Game Master's Journey

GMJ 101: You Can Be a Game Master with Matthew Colville

Lex gives a thorough review of the D&D Essentials Kit. This is a great introduction to the game for new DMs and is a... Read more

Today I’m reviewing the Curse of Strahd published campaign for D&D. I also go over listener feedback on the benefits... Read more

Lex takes a deep dive into Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, an adventure for 5th edition D&D. He gives an honest review of t... Read more

Lex begins a series of episodes discussing Xanathar's Guide to Everything, the new D&D rules supplement. Today he gi... Read more

This week I've got advice and encouragement for new GMs, and I also discuss running a game session for players brand new... Read more

Lex returns to his exploration of the DMG and discusses creating a campaign. Whether you’re creating your first campaign... Read more

Lex covers a variety of RPG topics today including getting PCs back to town at the end of the session in West Marches ca... Read more

Lex discusses his experience with reveals as a GM and whether or not to go for the long con. He also revisits his initia... Read more

Lex launches into an in-depth discussion of the combat rules of D&D. If you have any questions about the rules, or y... Read more

Lex & Brett wrap up their discussion of chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide—Running the Game. Today they cover c... Read more

Lex discusses traps in 5th edition D&D--how to detect traps, how to figure them out and how to disarm them. He also ... Read more

Today Lex moves to the other side of the GM screen to talk with his DM, Brett. Lex has been playing in Brett’s campaign ... Read more

Lex gives his thoughts on the 5th edition iteration of the classic megadungeon, Undermountain.

Lex discusses some variations you can consider to tailor the West Marches formula to the needs of your own campaign. He ... Read more

Listener-GM Ali Buck joins Lex on the show to discuss her experiences as a new GM.

Lex continues his exploration of Xanathar's Guide to Everything, the latest rules supplement for Dungeons & Dragons.... Read more

In the second of a series of episodes on West Marches campaigns, Lex discusses how to prepare and run a West Marches-sty... Read more

Quincy and Wahl visit the Halls of Knowledge to learn more about avatars of the gods. They also speak with Druinda and l... Read more

Lex wraps up his exploration of chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master's Guide with a discussion of the flavors of fantasy.