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Episode 207 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: 2024 5E Resting Rules and Greyhawk’s Regions!
Discover the subtle changes 2024 5E makes to short and long rests and how they compare to previous editions. We assess the potential campaigns behind the design of Greyhawk’s Rovers of the Barens, Scarlet Brotherhood, Sea Barons, Sea Princes, and Shield Lands!
News: 2024 5E and the AL, New Ravenloft Novel, When to Explain a Crime, and more!
Contents00:00 LEGO Mini Mania04:20 D&D Epic vs Open?09:47 Empire of the What?11:17 Explaining a Crime?15:19 Why is Medicine Useless?21:24 2024 and Adv League31:38 New Ravenloft Novel33:23 D&D Cartoon Theme Found35:18 Un Millón de Monedas40:22 Oleumancer for Draw Steel41:29 How to Create in 202442:46 2024 vs 2014: Healing and Resting43:08 Value of Conditions44:45 Design Goal for Recovery48:44 Recovery in AD&D52:17 3.5 Rest and Recovery54:05 4E Rest and Recovery57:53 2024 Long Rest Changes01:03:04 2024 Short Rest01:09:39 Rovers of the Barrens01:13:42 Scarlet Brotherhood01:18:20 Sea Barons01:20:43 Sea Princes01:24:05 Shield Lands01:28:01 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 206 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: 2024 5E Conditions and Greyhawk’s Regions!
We examine the design goals of conditions and how they have changed for 2024. We visit Greyhawk’s Paynims, Perrenland, Pomarj, Ratik, and Rel Astra to see how to make the most of kingdoms and rulers.
News: 2024 PH Errata, Draw Steel License, Shadowdark Hex Crawl, and more!
Contents00:00 Tastes Like Introcaso01:43 Alignment Problems?16:21 Preferred Tools VTT or Table?25:33 2024 PH Errata30:15 Time Mag on D&D33:37 BMG Organized Play Survey34:49 Draw Steel Creator License37:34 Shadowdark Hex Crawling Rules41:17 Grim Hollow Valikan Clans44:30 Jeff Stevens on PWYW46:18 Frontiers of Eberron PreOrder50:47 Conditions in 5E 2024 vs 201451:40 Design Goals01:00:07 4E and Do We Need Conditions?01:02:50 2014's Conditions01:06:43 2024 vs 201401:30:24 Greyhawk's Plains of the Paynims01:35:17 Perrenland01:37:23 Pomarj01:39:48 Ratik01:41:27 Rel Astra and Solnor Compact01:45:02 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 205 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: PC Creation in 2024 5E and Greyhawk’s Regions!
2024 changes the order for character creation… for the better? We review Greyhawk’s North Kingdom, Nyrond, Onnwal and the Pale, looking at how to make settings interesting for players.
News: PH in Stores, PAX West Report, Greg Tito Leaves WotC, and more!
Contents00:00 PAX West Report04:08 Hate Balance?06:32 Balance with Flavor?09:26 Weapon Mastery Compensation?14:17 D&D Direct15:54 2024 DMG and MM18:07 Translations Delayed and Changed19:18 Jess Lanzillo21:46 New Releases27:46 Sigil VTT33:39 Traveller Sold to Mongoose35:16 NPR Covers D&D36:54 Greg Tito Leaves WotC42:08 2024 PH in Stores and Beyond42:49 Free 2024 Rules46:19 2024 Really Bigger?48:00 Character Creation 2024 vs 201552:25 2024 Starts with Rules57:27 Class57:48 Origin After Class01:03:31 Mechanical Order vs Narrative01:05:13 Ability Scores01:10:37 Alignment and Details01:18:46 Greyhawk's North Kingdom01:24:58 Nyrond01:30:23 Onnwal01:33:11 The Pale01:36:59 Shout OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 204 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Weapon Mastery in 2024 5E and Greyhawk’s Regions!
2024 brings exciting Weapon Master options. We discuss the design, then turn to Greyhawk and review Ket, Lendore Isles, and Lordship of the Isles. Surf and turf!
News: D&D Clarifies Beyond, D&D’s Secret Level and Universal Plans, and more!
Contents00:00 Time and Friendship03:22 Conventions with Most AL?11:37 Is Passive Perction Wrong?19:32 D&D Direct21:11 Beyond Clarifications28:24 D&D Hiring Game Designer31:39 D&D on Amazon Prime32:27 Paizo Reverses Community Policy34:33 Universal D&D FanFest35:02 D&D at Rochester's Strong Museum36:00 Goodman Launches Organized Play37:03 Giantsbane Covers Planescape37:43 Cosmere is Nr 138:36 2024 Weapon Mastery39:11 Design Goals43:20 Weapon Mastery Properties54:56 DM vs Players01:01:03 Overall Thoughts01:07:59 Greyhawk and Triads01:13:13 Ket01:23:20 Lendore Isles01:27:27 Lordship of the Isles01:31:22 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 203 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Search in 2024 5E and Greyhawk’s Regions!
D&D codifies the Search and Study actions in 2024. How does this impact gameplay? We then dive into how Greyhawk regions do or don’t create actionable history, looking into Highfolk, Ice Barbarians, Irongate, Empire of Iuz, and Keoland!
News: Uni Adventure at PAXW, Deborah Ann Woll Teaches, Motley Fool on 2024 D&D, and more!
Contents00:00 ODnD Mini Review02:55 What is Modularity?10:26 First Multi-Table Event?23:31 Deborah Ann Woll Teaches D&D28:18 Alt Cover PH Delayed Outside US29:21 2024 Tonal Shift?38:42 Motley Fool on D&D 202443:40 Uni Adventure at PAX West45:38 Norrøngard Tales of the Valiant46:40 Horror at Devil's Run for Foundry47:27 Search Action in 202449:22 Ludonarrative Dissonance?55:29 Search in 201457:33 2024 Search and Study Actions59:12 Feat and Spell Interactions01:04:45 The Cost of Searching01:06:59 DM Behavior01:13:30 Living Greyhawk Gazetteer01:13:59 Highfolk01:18:58 Ice Barbarians01:21:11 Irongate01:24:44 Empire of Iuz01:30:02 Keoland01:39:37 Gamehole Con Events01:40:21 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 202 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: 2014 vs 2024 Exhaustion and Greyhawk’s Regions!
Does 2024’s change to Exhaustion improve gameplay? Our new 2024 mini-review series has begun! We then dive into how Greyhawk regions showcase politics and history, looking into the Frost Barbarians, Furyondy, Gran March, and Teos’ favorite, Geoff!
News: WotC New Influencer Policy, We Playtest Draw Steel, Satanic Panic Podcast, and more!
Contents00:00 Draw Steel and Film07:32 Best Way to Celebrate Anniversary?17:23 Run a Complex Setting?24:14 WotC New Influencer Policy31:01 New D&D MtG32:39 Jess Lanzillo Interview39:57 Satanic Panic Podcast43:33 Story Hooks44:40 Encounter Difficulty Math46:08 Amazing Encounters & Dungeons46:53 2024 Mini-Review on Exhaustion54:56 2024's Changes01:02:36 Greyhawk's Regions!01:03:23 Frost Barbarians01:07:29 Furyondy01:09:24 Good Hook Example01:11:51 Duchy of Geoff01:15:35 Combat and Politics01:17:09 Gran March01:19:42 Wheels Within Wheels01:22:04 City of Greyhawk01:28:50 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 201 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Setting Design and Greyhawk’s Regions!
Does a standoffish elven nation make for great play? We ponder setting design and the 2024 DMG while summarizing Greyhawk’s regions of Bissel, Blackmoor, Bone March, Bright Lands, Celene, Dyvers, and Ekbir.
News: PH Debut and Gen Con News, Blurry Video Debacle, Cosmere Stormlight RPG, and more!
Contents00:00 Gen Con Haul04:21 Playing in Established Settings?07:00 RAW vs Homebrew for Designers?09:19 Questions for Organized Play?19:21 Gen Con Sells Out20:36 2024 PH Debuts and News32:37 Video Blur Debacle42:32 Diana Jones and ENnies43:12 Dark Horse DnD Comics43:54 LEGO Minifigs44:42 City of Arches by Sly Flourish45:34 Brandon Sanderson Cosmere RPG46:39 Making the Most of Greyhawk Regions48:04 What 2024 May Bring49:42 Useful Design52:20 Politics vs Adventure59:02 Our Approach01:00:38 Bissel01:05:44 Blackmoor01:09:33 The Bone March01:11:14 The Bright Lands and Rary01:14:13 Celene the Elven Kingdom01:17:38 Dyvers01:20:40 Calliphate of Ekbir01:25:16 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 200 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Greyhawk’s Regions!
The 2024 DMG will include the setting of Greyhawk. Shawn and Teos examine how the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer covers its nations and regions, using Ahlissa and the Bandit Kingdoms to ponder what makes a setting great.
News: What is D&D’s Tabletop Revenue, Hasbro Q2 Breakdown, Why RPGs Have Mistakes, and more!
Contents00:00 200th Birthday02:13 Reproduce Living Greyhawk?18:40 Why Does WotC Make Mistakes?27:18 Hasbro Q2 Results!35:13 D&D and Digital41:31 2024 and VTT?44:38 DD Beyond Grows to 18M46:16 Calculating D&D's Revenue51:00 MCDM RPG is Draw Steal51:48 Greyhawk Regions53:57 What Do We Want in a Setting?59:13 Gazetteer Approach01:10:13 Kingdom of Ahlissa01:13:00 Every DM's Setting the Same?01:19:11 Resources, Coins01:21:02 Peoples, Alignments, Religions01:23:45 Allies, Enemies, Overview01:26:59 History01:30:38 Conflicts and Intrigues01:37:22 The Bandit Kingdoms01:41:22 BK and Casey Brown01:47:40 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 199 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Greyhawk’s Peoples and Story!
The 2024 DMG will include the setting of Greyhawk. Shawn and Teos examine how the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer describes species, culture, and history. And, hey, how detailed should a setting be?
News: New WotC VP John Hight, Hiring D&D Architect, Free Shadowdark Solo, and more!
Contents00:00 Parental Warning03:31 Edition Change at Cons?22:52 John Hight New WotC President30:17 D&D Hiring Product Architect36:28 Early PH at Gen Con38:30 Monopoly Go Version of Monopoly41:38 Wulfgang Baur Interview43:29 Shadowdark Solo for Free44:30 Thousand Suns in Spanish45:24 Nimble 5E on Backerkit46:45 Greyhawk Gazetteer47:37 Evaluating a Setting49:24 The Chapters51:25 Tropes and Other Issues53:23 Ch2 Human Cultures57:07 Is this Important?01:02:51 Nonhumans in Greyhawk01:06:39 Greyhawk's Level of Conflict01:11:43 Ch3 Greyhawk's History01:17:09 Greyhawk Wars01:21:19 Peace Signing01:25:26 In Praise of Legwork01:30:48 Player Assumptions01:40:47 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 198 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: The Living Greyhawk Campaign!
The 2024 DMG will include the setting of Greyhawk. Shawn and Teos examine the start of the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer and reminisce on the impacts of the Living Greyhawk organized play campaign.
News: Dan Rawson’s Expanded Role, D&D Stamps and Conventions, Moonbeam, and more!
Contents00:00 Copa of Tears01:26 Warriors of Krynn10:58 BG3 is New to Us12:53 Last Caravan13:58 20-Person Game?21:40 Robin Hood Ranger?25:05 Barbarian Make Sense?31:17 Goodberry is Bad?40:53 Dan Rawson Expanded Role42:19 Infinite Staircase Releases42:42 UK and US D&D Stamps45:08 D&D at SD Comic-Con46:20 Gen Con in 2 Weeks47:08 GameHole Events48:53 Daggerheart Final Beta50:18 Free Mace of Tiamat52:05 GAMA Horizon Fellowship53:45 Moonbeam on Backerkit57:07 Level Up 5E Platform58:56 Living Greyhawk01:00:15 Living Greyhawk's Impact01:04:41 A Living Setting01:06:22 Regions and Travel01:10:25 Time Units01:12:05 Greyhawk's Difficult Concepts01:17:28 Have Settings Advanced?01:22:03 Settings as Lies01:24:02 Greyhawk Differentiators01:25:20 Actionable Lore01:30:09 Greyhawk's Lessons01:31:02 Chapter 101:34:45 Continents and Weather01:37:31 Geographic Divisions01:38:24 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 197 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: The Origins of Greyhawk!
The 2024 DMG will include the setting of Greyhawk. Shawn and Teos examine Greyhawk’s history and characteristics and why it makes a great choice for a core setting.
News: Kyle Brink Departs WotC, ENnies Nominations, Physical vs Digital, and more!
Contents00:00 Ever Been to a German Prison?02:05 Upcoming Shows06:04 Physicality of Books?15:39 Better in Digital?23:24 Is the Pillar Problem the System?36:45 Kyle Brink Departs WotC41:32 Vecna Images Answer43:06 Web Site Transfer Answer45:06 How to DM Parenting47:03 Ennies Nominations51:38 Grimhollow Heritage Playtest53:45 Pelicon 2454:38 The Anywhere Door on Moonbeam56:23 How to RPG57:04 Jim Zub on Licensed Work58:51 Greyhawk's Origin59:28 Greyhawk in 202401:02:22 Gary and Dave01:04:26 DMs Don't Need a Setting01:09:53 Shaped by the Times01:11:58 Major Peoples and Migrations01:16:03 Product Evolution01:22:13 Post-Gygax01:28:17 3E and Greyhawk Rises01:32:27 Shout OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 196 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Setting Expectations for your TTRPG Projects!
Wrel (Michael Henderson) joins Shawn Merwin to discuss how to set the right expectations for your TTRPG projects. Topics include setting goals, knowing who you are designing for, finding an audience, and assessing your capabilities.
News: New D&D VP, PH and DMG Previews, Reliable Core Rules, and more!
Contents00:00 Michael Henderson aka Wrel02:37 Unnecessary Rules?07:21 Reliable Core Rules?12:55 Counterspell Problems?18:33 Ditch Resource Management?26:12 New D&D VP Jess Lanzillo34:32 2024 D&D Previews38:04 Grim Hollow Player Pack on DDB43:00 Grim Hollow 2E in October45:38 How Not to Get Eaten by an Owlbear46:45 TTRPG Project Expectations47:28 What's the Goal?54:20 Who Designing For?01:07:44 Finding an Audience01:13:26 What are you Capable of?01:18:21 Practicing on DDB01:19:22 Importance of Art01:27:48 Find Wrel01:28:25 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 195 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Daggerheart’s Adversaries and Environments!
Our final episode covering Daggerheart. Adversaries are critical to an RPG, creating excitement and engagement. Let's learn from how Daggerheart works to streamline stat blocks and encourage open play!
News: Hasbro CEO Take 2, Vecna on DDB Doesn’t Match Book, Tabletop Scotland, and more!
Contents00:00 Ghostfire University01:37 Stay Inspired?07:57 Build Player Investment?12:16 Daggerheart's Blank Canvas?24:30 2024 PHB Reveals26:44 Hasbro CEO, Take 2!36:12 DDB Vecna Doesn't Match Paper39:36 AL Adds Tabletop Scotland PO43:23 Origins Award Finalists44:26 Final Daggerheart!45:14 One Remaining Major Update47:25 Playtest Ends in July48:49 Importance of Adversaries50:42 Adversaries in Daggerheart54:59 Descriptions and Motives57:49 Attack and Defense01:01:23 Experiences01:03:08 Special Features01:09:18 Environments01:13:13 Do Environments Work Well?01:24:21 Promised Sections01:24:56 Final Thoughts01:33:18 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 194 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Running a Daggerheart Campaign!
Daggerheart tells us each session should be built fresh, based on the previous session. And the world is a map populated by the players. Let’s see the benefits and challenges of this approach!
News: Roll20 Acquires Demiplane, D&D Movie’s Surprises, Hiring at Avantis MCDM FG, and more!
Contents00:00 Inevimitable01:08 Cost of Experience?10:51 Narrative Game Defined?17:16 D&D Movie's Strong 202421:02 2024 MM Covers Revealed26:08 Hiring at Avantis MCDM FG29:01 Roll20 Acquires Demiplane35:45 4E Turns 16 and Eberron 2036:41 Worldbuilding with Glimpses40:10 Teos Controls Neverwinter MMO?41:01 Diana Jones Finalists42:06 The Light Fantastic43:22 The Deck of Many Drinks46:45 Daggerheart Campaigns47:13 Review Context49:19 Daggerhear's Clear Perspective54:23 Build a Map58:48 Filling Space, Leaving Blanks01:02:43 Incorporate Backstories01:09:01 Backstory vs Adventure First01:17:23 Planning a Story Arc01:22:42 A Living World01:27:22 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 193 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Running a Daggerheart Session!
Daggerheart provides advice on how to create a session based on the heroes. But is it actionable advice? Is Shawn raging while Teos remains positive? Find out the shocking truth!
News: WotC Hiring AI, Paramount Cancels D&D, Foundry Launches RPG, and more!
Contents00:00 Somewhat Tainted by Madness01:49 Hope and Fear in 5E?13:06 Campaign vs One-Shot Kickstarter?18:23 Post-Project Framework?26:05 DMG 2024 Cover Previews30:34 D&D TV Show Not Paramount32:38 WotC Hiring AI39:15 Barrier Peaks Revised41:57 D&D Destiny43:10 PAX West Badges44:53 Foundry Launches Ember RPG46:38 Your Charisma Score49:36 Jennell Jaquays Honored50:10 Blade Runner Rebellion52:35 Running Daggerheart Sessions53:31 Aspirational vs Actionable Advice01:01:54 Running a Session01:02:46 Thinking in Beats01:10:00 Preparing Combat Encounters01:15:30 Crafting Scenes01:19:29 Shawn Loves Using Conflict01:25:16 Countdown vs Skill Challenges01:29:08 Using Downtime01:30:59 Character Death01:32:48 TPKs and New PCs01:33:47 Leveling Up01:38:53 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 192 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Daggerheart GM Moves and Mechanics!
Daggerheart lets a GM act at any time, yet encourages moves that push the narrative and create fun for players. Let’s take a look!
News: Andy Collins Returns to WotC, Chaosium Hires, Gamehole News, and more!
Contents00:00 Back in Black01:47 Know Other RPGs to Design?07:26 Prepared vs Extemporaneous?17:34 Chaosium Adds Staff20:39 Andy Collins Returns to WotC24:48 GameHole Badge Reg26:37 PoC Mentoring Dinner at GHC28:10 RPGs Spur Climate Empathy31:21 Diana Jones Emerging Designers32:27 Blade Runner Replicant Rebellion33:33 Daggerheart GM Mechanics35:26 Core Roll Mechanics36:59 GM Mechanics41:39 Calling for Action Roles43:13 Guaranteed Success46:21 Experiences and Rolls50:01 Making GM Moves54:59 Example Moves56:29 Adventure Considerations01:00:43 Choosing Moves01:07:22 Hard and Soft Moves01:09:08 Fear01:18:42 Countdowns01:21:47 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 191 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: 13th Age 2E Design with Rob Heinsoo!
The much admired 13th Age RPG has a second edition on kickstarter! Designer Rob Heinsoo discusses the game’s innovations and takes a look back at leading 4E design, the OGL as seen by WotC, and much more!
News: Greyhawk in the DMG, Homebrew vs Prewritten, D&D Worlds & Realms, and more!
Contents
00:00 New MD Search Engine! 01:59 Digital vs Paper Future?06:23 Scene Transitions?10:49 Greyhawk in the DMG16:15 D&D Worlds & Realms18:08 Talisman 5E19:04 Prewritten vs Homebrew21:30 Iskander Adventures - MT Black22:42 Brazil Flood Charity Bundle 23:36 Jeff Stevens Saints and Sinners 24:56 Rob Heinsoo and 13th Age 2E 25:25 Rob's One Unique Thing29:58 Three Dragon Ante33:22 Shadowfist Design37:09 Success on Design Team41:30 Listening Power42:52 Leading 4E D&D Design45:56 4E's Goals49:46 4E Digital Tool Impact54:22 Why Rescind an OGL?57:05 13th Age Innovations58:25 The Icons01:01:08 One Unique Thing design01:04:08 Engaging Monster Design01:09:07 2E Beyond Kickstarter?01:14:04 Shout-Outs
13th Age 2E Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pelgranepress/13th-age-second-edition-storytelling-action-fantasy-game
Rio Grande Flood Charity Bundle: https://doar.acnur.org/page/ACNURBR/doe/enchentes-no-sul-do-brasil
New Search Engine: https://mdsearch.alphastream.org/
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Episode 190 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Daggerheart Review – GM Advice!
We found the heart of Critical Role, and it’s in the GM advice section. Shawn and Teos dig into this advice, fantastic for any game but tailor-made for Daggerheart’s play.
News: Critical Role Launches Beacon, MCDM on D&D Beyond, 2024 PH Art Reveal, and more!
Contents00:00 Mother's Day02:04 RPG vs Video Game ROI?07:19 Vancian vs Roll to Cast?15:11 D&D SRD 5.2 in February!18:56 2024 PH Art Sneak Peak22:31 D&D Dead by Daylight23:45 Critical Role Launches Beacon25:42 D&D GenCon Events31:40 MCDM Books on D&D Beyond33:32 Is D&D Changing Course?40:08 Secret Vecna Wallpaper40:39 Vecna Prequel Will Be Sold41:47 Black Flag Reference Document43:29 Deck of Player Safety on Demiplane44:59 13th Age 2E on Kickstarter46:47 Rethinking Alignment48:14 Distal d2049:10 Kickstarter 2023 Review50:29 Daggerheart GM Advice51:00 1.4 Playtest Update52:33 THIS is Critical Role!57:26 GM Principles01:03:09 Ask Questions01:09:03 Imperfect Improvisation01:12:06 GM Best Practices01:13:40 Treat PCs as Competent01:16:04 Create Meta Conversation01:17:01 Ground the World in Motive01:23:42 Pitfalls to Avoid01:32:19 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 189 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Daggerheart Review – Domains and Actions!
Cards in an RPG? Find out how Daggerheart keeps characters and gameplay interesting with Domains and the Action Tracker!
News: Hasbro $1M Investment, D&D Beyond Changes Marketplace, Monster Symmetry, and more!
Contents00:00 Alien Sun03:03 HP Increase Design?08:17 Stay on 2014?15:06 BG3 impacts?19:13 Favorite Snack?19:59 Arena Sizes?21:03 D&D Beyond Changes Marketplace24:38 Hasbro's 1M Investment30:57 Tabletop Association33:35 WotC AI FAQ38:40 WondLa TV Series39:52 DM David Monster Symmetry43:17 Oracle Monster Generator44:25 Daggerheart Percentages45:45 Playtest Contents49:48 Cards in RPGs52:49 Domain Cards54:40 Loadout and Vault01:00:32 Card Examples01:03:24 Keyword Learning Curve01:06:23 Basic Attacks01:08:13 Heritage Cards01:12:07 Action Tracker and Init01:20:17 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 188 of Mastering Dungeons!
Main topic: Daggerheart Review – Character Creation!
A nine-step process provides a robust mix of crunch and narrative options. See what this blend tells us about this and other RPGs.
News: Hasbro’s Q1 Results, WotC Completing the PH, Roll20 Discord Integration, and more!
Contents00:00 Far Out02:26 Vecna Prequel Review04:12 Monster Hunter06:05 Backgrounds Approach?11:23 Age and Time?19:53 BG3 for Other Stories?26:23 D&D Fireside Chat35:13 Hasbro Q143:04 Roll20 Discord Integration44:32 Star Trek 2E Quickstart45:57 D&D Beyond Seeks Writers48:57 Hypersleep Terminated50:39 Daggerheart Classes!54:09 9-Step Character Creation55:07 Step 1. Choose Class01:00:26 Character Sheet01:02:51 Step 2. Heritage01:05:23 Step 3. Traits01:10:15 Step 4. Evasion, HPs, Stress and Hope01:13:34 Step 5. Equipment01:15:17 Step 6. Background Questions01:18:26 Step 7. Experiences01:30:40 Step 8. Domain Cards01:36:35 Step 9. Create Connections01:43:39 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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