Dragon Mind - TTRPG Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Tanaka
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Blending elements of personal growth and development, game design, and philosophy, every episode brings a unique lens to creating more fulfilling experiences at the table.
Backgrounds have gotten a major shakeup in D&D 2024, but one major change has us still scratching our heads.
For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm
Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee
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One major goal of D&D 2024 was accessibility. Did the designers meet their goal?
For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm
Also on Spotify at:
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The 2024 Free Rules have been released on D&D Beyond, which you can find here at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game So what are the big changes between the 2024 and 2014 engines?For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfmAnd other episodes of Dragon Mind at: https://open.spotify.com/show/73itZcf2PWQrgw0RHX5gNY?si=d28f05c470514231Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=505f893a9812477bTo join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.comCredit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music
D&D 2024 has been cranking out preview after preview about the new system, and as a long time 5e player...I'm less excited than you may think.
For my overview conversation with Wrel (or for more podcast conversations between us), head to https://youtu.be/NdfNc-nSsU0?si=eZqHQUmSIvRNArgE
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Dragon Mind is also on YouTube!
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Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
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Why is there such a huge gap between those of us who LOVE lore and those of us who roll our eyes at it?
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Dragon Mind is now on YouTube!
For our YouTube channel, head to:
Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
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What elements do you emphasize, downplay, or let go of in order to run a balanced TTRPG session?
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What are the upsides and downsides of optimization?
Can we broaden the definition of "optimization" to make it universally useful?
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Dragon Mind is now on YouTube!
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Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
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How do you know when it's time to end the story of a character, arc, or campaign? When do you keep going and when do you say goodbye? Why are endings so hard?
For a little bit on the psychology of story endings, check out Malcolm Gladwell's episode of Revisionist History, linked below:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0703VB1lFpJLaNgv7yiHG1?si=ysK0FQBZSR2RLGShSbW46w
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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Today, I'm joined by Michael "Wrel" Henderson, a previous guest on Dragon Mind during our Playtest Panel Discussions and World Building Mini-Series to talk about his new grounded d20 TTRPG, Distal, which you can check out at playdisrpg.com
We talk about some of the system's design goals, unique mechanics, and its extremely fun backstory generation tables.
To follow Distal's development, you can subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@WarpathWrel
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In a recently uploaded video, Jeremy Crawford broke the news that we won't be receiving anymore playtest packets for the 2024 Player's Handbook. So, now is as good a time as ever to reflect on how it went.
References
D&D Playtest Survey Results | Player's Handbook | Unearthed Arcana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmZvRkRsfvw
D&D Exec. Opens Up about OGL & One D&D | My Interview with Kyle Brink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smyRYVzB_jQ&t=382s
6:22 - Kyle Brink’s Promise
Wizards of the Coast will continue supporting third-party content for D&D
https://www.geekwire.com/2022/wizards-of-the-coast-will-continue-supporting-third-party-content-for-dd/
(Original statement pre-OGL Crisis)
D&D Studio Update: 2024 Core Rule Books and Survey Results
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYgSsn7b0f0&t=260s
3:46 - Defining Backwards Compatibility
Weapon Masteries RANKED for One DnD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGfZ4NaLFq0
The "Outlier" spells that need fixed in D&D 5e, and how we do it with One D&D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R42s6ak2_1I
Check out Mike Shea's Lazy RPG Podcast at:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0QErT8qPZ1KBPSIwnGBKMZ?si=cb7aa2db52e34f32
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Notice how this title's in quotes?
In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss the notion that "No D&D is Better than Bad D&D" by investigating the root causes of "Bad D&D" and resolving the paradox of knowing that to become a skilled GM, you'll have to run games unskillfully first.
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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One of the most under-recognized elements of Game Mastering is considering the real-world time spent playing and waiting in a game environment.
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
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In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss their experiences playtesting and how to run a successful playtest that yields helpful information.
Distal is a TTRPG in Alpha playtesting by Michael from the Playtest Panel Discussions. You can check out the system at https://linktr.ee/distalrpg
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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We finally get a version of the Monk that (seems) to be on par with its martial-peers. Everything looks good. The question remains: does it play good?
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Hot on the heels of UA 7 is UA 8: Bastions and Cantrips, as well as a discussion about the survey feedback for UA 6.
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Designing an encounter can serve multiple functions.
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What type of Game Balance does your table enjoy?
What have been your experiences with homebrew TTRPG content?
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In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss the "pro mindset" that you can bring to any table you're apart of, as well as both sides of the Professional GMing relationship.
In this episode, we mention a few resources to check out. They're listed below:
Why I Quit Pro DM'ing and Is It For You? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjU8CyoYw0k
Treantmonk's Temple - https://www.youtube.com/@TreantmonksTemple
The Eldritch Lorecast by Ghostfire Gaming - https://open.spotify.com/show/5EW3iItCF2WuyP02dCRrym
Pack Tactics - https://www.youtube.com/@PackTactics
Ginny Di - https://www.youtube.com/@GinnyDi
Bob Worldbuilder - https://www.youtube.com/@BobWorldBuilder
XP to Level 3 - https://www.youtube.com/@XPtoLevel3
Matthew Colville - https://www.youtube.com/@mcolville
The Monsters Know What They're Doing - https://www.themonstersknow.com/
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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Sometimes what we think will happen and what actually happens are very different things.
What have been your experiences with homebrew TTRPG content?
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Another entry into our favorite news topic, D&D Fifth Edition Second Edition, also known at PHB 2024. We get the subclass previews for Barbarian, Fighter, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard. Oh yeah, it's all coming together.
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GMing isn't about what you do. It's about who you are.
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A common stumbling block for new GMs is to think of their TTRPG as a story rather than a quest. Write Quests, not Stories.
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How do you recognize a distortion in your design, and what can you do about it?
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How do the design elements of your game harmonize into an ideal experience?
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In today's episode, John and Stephanie revisit the Seven Baby Steps to Masterful Game Mastering after refining them for the past year. In order, the Seven Baby Steps are:
1) Close the Loop
2) Test a Chain
3) Lengthen the Chain
4) Tend the Garden
5) Intentionally Cultivate a Particular Culture
6) Tune the System
7) Foster Empowerment
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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No, I'm not kidding.
Trigger Warning: Death of a Child
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
What's holding you back from running your first game? And what should you prioritize to run a great experience?
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Today's episode was inspired by Cal Newport's Deep Questions podcast episode "Start with Discipline", which you can listen to with the following link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Kfi8MQi3vPMCOTsQLpYG4?si=Pc8954vSSqiFke14Z2A76A
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
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In today's follow up episode to Five Level Leadership, John, Stephanie, and Ken dive into the Momentum Learning Systems formula for content organization so that your players will have an easier time falling in love with your game.
In this segment of the Dragon MindTTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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What are the Agreements you've made with yourself and your table?
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Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
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Today we're taking a break from our normal deep ponderings to talk about my impressions of the direction of One D&D, along with some thoughts I have about the material from Playtest Packet 6. Overall, I'm really happy to see how the design team has utilized the community's feedback in the revisited classes, and I'm hoping that trend will continue for the others.
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What do you find rewarding about playing TTRPGs?
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To read Richard Bartle's article, Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades: Players Who Suit MUDs, head to: https://mud.co.uk/richard/hcds.htm
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.
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Why do you think TTRPGs are such a special gaming medium?
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In today's episode, John and Stephanie sit down with Ken, Stephanie's business partner in their consulting company, Momentum Learning Systems, and how the Momentum Learning Systems leadership method can improve your skills as a GM and leader in your own life.
There are a lot of good books to read which inspired Ken and Stephanie's Five Level Leadership model. We're prioritizing three of them, which are:
- Good to Great by Jim Collins
- A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business by Nick Sarillo
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
In this segment of the Dragon MindTTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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We have something a little bit different for you today! In this pilot episode, we at Dragon Mind are trying out a new, quick format so that we can be more responsive with news and announcements in the TTRPG and broader gaming industries. There's a lot of possibilities of things we can do with this format, so let us know your thoughts in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, linked below.
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In today's episode, we discuss our thoughts and experiences playing Pathfinder Second Edition, one of D&D's largest competitors.
In this segment of the Dragon MindTTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
This podcast is produced in association with Incendium RPGs. For more TTRPG content, check out our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@incendiumrpgs
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In today's episode, John is joined by Kerina, a professional Game Master that works with younger players. They discuss some of her criticisms of 5e as a system, creating meaningful villains for kids’ games, and alternative systems that offer their own unique game design insights.
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In today's world building episode, John is joined by Raymond O'Connor from the TTRPG Podcast Running off the Rails to discuss different writing philosophies, constructing your world to deliver on a promise to your players, and how World Building is secondary to Plot and Character.
To hear more from Ray and Ariel at Running off the Rails, head to: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ALLVYC7hWRCSiqdlNJap2
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In today's world building episode, Stephanie from Borrowing Brilliance flips the script to ask John questions on what he's learned about world building so far, and how ultimately, the world building doesn't matter as much as prioritizing your players.
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"We cherish the old stories for their changelessness. Arthur dreams eternally in Avalon. Bilbo can go "there and back again,"and "there" is always the beloved familiar Shire. Don Quixote sets out forever to kill a windmill... So people turn to the realms of fantasy for stability, ancient truths, immutable simplicities.
And the mills of capitalism provide them. Supply meets demand. Fantasy becomes a commodity, an industry.
Commodified fantasy takes no risks: it invents nothing, but imitates and trivialises. It proceeds by depriving the old stories of their intellectual and ethical complexity, turning their action to violence, their actors to dolls, and their truth-telling to sentimental platitude. Heroes brandish their swords, lasers, wands, as mechanically as combine harvesters, reaping profits. Profoundly disturbing moral choices are sanitized, made cute, made safe. The passionately conceived ideas of the great storytellers are copied, stereotyped, reduced to toys, molded in bright-colored plastic, advertised, sold, broken, junked, replaceable, interchangeable.
What the commodifiers of fantasy count on and exploit is the insuperable imagination of the reader, child or adult, which gives even these dead things life--of a sort, for a while." ~Ursula K. Le Guin, forward to Tales from Earthsea
In today's world building episode, we have on Jaxn from Truesight RPGs on YouTube to discuss how our misguided expectations of intricate world building can interfere with our enjoyment of a TTRPG session.
To check out Jaxn's channel, head to https://www.youtube.com/@truesightrpg
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming.
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In today's world building episode, we have on Joe, the DM from the D&D Audio Drama Advantage, to discuss how worldbuilding is done through asking deeper and deeper questions, how lore can be used to justify functional design decisions, and the design origins of Advantage’s custom world, the Cusp.
To see this world for yourself, you can head to: advantagednd.com/world
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In today's episode, we have on Michael from our Playtest Panel Discussions to continue our mini series on world building. We discuss "found world design", the value of discovering constraints in your world's design, and the power of designing your world to be personal, even if it doesn't feel original.
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Today's episode is the first in a mini-series on World Building, a topic much too big to cover in a single episode. For this first episode, John and Ian discuss suspension of disbelief, finding the balance between hard and soft world-building, and how TTRPGs as a medium allow players to interview a world’s creator directly.
For additional content to listen to, check out Hello Future Me's video, Hard Worldbuilding vs. Soft Worldbuilding | A Study of Studio Ghibli at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcyrrTud3x4
You can find our Borrowing Brilliance episode, The Seven Baby Steps to Masterful Game Mastering at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Yy8Mr6bQ6aILrR8aLRave?si=f8f6cdae6da84d92
And finally, for a lengthier discussion on Hard and Soft World Building, you can check out the DM Shower Thoughts episode, Your World as a Character, at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gRwXTLFsG4W0CG4hMdKCK?si=hkUvNcw7SdaRTA7_iRLLGw
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How did they roll?
In this Playtest Panel Discussion, John, Ian, Stephanie, and Michael discuss their thoughts and speculations about the newest One D&D playtest classes, Druid and Paladin, which present some polarizing changes to the Druid's Wildshape and Paladin's Divine Smite.
Check out the new Playtest for yourself at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/one-dnd/druid-paladin
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That is the question.
In today's episode, John is joined by Michael, a Game Master from Dragon Mind's Playtest Panel Discussions. They talk about what makes a great story, how that relates to a character's build, and how optimization (or intentionally creating a suboptimal character) affects the dynamics at the table.
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In today's Playtest Panel Discussion, John, Ian, Stephanie, and Michael discuss Kobold Press's Project Black Flag and Design Diary #1. Get ready for things to get a little...critical.
To download Playtest Packet #1 for yourself, head to: https://koboldpress.com/project-black-flag/
And for Celeste Conowitch's Design Diary #1, head to: https://koboldpress.com/project-black-flag-friday-design-diary-1/
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In today’s episode, we discuss the book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, which is famous for its recognition of capital “R” Resistance, an ethereal force that keeps us from producing the art we’re meant to.
If you're interested in checking out the book for yourself, you can purchase it with the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SZM7KXW2CY8O&keywords=war+of+art&qid=1676837161&sprefix=war+of+art%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1
For Cal Newport's Deep Questions episode, the Lumberjack Paradox, head to:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZwfQjU9vdMYp6rONi0S60?si=cff7eb2dca2247d7
And last but not least, for Jaxn's YouTube channel, Truesight DnD, head to:
https://www.youtube.com/@truesightdnd
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
This podcast is brought to you by Incendium RPGs. For more TTRPG content, check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw
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In this episode, John and Ian follow up on the topic of Lens 13, Meaningful Quest Design, with a discussion on how structuring your quests' stories help organize your thoughts to be more digestible for your players.
For Ian's YouTube video on Structuring Great Quests, you can head to: https://youtu.be/1eL8O6R0frM (Structuring Great Quests)
For more information on the Triple Goddess and the dangers of distilling storytelling into a single model, check out Tale Foundry's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvRyPzPE2uE
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss player agency and how having more choices doesn't necessarily mean your players will have more meaningful TTRPG experiences.
For our video on Complexity vs Depth in game design, head to: https://youtu.be/72Y8dNvHqmY
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In today’s episode, we discuss the book Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott and how it helped Stephanie shape and connect to her favorite D&D character, Mizonouta.
If you're interested in checking out the book for yourself, you can purchase it with the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X8D0I70G5CCM&keywords=bird+by+bird&qid=1675009254&sprefix=bird+by+bir%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1
We also mention Cal Newport's podcast, Deep Questions, which you can find at https://open.spotify.com/show/0e9lFr3AdJByoBpM6tAbxD?si=edfbf68bca1140a2
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
This podcast is brought to you by Incendium RPGs. For more TTRPG content, check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw
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After six years of publishing episodes, the hit audio drama Advantage is now ready for Arc 3!
To learn more about the cast and the world of the Cusp, head to advantagednd.com
And, be sure to check out the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/3eAzTw9J
In this episode, John and Joe sit down again to discuss Character Discovery, the unique comprehensive process that the cast of Advantage goes through in order to create the fleshed out, dynamic characters you listen to in each episode.
To get the whole Advantage experience and discover a whole new world of TTRPGs, head over to https://www.advantagednd.com/
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Apologies for the lack of a formal intro. I've lost my voice and couldn't record one. Anyways...
In this episode, John and Joe, the DM for the D&D audio drama Advantage, talk shop about Fifth Edition's accessibility to new players of all ages, the value of structuring our imagination with game rules, and the impact of selecting particular players for particular campaigns.
To get the whole Advantage experience and discover a whole new world of TTRPGs, head over to https://www.advantagednd.com/
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Well...it's time. Time to talk about the OGL and our future with D&D.
Resource Links:
Wizards of the Coast's statement on Updating the OGL: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1423-an-update-on-the-open-game-license-ogl
Roll for Combat's Interview with Ryan Dancey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vz9ogq7JTg
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Want an inside look at the life of a Professional Game Master? Well do we have the episode for you!
In this episode, John and Jaxn (from Truesight DnD) talk about the world of professional game mastering, the psychological benefits of TTRPGs, and how DMing is largely about knowing how to take a step back.
To check out Jaxn's work, head to his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@truesightdnd
and his website for DM Coaching at truesightdnd.com
Special shoutout to @Opalaine_Fox on Instagram for the Truesight DnD artwork!
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This is audio of Ian and John's first YouTube livestream, A Year in Review, over at the Incendium D&D YouTube channel, which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/@IncendiumDnD
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss prepping for combat in 5th Edition D&D, how combat reinforces a story's themes, and keeping in mind how you want your players to feel while experiencing combat.
For a more in depth look at 4th Edition Monster Roles, you can check out our video on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTcgrdGFXAs&t=5s
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In today’s episode, we discuss how embracing metagaming can improve your life, as well as experiment with a fun way to envision who you want to be in 2023 :)
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
This podcast is brought to you by Incendium D&D. For more D&D content, check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss session prep, how much is too much or too little, and how prep is a constant process of iteration and reiteration.
Once again, we reference the podcast Running off the Rails, particularly an episode about pacing. Check it out at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OzDGpRgXaWaNauoVexGMf?si=1d4cca14e0904429
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The alternate title for this episode is "The Great Ardling Argument".
In One D&D Bonus episode, John, Ian, Stephanie, and Michael discuss their thoughts and speculations about the newest One D&D Unearthed Arcana, Cleric and Revised Species, which presents the new playtest design of the Cleric and Goliath, as well as reworked designs for Ardlings and Dragonborn.
Check out the new Playtest for yourself at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/one-dnd/cleric-revised-species
In this episode, we also reference a few videos you can find on YouTube, which are linked for your convenience below:
Treantmonk on his Open Letter to Jeremy Crawford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVMmFQ7E4pc
Dungeon Masterpiece on Survivorship Bias: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GNiU08w4cM
Treantmonk reviewing each edition of D&D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrWLKd3UIQY
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In this episode, John interviews his martial arts mentor of almost 25 years, Ken Caputo, about the personal growth and development skills learned in Five Animal Kung Fu, as well as why this podcast has the name "Dragon Mind".
If you have any questions about the Five Animals or the Life Spiral Project, you can contact Ken at ken@momentumlearning.info
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In today’s episode, we discuss your table's relationship with metagaming, both it's drawbacks and its hidden benefits, and how, in a way, you're always metagaming.
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
This podcast is brought to you by Incendium D&D. For more D&D content, check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw
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In today’s episode, John and Ian analyze the Druid, a shapeshifting nature caster that excels at battlefield support and control.
Welcome to Practical Possibilities, a new segment of Dragon Mind brought to you by Incendium D&D. In this segment, we’ll be diving into the concrete mechanics of Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons, analyzing its different options, and giving recommendations for new and veteran players alike.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss one of the most contentious topics in TTRPGs, Splitting the Party, both its benefits and drawbacks, and how storytelling tools mesh with your table’s culture.
Throughout this episode, we reference a podcast episode by Running off the Rails also about splitting the party, which makes a great companion listen to the content we present here. You can find their episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ix7QnUG2Pb6yX90FNlBo0?si=5d4d23278be848e1
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In today’s episode, we discuss the book Start with Why by Simon Sinek, and the power of designing campaigns and homebrew by first understanding your game's core purpose.
In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
To check out the book Start with Why for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15Z8RKDI5ZZ2M&keywords=start+with+why+simon+sinek&qid=1667411722&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjkxIiwicXNhIjoiMS42MyIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=start+with+why%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1
We also mention Daniel Pink's book To Sell is Human: https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Human-Surprising-Moving-Others/dp/1594631905/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y0X4AH63VXAK&keywords=to+sell+is+human+by+daniel+pink&qid=1667507851&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjcwIiwicXNhIjoiMS4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=to+sell+is+hu%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1
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In this special bonus episode, John and Ian discuss their thoughts on One D&D's Expert Classes after playtesting them in a one shot.
Check out the new Playtest for yourself at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/one-dnd
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss one of the most iconic elements of Dungeons and Dragons, dungeon crawling, the cultural shifts in the D&D community, and discovering your table’s preferred balance between Narrative and Simulationist experiences.
Throughout this episode, we mention a few videos we posted on our YouTube channel, Incendium D&D. You can check them out with the links below:
Text Based Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcys_dHoRo
Dungeon Crawling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pMSOUpbpzc&t=506s
Narrative vs Simulationist Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVFBihU6JQc&t=14s
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Today’s episode is a follow up on our previous discuss of the book Fire Child Water Child by Dr. Stephen Scott Cowan, which connects behaviors of adolescent ADHD with the Five Elements of Chinese medicine. This time, we dive in to how to use various D&D classes to cultivate the different elemental energies within yourself through gameplay at the table.
Borrowing Brilliance is a new segment of the TTRPG podcast Dragon Mind. In this segment, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
To check out the book Fire Child Water Child for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Child-Water-Understanding-Self-Esteem/dp/1608820904
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With new play test material comes another One D&D Panel!
In this special bonus episode, John, Ian, Stephanie, and their DM friend Michael discuss their thoughts and speculations about the newest One D&D play test material, Expert Classes, which includes reworked mechanics for Bards, Rangers, and Rogues, as well as reworked feats and new additions to the Rules Glossary.
Check out the new Playtest for yourself at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/one-dnd
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss how to create and use rules to support the aesthetic of your custom setting.
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In today’s episode, John and Ian analyze the Wizard, a classic fantasy archetype that serves as one of the best ways to learn spellcasting mechanics in 5e.
Welcome to Practical Possibilities, a new segment of Dragon Mind brought to you by Incendium D&D. In this segment, we’ll be diving into the concrete mechanics of Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons, analyzing its different options, and giving recommendations for new and veteran players alike.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss the value of starting your DM journey by learning and ruling with the Rules as Written, if nothing else so that if you do plan on homebrewing, you'll be more educated on the kinds of decisions you'll be making and the effect it'll have on the system.
In this episode, we shout out our friend Adamus from Adamus Drake Productions, whose website is linked below:
http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/
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In today’s episode, John and Ian analyze the Cleric, an iconic support character known for healing, but one that can do so much more.
Welcome to Practical Possibilities, a new segment of Dragon Mind brought to you by Incendium D&D. In this segment, we’ll be diving into the concrete mechanics of Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons, analyzing its different options, and giving recommendations for new and veteran players alike.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss the effect that your game’s peripheral structure has on your session’s success. Some examples include session length, online vs in person gaming, and dialogue through speaking vs typing
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In this special bonus episode, John, Ian, and Stephanie discuss their thoughts and speculations about One D&D, the codename for the "next iteration" of D&D being released in 2024.
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In today’s episode, we discuss the book Fire Child Water Child by Dr. Stephen Scott Cowan, which connects behaviors of adolescent ADHD with the Five Elements of Chinese medicine, as well as how we can use some of Dr. Cowan’s insights to be our best selves at the table.
References:
Fire Child Water Child: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Child-Water-Understanding-Self-Esteem/dp/1608820904
Cal Newport's Podcast, Deep Questions: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e9lFr3AdJByoBpM6tAbxD
Alyssa Visscher's Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/alyssavisscher/status/1547294470818803713?t=HmnoEKApgiXGf0SNofZdgQ&s=07&fbclid=IwAR2l_jWrd7rj-baO93huW_Fg0qQbyESvlX3vIetbBFwymiO6-oGIYftHIO8
Wits and Weights podcast with Philip Pape: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qdeOoUWYJSGYtpNuG4WTf
Borrowing Brilliance is a new segment of the TTRPG podcast Dragon Mind. In this segment, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
We'd love to hear your feedback for the podcast so far!
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Welcome to Practical Possibilities, a new segment of Dragon Mind brought to you by Incendium D&D. In this segment, we’ll be diving into the concrete mechanics of Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons, analyzing its different options, and giving recommendations for new and veteran players alike.
In today’s episode, John and Ian analyze the Warlock, a simple but potentially underpowered spellcaster with a compelling role-playing draw.
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Today, John and Stephanie dive into our hopes and dreams for a theoretical sixth edition of D&D, especially since the game's "next evolution" has been announced for 2024. Will our ideas match what WotC is planning?
Welcome to Borrowing Brilliance, a new segment of the TTRPG podcast Dragon Mind. In this segment, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss what to do when your campaign unexpectedly fizzles, how to revamp your custom setting, and finding opportunities when you have to start over.
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Today, John and Stephanie discuss the role religion plays in D&D gameplay and storytelling, how much it should connect to real world faith, and the pros and cons to having simple or complex moral themes in a game.
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Welcome to Practical Possibilities, a new segment of Dragon Mind brought to you by Incendium D&D. In this segment, we’ll be diving into the concrete mechanics of Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons, analyzing its different options, and giving recommendations for new and veteran players alike.
In today’s episode, John and Ian discuss arguably the simplest class in Fifth Edition: the Barbarian, a straightforward melee character built for survivability.
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Welcome to Borrowing Brilliance, a new segment of the TTRPG podcast Dragon Mind. In this segment, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people.
Today, John and Stephanie break down the Seven Baby Steps to becoming a masterful GM, which are also invaluable when starting a new campaign or getting to know a new play group.
In this episode, we discuss two individuals doing amazing things in the world.
First is Dave Ramsey, a personal finance personality, radio show host, author, and businessman. His Seven Baby Steps to Financial Freedom (which inspired the structure of today's discussion) can be found here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps
Second is Cal Newport, an author and associate professor of computer science who hosts the podcast, Deep Questions. His podcast can be found here: https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/
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Today's guest is John's long time friend and fellow martial arts instructor, Stephanie, who has been mentioned on the podcast in previous lenses. They talk about the DM / Player relationship, how Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements translates to a strong culture at the table, and the value of becoming a student of yourself.
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In this episode, John and Ian follow up on the last Lens, which had to do with their preferences to what role deities should play in homebrew world building. They dive deeper into our world building philosophies, why John prefers rational magic systems, and some story possibilities for allowing deities to be definitively slain.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss when it’s appropriate to use deities as a narrative device, the different interpretations of divine magic, and how achieving a character concept may mean ignoring a class’s flavor.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss avoiding over-prep, understanding your players’ gaming language, and share some thoughts on Support Characters.
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In this special bonus episode, John and Ian discuss their thoughts on the (somewhat) new official product from Wizards of the Coast, Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse.
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In today's episode, we reference an article you can read with the following link: https://www.masterthedungeon.com/guide-to-dnd-side-quests/
In this episode, John and Ian discuss how to have a powerful opening session, resolving self-criticism as a DM, and how to design meaningful quests.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss the delicate balance of emotional tension in your game’s storytelling, some perspectives on growth mindset, and which Fifth Edition products are worth purchasing for a beginner this late into the edition’s life span.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss the characteristics of a compelling villain, strategies for having your players engage with them, and some thoughts on Solo D&D.
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In this episode, John and Ian speak to Raymond O’Connor, one of the co-hosts of the D&D podcast, Running Off The Rails about all things D&D. We dive into the excitement of surprises at the table, the joy of running TTRPGs for new players, and the power of having your players be co-authors of your game’s story.
To listen to Running Off The Rails, visit runningofftherails.com
Matt Colville's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mcolville
Brandon Sanderson's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandSanderson
Victoria Lynn Schmidt's 45 Master Characters: https://www.amazon.com/45-Master-Characters-Creating-Original/dp/1599635348/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MISPOQ5K4G9Y&
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In this episode, John and Ian finish their review of the official variant and optional rules presented in the Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide.
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In this episode, John and Ian review the official Variant and Optional rules from the Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide for Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons.
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In this special bonus episode, John and Ian discuss their thoughts on the new Critical Role animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina on Amazon Prime.
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Join us for a Switch series adventure featuring Crit! Like a girl!
Join Ian (DMST), Sarah (Adv), Jim (Misad), and Steph (CLAG) as they navigate the dream plane led by DM Stars (CLAG).
In the world of LJ Darkmore, our heroes are taken from their slumber and imbued with new powers, and must complete trials in order to return to the safety of their beds…so long as they don’t die.
Discover more at darkmorepodcasts.com
In this episode, John and Ian dive into hard and soft magic systems, how they relate to Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons, and some variant game mechanics that can affect a player's relationship with magic.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss why player characters may be prone to violence in D&D, the choice of using meta-language in-universe, and how D&D reveals its players’ relationship with uncertainty.
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In this episode, John and Ian discuss the benefits and challenges of gaming online, recognizing everyone’s preferred styles, and analyze the specific style of Critical Role.
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In this episode, John talks with fellow game master Tim about the value of running prewritten adventures, melding your preferred play style with your players, and how everyone has what it takes to be a GM.
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming.
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In this episode, John talks to his co-host of the DM Shower Thoughts podcast, Adamus from adamusdrakeproductions.com. They dive into the similarities between game mastering and teaching, the value of establishing safety tools at the table, and player driven set up and payoff.
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming.
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In this episode, John sits down with his sister and Twitch partner Stephanie from twitch.tv/johnandstefplay. They discuss the value of being responsible for your character’s mechanics, paying attention to team dynamics, and how D&D is a kind of Rorschach test.
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming.
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In this episode, John sits down with Patrick, a newer Game Master, to discuss the value of a beginner's mindset, a Game Master's hero's journey, and how great games boil down to a collection of great moments.
Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming.
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Welcome to Dragon Mind, a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. In our pilot episode, two Game Masters, John and Ian, sit down to talk about their personal journeys as Dungeon Masters, creative writing, and the emotional benefits of immersive roleplaying.
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