80 - Zach, Running Campaigns, Player Buy In, Story Ideas

Interview with Zach

Episode Summary In this episode of the podcast, Brock welcomes Zach, his first dungeon master. They delve into a lively discussion about Zach's journey into tabletop role-playing games, primarily focusing on Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Zach shares his experiences, from how he started with D&D to the nuances of dungeon mastering and engaging with different groups online.

Books Mentioned

1. Dungeon Master's Guide (D&D)
2. Player's Handbook (D&D)
3. Starter Set: Lost Mine of Phandelver (D&D)
4. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist (D&D)
5. Curse of Strahd (D&D)
6. Ghosts of Saltmarsh (D&D)
7. Strongholds & Followers (by Matt Colville)
8. Kingdoms and Warfare (by Matt Colville)
9. Candlekeep Mysteries (D&D)
10. Tales from the Yawning Portal (D&D)

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