Baked potatoes, even when cooked to perfection, can be boring all by themselves. Dress them up with bacon bits, sour cream, chives, butter...and well, you have a culinary masterpiece! The same is true for your adventures. Pre heat the oven students because we're cookin up some flavor for your adventures this week on DM Quick tips! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >>...
Jun 02, 2021•10 min
Nothin' gets the old guy more riled up than talking Psionics. He just so dislikes it. We've been trying for years to "help" him along the way to loving the good ole' cranium exploding fun of psionics, but it's just not working so, we pulled out the big guns. We called up our pal Hujrot Johaansen from HiBRiD gaming to help us out and triple teamed that old curmudgeon. We still lost, but it was fun! Check out the HiBRiD theory podcast on Apple Podcasts >>https://podcasts.apple.com/hu/podcast...
Jun 01, 2021•59 min
It has been called, "The tyranny of fun". It's the book keeping, the "Chores" of D&D and other TTRPGs but does it lend to the fun? I say NO! eliminate these little nuisance tasks from your game, how you ask? Well, let's talk Presumed Competence this week on The Dungeon Master's Dojo. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ http...
May 26, 2021•5 min
Nothing will cause flowus interruptus at the gaming table like poor player habits. We identify some player pitfalls you should avoid at the gaming table. T Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https://www.thedungeonmast...
May 25, 2021•40 min
If anyone knows what a TPK looks like, it's DM Bill. Why you ask? Well kids, he's killed more parties than a police raid. This week the Arch DM talks TPKs. Come on into the Dojo students, pack your healing potions and make sure you protect your cleric (they can be squishy) because it's handling TPKs from the big chair on this week's Quick Tip. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home ...
May 19, 2021•12 min
Paladins, they don't suck anymore folks! 5E brings it hard with the new Paladin Oaths from Tasha's Cauldron of everything. We like...and think you will too. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https://www.thedungeonmas...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min
The Nat 20, nothing causes more stir at a table than that glorious, unadulterated, au natural 20. This week the Venerable One talks about handling the crit hitting the fan while you're the guy behind the screen...er...clipboard. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.c...
May 12, 2021•9 min
Let's talk the newest adventure anthology from WOTC. Do we like it? Would you like it? Should you buy it? Grab a seat weary adventurer and let's chat about Candlekeep Mysteries for a spell! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gm...
May 11, 2021•49 min
Are character backstories important, should you write one, and why shouldn't you be an orphan? The answers to all these questions and more in just over 6 minutes as the Venerable one talks character backstory this week on DM Quick tips. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://t...
May 05, 2021•6 min
Take a bite out of gaming with us this week as we are joined by the gang from Bite Sized Gaming! It's good fun in the Dojo as we find out who would rather a shoulder massage from Steve Buscemi or a foot massage from Quentin Tarintino. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bitesizedgames iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bite-sized-gaming-podcast/id1505014086 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/bitesizedgaming Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in gener...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This week we wrap up our story telling series with part 2 of the Harmon Circle. DM Scott shows you how to apply this technique to your game. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/sho...
Apr 28, 2021•12 min
This week we are exploring the Unearthed Arcana's Folk of the Feywild. Play test rules for new character race options. Are you ready to part the veil between this world and the Feywild? Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail....
Apr 27, 2021•48 min
Our series on storytelling continues with the Harmon Circle. We've explored the Hero's Journey, a framework for story telling that fits your overall campaign perfectly, but what about the individual characters? That, my friends, is where the Harmon Circle comes in! Come on into the Dojo, it's time to take your story telling to the next level. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! If you don...
Apr 21, 2021•6 min
Gelatinous janitors journeying ... that's hard to say fast...It's one of the most iconic of D&D monsters and we dare say the most under utilized. Let's have a look at Athcoids, or as you may know them, gelatinous cubes this week on The Dungeon Master's Dojo. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDu...
Apr 20, 2021•46 min
This week the hero's journey comes to an end, but don't worry, this is D&D and adventures never really end do they? Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/shop https://www.buymeac...
Apr 14, 2021•5 min
Help us celebrate DM Bill's birthday as he rapidly approaches biblical age. Yes he's old and cranky and sometimes wanders into the neighbor's back yard pants less but we still love him! Join us and the venerable arch DM himself as we talk Old gaming things like DM Bill! If you want to help Bill celebrate his birthday you can buy him a beer. Head on over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDMD and buy him a beer.. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re intereste...
Apr 13, 2021•58 min
It's the Inner most Cave to The Road home this week on The Hero's journey. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/shop https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDMD...
Apr 07, 2021•6 min
This week we dusted off our bags of holding and are jamming every D&D pun we can get our hands on in it. Get your humor sticks ready to beat that bag because it's the cast of A Fool's Quest this week on The Dungeon Master's Dojo! *Disclaimer* No bags of holding were harmed in the making of this podcast Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonma...
Apr 06, 2021•43 min
Last time we talked establishing the ordinary world your characters live in and the call to adventure. In this week's DM Quick tip, DM Scott talks Refusal of the call to adventure and testing the hero(s)! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeo...
Mar 31, 2021•8 min
Mosey on into the Dojo and saddle up to the Podcast. I reckon you ain't ever figured on running a wild west campaign have you? Give it a try pilgrim, they'll have your players hootin' and hollerin' for more! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDun...
Mar 30, 2021•46 min
This week we begin our DM Quick tip series on story telling with Part 1 of The Hero's Journey from the ordinary world to the call to adventure. Learn the basics of crafting your own hero's journey for the players at the table or for your own character! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMaste...
Mar 24, 2021•6 min
Good habits make for a good DM and good DMs make for a memorable gaming experience. This week we discuss 5 more habits all good DMs have! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/shop h...
Mar 23, 2021•36 min
It's really something you must make a habit of doing. Running one short session 0 can make a tremendous impact on your campaign and it can save you and your players a lot of headaches. This week DM Scott discusses running a session 0 on DM Quick tips. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMaster...
Mar 17, 2021•6 min
You've designed your campaign, you've learned the keys to game prep, now it's time to run the game. There's no turning back, you're a DM. It can be intimidating, but we're here to help you through it, sit down, relax and let us guide you through You're Campaign, Running the game. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www....
Mar 16, 2021•50 min
Nothing gets the old man more upset than being late! This week, the venerable DM BIll talks punctuality at the gaming table. Best leave 15 minutes early if you're playing at his table. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.c...
Mar 10, 2021•7 min
It is said that a monk can walk through walls, listened for, cannot be heard, looked for, cannot be seen...join us this week as we take a look at the Monk sub classes from Tasha's cauldron of everything. Watchaaaaaaa! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonD...
Mar 09, 2021•50 min
Deities, you want them in your game and they should be, to some extent. Adding deities to your campaign can be a slippery slope if you're not careful. This week on GM Quick Tips, GM Scott gives you his feed back on what not to do when adding deities to your campaign. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/...
Mar 03, 2021•8 min
This week we are hanging out in Bill's basement with these nerds! It's Dave and Ted from Nerdarchy this week on the Dungeon Master's Dojo! Check these guys out on the web at: https://www.nerdarchy.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLzgnQu3OWn31g2PebQV5Q https://www.nerdarchycon.com Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https:...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Are some of us inadvertently driving new players away from the hobby? Lets talk Gatekeeping, how it hurts the hobby, and how it's just all around uncool. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https://www.thedungeonmaster...
Feb 24, 2021•6 min
iron your robes and put your sandals on because we're hugging trees and...Mushrooms? This week we're getting back to nature with the Druid from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, we’ll do an episode on it! Our Home page >> https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com https:...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min
