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Grumpy Dungeon Masters

Christopher Waples, Jay Johnson

Two guys who have run one too many games of Dungeons and Dragons. Here we gripe about foolish players, horrible mechanics, and bad dice rolls. As well as, worldbuilding, rules, and how to deal with the party splitting up for the third time this session.

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70:19

Episode 251 – A Look At The Dungeons & Dragons 5.5...

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/09/23

The guys look at the new starter set for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 to see if it's better than the previous editions starter set. Also Jay looks at starter sets from the 90's and Chris TPK's his party, without TPKing them.

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65:21

Episode 250 – How To Use Cursed Magic Items In...

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/09/16

This week the guys talk about magic items. They go over the crafting of magic items and should it be done by players. Also cursed magic items and how to use them properly. Done right it can be great. Done wrong and your players will hate you. Learn the right way!

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84:01

Episode 249 – Dragons Deep Dive Part 3

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/09/09

Dan talks Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms Cult of the Dragon in part 3 of the dragon deep dive. Jay runs a Dungeon Crawl Classics game using AI to jump start it and will D&D become overwhelmed by outside money?

en-US

63:55

Episode 248 – No Dungeons Or Dragons Here Today

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/09/02

The guys chat this week about games on Kickstarter or Backerkit they are interested in. At the top of the list is Shadowrun Anarchy 2.0 and Vaults of Vaarn. Also Christopher kills another players character at Adventures League.

en-US

74:02

Episode 247 – Dark Sun Is Back On The Menu Boys!

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/08/26

Dark Sun may actually be coming for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 and the guys are grumpy about it. Also Mummies are really dangerous for low level characters and Wizards of the Coast released Exodus the TTRPG with no hype.

en-US

79:11

Episode 246 – Every Dungeons & Dragons Video Game Ever

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/08/19

The guys chat about every Dungeons & Dragons video game ever made and also make fun of Jay for playing his character wrong. He deserves it.

en-US

86:51

Episode 245 – Rime Of The Frostmaiden Finished

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/08/12

This week it's games the guys got to run. It involved a Keshanar module that didn't go as expected and a 12 hour run of Rime of the Frostmaiden. Also Tabletop Simulator Shadowdark.

en-US

62:07

Episode 244 – Forgotten Realms Announced

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/08/05

Gen Con happened and WotC announced some Forgotten Realms books. While Christopher is happy the other Grumpy Dungeon Masters are grumpy about it. Also new season of Critical Role coming and Jay found some neat goodies at a sale.

en-US

107:53

Episode 243 – Dragons Deep Dive Part 2

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/07/29

Dan takes us on a crazy dive into Dragons that covers the beginnings of Dungeons & Dragons until the mid 1980's. The guys also talk about game mechanics they like, what makes a game "crunchy", Christopher put together a D&D puzzle!

en-US

92:12

Episode 242 – Daggerheart The D&D Slayer

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/07/22

Finally a proper look at Daggerheart. Is it better than Dungeons & Dragons 5E? Also, Dan & Christopher give us tales of adventures they participated in this week. Lastly, learn how to get your players to try out new RPG systems. It's really easy!

en-US

63:21

Episode 241 – Dungeons & Dragons or D&D BX

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/07/15

The guys chat this week about board games or D&D and which is better. Also could WotC release an easier version of Dungeon & Dragons, while making it successful. Also 80's Adventures Spells and Ecology of the Basilisk.

en-US

73:33

Episode 240 – Dragonbane The Roleplaying Game

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/07/08

This week the guys spend some time talking about the Dragonbane RPG. Also a look at the Arcane Unearthed Arcana for Dungeons & Dragons and are Mind Flayers actually time travelers?

en-US

82:48

Episode 239 – Dungeons & Dragons Is Just A Combat...

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/07/01

Free RPG Day is over and the guys managed to get some great swag, which they talk about on this episode. They also cover some questions that GDM Christopher was asked on his recent panel about being a Dungeon Master.

en-US

77:30

Grumpy Guest – Heidi & Erik Gygax Garland

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/06/24

This week the guys get to chat with Heidi and Erik Gygax Garland. Heidi is the daughter of none other than Gary Gygax and both Heidi and Erik are incredible game designers. Listen in and check them out at Gaxland.com or come see them at EGG con this year.

en-US

80:57

Episode 238 – Free RPG Day Is Upon Us

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/06/17

Free RPG Day is this weekend. Check freerpgday.com to find a local retailer and get free swag. Also Dan begins a deep dive on Dragons, a little more on Psionics, and the strangest magic item known simply as Mr. Bottle.

en-US

71:21

Episode 237 – You Got Your Psionics In My Dungeons &...

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/06/10

The Psion class is in the current Unearthed Arcana for Dungeons and Dragons 5.5 so the guys take a look at it. Jay also presents a scenario that all game masters should learn how to run better. Also Ravenloft audio books and a D&D AirBnB that shouldn't exist.

en-US

72:56

Episode 236 – The Caverns of Thracia By Goodman Games

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/06/03

This week the guys dive into the Caverns of Thracia. A Re-release of the 1st Edition Dungeons & Dragons mega-dungeon. The guys also talk about Dragonlance novels, Gord the Rogue, and how much are character back stories necessary for RPG's.

en-US

67:58

Episode 235 – Index Card RPG

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/05/27

GDM Jay talks in depth about Index Card RPG and how it's a great tool for all game masters. GDM Kristian got a book where you can kill your players characters with real life extinct critters. Also D&D Adventures League Drama and a Rifts Video Game.

en-US

84:05

Episode 234 – Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana...

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/05/20

The second half of the Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana this week. A look at the Hexblade Warlock and the Shadow Sorceror will make some fans happy. Also Skyraiders of Abarax and a look at Against the Darkmaster by Open Ended Games.

en-US

87:43

Episode 233 – Horror Unearthed Arcana 2025

Grumpy Dungeon Masters ·

2025/05/13

This week is a look at Dungeons and Dragons latest Unearthed Arcana, which focuses on Horror Sub-classes. Also some Goodman Games and Judges Guild issues. Lastly who wins between 100 commoners and 1 Gorilla. Nobody wins. That's who.

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