Episode 197 of Mastering Dungeons!

Main topic: The Origins of Greyhawk!

The 2024 DMG will include the setting of Greyhawk. Shawn and Teos examine Greyhawk’s history and characteristics and why it makes a great choice for a core setting.

News: Kyle Brink Departs WotC, ENnies Nominations, Physical vs Digital, and more!

Contents 00:00 Ever Been to a German Prison? 02:05 Upcoming Shows 06:04 Physicality of Books? 15:39 Better in Digital? 23:24 Is the Pillar Problem the System? 36:45 Kyle Brink Departs WotC 41:32 Vecna Images Answer 43:06 Web Site Transfer Answer 45:06 How to DM Parenting 47:03 Ennies Nominations 51:38 Grimhollow Heritage Playtest 53:45 Pelicon 24 54:38 The Anywhere Door on Moonbeam 56:23 How to RPG 57:04 Jim Zub on Licensed Work 58:51 Greyhawk's Origin 59:28 Greyhawk in 2024 01:02:22 Gary and Dave 01:04:26 DMs Don't Need a Setting 01:09:53 Shaped by the Times 01:11:58 Major Peoples and Migrations 01:16:03 Product Evolution 01:22:13 Post-Gygax 01:28:17 3E and Greyhawk Rises 01:32:27 Shout Outs Thank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.

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Episode 196 of Mastering Dungeons!

Main topic: Setting Expectations for your TTRPG Projects!

Wrel (Michael Henderson) joins Shawn Merwin to discuss how to set the right expectations for your TTRPG projects. Topics include setting goals, knowing who you are designing for, finding an audience, and assessing your capabilities.

News: New D&D VP, PH and DMG Previews, Reliable Core Rules, and more!

Contents 00:00 Michael Henderson aka Wrel 02:37 Unnecessary Rules? 07:21 Reliable Core Rules? 12:55 Counterspell Problems? 18:33 Ditch Resource Management? 26:12 New D&D VP Jess Lanzillo 34:32 2024 D&D Previews 38:04 Grim Hollow Player Pack on DDB 43:00 Grim Hollow 2E in October 45:38 How Not to Get Eaten by an Owlbear 46:45 TTRPG Project Expectations 47:28 What's the Goal? 54:20 Who Designing For? 01:07:44 Finding an Audience 01:13:26 What are you Capable of? 01:18:21 Practicing on DDB 01:19:22 Importance of Art 01:27:48 Find Wrel 01:28:25 Shout-Outs Thank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.

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Episode 195 of Mastering Dungeons!

Main topic: Daggerheart’s Adversaries and Environments!

Our final episode covering Daggerheart. Adversaries are critical to an RPG, creating excitement and engagement. Let's learn from how Daggerheart works to streamline stat blocks and encourage open play!

News: Hasbro CEO Take 2, Vecna on DDB Doesn’t Match Book, Tabletop Scotland, and more!

Contents 00:00 Ghostfire University 01:37 Stay Inspired? 07:57 Build Player Investment? 12:16 Daggerheart's Blank Canvas? 24:30 2024 PHB Reveals 26:44 Hasbro CEO, Take 2! 36:12 DDB Vecna Doesn't Match Paper 39:36 AL Adds Tabletop Scotland PO 43:23 Origins Award Finalists 44:26 Final Daggerheart! 45:14 One Remaining Major Update 47:25 Playtest Ends in July 48:49 Importance of Adversaries 50:42 Adversaries in Daggerheart 54:59 Descriptions and Motives 57:49 Attack and Defense 01:01:23 Experiences 01:03:08 Special Features 01:09:18 Environments 01:13:13 Do Environments Work Well? 01:24:21 Promised Sections 01:24:56 Final Thoughts 01:33:18 Shout-Outs Thank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.

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