What are the ramifications of the death of a dragon? They are more far-reaching than you’d think. Join us as we explore the death of a dragon from Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDunge...
Dec 08, 2021•14 min
5 Things DMs do that players hate. Players aren’t the only ones who can grind gears at the gaming table, yeah, we’re talking to you DMs. Listen closely, because this week the DMs at your favorite Dojo are talking about those things DMs do that our players just can’t stand! 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/ On Facebook: https://www.fac...
Dec 07, 2021•50 min
What happens when a dragon pursues immortality? Some will become creatures far more terrifying than their mortal form. This week we look at Fizbans Treasury of Dragons and a look at Dragons and Undeath. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dungeon...
Dec 01, 2021•9 min
Travelers of the multiverse: Space may be the final frontier but it looks like D&D may be aiming toward the Phlogiston instead with this newest release from Unearthed Arcana. This playtest document presents six races for Dungeons & Dragons: astral elf, autognome, giff, hadozee, plasmoid, and thri-kreen. You can find the download to the playtest material here.. https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/travelers-multiverse So how do you pronounce Chitin? Here is what we found on h...
Nov 30, 2021•55 min
Grognard’s-Death Angels DM Scott goes all the way back to April 1977 and an article in Dragon Magazine by John Sullivan. Let’s dust off the ancient tomes in the Lyceum and discuss death Angels this week on the Grognard’s Observatory. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitt...
Nov 24, 2021•8 min
There are some things that go at the gaming table, some things that don’t, and other things that must be handled delicately. Here are 5 topics to tread lightly upon in your D&D 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email...
Nov 23, 2021•36 min
Never look a gift dragon in the mouth, you may get eaten! This week we’re talking Draconic Gifts as we explore Fizban’s Treasury of Secrets... 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com Interested...
Nov 17, 2021•14 min
There are just some things that are taboo at the game table, at least ours. These are in place to keep gamers coming back and make the gaming experience a pleasant one. We encourage you to adopt these as well. Click the following link for more on our Epic Revamped Giveaway! The DMD's Epic Give Away!! 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/ ...
Nov 16, 2021•26 min
This week Bill and Lou crash DM Scott’s quick tip to talk new feats in Fizban’s treasury of dragons! 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com Interested in Supporting the Podcast? Grab a +1 Char...
Nov 10, 2021•16 min
Join us as we review Fizban’s treasury of dragons, the newest supplement for D&D 5E! Is this the book for you? See what DM Scott - DM Bill and Lu think before you go out an buy it. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: ...
Nov 09, 2021•36 min
Quicktips – Lodging options Inns are the only lodging options available to player characters. This week we talk about alternative lodging options for your traveling D&D party. Here’s a hint, Inns, the Howard Johnson’s of the medieval fantasy world, are not the only lodging options available to your player characters. 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.thedun...
Nov 03, 2021•6 min
DMD REVIEW OF THE WILD BEYOND THE WITCHLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS This week we look at the Wild beyond the Witchlight’s supplemental material. What is it? Will it enhance your game? Is it worth the cost? 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or ...
Nov 02, 2021•19 min
DM Bills quick tip conclusion on DM Styles: DM Bill wraps up his series on DM styles. Which one are you? Are you a little bit of some or do you float through all the styles during your sessions? 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or ...
Oct 27, 2021•8 min
SPLINTERVERSE IN THE DOJO Jimmy from the Splinterverse is with us this week to talk about his new Fey Wild companion available on The DM’s Guild! The Splinterverse on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2koUBH9iaEc Check out his amazing books Feywild Companion - https://www.dmsguild.com/product/371389/ Potions Unlocked (5E) - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/359021 Van Richten's Libram of Lineages - https://www.dmsguild.com/product/357972 Tell us what you think about this episode and g...
Oct 26, 2021•40 min
Quick tip – The case against castles Do you need castles in your medieval fantasy role playing game? The short answer is no. This week DM Scott discusses why you don’t need castles in your Dungeons & Dragons game and then he will tell you why he has them in his. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Oct 20, 2021•6 min
Running published adventures This week we continue the “Your campaign series” with running published adventures. Back in the old days we used to call these modules and they were half as big as the stuff that’s coming out now. You’ve probably heard us say it more than once that we don’t like running published adventures but this week we can discuss how we have done it in the past and how you can employ some of what we have done in your own game. Tell us what you think about this episode and gamin...
Oct 19, 2021•37 min
Good guys and bad guys: It’s black hats and white hats, twirling mustaches and dimpled chins….you get the picture. This week DM Bill talks good guys and bad guys on DM Quicktips. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDun...
Oct 13, 2021•9 min
Homebrewing monsters The “Your campaign series” wraps up with homebrewing monsters. Throw your players a curveball by homebrewing your own monsters, they won’t find these baddies in the Monster manual or any other published works from Dungeons & Dragons. In addition, the dungeon Masters homebrew a monster on the fly. 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.thedun...
Oct 12, 2021•45 min
Add some elements of folklore and danger to your Fey Wild campaign! DM Scott talks the complicated etiquette of the Fey folk 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com ...
Oct 06, 2021•7 min
The carnival is in town! Take a trip to the Witchlight Carnival with us as we explore The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, the newest D&D 5E adventure! 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com In...
Oct 05, 2021•43 min
The Hobbyist: This week we delve into the DM who embraces the hobby within the hobby. We are, of course, talking about the hobbyist. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com Interested in Suppor...
Sep 29, 2021•8 min
Into the wild You can pee in your canteens or just bring enough water for your trip! It’s entirely up to you. This week we jump into the UA archives and talk overland travel with our review of UA article “Into the wild”. Article from WOTC - Into the Wild 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeo...
Sep 28, 2021•39 min
September 22 is Bilbo Baggins’s birthday. We could not let another September go by without discussing halflings. This week were taking a look at how to play halflings in your Dungeons & Dragons games. Happy birthday Bilbo, thanks for the adventures. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeon...
Sep 22, 2021•45 min
Ever wonder how your real life stats would measure up in the D&D world? Stop shaking your head, yes you did. Ever wonder how you would go about calculating those stats? Yeah, you did that too. This week, we dig deep into the Lyceum and dust off another old Dragon Magazine article on converting you into D&D stats! 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.thedun...
Sep 22, 2021•7 min
We are still at it with Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft! This week, we discuss the bardic college of Spirits offered up in this dreaded tome. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com Interested...
Sep 21, 2021•34 min
Some time has been spent pouring over the ancient and dusty tomes of the Lyceum deep beneath the dojo floor. This week, on The Grognard’s Observatory DM Scott talks strange armor from Dragon Magazine! 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDo...
Sep 15, 2021•11 min
This week we talk to a living legend among our hobby, The curmudgeon in the cellar, TSR’s first full time employee, and former editor of Dragon Magazine. He is of course, the one and only, Mr. Tim Kask. Don’t miss this episode! DM Bill gets corrected on getting his dates wrong and DM Scott mispronounces Gary Gygax’s last name! Join us as we go back in time to talk to one of the few left who was there from the very beginning! You can find Tim Kask on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/user/kaskoid ...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
DM Scott talks about how stats are done at his group’s gaming table 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com Interested in Supporting the Podcast? Grab a +1 Charisma ...
Sep 08, 2021•7 min
Bet you thought we were done with this book huh? NOPE! Still going strong! Let’s steal some shit this week with the rogue subclasses from Tasha’s cauldron of everything! Episode Sponsor - Drippit. Head on over to https://drippit.com/ and get your daily dose of gaming news. Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com Interested in Supporting...
Sep 07, 2021•49 min
This week DM Scott gives you some insight on key elements that will make your DnD game amazing. 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/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo Or by Email: TheDungeonMastersDojo@Gmail.com Interested in Supporting the Podcast? Grab a +1 Charisma ...
Sep 01, 2021•9 min