Dungeon Master’s Block

The hosts discuss the concepts and benefits of prologues, prequels, and flashbacks in D&D campaigns, including engaging players in the history of the world and developing character backstories. They emphasize the importance of player agency and the challenges of creating these narrative devices. They explore the use of flashbacks in tabletop role-playing games and offer tips on implementation. They also discuss the use of flashbacks in season one of the podcast and encourage listener engagement.

DM Neal and DM Chris sit down to talk about adding blink dogs to your game and all the interesting ways to do it! Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music provided by Argofox: Xublime - Ocean https://youtu.be/pvvo04Q5VsM Episode edited by: Neal Powell

DM Neal sits down with special guest Taylor LaBresh to talk about surrealism in our games. @LeviathanFiles GURPS: The Treachery Of Images Machine Gun Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music provided by Argofox: Tom Spander - Oasis https://youtu.be/SYUp3x3Bxac Episode edited by: Neal Powell

Return of the 12 Questions of Christmas! Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music: Upbeat Rock Jingle Bells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnTNo5D47us Episode edited by: Mitchell Connelly

DM Neal sits down with special guest Amanda Hamon to talk about the colleges inside of Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos. @amandahamon Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music provided by Argofox: Zentra - Boardwalk https://youtu.be/gVF7oReVY8U Episode edited by: Neal Powell

The podcast discusses rewarding player characters in tabletop RPGs, including the use of magic items, alternative forms of rewards, and incorporating players' identities. They also explore using Magic: The Gathering cards as loot in RPGs and mention a Kickstarter campaign for expanded gear in D&D 5th edition.

Author JC Kang joins DMs Neal and Mitch to discuss magic and cultures in home-brew worlds. They explore the concept of magic and culture in fantasy novels, share experiences recreating old Dungeons and Dragons worlds, and discuss the influence of dungeon mastering in world building. The hosts express their gratitude, wrap up the episode, and promote the Block Party Podcast Network.

DMs Neal and Mitch and discuss Time Travel with long time friend Michael Ross from TheRpgAcademy! @therpgacademy Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music provided by Argofox: Meizong - Sax It Up https://youtu.be/jly5RmCCUHg Episode edited by: Neal Powell

Jim Zub returns to join DMs Neal and Mitch and discuss rebuilding your pantheon! www.jimzub.com Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music:Bad Love (Niwel Remix) (Instrumental) by Niwel Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic + Inspirational Episode edited by: Mitchell Connelly

DMs Chris and Neal sit down with James J. Haeck and talk about building off of the foundations laid out by printed worlds like the Forgotten Realms or Tal'Dorei. @jamesjhaeck Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   Music provided by Argofox: NEREUS - Lotus https://youtu.be/J28LZDY1jig This episode edited by: Neal Powell