Dr. DM: Recent Episodes
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Join the Drs. for an extra special episode where they build a new character using the MorePurpleMoreBetter predictive PDF character sheet for D&D 5e. While this is audio only, you can view the full stream on Leanne's Twitch channel and follow along!
Tools used to create this character were D&D Beyond and the extra-cool predictive PDF from MorePurpleMoreBetter. Check out the sheet on their Patreon here!
The Drs. discuss the differences between playing D&D at a table vs. publishing it for entertainment, as with TV or Podcasts, and the challenges of each format. Also we talk about everyone’s favorite evil chicken: the Cockatrice.
If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm.
Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at soundofpicture.com.
The Drs. give some tips on how to craft in-character interpersonal relationships.
Oh and we talk about dice for a solid half hour. Enjoy!
If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm.
Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at soundofpicture.com.
Thank you everyone for being so patient while we figure out our recording and publishing schedule! This week’s episode is a Web Check-up, where the Drs. turn to the internet favorite Reddit for some podcast-fodder. We also talk about the monster Chuul.
If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm.
Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
Today the Doctors tackle a sticky situation: triggers and no-go topics for your party. We also talk about how to make sure everyone feels happy and safe at your table while still having fun. If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week is part 3 and the final part of our first Rules & Regulations episodes, where we do a deep dive into the rules of D&D. This time we focus on combat rules and the arguments that can crop up at the table. Our Monster Weekly topic is Carrion Crawlers. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week is part 2 of our first Rules & Regulations episodes, where we do a deep dive into the rules of D&D. This time we focus on combat rules and the arguments that can crop up at the table. Our Monster Weekly topic is Cambions. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week is part 1 of our first Rules & Regulations episodes, where we do a deep dive into the rules of D&D. This time we focus on combat rules and the arguments that can crop up at the table. Our Monster Weekly topic is Bullywugs. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
The doctors turn to Reddit once again for a Web Check Up, answering questions from game masters found online. Also we talk about land sharks. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week the doctors cover Bugbears, as well as tips and tricks for how to start your campaign from day 1. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week the Drs. talk about Blights of all kinds, and round off the discussion with what to do if your party is rolling poorly in an encounter. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
Inspiration is in the eye of the Beholder… and also death-rays! This week the Drs. talk about one of the most beloved and feared monsters of D&D, and also tackle the big messy question of DM inspiration and luck points. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week the Drs. talk about what exactly is a Behir, and what’s the best way to make your party members play with the demons inside their heads? If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
Join the doctors this week as they talk about Banshee wails and all the complexities of tabletop sexy times~ (Note: this is a discussion about table etiquette and player comfort). If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
Thanks to everyone who continues to listen to our podcast! We’re so sorry last week’s episode was late. We were making extra-sure that it was up to snuff for our listeners. If you’d like to hear more appointments from the Doctors, be sure to submit your questions to our twitter, @dear_doctor_dm or to deardoctordm@gmail.com. Also, if you can rate, review, and comment on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts it will help our show grow! Thanks again everyone~ The Doctors are out!
Hello from Double Digits! This week the Doctors talk about the opportunities and pitfalls of stealing the show from your players. We also touch on how to navigate an experienced play-table as an inexperienced DM. Join us for another week of brainstorming! If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
Thanks once again for listening to our podcast! We have a bit of an announcement this week: We’re officially on apple podcasts!! Yay! Now that we’re there, we would love love love it if you go to itunes and rate, review, and subscribe to our show. Our patient list may be short right now but if you could drop a review our listenership can grow! Search us anywhere as Dr. DM, send us appointment questions to @dear_doctor_dm on Twitter, or email us at deardoctordm@gmail.com. That’s d-e-a-r-d-o-c-t-o-r-d-m at gmail dot com. Thanks! The doctors are out!
This week we talk about how to prep yourself mentally to DM a session, and also do a deep dive into monster intelligence. If you’d like to send us a campaign question or if you want us to do a deep dive into a rule, setting, or monster type let us know by sending an email to deardoctordm@gmail.com or on Twitter @dear_doctor_dm Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week the Doctors discuss how to handle modifying a world to fit your needs and how to make a league of dragons, courtesy of Dubious in DC and Zack. If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This is a Web Check-Up! Just a general wellness-check on the online DND community. Questions this week were gathered from r/DND on Reddit. If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week is all Virtual! The Doctors give tips and tricks for playing and DMing in virtual, online, and voice-chatting games. If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week the Doctors discuss what it’s like to DM and play at a gaming convention! If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
This week the Drs. talk about warfare in campaigns, including battle tactics for encounters and how to show strife in your worldbuilding. If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com, or visit us on our new Twitter page, @dear_doctor_dm.
Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
In this episode the Doctors, Beth, Leanne, and Tasha, discuss what it takes to run an evil game and how to have an evil character commingle with a non evil party. Thank you to DMs Jerad M. and Zack P. for your questions! If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
In this episode the Doctors discuss limiting worldbuilding elements in a setting and how to level up monsters and opponents for more challenging encounters. Thank you to DMs Chris S. and Rachel K. for your questions! If you have a question for the Drs. DM, please submit them to deardoctordm@gmail.com. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.
The first episode of Dr. DM. Where Tasha, Beth, & Leanne answer your D&D and DM related questions. Thank you to Chad Crouch for the use of his song "Adventure" as the intro and outro of our podcast. You can find more of his work at the soundofpicture.com.