Dungeon Master of None

Technology. What is it? Dungeon Masters Rob and Matt discuss how to think about and deploy technology in your own campaign worlds. Then, it's the firearms debate to end all firearms debates. Letters: Gerard writes - "Are the DMoNs fans of Baldur's Gate?" John writes - "Here's a great way to present the confusing one-spell-a-round rule to new players!" Don't forget to call in to the DUNGEON MASTER HOTLINE: (774) 203-4629! Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Marilyn Manson - Killing Strangers

DMs Matt and Rob discuss the basics of what a Dungeon Master is and what a Dungeon Master does. Today, we review the DM advice presented in the 5e D&D Essentials Kit. But first, a game of "Weal or Woe," in which, Rob has to guess whether the RPG product is real or fake! Matt and Rob discuss the roles presented in the Essentials Kit: referee, storyteller, and role-player. They break down the core mechanics and goals of any Dungeon Master. Conclusion: Anyone can DM! Letters: Dalton asks: "Do I need a wizard in my party?" Adam writes: "Aren't there times when it is good to hide your DM dice rolls?" Alexander writes: "Where are my half-feats?" Links: Matt's Homebrew Half-Feat Rules Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice BTS (featuring Hasley) - Boy with Luv Weezer - In the Garage

Welcome to our first Dungeon Master Book Club! DMs Matt and Rob discuss Marlon James' Black Leopard, Red Wolf. Listen in for some great inspirational storytelling and ideas for monsters, NPCs, and fantastical magic! Links: Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Letters: Dan writes: You forgot about Earthsea's sexual peaches! Michael writes: I love the Genesys system. Do you have tips for running with only two players? Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock

Special guest Andy is back to talk about the first Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting: Greyhawk! We delve into the history of Greyhawk's design, discuss what makes Oerth unique, and share our favorite things for you to pilfer from Flanaess for your own campaign worlds. Links: Anna B. Meyer's Greyhawk Cartography Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil by Monte Cook David Howery's adventures in Dungeon Magazine #15, #22, #30, and #32 DA Series of Adventures Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Drake - Started from the Bottom Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Satan Said Dance Duran Duran - The Wild Boys

DM Matt goes solo! He walks you through his process of writing an adventure in under an hour. Inspired by the image below and Tremors, Matt creates a village and monster for you to steal!

DMs Rob and Matt take a look at the Wizards of the Coast and Penny Arcade crossover hardcover for 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. TL;DL Jerry Holkins is the Andy Borowitz of fantasy comedy writing. Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Lana Del Ray, Club Clique - Video Games (Remix)

It's a Mailbag of Holding! Send us your letters at dmofnone@gmail.com and voicemails at (774) 203-4629! Here we go! Letters: Bryan writes: Earthsea is great! The Sword of Truth does not depict BDSM and it also sucks. Rob writes: Gnomes in SPAAACE! Gnomes should be an evil GnomeCorp with a Blue/Orange morality! Evan writes: What is the rule that prevents you from casting more than one spell a turn? Darrin writes: The Public Medievalist has podcast! Dalton writes: How do I build a RPG community in a small town? Our first caller asks: How do you handle a new player who want to play one of the classes with most bookkeeping? Abstract Figure writes: The film version of The Road is great! Also, where can I find a copy of Cinderblock Sally's rockin' cover of "Critical Hit?" Ellery writes: Do y'all need collaborators, editors, of playtesters? Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Mötley Crüe - Public Enemy #1 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Red Right Hand

Are there gnomes on the sun? DMs Matt and Rob discuss strategies for incorporating the standard Dungeons and Dragons species into your campaign worlds. Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Brad Neely - Cat People

Matt and Rob sit down and discuss the new nautical WotC adventure book, Ghosts of Saltmarsh! There's a lot of cool stuff here, so we only spend like a third of the episode griping about things we thought could be better. Spoiler-free until 21:55. Rob is sorry about his squeaky mouse wheel.

DMs Matt and Rob whip up some new monsters for you to steal for your campaign. The Rokrubai, fey with a detachable heads Arcanomorphs, an Aliens inspired soul-stealing aberration The Fisherman's Whale, a big friendly magical Cetacean Monster Homebrew Link Links: The Celestial Job The Advanced Artificer The Hangover by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Owen Gieni Matt's Psimple Psionics Letters: Michael has put together a less problematic character creation schema: Ancestry, Upbringing, Background. We love it! Dalton asks about simplifying Psionics and the Mystic. Matt offers his own homebrew. Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) Sam & Dave - Soul Man The Decemberists - The Mariner's Revenge Song Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade