Dungeon Casters: A DM Advice Podcast

An RPG podcast for rookie DMs, by rookie DMs. We made the mistakes so you don't need to. We care about you that much. New episode every Friday.

Season 2, Episode 5: Take it to the Max

This week Ben and Scott have a special mystery guest star, Scott has a few too many and gets a little drunk, and the topic is nowhere in sight! But we promise this one is funny! Music by Kevin Macleod

07-31
01:08:28

Season 2, Episode 4: Homebrew'n

This week we talk about adding in your own special spice to your games! Scott surprised Ben with a revelation! that he has been homebrewing all along! Music by Kevin Macleod

07-10
01:04:05

Season 2, Episode 3: DM Fatigue

In this episode we talk about Dungeon Master Fatigue, the effects of running multiple campaigns or running campaigns too often can wear a person down. We give you our tips and tricks to combat it! Well, after complaining about our own DM fatigue first. Music by Kevin Macleod

07-03
01:06:09

Season 2, Episode 2: More Little Light

In this episode we pick up where we left off last week talking to Scott about his pen and paper RPG: Little Light! Still no D&D this week, sorry folks, but we're trying something new! (There will be D&D talk in the future though!) Music by Kevin Macleod

06-26
57:22

Season 2, Episode 1: Little Light

We're back! In this episode Ben take a look into the pen and paper rpg Scott has been designing for the last few years. We talk about Scott's challenges making the game and his advice for those looking to do the same. That's right folks, no Dungeons and Dragons talk this time!! Music by Kevin Macleod

06-19
56:31

They rise from the grave to bring you content...soon

Sorry we've been gone! This is a quick teaser/apology/groveling list of excuses.

04-26
07:18

Episode 22: Meatspace Solutions

This isn't goodbye this is we'll see ya later! This may be the last episode for this season, but we're gonna be back with more in 2018!! This week we talk about a variety of things we have yet to touch on mostly about the real world setting of your game, players, refreshments... even intoxicants?!?! Music by Kevin Macleod

11-18
01:04:31

Episode 21: Etiquette

This week we talk about something that's very important to both of us, Etiquette!!! small fork on the left napkin on the lap, and so on. But really, we talk about making your gaming table a welcome environment for all players and avoiding being problematic in your DMing. We may have gotten a little heated in this one, but that ok! We're just passionate :)

11-03
01:29:34

Ep. 20: Story-Telling Supplement - Details, Details, Details

This week, it's just you and your old pal Ben, talking shop about the importance of details in your games. I got over 3 major types of description I use in my games, where they are applicable, and how to control player focus through careful use of narrative attention.

10-28
38:57

Episode 19: IMPROV

This week we talk about improv and the importance of "yes and"!!!! and like other stuff? I can't think of anything to say... i guess we're not too great at this whole improv thing... Music by Kevin Macleod

10-20
01:09:55

Episode 18: Combat

This Episode we talk about Ben and Scott's least favorite part of Dungeons and Dragons, THAT'S RIGHT!!! We said it!!! WE DON'T LIKE COMBAT!!! But it is important so we talked about it for 90 minutes. Well, we complained for like 15 minutes then talked about it for 75 minutes, but its comes down to the same thing. Combat is a integral part of the game.

10-13
01:36:38

Episode 17: Challenge Building

This week, we get back to our roots to talk about building challenges. We'll go over different ways to use about challenges, the differences between engaging and aggravating, and the purpose of a challenge as we see it. Come and learn the finer art of tripping your friends.

10-06
01:06:31

Mega-sode 16: Arcane Spellcaster-a-paloosa

We combined our last three mini-sodes into a MEGA-SODE!! We talk about the three arcane spellcasters, compare and contrast them, and decide that wizards are sorta boring!! Music by Kevin McLeod

09-21
01:37:38

Mini-sode 15: Rogues

This weeks mini-sode concentrates on the best class: rogues!!!! This is gonna be our last mini-sode, next week is gonna be back to one episode a week with our Triple Spellcaster Extravaganza!!! But seriously for now: Rogues!!!!! Music by Kevin Mcleod

09-14
41:43

Mini-sode 14: Rangers

This mini-sode we tackle rangers and boy are they something we were wrong about! Turns out rangers don't suck, they're actually pretty rad! ONly a few more mini-sodes to go till we're back to regular recording (twice a week is getting exhausting) Music by Kevin Macleod

09-12
44:14

Mini-sode 13: Paladins

Wow, these mini-sodes are getting pretty long, huh? Well, this week we jump into paladins, and for a class neither of us play, we sure had a lot to say! The technical information about classes is easy to find, so we talk about breaking molds and alternative inspirations for building the class. Music by Kevin Macleod

09-06
51:13

Mini-sode 12: Monks

This week we take on monks, which is never a wise decision. We discuss what they're good at and where to find inspiration for creating your own unique character.

08-31
39:06

Mini-sode 11: Fighters

This week we continue our twelve part mini episode series on each of the playable classes focusing on the Fighter. The technical information about classes is easy to find, so we talk about breaking molds and alternative inspirations for building the class! This mini-sode was a little longer so its a medium-sode, but the content is still that grade A Dungeon Caster your know and love. Music by Kevin Mcleod dndd&drpgdungeonmasterdungeonsanddragonsroleplayinggames

08-29
41:02

Mini-Sode 10: Druids

This week we continue our twelve part mini episode series on each of the playable classes focusing on the Druid. The technical information about classes is easy to find, so we talk about breaking molds and alternative inspirations for building the class! Also we suggest tons of inspiration for your Druid! Music by Kevin Mcleod

08-16
29:17

Mini-sode 7: Barbarians

This week we begin our twelve part mini episode series on each of the playable classes. The technical information about classes is easy to find, so we talk about breaking molds and alternative inspirations for building the class! Music by Kevin Mcleod

08-07
27:03

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