Best Matt Bruner Podcasts (2025)

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Shadowdark, Horror, and A Wizard 57:51

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1h ago57:51

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Matt and Jody discuss horror in Shadowdark and the adventure module A Wizard. NOTE: 14:25 - 15:38 Pregnancy Horror scene description For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the A…

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What Have We Learned? 1:08:09

14d ago1:08:09

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Matt and Jody discuss what they've learned running Shadowdark for a while. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, hea…

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Wizard Spellcasting 1:01:21

28d ago1:01:21

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Matt and Jody discuss the Wizards and spellcasting in Shadowdark (with a bonus discussion about Luck)! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!…

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5E & The OSR with Sly Flourish 1:09:08

1M ago1:09:08

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Matt and Jody discuss 5th Edition D&D and the OSR with guest, Mike Shea (aka Sly Flourish)! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchas…

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Playing Online 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

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Matt and Jody discuss playing online! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Cred…

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The Meadery Mishap - Adventure Review 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

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Matt and Jody diuscuss the adventure module The Meadery Mishap! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over t…

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Tales From the Loop + Kids on Bikes 2e 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Matt and Jody diuscuss their recent campaign of Tales From the Loop using the Kids on Bikes 2e system! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!…

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Strong Start: A Gauntlet 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Matt and Jody diuscuss starting a session with a short gauntlet! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a prod…

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Reflecting on a Mediocre Session 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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Matt and Jody diuscuss and reflect on a recent session that was just okay. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries…

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Barrowmaze + Shadowdark 1:05:16

3M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Matt and Jody diuscuss and review the Barrowmaze megadungeon. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a product…

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Shadowdark Goes To 10 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

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Matt and Jody diuscuss running a session for six level ten characters! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is …

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Creating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with Michael Putlack) 57:42

3M ago57:42

57:42

Matt and Jody interview Miachel Putlack from Night Noon Games about his awesome zine Creating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with mini bestiary). GET THE ZINE HERE: https://nightnoongames.itch.io/shadowdark-monsters For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on…

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It's a Mailbag Episode! 58:26

4M ago58:26

58:26

Matt and Jody answer some questions from listeners! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the…

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The Keep on the Borderlands 1:05:06

4M ago1:05:06

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Matt and Jody discuss and review the Caves of Chaos, from the famous module The Keep on the Borderlands. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. C…

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Con Game 1:01:29

4M ago1:01:29

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Matt and Jody discuss their recent trip to KublaCon in Burlingame, CA. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is …

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Where Are We? 1:00:01

5M ago1:00:01

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Matt and Jody discuss maps, and how to use them at the table! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a product…

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Boss Baby 54:22

5M ago54:22

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Matt and Jody discuss designing a baby boss battle! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the…

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An Episode About Splitting The Party, But Also Not About That 57:06

5M ago57:06

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Matt and Jody discuss splitting the party, and also lots of other things. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries …

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Are You Feelin' Lucky? 1:02:10

5M ago1:02:10

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Matt and Jody discuss Luck Tokens. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio n…

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Writer's Block 1:00:33

6M ago1:00:33

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Matt and Jody discuss how to get started when you're staring at a blank page. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected]. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diar…

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Master Cast 54:59

6M ago54:59

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Matt and Jody discuss spellcasting in Shadowdark. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jod…

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Shadowdark and 5th Edition D&D: The Venn Diagram 1:00:46

6M ago1:00:46

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Matt and Jody discuss the similarities and differences in gameplay experience, between Shadowdark and 5th Edition D&D. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To …

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Let's Make a Deal 53:39

7M ago53:39

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Matt and Jody discuss making deals with players. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dung…

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Downtime & Didacts 1:04:38

7M ago1:04:38

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Matt and Jody discuss the downtime actitivies carousing and learning. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane L…

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The "Fighting Man" 52:28

8M ago52:28

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Matt and Jody discuss the Fighter Class. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Mast…

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Meet the Maker (An Interview with Kelsey Dionne) 1:22:24

8M ago1:22:24

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Matt and Jody interview Kelsey Dionne! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master…

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Rizz 59:29

8M ago59:29

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Matt and Jody discuss the Charisma stat! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Mast…

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Death Comes for the Archbishop 54:02

8M ago54:02

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Matt and Jody discuss yet another instance of Matt killing Jody's character! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio net…

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Prepping a Ritual 52:25

9M ago52:25

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Matt and Jody prep a session in real time, focusing on a Cthulian ritual at the end of a module. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of th…

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The Worst Adventure Ever Written 57:20

9M ago57:20

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Matt and Jody discuss "the worst adventure ever written," N2: The Forest Oracle. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio…

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A World of Darkness 59:46

10M ago59:46

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Matt and Jody discuss their experience playing an introductory scenario of Vampire: The Masquerade. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of…

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Open Table Audit 1:04:27

10M ago1:04:27

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Matt and Jody check-in, and have an honest conversation about, their ongoing monthly open-table game. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production …

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A Tale of Two Combats 54:53

10M ago54:53

54:53

Matt and Jody discuss a day in which they had much different experiences running quite a bit of combat! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a productio…

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Bardic Iterations 59:55

11M ago59:55

59:55

Matt and Jody discuss the complexities of designing a Bard class! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is…

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Are My Players on a Leash? 46:29

11M ago46:29

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Matt and Jody discuss a recent email from a listener with a question about their game! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat…

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The Dark Art 46:57

11M ago46:57

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Matt and Jody discuss Shadowdark's awesome art! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody …

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The Great Outdoors 46:45

12M ago46:45

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Matt and Jody discuss overland travel. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholle…

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Dolmenwood: Adventure & Peril in Fairytale Woods 1:06:01

12M ago1:06:01

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Matt and Jody discuss their experience playing in Dolmenwood! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is pro…

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Three Sessions, Three Styles 49:00

12M ago49:00

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Matt and Jody discuss a recent mini-campaign that had it all! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is pro…

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New Character, Who Dis? 54:39

1y ago54:39

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Matt and Jody discuss introducing a new character. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jo…

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The Crawling Clock 48:45

1y ago48:45

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Matt and Jody discuss how they "fixed" the random encounter. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is prod…

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Rival Crawlers 48:58

1y ago48:58

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Matt and Jody discuss rival adventuring parties. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody…

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The Thief - Describing a Scene 49:06

1y ago49:06

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Matt and Jody discuss how to describe a scene for a party with a thief PC. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio netwo…

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Cry of the Stingbat - A Shadowdark Gauntlet 46:24

1y ago46:24

46:24

Matt and Jody discuss The Cry of the Stingbat gauntlet-style adventure. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network.…

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Player vs. Player 49:00

1y ago49:00

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Matt and Jody discuss a recent instance of PvP. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody …

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Combat House Rules 40:20

1y ago40:20

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Matt and Jody discuss their house rules for combat. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by J…

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Back From A Hiatus 40:01

1y ago40:01

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Matt and Jody discuss coming back to the table after a long hiatus. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro a…

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Monster Stat Blocks 39:11

1y ago39:11

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Matt and Jody discuss the flexibilty of Shadowdark monster stat blocks. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our int…

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Session Zero 39:05

1y ago39:05

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Matt & Jody discuss a recent session zero. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is compose…

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Torch Timer 44:12

1y ago44:12

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Matt and Jody discuss the use of the torch timer mechanic. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro …