are small and tiny creatures. @Burning_Luke burningwheel.com Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Dawn of Light (Original Mix) by Meizong is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence. http://bit.ly/MeizongDawnofLight https://youtu.be/v5J4K1ewoFw This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Jul 04, 2016•52 min
In this second part of the Creation & Inspiration episode, we hear Jim's, Mitch's and Neal's Top Tens! talkingtabletop.net @GMJimMcClure Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Melodic House track Artist: https://soundcloud.com/elektronomia Download: http://adf.ly/1Zsa17 This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Jun 27, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Creation & Inspiration is back, and joining us this time is Jim McClure of Talking Tabletop. In this episode we discuss the idea of Plot lead DMing, and how plot can often get a bad rep. talkingtabletop.net @GMJimMcClure Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Double Horizon By LittleLight is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/little-light/d... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Jun 20, 2016•1 hr
This week, we are joined by Rohit Sodhia of Gamer's Plane to discuss play by post gaming. gamersplane.com @GamersPlane Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Just Drop by PlatinumEDM is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/platinumedm/ju... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Jun 13, 2016•1 hr 14 min
This week we are joined by Aram Vartian of the Godsfall Actual Play Podcast. Together we discuss how worlds can begin... www.godsfall.com Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Meizong & Oskar Hill - Sunset (Original Mix) by Meizong is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence. http://bit.ly/MeizongSunset https://youtu.be/7OFggBD-Vmo This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
May 30, 2016•1 hr 13 min
In this, the fourth installment of our RAAH Real Monsters series, we look at the magical Djinn, the evil Efreets Chris' home-brew monsters, the Mind Hawks and Mitch's Black Forest Seekers. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Of What's Left by RSF is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/rsfmu/of-whats... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Mitch & ...
May 23, 2016•45 min
Our first From the Vault Bonus Episode. Enjoy a game of Geek Trivia lead by your host, DM Mitch. Teams #Dominance and Hodor face off in an epic battle to prove....who the biggest geeks truly are.... Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
May 16, 2016•2 hr 10 min
During the 5th installment of the Divine Spotlight Series, DMs Mitch & Chris talk about Fharlanghn, Garl Glittergold & Sher Aryeh. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Classic By LittleLight is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/little-light/c... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Mitch & DM Neal...
May 09, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Arcane Magic is a wondrous thing. In your home-brew world it can work in many different mysterious ways. On this episode of the DMB, DMs Mitch & Chris are joined by Rodrigo Lopez of the Critical Hit podcast to talk about the lore of Magic! @FearsomeCritter MajorSpoilers.com Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is The Architects (Original Mix) by Zero Chaotic is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundclo...
May 02, 2016•1 hr 17 min
Ever wonder what to do when players cancel last minute? Or perhaps you are in a small town, and can only find one other person who wants to play RPGs? This episode is for you. Jeff Stormer of the Party of One Podcast joins us to talk about how to DM for groups of 1-2 players. @PartyOfOnePod Party of One Podcast Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Tell Me by Lyvo is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soun...
Apr 25, 2016•1 hr 17 min
DMs Mitch & Chris sit down and discuss the class of Monk. We are lucky enough to also be joined by a real monk, named Hinju...but unfortunately he wasn't able to speak much. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music in this episode is Rift By Hired Beats & Subspace is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/hiredbeats/hir... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Mitc...
Apr 18, 2016•1 hr 14 min
On this week's episode of the DMB, DMs Mitch & Chris sit down to discuss how to successfully run an Epilogue Night, and wrap up the story that is your campaign. This is quite possibly Mitch & Chris' favorite episode to date, we hope you enjoy it, as much as we did! Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Discover Time (Original Mix) By Meizong & Oskar Hill is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://so...
Apr 11, 2016•1 hr 12 min
On this episode of the DMB, DMs Mitch & Chris are joined by author and game designer, Shawn Merwin, to discuss how to properly prepare for running games at Conventions. @shawnmerwin Encoded Designs Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Endless Waves (Original Mix) By Meizong & Oskar Hill is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/dj-meizong/mei... License: http://creativecommons.org/licen...
Apr 04, 2016•1 hr 15 min
The second part of the DMB's interview with Ed Greenwood. TheEdVerse.com @theEdVerse Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Never Stop By Whatfunk is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/whatfunk/never... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Mar 28, 2016•1 hr
Ed Greenwood drops by the Block for a special interview with DMs Mitch & Neal. Together we pick Ed's brain about his upcoming projects and the art of world building. This is one you won't want to miss... TheEdVerse.com @theEdVerse Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Double Horizon By LittleLight is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/little-light/d... License: http://creativecommons.org...
Mar 21, 2016•1 hr 8 min
DM Mitch & DM Chris take this week to talk about how to keep combat moving, and how to introduce different elements to keep it fresh. Make combat more than just a grid and some minis! Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is The Architects (Original Mix) by Zero Chaotic is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/zero_chaotic/t... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edi...
Mar 14, 2016•1 hr 21 min
This week DMs Mitch and Neal are joined by DM Reid of the Sneak Attack Actual Play Podcast. Together we talk about Player Influenced Story Telling and how it will bring new life to your D&D campaigns! Listen to Sneak Attack @SneakPodcast Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Purple Skies By Whatfunk is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/whatfunk/purpl... License: http://creativecommons.o...
Mar 07, 2016•1 hr 36 min
#MagicMark is back to talk with us about building Guilds for your D&D worlds and Campaigns. To delve in deeper into the MTG Universe, we will look at the plane of Ravnica and the 10 guilds that rule there. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Dreams By Hired Beats is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Release: https://soundcloud.com/hiredbeats/hir... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edite...
Feb 28, 2016•1 hr 27 min
This week DMs Mitch and Neal come together to talk about one of their favorite cartoons...Samurai Jack. We take a close look at season one of this show, and gain inspiration for D&D campaigns from it...so WatchOut! Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Hip-Hop/Rap remix of the intro from Cartoon Network's show "Samurai Jack" produced by Alexander. Download this instrumental for FREE here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/232....
Feb 22, 2016•1 hr 1 min
This week on the DMB, DM Mitch & DM Chris talk about the infamous DMPC. We take a look at why they are hated, when it is ok to use them, how to and how not to run them. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Ghosts by Lyvo is licensed under a Creative Commons License.Release: https://soundcloud.com/lyvo/ghosts License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... This episode edited by: DM Mitch...
Feb 15, 2016•49 min
We return to the RAAH Real Monsters series to take a look at some Astral Pirates and Monks of Limbo. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is Papafiot- Welcome Download: http://adf.ly/1LSy38 Artist: https://www.youtube.com/user/Papafiot... This episode edited by: DM Mitch & DM Neal...
Feb 08, 2016•57 min
On this episode of the DMB we are joined by some of the crew of Roll20, to discuss some advice on creating your own content, and the new DM's Guild. Roll20.net @Roll20app Nolan T. Jones: @NolanTJones Suzanne Wallace: @iamasnarkypants Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Intro Music in this episode is French Life by PlatinumEDM is licensed under a Creative Commons License.Release: https://soundcloud.com/platinumedm/fr... License: http://creativecommons.org/lice...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 9 min
