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Mastering Dungeons Goes Indie

Big changes and improvements for the Mastering Dungeons podcast!

November 3, 2022 · 2 Comments

Reviewing Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons: A Mastering Dungeons Index

Learn all about Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons with this index of our Mastering Dungeons podcast review!

February 22, 2022 · Leave a comment

Reviewing Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft for Players and DMs: A Mastering Dungeons Index

We provide an index to our podcast coverage of the book Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft.

July 15, 2021 · Leave a comment

Reviewing Player and DM Options in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything: A Mastering Dungeons Index

We provide an index to our podcast coverage of the book Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.

April 6, 2021 · Leave a comment

How to Run D&D’s Exploration Pillar: A Mastering Dungeons Index

Of the three pillars in D&D, Exploration is the least comfortable for DMs, players, and designers. We learn to overcome the challenges on the Mastering Dungeons podcast.

March 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

How to Run a Great Rime of the Frostmaiden Campaign: A Mastering Dungeons Index

An index of all the advice on how to run the Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure, from the Mastering Dungeons podcast.

March 10, 2021 · 1 Comment

Mastering Dungeons? Absolutely!

I join Shawn Merwin as the new co-host on my all-time favorite podcast!

July 24, 2020 · Leave a comment

Watched Stranger Things? Here’s How to Start Playing D&D!

Here is how to get started with D&D, as a player or Dungeon Master. Find how to learn the rules, pick a starting adventure, find players, and get started as a DM.

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What Did We Accomplish In a Year?

Let’s take a look at ways we can measure a year and what might help us achieve a healthy and productive 2026.

January 5, 2026 · 1 Comment

Join My Tables at 2025 GameHole Con!

Come join me at GameHole 2025 for games, panels, and more!

July 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

The RPG Industry Wants Stars

Is it good for D&D and our hobby to have designers become stars?

June 18, 2025 · 2 Comments

Learn to Play Daggerheart in 5 Rooms

Want to play Daggerheart? I use the 5-Room Learn-to-Play technique to teach the basics of Critical Role’s new RPG.

June 10, 2025 · 3 Comments

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