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Wandering DMs

Dan "Delta" Collins and Paul Siegel host weekly discussions on topics relating to old school D&D, tabletop RPGs, DM advice, and D&D history.

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Mothers in D&D | Moms in Myth | Wandering DMs S06 E16

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2024/05/13

This Mother's Day, Paul and Dan discuss the role of mothers in D&D and mythology. From troll wives to Grendel's mother to the spawn of all monsters, Tiamat herself, moms make an impact in our lives! Throughout history, mothers have been depicted in a variety of art works, including paintings, sculptures and written texts, that have helped define the cultural meaning of 'mother', as well as ideals and taboos of motherhood. The institution of motherhood in western art is often depicted

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Player Secrets in D&D | Achieving a Satisfying...

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2024/05/06

Dan and Paul discuss how to play a character in an RPG with a dramatic secret. How can we include the rest of the players in the fun without giving away too much? When do we reveal the secret to create the most satisfying dramatic moment? Humans attempt to consciously conceal aspects of themselves from others due to shame, or from fear of violence, rejection, harassment, loss of acceptance, or loss of employment. Humans may also attempt to conceal aspects of their own self which they are not

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Michael Moorcock | Fantasy Master Chats | Wandering...

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2024/04/15

Dan and Paul are thrilled to chat live with the master of fantasy, Michael Moorcock. What are his current thoughts on the legacy of his writing Elric, the Eternal Champion, critiques of Tolkien, and so much more?Michael John Moorcock (born 18 December 1939) is an English–American writer, particularly of science fiction and fantasy, who has published a number of well-received literary novels as well as comic thrillers, graphic novels and non-fiction. He has worked as an editor and is also a

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1:02:55

Mistakes in Original D&D | Critiques & Corrections |...

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2024/04/08

Dan and Paul reflect on what we think are the biggest mistakes and errors in the first publication of original D&D in 1974. What are the biggest blemishes that troubled the game for decades afterward? What are some of our top house rules to correct the largest problems?The original Dungeons & Dragons boxed set was the first published role-playing game, a fantasy game system modeled on medieval Europe. This set introduced elements which would become standard in later editions, including

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Performing Characters in D&D | Tips for Non-Actors |...

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2024/03/04

Dan & Paul discuss tips for embodying a character in body and voice when playing D&D at the table. When we compare ourselves to well-known D&D performers, what are simple simple tricks anyone can use, even if we aren't trained actors?Acting involves a broad range of skills, including a well-developed imagination, emotional facility, physical expressivity, vocal projection, clarity of speech, and the ability to interpret drama. Acting also demands an ability to employ dialects,

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D&D Honor Among Thieves | Wandering DMs Review |...

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2023/06/05

Dan & Paul give their thoughts on the 2023 movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. For old-school D&D players, is it worth the watch, or another one for the garderobe? Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a 2023 American fantasy heist comedy film directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Gilio from a story by Chris McKay and Gilio. Based on the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, it is set in the

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2021 Year in Review | Wandering DMs Season 3 |...

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2021/12/31

As 2021 comes to a close, Dan & Paul reflect on the year that's gone by and the 3rd Season of Wandering DMs. Some our favorites, some of our bombs, and some things we've rethought thanks to our top-shelf brilliant viewers and patrons. Thank you! Watch the Wandering DMs Season 3 Playlist Check some of our favorite clips of the season! Tim Kask on pronouncing BuletteJennell Jaquays on almost having the first-ever published dungeonPeter Adkison on why he didn't hire Paul &

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Keith Ammann | MOAR! Monsters Know What They’re Doing...

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2021/12/30

Dan & Paul chat with special guest Keith Ammann, author of the acclaimed book & blog, The Monsters Know What They're doing, about his upcoming sequel MOAR! We'll get into how Keith has advanced the state of the art for 5E monster tactics, special environments to watch out for, and best to use some old-school monsters in your 5E D&D games. Preorder Keith's book MOAR! nowCheck out Keith's Monsters Know What They're Doing blogAnd look for Stonesky Delve that Paul's

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1:02:42

Player Narrative Control | Does it Belong in D&D? |...

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2021/12/28

Paul & Dan discuss the role of Player Narrative Control, and whether it has any place in D&D or not. Does it increase engagement with players in the game, or does it break the sense of role-playing immersion? Does it create an unacceptable burden on players of the game? Is there a difference for new vs. experienced RPG players? And what about other types of player contributions to the campaign? Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and

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Selecting Magic Items | Powerful Possibilities |...

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2021/12/27

Dan & Paul discuss Selecting Magic Items in your D&D campaign: What's the right level? How much is too much? What can you do later if you give the players an overpowered magic item? Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch so we can

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Cursed Items | Treacherous Talismans | Wandering DMs...

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2021/12/26

Paul & Dan discuss Cursed Magic Items in a D&D. How often should they appear? How difficult to get rid of them? How has the philosophy changed across the editions? And what benefit do they bring to the game, if any? Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live

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Multi-Party Campaigns | Greater Gaming | Wandering...

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2021/11/25

Dan & Paul discuss multi-party campaigns: How can a DM handle more than one play group marauding about a single world? How to handle interactions or conflict between the groups meeting in different places or days? How many is too many? Surely, strict time records must be kept. Read the original West Marches blog posts by Ben Robbins Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every

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Trading Magic | Markets for Magic | Wandering DMs...

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2021/11/18

Dan & Paul share ideas on how magic can be bought, sold, trading, exchanged, and maybe leased in your D&D games. Is it a good idea at all? Can PCs freely sell their hard-earned magic items? Is your DM more relaxed about potions & scrolls, vs. more durable magic goods? Do magic shops exist in your world? Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974

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Playtests | Is the Game any Good? | Wandering DMs...

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2021/11/14

Paul & Dan discussing playtesting your new game or adventure design. Is it worthwhile doing it? What amount is valuable? How do you do it? When do you know your game design is done and ready for the public? Dan's Java testing tools for Original D&DRandom Wizard's web-based demo version of those toolsDan's "Point-Buy Systems Considered Harmful/Acid Test is Gameplay" manifesto Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every

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Vampires | The Most Dreaded | Wandering DMs S03 E38

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2021/10/24

Paul & Dan take an old-school spin on Vampires in D&D games. Why were they considered "the most dreaded" of all the original D&D monsters? What pop traditions influence your vampires the most? How many unique subsystem spun off from their inclusion in the game -- clerics, undead turning, classed monsters, and more? With a lively chat and support from the Wandering DMs crack research squad! Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and

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How to Make D&D Scary! | Dungeons & Dread | Wandering...

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2021/10/22

Dan & Paul discuss how best to get your D&D sessions in jump-scare mode for a thrilling October! Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch so we can take viewer questions and comments on the topic of the day. Live every Sunday at 1 PM

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1:00:35

Dungeon Design Dash 1 Part 2 | Traps in No Time |...

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2021/10/19

Dan & Paul buckle in to complete their one-page live dungeon design with a hard limit in their 2nd hour! This time they're focused on laying a bunch of fiendish traps, tricks, and puzzles to confound the unwary adventurers. What will they come up with? And are the live viewers even more crafty than they are? See Dan's OED Traps Digest that we use to generate ideas in a jiffy Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every

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Michael Curtis | Stonehell Dungeon | Wandering DMs...

Wandering DMs ·

2021/10/17

Dan & Paul get to speak with Michael Curtis -- creator of the acclaimed OSR Stonehell Dungeon, the Dungeon Alphabet, and contributor to over 60 titles in Dungeon Crawl Classics other Goodman Games products. And more: he's just been announced as the brand-new Director of Product Development for DCC. We'll take the opportunity to reflect with him on how Stonehell has passed the test of time, and what's next for the OSR and DCC! Get Michael's Stonehell Dungeon on LuluSee Michael's new position

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Dungeon Design Dash 1 Part 1 | Adventure in an Hour |...

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2021/09/15

Dan & Paul set themselves a challenging design goal -- can they build an entire dungeon adventure, live on air, in a single hour? Will they collapse under the burden? Maybe with help from our live viewers they can fight through to final victory! Get Matt Finch's Tome of Adventure Design (which we use for idea generation)Read up on the Target 20 system (which we use for super-fast old-school combat resolution)Get the free OED Traps Digest (which we'll use in our next design-dash

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Timm Woods | The Green Knight RPG | Wandering DMs S03...

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2021/09/13

Dan interviews Timm Woods -- pro DM, PhD in English literature, and now designer of The Green Knight RPG in association with the movie by A24 Films! We loved the film -- written & directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel, perfect for thoughtful fantasy gamers. So we wanted to hear all about what it was like for Timm to synch up with a movie production cycle, what his design motivations were for an RPG welcoming to people who've never played one before, and what experiences from his pro

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