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S1.E3. The Three Pillars of Play

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This episode of The DMs Cantrip explores the three core activities that make up a Dungeons & Dragons game: Exploration, Social Interaction, and Combat, also known as the Three Pillars of Play.

Host Alaric, Keeper of the Hearth, explains how these pillars—discovery and inquiry (Exploration), character expression and negotiation (Social Interaction), and strategic battles (Combat)—intertwine to create a dynamic and engaging narrative. The episode emphasizes player agency and how your choices determine which pillar you lean into, ensuring a unique adventure every time the dice are rolled.

Follow us on Bluesky @thedmscantrip.bsky.social

All Music by Monument Studios is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

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Manage episode 497607650 series 3680860
Content provided by Manuel Del Rio and Keeper of the Hearth. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Manuel Del Rio and Keeper of the Hearth or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This episode of The DMs Cantrip explores the three core activities that make up a Dungeons & Dragons game: Exploration, Social Interaction, and Combat, also known as the Three Pillars of Play.

Host Alaric, Keeper of the Hearth, explains how these pillars—discovery and inquiry (Exploration), character expression and negotiation (Social Interaction), and strategic battles (Combat)—intertwine to create a dynamic and engaging narrative. The episode emphasizes player agency and how your choices determine which pillar you lean into, ensuring a unique adventure every time the dice are rolled.

Follow us on Bluesky @thedmscantrip.bsky.social

All Music by Monument Studios is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

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