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The Dungeon Master’s Dojo

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Hello And welcome to The Dungeon Master’s Dojo. We’ll be talking Dungeons and Dragons and other role playing games to bring you tips and tricks to build your skills to be a better game master and player. Head on over to our webpage https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ for more blogs and post.
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Episodes

D&D 5E - Actual Play - “An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD Story” Episode 2 ”Longwei or another”

“An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD Story” Episode 2 " Longwei or another" The Defenders of the Wylderynn battle the skeletal faceless ones while Dash takes the package to the safety of the trees. Join Mo’Quee, Dash, Longwei, Madry, Iring, and your DM Scott as they take you on an epic journey to save the ancient wood, and possibly Heimurrin itself in, “An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD Story” With the voice talents of: Luis Aponte as Mo’Quee, Syn Morse as Dash, Bill Robitaille as Longwei, Ben Petrie as Madry, Fr...

Jul 05, 202248 min

D&D 5 E - It’s Crystal Spheres this week on DM Quick tips - ”Season 3 Episode 6

Solar systems in snow globes?! Preposterous yes, but it’s a thing. It’s Crystal Spheres this week on DM Quicktips! Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/DMD Use code DMD at checkout for a free 2-week trial of DSCRYB Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! We love doing this show, your support helps us keep creating and producing great content for you! Join ...

Jun 29, 20228 min

D&D 5E - 5 Signs it’s time to kick a player from the table. - ”Season 3 Episode 5”

“Sometimes, some players are just not a good fit. They may be great people, outstanding friends, but just a poor match at the table, with your group. That’s when it’s time to decide if that player should stay or go. This is assuming you have ruled out things like them not knowing the game well enough, being a new player, or not being aware of the expectations such as house rules and rules of the house.” Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/DMD Use code DMD at che...

Jun 28, 202231 min

D&D 5E- “It’s Explain the Plane: What is the Ethereal Plane?” A DM Quick tip with DM Scott. ”Season 3 Episode 4”

This week we’re talking about the ethereal plane, our second transitive plane. In my games, I stick with the great wheel cosmology, I know it’s changed but this works for me so I’m not changing things up. So, when I talk about the ethereal plane, I’m using the great wheel cosmology model and this may be out of date for some of you folks that are just coming in at fourth edition, fifth edition, or maybe even earlier editions. Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/D...

Jun 22, 20227 min

D&D 5E - Our Homebrew world ”The Wylderynn” Season 3 Episode 3”

The Wylderynn, setting for An acorn’s journey: A DMD Story. This fantastic forest is a realm all of its own with species and people unique only to its geography. Protected by what some call its ancient magic, The Wylderynn does not allow evil into it, and will not allow the evil within to leave. Put your hiking boots on because we’re walking the Wylderynn. Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/DMD Use code DMD at checkout for a free 2-week trial of DSCRYB Tell us ...

Jun 21, 202223 min

D&D 5E - OUR HOMEBREW WORLD: HEIMURRIN ”Season 3 - Episode 2 ”

“Welcome to Heimurrin, the campaign setting for our D&D Actual Play, An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD Story. You’re probably wondering what this homebrew world is all about, being new around these parts and all. Well, step inside the visitor’s center so we can give you the basics and get you up to speed because It’s OUR HOMEBREW WORLD: HEIMURRIN, this week, on The Dungeon Master’s Dojo. Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/DMD Use code DMD at checkout for a free 2-w...

Jun 15, 202224 min

D&D 5E - Actual Play - “An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD Story” Episode 1 The Defenders of the Wylderynn

“An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD Story” Episode 1 The Serenity of the Wylderynn is shattered when a mysterious messenger is slain by dark riders on the doorstep of this ancient wood. Join Mo’Quee, Dash, Longwei, Madry, Iring, and your DM Scott as they take you on an epic journey to save the ancient wood, and possibly Heimurrin itself in, “An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD Story” With the voice talents of: Luis Aponte as Mo’Quee, Syn Morse as Dash, Bill Robitaille as Longwei, Ben Petrie as Madry, Frank Weiden ...

Jun 14, 202242 min

D&D 5E - The Unexplained Review. : Season 2 ”Episode 113”

The week we review "The Unexplained" by game developer Brad Younie. If you like the paranormal in your TTRPG then this book is for you.. You can find more about Brad Younie here https://bradyounie.com/about/ You can buy The Unexplained here : https://carnivoregames.com/?page_id=395 Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/DMD Use code DMD at checkout for a free 2-week trial of DSCRYB Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re intereste...

Jun 08, 202236 min

D&D 5E - OUR BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AND HOW THINGS AT THE DOJO ARE CHANGING : Season 2 Episode 112

Nothing is forever. “Things, well, they come and go, It’s time for a change. We have a big announcement. So let’s get on with it… “It’s OUR BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AND HOW THINGS AT THE DOJO ARE CHANGING, this week, on The Dungeon Master’s Dojo.” Head on over to our sponsor DSCRYB using this link https://dscryb.com/DMD Use code DMD at checkout for a free 2-week trial of DSCRYB Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll...

Jun 07, 202249 min

D&D 5E - This week we review the D&D Stranger things box set. - Season 2 ”Episode 111”

At the request of one of our listeners, we review the D&D Stranger Things Starter set. So pull up a chair and have a listen. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo ...

Jun 01, 202231 min

D&D 5E - 5 more ways to get your players to role play. : Season 2 ”Episode 110”

5 more ways to get your players to role play . role-play·ing /ˈrōl ˌplāiNG/ noun 1. the acting out of the part of a particular person or character, for example as a technique in training or psychotherapy. "specific guidelines need to follow for role-playing to be effective" 2. participation in a role-playing game. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can h...

May 31, 202235 min

D&D 5E - DM Scott explains the astral plane part2 . ”Season 2 Episode 109”

We took a look at the planes, then we talked about the Astral plane. Now, let’s take a quick look at how the rules change when one travels the Astral plane. The rules change when one leaves their home dimension and travels the Astral Plane. To run a campaign, or part of a campaign that takes place here requires that you know how the rules change so that you, as a DM, can effectively convey the look and feel of this strange locale. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. ...

May 25, 20224 min

D&D 5E - 5 Ways to handle a TPK : ”Season 2 Episode 108”

“The TPK. It happens. Not as often as it used to but it is still a thing. It can be crushing to the players and DMs alike. The players have spent time navigating the campaign you carefully prepared for them only to have all that hard work and enjoyment stripped from them. DMs, you’ve spent so much time and energy writing and running the campaign. The defeat is real for you as well. So how does one handle the dreaded TPK?” Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re...

May 24, 202227 min

D&D 5E - DM Scott explains the astral plane. ”Season 2 Episode 107”

The trip through the planes continues this week with the Astral Plane, and what a trip this is. Bust out your Lava lamps and play some Iron butterfly because we’re floating through the Astral plane tethered to a silver cord. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page htt...

May 18, 20227 min

D&D 5E - 5 Ways to get your players to Role Play. ”Season 2 Episode 106

role-play·ing /ˈrōl ˌplāiNG/ noun 1. the acting out of the part of a particular person or character, for example as a technique in training or psychotherapy. "specific guidelines need to follow for role-playing to be effective" 2. participation in a role-playing game. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. http...

May 17, 202231 min

D&D 5E - Our time at Rising Phoenix Game Con : ”Season 2 Episode 105”

This week we talk about our first game con as "The DMD". Join us as we talk about "Rising Phenix Game Con". "Remember the Embers"!!! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersD...

May 11, 202227 min

D&D 5E - A walk down memory lane.. ” Season 2 Episode 104”

This week at the request of a listener we take a walk down memory lane and talk about the old days and some of our favorite moments at the table. Throwback voices Scott is voiced by Nick Luis is voiced by Emery Aponte DM Bill is voiced by DM Bill (he is truly as old as the world)... Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Pat...

May 10, 20221 hr 8 min

D&D 5 E - Bunkers and badasses. unboxing and review. ”Season 2 Episode 103”

This week we unbox BUNKERS & BADASSESSCIENCE-FANTASY RPG SOURCEBOOK! - and what an amazing set this is. Based on the game-within-a-game from Gearbox Entertainment’s Borderlands series, Bunkers & Badasses is tabletop roleplaying, unlike anyone, ’s ever done before! edited by tiny TINA and made a BAJILLIONTY times better!!! The Deluxe Edition comes with the Sourcebook plus lots and lots of other amazing stuff. Seriously https://tinytinagames.com/products/bunkers-badasses-science-fantasy-rp...

May 04, 202223 min

D&D 5E - 5 Ways to deal with a cheater ”Season 2 Episode 102”

“Cheating at the table. This is a topic I’m torn about. On one hand, I can’t help but think it’s time to let the player go. On the other hand, I think, well, you’re ruining the fun for yourself. It’s the fails, and tension in those fails that are among the most memorable moments. These creative approaches are assuming you have already identified that the behavior is actually cheating and not a situation where the player is not familiar with the rules, your house rules, and has not brought some b...

May 03, 202227 min

D&D 5 E - DM Scott talks about one of his great ideas’ - Season 2 ”Episode 101”

I figured I would share this with you all, I happened upon this the other day while out on a quest from my grumpier colleague. The Portable Gaming Kit Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Apr 27, 20225 min

D&D 5E - This week we review the D&D essentials box set. - Season 2 ”Episode 100”

At the request of one of our listeners, we review the D&D essentials box set. So pull up a chair and have a listen. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitte...

Apr 26, 202230 min

D&D 5E - Potion Miscibility - A Quick-Tip with DM Bill. Season 2 ”Episode 99”

This week DM Bill talks about Potion Miscibility!! Don't miss this episode on a very interesting topic when it comes to mixing potions and the like!! Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T...

Apr 20, 20229 min

D&D 5E - Playing the races of the realms - Gnomes.. Season 2 ”Episode 98”

Gnomes…They ain’t little Dwarves.“Then what are they?” Let’s find out. We’re talking PLAYING THE RACES OF THE REALMS: GNOMES, 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, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://ww...

Apr 19, 202227 min

D&D 5E - DM Scott Quick-Tip on the Planes... Season 2 ”Episode 97”

This week Dm Scott takes on a walkthrough explaining the planes. Noo not an airplane but the planes.. The ones we walk through and do not fly in.. And he doesn't mean the plains but means the plane.. Ohh im sure this is confusing but dm Scott has you covered with his first session on the planes.. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the po...

Apr 13, 20226 min

D&D 5E - this week we review the D&D Starter box set. - Season 2 ”Episode 96”

At the request of one of our listeners, we review the D&D Starters box set. So pull up a chair and have a listen. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo On Twitter:...

Apr 12, 202232 min

D&D 5E - One for the critters. A DM Scott quicktip. Season 2 :”Episode 95”

One for the Critters.. This week DM Scott talks about making money doing what we love. that's right making money running d&d games.. Tell us what you think about this episode and gaming in general. If you’re interested in a certain topic let us know, and we’ll do an episode on it! Ways to Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thedmd Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMast...

Apr 06, 20223 min

D&D 5E - Game Designer Brad Younie stops by the Dojo.. Season 2 ”Episode 94’

GAME DESIGNER BRAD YOUNIE STOPS BY THE DOJO I met Brad Younie at Carnage CON last November and sat at one of his games. We played his:” The Unexplained” game system and I had a blast. I instantly knew I had to invite him on the podcast to talk more about his games, running games at CONs, and his future products! Links to Brads Works Gaming: https://carnivoregames.com Stories: https://bradyounie.com About Author Brad Younie writes books mostly about magic in the real world because he thinks peopl...

Apr 05, 202237 min

D&D 5E - The Beginner DM: Telling the story. A DM Quick-tip with Scott. Season 2 ”Episode 93”

Let’s talk about storytelling, it’s the foundation of every good DM. You probably listen to and/or watch the variety of DM’s inaction and thought to yourself, wow what a complex and engaging story that they and their players tell together. And it’s true, there are some DMs out there that really tell a fantastic story. There’s no reason why that can’t be you. 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 o...

Mar 30, 20226 min

D&D 5E - A look at ”CALL OF THE NETHERDEEP” - Season 2”episode 92”

“It’s our look at "Call of the Netherdeep", the newest addition to D&D 5 E, 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! Interested in Supporting the Podcast? Follow the link to see how you can support the Podcast... Ways Support us!! Ways you can help support the podcast. Our Home page https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/ On Facebook: https://www.fac...

Mar 29, 202245 min
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