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Game Master's Journey

Lex Starwalkerlexstarwalker.com

Game Master’s Journey is a discussion podcast for GMs and players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs hosted by Lex Starwalker. The show explores strategies players and GMs can use to enhance the gaming experience for everyone at the table. Lex also discusses the creation of his homebrew D&D setting, Primordia, providing a valuable worldbuilding resource for DMs creating their own setting.

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Episodes

Blood of the Avatars 57: Blade Barrier is Clutch part 2 | GMJ 324

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the final battle at the World Axis begins. The PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. They are now level 17. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting o...

Jun 22, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 18Ep. 324

Blood of the Avatars 55: It Takes a Lot of Initiative part 2 | GMJ 322

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs return to the World Axis for the final battle. They do some final planning and prepare for a siege. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordi...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 18Ep. 322

Blood of the Avatars 54: It Takes a Lot of Initiative part 1 | GMJ 321

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs return to the World Axis for the final battle. They do some final planning and prepare for a siege. This is part 1 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordi...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 18Ep. 321

Blood of the Avatars 53: Citizens of Elandria, It Is Your Pleasure That Your Heroes Have Arrived! part 2 | GMJ 320

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs return to the city of Elandria to buy some magic items and gather their allies for the final battle. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primord...

May 26, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 18Ep. 320

Blood of the Avatars 52: Citizens of Elandria, It Is Your Pleasure That Your Heroes Have Arrived! part 1 | GMJ 319

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs return to the city of Elandria to buy some magic items and gather their allies for the final battle. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbu...

May 26, 20251 hr 34 minSeason 18Ep. 319

Blood of the Avatars 51: Hot Tub Scry Machine part 2 | GMJ 318

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs begin by divvying up treasure from the tarrasque. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You...

May 20, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 18Ep. 318

Blood of the Avatars 50: Hot Tub Scry Machine part 1 | GMJ 317

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs begin by divvying up treasure from the tarrasque. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all...

May 20, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 18Ep. 317

Blood of the Avatars 49: Fisting the Tarrasque part 2 | GMJ 316

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs battle the legendary Tarrasque. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this pa...

May 13, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 18Ep. 316

Blood of the Avatars 48: Fisting the Tarrasque part 1 | GMJ 315

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs battle the legendary Tarrasque. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all the episodes that...

May 13, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 18Ep. 315

Blood of the Avatars 47: Her Loins Are Girded part 2 | GMJ 314

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs flex their demigod-like powers and take on the weather. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 18Ep. 314

Blood of the Avatars 46: Her Loins Are Girded part 1 | GMJ 313

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This week the PCs flex their demigod-like powers and take on the weather. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to s...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 39 minSeason 18Ep. 313

Blood of the Avatars 45: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo part 2 | GMJ 312

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. The PCs make plans and acquire some magic items. They are now level 15. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode ....

Apr 21, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 18Ep. 312

Blood of the Avatars 44: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | GMJ 311

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. The PCs make plans and acquire some magic items. They are now level 15. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 18Ep. 311

Blood of the Avatars 43: Save or Suck part 2 | GMJ 310

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. We return to the ongoing battle with demons from an Abyssal rift. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all t...

Apr 12, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 18Ep. 310

Blood of the Avatars 42: Save or Suck part 1 | GMJ 309

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. We return to the ongoing battle with demons from an Abyssal rift. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all t...

Apr 12, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 18Ep. 309

Blood of the Avatars 41: Abyssal Rift part 2 | GMJ 308

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. Our heroes must deal with a rift to the Abyss and lots of demons. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You c...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 18Ep. 308

Blood of the Avatars 40: Abyssal Rift part 1 | GMJ 307

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. Our heroes must deal with a rift to the Abyss and lots of demons. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all t...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 18Ep. 307

Blood of the Avatars 39: Who Are You Wearing? part 2 | GMJ 306

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. The party deals with the loss of Edo, Avatar of Elandra. They learn more about the World Axis, and they get a look of some of what they’re up against. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&a...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 18Ep. 306

Blood of the Avatars 38: Who Are You Wearing? part 1 | GMJ 305

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. The party deals with the loss of Edo, Avatar of Elandra. They learn more about the World Axis, and they get a look of some of what they’re up against. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primor...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 18Ep. 305

Blood of the Avatars 37: Edo Elandra part 2 | GMJ 304

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. The party continues their search for the avatar, Edo Elandra. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can g...

Feb 20, 202556 minSeason 18Ep. 304

Blood of the Avatars 36: Edo Elandra part 1 | GMJ 303

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. The party continues their search for the avatar, Edo Elandra. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all the e...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 18Ep. 303

Blood of the Avatars 35: Damn 'Yankis part 2 | GMJ 302

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuild...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 18Ep. 302

Blood of the Avatars 34: Damn 'Yankis part 1 | GMJ 301

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars , continues. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding . Check out my latest D&amp...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 18Ep. 301

Blood of the Avatars 33: Puff Puff Pass part 2 | GMJ 300

We return to the adventure with everyone present. Two weeks have passed in game time, while over four years has passed in the real world. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 18Ep. 300

Blood of the Avatars 32: Puff Puff Pass part 1 | GMJ 299

We return to the adventure with everyone present. Two weeks have passed in game time, while over four years has passed in the real world. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode . You can go to this p...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 18Ep. 299

Blood of the Avatars 31: Session Zero Number Two | GMJ 298

I’ve returned to my Blood of the Avatars D&D campaign after a four year hiatus. This is a session zero we had as we prepared to get the campaign going again. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episod...

Jan 27, 20252 hr 18 minSeason 18Ep. 298

You Can Do Anything! Improvisation vs. Preparation & Why Creating Balanced Encounters is a Pipe Dream | GMJ 297

Welcome to Season 17! I’ve returned to the show. In this episode I discuss how I’ve begun to improvise more and prepare less as a GM. I also talk about why the idea of creating balanced encounters is, and will always be, a fantasy. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1 . If you’re interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D c...

Jul 01, 202453 minSeason 17Ep. 297

Vampire: The Masquerade Part 3 | GMJ 296

I continue my overview of Vampire: the Masquerade by White Wolf Games. This week I talk about the virtues and humanity, backgrounds, diablerie, frenzy, rotschrek, and awarding and spending experience points. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Get 10% off your next purchase at Metallic Dice Games . Interested in Beta Reading for my new novel, Critical Balance ? Find out more here . Get a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link. Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-L...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 16Ep. 296

Vampire: The Masquerade Part 2 | GMJ 295

I continue my overview of Vampire: the Masquerade by White Wolf Games. This week I go over the Disciplines—the various vampiric powers—as well as the clans of vampires. I also talk about generation and how the blood pool mechanics work. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Get 10% off your next purchase at Metallic Dice Games . Interested in Beta Reading for my new novel, Critical Balance ? Find out more here . Get a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link. Call the Game Master's ...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 16Ep. 295

Vampire: The Masquerade Part 1 | GMJ 294

I give an overview of Vampire: The Masquerade RPG by White Wolf Games. In this first part I talk about some of the things I’ve learned from Vampire that have made me the GM I am today. I discuss how the prelude concept from Vampire changed my games forever, and I’ll go over nature, demeanor, and personality archetypes in more detail. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Get 10% off your next purchase at Metallic Dice Games . Interested in Beta Reading for my new novel, Critical Balance ? Find...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 16Ep. 294
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