
Dungeon Master's Toolkit
Each week I interview a Dungeon Master to get their perspective on running games.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 13min
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
Dungeon Master's Guide (D&D)
Player's Handbook (D&D)
Starter Set: Lost Mine of Phandelver (D&D)
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist (D&D)
Curse of Strahd (D&D)
Ghosts of Saltmarsh (D&D)
Strongholds & Followers (by Matt Colville)
Kingdoms and Warfare (by Matt Colville)
Candlekeep Mysteries (D&D)
Tales from the Yawning Portal (D&D)
Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterstoolkit
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3027420
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Dungeon Master’s Toolkit Links
Website: https://dungeonmasterstoolkit.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonmasterstoolkit/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aZp4Qn96At
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dungeonmasterstoolkit
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aTFTAnmJK3TDaTLdwdr9n
Production Info
Music: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/
Logo: https://game-icons.net/
Audio Editing: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=U8iGvg
Video Editing: https://www.openshot.org/

Mar 8, 2024 • 12min
Emberdeep Mines Contest Winners
Second Place: https://drive.google.com/file/d/113SWL-AnrHLA6mnlidCfzTbIYnq2kEr_/view?usp=sharing
First Place: https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-Now51tkweQCBFyC4umM
Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterstoolkit
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3027420
https://amzn.to/3BTC3D9
Dungeon Master’s Toolkit Links
Website: https://dungeonmasterstoolkit.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonmasterstoolkit/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aZp4Qn96At
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dungeonmasterstoolkit
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aTFTAnmJK3TDaTLdwdr9n
Production Info
Music: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/
Logo: https://game-icons.net/
Audio Editing: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=U8iGvg
Video Editing: https://www.openshot.org/

Feb 23, 2024 • 52min
79 - Michael, Rules Lite, Conventions, Improv
Interview with Michael
https://kanka.io/
ICRPG Hacks #1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqnuHuIBlGART02V_CEw3nDcm0f3ja9f09tgrZJkKTw/edit?usp=drive_link
ICRPG Hacks #2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tCYTDGJEku9i6vwoqy1XaQcpE-9mIAX1QDST7VPOe9Q/edit?usp=drive_link
ICRPG Hacks #3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yx7MN2fxODPsMRW3qq7_iQblbd1VOuRf0Ln4q67wWuw/edit?usp=sharing
Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterstoolkit
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3027420
https://amzn.to/3BTC3D9
Dungeon Master’s Toolkit Links
Website: https://dungeonmasterstoolkit.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonmasterstoolkit/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aZp4Qn96At
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dungeonmasterstoolkit
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aTFTAnmJK3TDaTLdwdr9n
Production Info
Music: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/
Logo: https://game-icons.net/
Audio Editing: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=U8iGvg
Video Editing: https://www.openshot.org/

Feb 9, 2024 • 5min
Emberdeep Contest Entries 2
Contest Submission Form
https://forms.gle/eucwyEFWRgoRekaB9

Jan 26, 2024 • 34min
078 - Jeff, Collaborative Campaign Creator
Interview with Jeff
https://twitter.com/GoneWildemount
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN6aV0QnZz4
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/445470/collaborative-campaign-creator
Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterstoolkit
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3027420
https://amzn.to/3BTC3D9
Dungeon Master’s Toolkit Links
Website: https://dungeonmasterstoolkit.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonmasterstoolkit/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aZp4Qn96At
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dungeonmasterstoolkit
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aTFTAnmJK3TDaTLdwdr9n
Production Info
Music: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/
Logo: https://game-icons.net/
Audio Editing: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=U8iGvg
Video Editing: https://www.openshot.org/

Jan 13, 2024 • 32min
Emberdeep Contest Entries 1
Contest Submission Form
https://forms.gle/eucwyEFWRgoRekaB9

Jan 7, 2024 • 11min
Contest #3 - Emberdeep Mines
https://forms.gle/eucwyEFWRgoRekaB9

Dec 22, 2023 • 35min
Shrine - Black Legion's Last Stand
Shrine - Black Legion's Last Stand
https://www.patreon.com/posts/black-legions-95053804
Owen Kerr
https://www.tiktok.com/@carpegmaz
https://fallonspaag.itch.io/
https://geektherapeutics.com/
https://fallonspaag.itch.io/splintered-moon-post-apocalypse-fantasy-for-pbta
Episode 71: https://youtu.be/0ix5CsloXbg
Episode 40: https://youtu.be/cqsUaal35oM
Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterstoolkit
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3027420
https://amzn.to/3BTC3D9
Dungeon Master’s Toolkit Links
Website: https://dungeonmasterstoolkit.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonmasterstoolkit/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aZp4Qn96At
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dungeonmasterstoolkit
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aTFTAnmJK3TDaTLdwdr9n
Production Info
Music: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/
Logo: https://game-icons.net/
Audio Editing: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=U8iGvg
Video Editing: https://www.openshot.org/

Dec 2, 2023 • 20min
Shrine - Revel of the Earl King
Sean (Scene Four)
https://startplaying.games/gm/scene_four
Patreon Write Up: https://www.patreon.com/posts/93854609
Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterstoolkit
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3027420
https://amzn.to/3BTC3D9
Dungeon Master’s Toolkit Links
Website: https://dungeonmasterstoolkit.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonmasterstoolkit/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aZp4Qn96At
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dungeonmasterstoolkit
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aTFTAnmJK3TDaTLdwdr9n
Production Info
Music: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/
Logo: https://game-icons.net/
Audio Editing: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=U8iGvg
Video Editing: https://www.openshot.org/

Nov 18, 2023 • 18min
Shrine - Marshenge
Connor Brashar
https://www.talesofsacadia.com/
Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterstoolkit
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3027420
https://amzn.to/3BTC3D9
Dungeon Master’s Toolkit Links
Website: https://dungeonmasterstoolkit.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonmasterstoolkit/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aZp4Qn96At
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dungeonmasterstoolkit
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aTFTAnmJK3TDaTLdwdr9n
Production Info
Music: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/
Logo: https://game-icons.net/
Audio Editing: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=U8iGvg
Video Editing: https://www.openshot.org/
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