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Dungeon Master's Block

Welcome to the Dungeon Master's Block the place where we focus on the dungeon master, the most important person in the game. Follow us on Twitter at @DMs_Block

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44: DMing for Dummies

44: DMing for Dummies

This week on the Dungeon Master's Block, we give tips and pointers to those of you who either are new DMs or perhaps wan... Read more

17 Aug 2015

1hr 41mins

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99: Character Backgrounds & Futures (feat. Chris Jackson)

99: Character Backgrounds & Futures (feat. Chris Jackson)

 Author Chris Jackson stops by the Block to discuss PC's background and how as DMs we can honor them in our campaigns. @... Read more

28 Nov 2016

40mins

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98: RAAH Real Monsters V; Dragons (feat. Ivan Van Norman)

98: RAAH Real Monsters V; Dragons (feat. Ivan Van Norman)

On this, our fifth installment of the RAAH Real Monsters series, we discuss a staple of any fantasy world...Dragons. And... Read more

21 Nov 2016

55mins

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140: Worldbuilding; Ruins (feat. Bruce Cordell)

140: Worldbuilding; Ruins (feat. Bruce Cordell)

DMs Neal & Ian sit down with, Senior Designer for Monte Cook Games, Bruce Cordell to discuss making ruins in your wo... Read more

22 Oct 2017

44mins

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96: Bringing the Magic of Magic to D&D; Spells of the Gathering (feat. #MagicMark)

96: Bringing the Magic of Magic to D&D; Spells of the Gathering (feat. #MagicMark)

#MagicMark is back, and so is our MTG series! This time we take a look at some MTG spell cards, and are inspired by them... Read more

7 Nov 2016

59mins

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187: Puzzles (feat. James Eck)

187: Puzzles (feat. James Eck)

DMs Mitch and Neal sit down with James Eck of Mind-Weave RPG to talk all about puzzles and how to tailor them to your pl... Read more

19 Aug 2019

47mins

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172: The Warlock Within (feat. Richard Baker)

172: The Warlock Within (feat. Richard Baker)

Richard Baker is back to join DMs Mitch & Neal as we take a look at the Warlock Class, and imagine all the ways to b... Read more

20 Jan 2019

49mins

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125: Creation & Inspiration VII; Top Tens Part 01

125: Creation & Inspiration VII; Top Tens Part 01

Another Creation & Inspiration is here, this time a special 3 part episode series, with all four current DMB hosts s... Read more

11 Jun 2017

43mins

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102: One World, Multiple Impacts (feat. Greg Tito)

102: One World, Multiple Impacts (feat. Greg Tito)

In this episode, DMs Mitch and Neal are joined by Greg Tito, Comm Manager of Dungeons and Dragons at Wizards of the Coas... Read more

19 Dec 2016

57mins

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152: Secret Societies (feat. Satine Phoenix)

152: Secret Societies (feat. Satine Phoenix)

Satine Phoenix joins us at the DMB to talk about Secret Societes...but shhhhh....don't tell anyone. @SatinePhoenix Patre... Read more

15 Apr 2018

56mins

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194: World Building; Tombs (feat. Jim Zub)

194: World Building; Tombs (feat. Jim Zub)

DMs Neal and Mitch are joined by Jim Zub to discuss Tombs in your home-brew worlds! www.jimzub.com Patreon @DMs_Block Fa... Read more

24 Nov 2019

57mins

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127: Creation & Inspiration VII; Top Tens Part 03

127: Creation & Inspiration VII; Top Tens Part 03

Another Creation & Inspiration is here, this time a special 3 part episode series, with all four current DMB hosts s... Read more

25 Jun 2017

45mins

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32: World Building; Towns & Cities

32: World Building; Towns & Cities

Back to back World Building Episodes! This week we discuss how to make settlements in your world, from the tiny thorp to... Read more

11 May 2015

1hr 26mins

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139: World Building; Stacking the Gun Powder (feat. Wolfgang Baur)

139: World Building; Stacking the Gun Powder (feat. Wolfgang Baur)

DMs Mitch & Neal sit down with Kobold-in-chief Wolfgang Baur to discuss building conflict into your homebrew world a... Read more

1 Oct 2017

42mins

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53: Creation & Inspiration V- Part 02; Top Tens with Lou Anders

53: Creation & Inspiration V- Part 02; Top Tens with Lou Anders

In the conclusion to our special 2 part episode of the Dungeon Master's Block, DM Mitch, DM Chris & Lou Anders go th... Read more

16 Nov 2015

2hr 13mins

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158: Legendary Weapons (feat. Peter Welmerink)

158: Legendary Weapons (feat. Peter Welmerink)

DMs Mitch and John talk sit down and talk to Author Peter Welmerink about how awesome Legendary Weapons are, tips on how... Read more

9 Jul 2018

53mins

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120: Mega-Mega Dungeons (feat. Mike Mearls)

120: Mega-Mega Dungeons (feat. Mike Mearls)

In this episode DMs Mitch & Neal are joined by Mike Mearls of WOTC to discuss Campaign long dungeons! @mikemearls ... Read more

7 May 2017

39mins

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59: Improve Your Improv (feat. James D'Amato)

59: Improve Your Improv (feat. James D'Amato)

This week James D'Amato of the One Shot Podcast Network joins us to discuss the wonders of improvisation! So join us...a... Read more

11 Jan 2016

1hr 26mins

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68: Combat Expertise

68: Combat Expertise

DM Mitch & DM Chris take this week to talk about how to keep combat moving, and how to introduce different elements ... Read more

14 Mar 2016

1hr 20mins

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