Best MCDM Podcasts (2025)

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News: Draw Steel Books Start Shipping, MCDM December Crowdfunder, and the Frog People Crowdfunder | September Roundup 20:25

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11d ago20:25

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This episode I talk about the Draw Steel books shipping, details about the December MCDM crowdfunder and where Omund's Land went, and the Boggits crowdfunder by Triglav Games. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2519#links Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:33 JotT #1: Treasure Sets of the Timescape 01:58 Draw Steel Books Are Shipping 02:50 Decembe…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 08 1:52:12

24d ago1:52:12

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Brannigan has been captured and the rescue has alerted the goblin clan. Will our heroes survive? The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.ap…

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“Born to be Bad” - Evil Races in Media 59:02

3d ago59:02

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This week! Join Candace, Liv and Jeremy for a much-needed conversation about one of fantasy’s laziest tropes: “evil races.” From the reductive storytelling of Good vs. Evil to the way TTRPGs treat so-called monster races as throwaway enemies, used more for easy combat than meaningful storytelling, the Halflings break down how these shortcuts feed i…

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DM-Nastics: Dayeimbe's Gold - Ep. 1 25:21

1d ago25:21

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We meet a new NPC from the world of Dayeimbe! KuranurInspiration: California's GoldExercise: Dayeimbe’s GoldLight Bulb: D20 Lock and Pick SetTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchBlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: https://bit.l…

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“My Eggs Are Exploding!” - TTRPG Rules Vs Story 1:02:57

10d ago1:02:57

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This week! The Halflings are back to dive into the tug of war between rules and story, the chaos of GMless games, and rules-lite versus rules heavy systems. Along the way, they explore how imagination can completely change the way players approach gameplay, proving that with the right mindset, even the crunchiest mechanics can become pure storytell…

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318: What Is? Cosmere RPG (feat. Brotherwise Games) 58:29

7d ago58:29

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DMs Derrick and Neal sit down with Andrew Fischer and Meric Moir to answer the question What is? Cosmere RPG. Cosmere RPG Acadecon the 13th Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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"Candace Absolutely Magnifi-can!" - GM’s Spotlight 1:05:36

17d ago1:05:36

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This week! Candace the Magnificent joins Jeremy Cobb and Liv Kennedy for a whirlwind of laughter and discussion. Get ready for the many magnificent puns on Candace’s name, a look back at Candace’s early TTRPG experience and the journey of how those first games shaped their unique GM'ing skills. Hear all about Candace’s approach to rules in a system…

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DM-Nastics: Wombo Combo! 39:44

14d ago39:44

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about spell combos that players are bound to try!Inspiration: Spell Combos To Surprise DMsExercise: Wombo Combo!Light Bulb: A4 Dot Matrix NotebookTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchBlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: …

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“Last Woman Standing” - Femmes in Horror Part 2 1:00:06

23d ago1:00:06

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Content Warning: Descriptions of slasher and horror films, sexual themes in horror, and brief body horror. Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for a bunch of horror films, including ALIEN, Terminator, Let the Right One In, Cabin in the Woods, Totally Killer, Time Cut, Ready or Not, Fresh, Barbarian, and Twilight. This week! Liv, Candace t…

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317: Increasing Improv At Our Tables 1:04:11

22d ago1:04:11

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Ned from Improv Tabletop and Thomas from I Cast Fireball and discuss some practical advice for improving the improv at our tables! icastfireball and Improv Tabletop Acadecon the 13th Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal Po…

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Tom Bloom: Looking Over the Shoulder at D&D | Interview 58:01

29d ago58:01

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Tom Bloom is the designer of Lancer RPG, author of Kill Six Billion Demons, and self-proclaimed 4e sicko. Tom made some comments about Draw Steel on Bluesky, and I thought it would be interesting to hear his thoughts on Draw Steel, as a designer of a well-liked tactical RPG. We also talk about games not appologizing for their design, how testing ma…

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“The Cost of Admission” - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:25:18

1M ago1:25:18

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This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will …

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 07 1:18:04

1M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

The Heroes of Broadhurst take a rest before attacking the goblin Stronghold, mostly... The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/…

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DM-Nastics: Dayeimbe March; Sorcerous Society 27:32

1M ago27:32

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about making a Sorcerous Society about undead dinosaurs!Inspiration: 239: Magics & Cultures (feat. JC Kang)Exercise: Dayeimbe March; Sorcerous SocietyLight Bulb: LitEnergy LED Copy BoardTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitch…

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"That got me HYPED!" - Jeremy’s Black Cinema Deep Dive 56:43

1M ago56:43

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This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspired by the brilliance of F.D. Signifier, he also shouts out incredible POC creators including Forei…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 06 1:24:30

1M ago1:24:30

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The quest for the cup continues... The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Willy Abeel as Ares: Devil Fury -…

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316: Knife Theory (feat. Cristina Van Epps) 53:29

1M ago53:29

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DM Neal sits down with Cristina Van Epps to discuss about using the Knife Theory she created to create better backstories for characters in our games. Istdpod Acadecon the 13th Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal Powell…

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Core Rules Errata, More Djordice, and Vampire Pre-Orders | August Roundup 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Draw Steel has been out for a month. It's been well received and new people are picking up the game and entering the community all the time. There's also been an update to the released adventures, errata for the core rules, more Djordice are coming, 50 leveled treasure has been released, the kobold ancestry is happening, the vampire class in on pre…

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"What Defines A Monster?" - Introducing Draw Steel by MCDM Productions 59:53

1M ago59:53

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This week! Jeremy, Liv, and Candace are joined by James Introcaso, Lead Game Designer at MCDM and Draw Steel maestro, and Willy Abeel, the Mother of Monsters and creator of the playable clown race, the Clonns, as they share how they joined MCDM and dive into their most legendary nerdy stories. We talk about what a monster really is in Draw Steel, w…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 05 2:25:14

2M ago2:25:14

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The Heroes of Broadhurst delve into some caves in search of a magical amulet. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bs…

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DM-Nastics: Appendix Lit 41:25

2M ago41:25

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about creating a reading list for expanding your DM mind!Inspiration: Appendix LitExercise: Appendix N and Appendix ELifting Partner: Appendix N BookTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac GM Tim thegmtim.caBlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: htt…

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"NSFW Police" Part 2 - the itch.io and Steam controversy continued 50:40

2M ago50:40

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Jeremy, Candace and Liv continue their discussion about the ongoing itch.io and Steam controversy, and how censorship of this nature impacts BIPOC and Queer creators and communities. From the definitions of censorship, the current state of ID Checks, and the blatant bid for data c…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 04 2:00:22

2M ago2:00:22

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The Heroes of Broadhurst return from The Delian Tomb, but with more questions than answers. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/pro…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 03 1:55:28

2M ago1:55:28

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The group move further into the tomb in search of the lost girl. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Wil…

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"NSFW Police" - the itch.io and Steam controversy 56:55

2M ago56:55

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy (aka the BG3 book hoarder) are exploring the Steam and Itch.io controversy of delisting games from their platforms revolving around the censorship of adult content, how this specifically impacts marginalised communities in ways these companies have clearly …

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James Introcaso: Designing Draw Steel | Interview 1:32:42

2M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

James Introcaso. Lead designer of Draw Steel. Need I say more. I was really excited to have him on, and it was a delight. James talks about going to GenCon, the value of showing that the core rules aren't sacred, how the victory and respite system is core to the Draw Steel experience, and his adventure design philosophy. Links: Shadow of the Demon …

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"I'm Scared of Twilight Imperium" - Board Games for TTRPG fans 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

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Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer! Check out Liv's recommendations here: Gloomhaven - ⁠https://cephalofair.c…

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315: How to Add Emotional Impact (feat. Alberto Bonilla) 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Alberto Bonilla to discuss about adding more emotional impact into our games. Alberto Bonilla Imdb Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 02 1:19:47

2M ago1:19:47

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Our motley crew venture into The Delian Tomb for thei first time. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Wi…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 01 1:55:28

2M ago1:55:28

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A band of adventurers meet up in the Village of Broadhurst. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Willy Ab…

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The Shirefolk Soapbox Returns! - Serialised Storytelling & Blue Prince 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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Disclaimer: a longer unedited version of this podcast is available on the Patreon - A Snyder Cut, if you will. This week! Jeremy and Candace bring back a segment we've not done in a while - The Shirefolk Soapbox! Jeremy takes the soapbox to air his opinion that the film industry has a never-ending problem of serialised storytelling, and how it's ha…

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Draw Steel is Out!, The Delian Tomb is Fantastic, and 50 Leveled Weapons With Art | July Roundup 20:27

3M ago20:27

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It's here! It's finally here! Draw Steel is out! Next is the physical books. There's also the summoner and beastheart classes; the gnome, shadow elf and four more ancestries; an extended version of Fall of Blackbottom, a thorn dragon adventure, and a suicide mission adventure; and details on the Codex VTT. Then there's the crowdfunded weapons colle…

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DM-Nastics: Jump That Shark! 27:39

3M ago27:39

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about using different mounts in your games, including sharks!Inspiration: D&D Best MountsExercise: Jump That Shark!Lifting Partner: Sly FlourishTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchBlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: ht…

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"Black People Need to See Other Black People Succeed" - Interview with Kendo Smith 1:38:53

3M ago1:38:53

1:38:53

This week - Jeremy, Candace and Liv are joined by the award winning game master for Tales Yet Told, Kendo Smith! From how they were introduced to TTRPGs, to how their AP Voices in the Wood (System: Void 1680 AM) brought its community together, and the crucible moments that've made Kendo's art what it is! You can follow and listen to Tales Yet Told …

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314: What Is? Draw Steel (feat. MCDM) 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with James Introcaso and Willy Abeel to answer the question What Is? Draw Steel. Draw Steel Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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"Pride is 365!" - A Queer & Black Media Chat 1:44:30

3M ago1:44:30

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This episode is sponsored by Black Wives™️: They Will Fix Your Shit! This week, Jeremy, Liv and Candace take a look at the intersectionality of black and queer culture in ttrpgs and their wider media representations, beyond the months of June and July! So come take a listen to the history how Stonewall has had a lasting impact, how pride in UK and …

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Hannah Rose: From Arcadia to Horizons | Interview 50:10

3M ago50:10

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This episode I'm joined by Hannah Rose. She's had a busy career and has worked on the Taldorei setting for Critical Role, worked on multiple Wizards of the Coast books, and maybe most famously in the MCDM community, been the managing editor for Arcadia. We talk about her new venture, the quarterly magazine Horizons, trying to maintain a viable free…

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"Racoons and Carnage" - UNATI RETURNS! 1:09:45

3M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

SURPRISE HALFLINGS! We're catching up with an OG today - one Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, but everybody calls them UNATI! And my god have they been BUSY. Join Jeremy and Canace as they catch up with Unati from voice acting in Baldur's Gate 3 and Space Marine II, to appearing in Netflix's own Wednesday, and a variety of Actual Plays! Come listen to th…

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DM-Nastics: Dayeimbe March; Building A Bridge 27:35

3M ago27:35

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about Jim Jam the greatest Kobold Druid of Dayeimbe!Inspiration: The world of Dayeimbe!Exercise: Dayeimbe March; Building A BridgeTaking Your Supplements: Rascal News291: Timed Sessions (feat. Rowan Zeoli)Twitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Ce…

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"It's What My Character Would Do" - TTRPG Advice with Jeremy and Candace 1:24:33

3M ago1:24:33

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Join Jeremy and Candace as we take a look at where the line needs to be drawn when playing TTRPGS when allowing certain actions in-game. Listen to a few personal stories from both hosts, and how they resolved such instances, how consent and safety tools can combat over-reaching players to keep the game grounded, the value of player communication, e…

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313: First Con Game (feat. Jonathon Myhre) 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Jonathon Myhre about prepping for running your first con game. Lurking Fears Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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Draw Steel Drops for Patrons, Playtest of the Summoner Class, and Crowdfunders Galore | June Roundup 15:10

4M ago15:10

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June has come and gone, and Draw Steel might be releasing in less than two weeks. But before that happens, I'll tell you about the release candidate of the rules, the updated Monsters manuscript, the summoner playtest and the fantastic community projects that are being published. Links to everything: https://GoblinPoints.com/2513#links Chapters: 00…

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"Different is More!" - Talking Colour Conscious Casting 1:32:16

4M ago1:32:16

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Minor Spoilers for ALIEN: Romulus Spoilers for the stage show Gypsy This week! Our freshly minted halfling, Candace The Magnificent, and our OG host Jeremy Cobb, are chatting about casting issues in modern media. From the race, gender, disability of the characters being portrayed against the actors portraying them, whether we should be casting acto…

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DM-Nastics: We Built This City! 42:53

4M ago42:53

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about cities to add to your game.Inspiration: 8 Classic Towns To Put Into Your CampaignExercise: We Built This City!Taking Your Supplements: The Worldbuilder's JournalTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchBlueSky: @dmsblock.…

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"THE 5 YEAR 3BH ANNIVERSARY!" + a BIG announcement! 1:46:48

4M ago1:46:48

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🎉Happy 5 Year Anniversary Halflings🎉 To celebrate, we got you a gift! Joining Jeremy, Jasper, and Liv is our brand new full-time halfling ⁠Candace The Magnificent⁠ with a special end of episode voice note from halfling alumni ⁠Unati Lewis-Nyawo!! Come take a listen to the halflings reminisce on their favourite moments from the past 5 years; from in…

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Onslaught Six: Ratcatcher Magazine | Interview 58:24

4M ago58:24

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In this episode I speak with Onslaught Six. He's currently crowdfunding the community magazine Ratcatchers, which features articles from multiple people in the Draw Steel community. We do talk about the magazine, the permissive license they're publishing under, but we start off with the space cowboy RPG he designed, how to find the right game for t…

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"We're very URBAN" - Talking about Kickstarter, Juneteenth, and the USA situation 1:19:00

4M ago1:19:00

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Oh Halflings, have we got some catching up to do! Join Jeremy and Candace The Magnificent as they cover the last few truly WILD weeks - from an update on the Kickstarter and running our one-shot in collaboration with Darrington Press, to celebrating Juneteenth in the face of the ongoing situation in America right now, and the effect it's all having…

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312: What Is? Tales of the Valiant (feat. Celeste Conowitch) 56:08

4M ago56:08

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DM Neal sits down with Celeste Conowitch, Senior Game Designer of Kobold Press, and discusses the new ttrpg system Tales of the Valiant. Tales of the Valiant Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 2 1:52:47

4M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

It's not looking good... it's not looking good at all ... using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into part 2 of our City of the Black Rose one-shot, with our party at the mercy of the Boogeyman, Synapse. Will they be able to overcome the situation they've found themselves in? Will they uncover the moti…

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DM-Nastics: 100lb Super Set 30:51

4M ago30:51

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: 10 mental exercises for any DMInspiration: 100 episodes of exercising! Twitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchBlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: https://bit.ly/DMBanterIntro/Outro provided by: @bomBARDedcastCheck them out at bom…