Hidden Rolls: A podcast for Dungeon Masters, By Dungeon Masters

Each week, we take a look behind the screen and at the hidden notes of a DM/GM, and basically nerd out specifically about the ineffable role of the Dungeon Master. This is for anyone who wants to know how to be a Dungeon Master or Game Master for Dungeons & Dragons, or any TTRPG system. A link to a transcription of the episode will be in the show notes each week.

The last episode?

An explanation as to why there haven't been any new episodes

11-29
04:00

Episode 106: An Evening With The Dahctor

This is a step back to the "early" days of production before I had a set format, and is a casual discussion with my friend "Dahctor" Chad Walber. Full transcript available at https://www.brian-wiggins.com/hidden-roles/108

11-01
01:55:10

How To Plan A Session, Run A Convention Game, & MORE: An evening with Daisy Darling, author of GrymmWorld

From starting to run games at age 11, to running a weekly home game for professional wrestlers, Daisy has worlds of experience in D&D and other systems, and shares a ton of tactics, strategies, and resources during the episode. (We also find a huge overlap between the skills good players/DMs need, and the skills good professional wrestlers have.)  Full transcript at http://www.brian-wiggins.com/hidden-roles/106 Princes of the Apocalypse maps: https://prints.mikeschley.com/p996068422 Tiamat vs Bags of Holding: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/136507/can-multiple-bags-of-holding-banish-tiamat Please support Daisy by purchasing GrymmWorld: https://store.2cgaming.com/products/grymmworld-campaign-setting Follow Daisy at https://twitter.com/AWiseArtist

10-18
01:24:17

How To Create Your Own Monsters for D&D: An evening/morning with Rick of Vechel Fantasy

Rick Vechel of Vechel Fantasy joins us all the way from The Netherlands to talk about running D&D for kids, adapting the game for when English is a second language, and how to create your own monsters to keep things fresh. Transcript available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com

10-11
01:43:11

How To Add Horror To Your D&D Game: An evening with Mitchell of Penny For A Tale

Mitchell of Penny For A Tale goes deep on how to add horror to your D&D game, and talks about the joys of LARP.

10-04
49:54

Homebrew Systems & Story Arcs: An evening with Evani of DnDisaster Story

Evani of DnDiaster Story talks about how to create a homebrew system when you want a break from D&D, and how to craft story arcs and campaign seasons. Transcription available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com

09-27
01:18:22

Running D&D For Kids: An evening with Maryanne Cullinan (Culliope)

This episode, we tap into the mind of middle school teacher Maryann Cullinan and learn how to run D&D for kids, and we also dive into the joys of Mouse Guard, and how to add improv and whimsy to your campaign.  Transcript available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com.

09-27
01:29:55

Hidden Roles: A new podcast for dungeon masters

The Hidden Roles podcast is a weekly resource for dungeon masters, game masters, and storytellers for Dungeons & Dragons and all TTRPG systems. Each week, a guest DM let's you take a look at their side of the screen, revealing their tricks, strategies, and tactics for running a game, building a world, setting a mood, modding rules, and keeping their players engaged. This is for all dungeon masters, new and experienced.  All are welcome.

09-24
01:23

How To Have Self Confidence as a Dungeon Master: An evening with Jordan of Lionhead Gaming

In our premiere episode, we talk to Jordan of Lionhead Gaming about how to be confident as a Dungeon Master. He was rolling Nat 20s all night on his Wisdom checks and dropping some knowledge bombs. Show notes/transcription is available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com

09-22
01:17:08

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