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Game Master"s Journey

Game Master’s Journey is a discussion podcast for GMs and players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs hosted by Lex Starwalker. The show explores strategies players and GMs can use to enhance the gaming experience for everyone at the table. Lex also discusses the creation of his homebrew D&D setting, Primordia, providing a valuable worldbuilding resource for DMs creating their own setting.

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1:09:32

Game Master's Journey 136: Building D&D Encounters...

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2016/12/30

Today I’ll discuss an alternative method for building encounters for D&D that Wizards has provided in the Unearthed Arcana. After some playtesting, I’ve found this method to be easier and work better than the method presented in the DMG. It’s also not nearly as confusing or involved as it may seem. I also discuss the dangers of getting too used to adjusting encounters on the fly instead of designing them correctly to begin with. Finally, I give some pointers on creating a legendary version of a

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43:17

Game Master's Journey 135: Volo's Guide to Monsters

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/12/25

Today I give a complete review of Volo's Guide to Monsters, the latest supplement for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition.

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1:15:06

Game Master's Journey 134: Bringing NPCs to Life &...

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/12/14

In this episode I’ll discuss a trick I use to help me bring my NPCs to life or even create an NPC on the fly during play. I’ll also share with you a house rule I’ve been deliberating for D&D. It’s turned out to be a great example of some of the perils of making house rules.

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1:15:53

Game Master's Journey 133: Bringing Strongholds &...

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2016/12/08

This week I discuss Limitless Adventure's 5th edition products and Kickstarter. I also discuss strongholds and followers from Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and share some of my thoughts on how I will bring these rules into 5th edition for use in my homebrew world, Primordia.

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1:23:41

Game Master's Journey 132: Bringing PC Backstories...

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2016/11/30

Today I’m discussing PC backstories and how to bring them into the story of your campaign. I’ll give advice not only for GMs, but also for players on how to better give the GM what she needs in order to bring your backstory into the main narrative. Not only will using these character hooks enrich the story of your game, but it will also increase player buy-in and engagement. I also talk a bit about the new player options for D&D being released in the new Unearthed Arcana articles and how you can,

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1:21:15

Game Master's Journey 131: Keeping the Game Going...

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2016/11/22

Today I return to the topic of gaming between sessions. How do we keep the story going, and keep players engaged, in between our gaming sessions? I’ve got some great ideas from listeners that I’ll share with you.

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2:03:21

Game Master's Journey 130: Primordia 2.0 - Improving...

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2016/11/15

Today I’ll discuss some revisions I’m considering for Primordia as I begin preparations for my first campaign in the setting. I’ll also answer a few remaining listener questions about the setting. This is a great example of how worldbuilding is a process that never truly ends. Never be afraid to make necessary revisions to your setting, even when you already have campaigns up and running.

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48:39

Game Master's Journey 129: Keeping the Game Going...

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/11/08

Shane of the Total Party Thrill podcast joins me today to discuss gaming between sessions. We explore strategies you can use as a GM to keep player engagement and interest high in between your gaming sessions.

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1:05:48

Game Master's Journey 128: Primordia Q&A

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/11/01

Today I answer listener questions about my homebrew D&D world, Primordia. Some of the topics discussed include the underdark of Primordia, the fae of Primordia, and traveling to Primordia from other worlds.

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1:40:07

Game Master's Journey 127: Adventuring in the Wilds...

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/10/25

Today I resume discussion of my homebrew D&D world of Primordia. I talk about how some of my assumptions about the world have come into conflict with running actual adventures in the world and the solutions I found to the dilemma. I also discuss what adventures in Primordia will be like, and I talk more about the Wilds of Primordia and what kinds of things you’ll find out there. What makes Primordia unique, and what will the life of an adventurer really be like in Primordia?

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1:32:59

Game Master's Journey 126: Storm King's Thunder Review

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/10/19

I give my full review of Storm King’s Thunder, the new published D&D campaign by Wizards of the Coast.

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45:30

Game Master's Journey 125: Theater of the Mind Feedback

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/10/11

Welcome to season 7 of Game Master's Journey! I’ve gotten some great feedback on episode 124, which was on theater of the mind play, and I’ll share some of that feedback with you today. I’ll also share a tip on how to handle initiative in such a way as to not disrupt the flow, momentum and pacing of your session.

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1:34:51

Game Master's Journey 124: Theater of the Mind

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/09/28

Today I’m going to discuss using theater of the mind as GMs. I’ll give some benefits and challenges as compared to using miniatures and a grid, and I’ll pull in some opinions from listener-GMs. Finally, I’ll share some strategies to help you make theater of the mind work for you and your group.

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47:48

Game Master's Journey 123: Storm King's Thunder First...

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/09/22

Storm King's Thunder has more to offer than just an adventure. I discuss some of the early highlights of this book and thoughts they've inspired, including giving DMs and players choices when handing out "random" magic items, how to use the coins in treasure hoards to help keep PC wealth where you want it, and some ideas on what to do if you have a TPK. I also discuss how the adventure gives the players special NPCs to play, and how we can use its enhanced monsters as a springboard of inspiration

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56:19

Game Master's Journey 122: Tome of Beasts Review

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/09/20

If you're looking for an extensive review of Tome of Beasts by Kobold Press, then you've come to the right place! I dig into this new monster manual for D&D fifth edition in detail. Will this book be right for you, your game, your setting and your group? You'll have to decide for yourself, but I'll give you the knowledge you need to make an educated decision.

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1:17:48

Game Master's Journey 121: Revising the Ranger

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/09/13

Today I’m going to discuss the latest revision of the ranger class for D&D released by Wizards of the Coast in the latest Unearthed Arcana. Has Wizards effectively addressed and solved the problems with fifth edition's ranger?

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1:07:47

Game Master's Journey 120: Old Magic & Elandria...

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/09/06

I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback on episode 119, in which I discussed the expansion of Elandria, and some more feedback on episode 118 and the Old Magic of Primordia. I’ll go over some of that feedback, and my thoughts on it, in this episode.

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1:03:03

Game Master's Journey 119: The Expansion of Elandria

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/09/03

Today, I’m pulling in some listener feedback to guide a discussion on the expansion of the city of Elandria and the planning stages of my first campaign in my homebrew world of Primordia.

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28:16

Game Master's Journey 118: The Old Magic of Primordia

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/08/30

Today I talk a little about the legendary Old Magic of Primordia. This will exist solely in the realm of DM Fiat. Maybe it isn't even magic at all....

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1:09:46

Game Master's Journey 117: Handling Off-the-Wall PC...

Game Master"s Journey ·

2016/08/17

Today's topic is making rulings on the fly as a GM--specifically, calling for rolls that aren’t necessarily covered by your system of choice. You don’t need (or want!) a game to give you a mechanic for every little thing. Once you’ve grasped the basic resolution mechanics of a game, you can apply that knowledge to resolve any crazy thing the PCs come up with to try. I’ll use the current incarnation of D&D as an example.

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