”Episode 5 ” Like a rock in a river ” The final battle for Birch Grove begins. Dash and Madry confront the assassin in the Birch tree while Iring races ahead of the Faceless ones to stand with his comrades, and Longwei, Mo'Quee and Sun ready themselves and the Fairy militia for the impending assault! The decision to switch to an actual play format was solidified when Frank told us he had worked in radio before and offered his editing services. We were sold! Frank really captures the "radio drama...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr
“The Battle for Birch Grove” Episode 4 “The child comes” Madry and Iring set a trap for the Faceless Ones as Iring tells bad jokes. Dash moves into the Queen’s tree and stumbles into an assassination attempt. Sun snores after a long day of bossing around the Queen and flyers are sent out to get help. This is not our first foray into a recorded game session. Just after the pandemic struck, we recorded a sci fi actual play called “The Belle and the belly of the beast”. It was about the crew of a f...
Jun 13, 2023•40 min
“The Battle for Birch Grove” Episode 3 “Aftermath” Dash, Mo’Quee, Iring, Sun Glistens on the Water, Longwei and Madry take stock of the carnage after the first assault on Birch Grove. Longwei takes stock of the militia while Sun tries to save the lives of the wounded. This DMD one shot is a six-part adventure that was recorded as “Microphone rehearsals” with the cast of “An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD story” to get them ready for playing on microphone. The characters were all pregens, with names and ...
May 30, 2023•40 min
Today we’ve invited a group of individuals to join us to discuss, what we think, is an important topic in gaming, inclusion. Specifically, LGBTQIA+ and gaming. To find out more about our guests please follow the links below. Eric Crumrine from "The QueerXP" https://thequeerxp.buzzsprout.com/ https://linktr.ee/ecrumrine https://twitter.com/TheQueerXP Jonathon From "RollgayRoleplay" http://Rollgayroleplay.com Tish Ah From "RollgayRoleplay" https://twitter.com/rollgayroleplay?s=21&t=PW4Q5e5dtKW...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min
“The Battle for Birch Grove” Episode 2 “These things bleed” Dash, Mo’Quee, Iring, Sun Glistens on the Water, Longwei and Madry defend Birch Grove from the first assault of the Faceless ones. This DMD one shot is a six-part adventure that was recorded as “Microphone rehearsals” with the cast of “An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD story” to get them ready for playing on the microphone. The cast wanted to role-play a bit to get ready but roleplay alone is pretty boring so we played a session. This 6-part on...
May 09, 2023•45 min
“T.S. Elliot said, what we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from. And this is the end, but not really. “It’s really just the beginning, the beginning of OUR adventures together” We started this podcast 3 years ago in Bill’s basement as a way to stay in touch with each other and our hobby. At the time, the pandemic was still new, and really scary. We postponed our Monday night D&D game indefinitely and replaced it with r...
May 02, 2023•51 min
“The Battle for Birch Grove” Episode 1 Every Journey has a beginning. Every hero has an origin. Join Dash, Mo’Quee, Iring, Sun Glistens on the Water, Longwei and Madry in their first adventure together as they gather to defend Dash’s home from the threat of the Faceless ones. This DMD one shot is a six-part adventure that was recorded as “Microphone rehearsals” with the cast of “An Acorn’s Journey: A DMD story” to get them ready for playing on a microphone. These raw recordings have been edited ...
Apr 25, 2023•44 min
Character death it’s hard, not hard like it’s hard to die in 5E (It really is) but hard in that, your players are emotionally invested in their characters and (if you’re doing a good job running) in other players’ characters. This is a make-it-or-break-it moment for the DM. How you handle the death of a character is equally important to how you do NOT handle the death of a character. These are the talking points: DON’T HAVE DEATH BE MEANINGLESS. DON’T HAVE THEM ROLL A NEW CHARACTER AT THE GAME T...
Apr 18, 2023•36 min
Episode 19: Longwei, Madry, Iring, and Dash battle a small army in a futile effort to protect “Acorn” while Mo’Quee desperately tries to complete the ritual. The Journey ends now! 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...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
This week we are taking a look at a great D&D module from years ago that has been ( Into the Borderland ) from Goodman Games which has been converted to the 5th edition of D&D. While looking at the book we have a general discussion and just have a relaxing chat. We’ll see you next time, in the Dojo” You can learn more about Goodman games by following the links below. https://goodman-games.com/store/product-category/original-adventures-reincarnated/ https://goodman-games.com/ Head on over...
Apr 04, 2023•30 min
This week we are talking about making your table more accessible for players with disabilities. As a disclaimer, none of us are disabled, so we have no real knowledge of what it is like. What we do know is, D&D is a game for EVERYONE, and we as a community should see that EVERYONE is able to enjoy the game. This is the talking point for the episode. START WITH A SESSION 0 AND DISCUSS THE GAME, CHARACTER CONCEPTS, AND WHAT IS AND IS NOT COMFORTABLE FOR THE PLAYERS. IF VOICING SUCH THINGS IN F...
Mar 28, 2023•27 min
With the end of the journey in sight, “Acorn’s” true nature becomes evident. The party must make a hard decision choosing between “Acorn’s” choice or the fate of Heimurrin. 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 as Iri...
Mar 21, 2023•30 min
The Underdark has captured the minds of gamers since the early days of the hobby, it’s almost a rite of passage for DMs and players alike. Every gamer’s bucket list has slaying a dragon, taking a ride on a Spelljammer, and journeying to the Underdark. But how do you do the setting justice? How do you make it memorable? These are the talking points: It’s always dark There’s nothing green in the Underdark It’s a confined area, all the time It’s always dangerous, but add new dangers with the old Th...
Mar 14, 2023•44 min
Members of the party suffer major wounds but with the aid of the Lady of the woods, they are saved from death. But one member soon finds that this came at a great cost. 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 as Iring, ...
Mar 07, 2023•39 min
“We talked about some of the elements of Dark Fantasy, now let’s talk about one of our favorite ways to play Dark Fantasy adventures. We’re going beyond what many may think of as an Anti-Hero. We love playing the monsters!” These are the talking points: YOUR PCS ARE THE MONSTERS, VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, AND ZOMBIES EVEN. BUT, THEY HAVEN’T LOST ALL OF THEIR HUMANITY. THEY ARE BATTLING INNER DEMONS BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY. THE PCS ARE CHILDREN OF TWO WORLDS, THE MORTAL WORLD AND THE SUPERNAT...
Feb 28, 2023•24 min
The party travels Eastward through the ancient city of Shendalar, heedless of Brun’s warnings. Their presence stirs up something malicious and the party must fight for their survival. Iring and Dash are gravely wounded but an unexpected ally may just have the key to their survival. 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 ...
Feb 21, 2023•42 min
FIND YOUR FANTASY: DARK FANTASY.: “Dark fantasy is cool. It’s fun to visit a Dark Fantasy setting, especially around Halloween. Our gaming group tries to do something like this every year in October. Whether it’s your Homebrew setting, a one-shot for Halloween, or a visit to Strahd’s Barovia, Dark Fantasy can be a frightening, yet enjoyable adventure.” These are the talking points : DARK FANTASY IS A FANTASY SETTING WITH ELEMENTS OF HORROR. YOUR HEROES ARE LIKELY GOING TO BE ANTI-HEROES. BAD THI...
Feb 14, 2023•24 min
Passing through the jagged mountain peaks, the party happens upon a bridge spanning a deep chasm. The party engages in a gentlemanly dual, they make a frenemy, and Dash is a “wee bastard.” 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, Fra...
Feb 07, 2023•43 min
“Urban adventures can be really fun. Our group had a good time running and playing an all-urban campaign. A city can just be a city, or, it can be an entire campaign setting within the confines of city walls.” These are the talking points: FIGURE OUT WHERE YOUR MONK FITS, IN THE URBAN CAMPAIGN. THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE FROM A MONASTERY OR FORMALLY TRAINED. PHILOSOPHY IS A PIECE OF EASTERN MONK TEACHINGS. THIS CAN BE MUCH LIKE KNOWING THE NATURE OF THINGS, YOUR URBAN MONK CAN BE WELL VERSED IN THE N...
Jan 31, 2023•25 min
We discuss our thoughts and feelings on the current state of D&D, and the OGL and just have a general discussion on stuff and things 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 ...
Jan 24, 2023•52 min
Having parted the veil and completed their journey on the ghost ship, the party finds themselves to still be in the Wylderynn, but where and maybe when is the question. The party faces a treacherous climb, spiders, even the big ones, get embarrassed and Mo’Qui has a “dingle fairy”. 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 ...
Jan 17, 2023•45 min
This week we take a look at the latest Splinterverse Book (Dragonlance Companion). Sit back and pull up a pint as we talk about the latest book from the Splinterverse, the perfect compliment to the Dragonlance setting. You can find out more about Jimmy and the Splinterverse using the links below.. https://www.splinterverse.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@Splinterverse https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/19492/Splinterverse-Media https://twitter.com/splinterverse https://www.facebook.com/splint...
Jan 10, 2023•32 min
After an encounter with the hunters, the group hastens to the dock in hopes of securing passage on the ghost ship. Dash goes for a swim and an arrow parts the veil. 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 as Iring, and ...
Jan 03, 2023•46 min
This week we take a quick look at the latest D&D release. 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 our Patreon today. Our Patreon Page. https://www.patr...
Dec 27, 2022•37 min
Tired of being hunted, the party goes on the offensive and brings the fight to the faceless hunters! 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 as Iring, and Scott Labbe as your DM, With narration by Nova Head on over to o...
Dec 20, 2022•37 min
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our listeners, friends, and family no matter where you are in the world! Pour yourself an eggnog (Brandy floater optional), grab a seat and just listen and enjoy the silliness as it unfolds. This week, we each designed a magic item to gift to one another for the holidays. We hope you enjoy the episode. Happy Holidays from The 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 ...
Dec 13, 2022•26 min
The defenders are being hunted once again. As they make haste with the child, Longwei and an unusual ally lead the hunters on a merry chase. 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 as Iring, and Scott Labbe as your DM, ...
Dec 06, 2022•39 min
“There are a bunch of things to consider when you begin planning an underwater campaign. Much of it will be the same as any other campaign, you’ll need enemies, a big bad, and a riveting storyline, but there’s much more to consider.” These are the talking points : IF YOU’RE CHOOSING TO PLAY TRADITIONAL RACES, THEN YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW THEY ARE GOING TO BREATHE. COMBAT IS DIFFERENT, ENEMIES CAN BE IN FRONT OF, BEHIND, AND ON EITHER SIDE OF YOUR PLAYERS. THEY CAN ALSO BE ABOVE. WEAPONS THAT ARE NO...
Nov 29, 2022•21 min
These are the talking points, GET RID OF ALL THE “EXTRA” RACES WE NOW HAVE IN 5E. THIS IS A POST APOCALYPTIC SETTING, THERE SHOULD BE A HEAVY SURVIVAL ELEMENT TO YOUR DARK SUN CAMPAIGN. THIS MAY GO HAND IN HAND WITH THE PREVIOUS, BUT, MORALS ARE DIFFERENT IN A DARK SUN CAMPAIGN, THEY ARE…LET’S SAY, FLEXIBLE. THERE HAS TO BE PSIONICS. IT REPLACES MUCH OF THE MAGIC THAT IS LOST SLAVERY AND DISPARITY. LET’S FACE IT, THIS IS NOT A HAPPY PLACE! Here’s a list of conversions I’ve found. Conversion by Z...
Nov 22, 2022•21 min
Our heroes find their way to the swamp witch Magya and find that one should never judge a book by its cover. 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 as Iring, and Scott Labbe as your DM, With narration by Nova Head on o...
Nov 15, 2022•35 min
