The Forever DM: Recent Episodes
The Forever DM Podcast
Nat and Pip, two of the Clash of Quests crew, take time out to interview a wide range of DMs to get their thoughts on the game and any advice they might have.
The Season Finale of TFDM!!!! Today, Nat talks to a DM named Kristen Russell. They talk about some fun homebrew items, mixing up modules, and veering off the path of modules. Please send your Dungeon Master questions to clashofquests@gmail.com You can find more Clash of Quests at
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On today's episode of The Forever DM, Nat talks to Rod Salm, a Dungeon Master who makes his terrain for his maps. They talk about map building, DMing for children, and ways to keep players entertained during combat. Please send your Dungeon Master questions to clashofquests@gmail.com. You can find more of Rod and Clash of Quests at:
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On today's Episode of The Forever DM, Nat talks to Matt Traversa. A Dungeon Master who just finished running the Sand Box module The Curse of Strahd. They talk about how Min/Maxers aren't always bad, the importance of keeping your table FUN, and benefits of DnD on mental health. Please send your Dungeon Master questions to clashofquests@gmail.com. You can find more Clash of Quests at:
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On today's episode of The Forever DM, Natalie talks with Helen, An Autistic Dungeon Master from the UK. They talk about the Pro's and Con's of how COVID has changed the TTRPG world, a few different organizational tools, tips on balancing encounters, and how to make Dungeons and Dragons more inclusive to Asexual Players and embracing all LGBTQ+ Players. Send your DM questions clashofquests@gmail.com You can find more Helen and Clash of Quests at:
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Today on The Forever DM, Pip talks to Steven Gaffey about the use of Puns in your game and PC deaths. He reassures that it's okay to relax as a Dungeon Master, players can't see behind your screen, and there should be more options than JUST combat all the time. He also recommends a book series a few other DM's have also talked about. Please send your GM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com. You can watch Clash of Quests live every Saturday 1400 CST, and you can find more of us at:
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Today on The Forever DM, Natalie talked to the brother of Clash of Quest member, Andres Echeverry, Professional MMA Fighter, and dear friend Nico Echeverry. They talk about CyberPunk, the dangers of assuming your players next steps, the relationship between Players and the Dungeon Master, and some super fun Homebrew Items. Please send your GM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com. You can find more of Nico and Clash of Quests at:
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Today on The Forever DM, Pip talks to new Dungeon Master Samson Shelton. Samson lives for heavy prepping and Pip showed him some useful tools for balancing encounters, as well as the value of a good pause, and a few other TTRPG's. Please send your DM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com. You can find more of Samson and Clash of Quests at:
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Today on The Forever DM, Natalie talks to the beautiful talented voice of the CoQ Intro, the hilarious Dawn Krosnowski, who has been playing DnD for 38 years. They talk about how you don't have to choose Homebrew OR Module, how to be silly and have fun as a Dungeon Master, some ways to NOT hand your players their wins, and many other powerful Dungeons and Dragons tips. Please send your Game Master Questions to clashofquests@gmail.com. You can find more Clash of Quests and watch Dawn play Call of Cthulhu with Pip being the Keeper on our YouTube channel as well.
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Today on The Forever DM, Pip talks with Jason Tyron. A Dungeon Master and player of Dungeons and Dragons for 40 + years and has played every version! They discuss Jason's top 4 tips of being a good Dungeon Master and also explores all the many wonderful RPGs there are to play outside of Dungeons and Dragons! Not that we don't like our D&D, it's just nice to spice things up. He also has created a game called Bad Streets, a game of gritty street level crime drama based on movies from the 70s, and discusses what it took to create it. Please send your DM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com Clash of Quests at:
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Today on The Forever DM, Pip talks with Brian Bautista. A Dungeon Master for a campaign of 12 players! That's right, 12! And a former metal DJ. They discuss strategies on how to manage 12 PCs in both narrative and combat; how to pace your narrative to get to your sweet spots of your big reveals; and, most importantly, how to switch up your plans on the fly to make your game not only more memorable for the players, but also go to places that even you as the DM weren't expecting! Please send your DM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com and you can find more of Brian and Clash of Quests at:
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Today on The Forever DM, Natalie talks with Sam John. The Dungeon Master who made Clash of Quests first fan art! They discuss what Dungeons and Dragons is at the bottom line; how to keep games going; getting into your NPC roles; where to start when planning a campaign; what to do if players skip an encounter; and how to handle PC's who accidentally become OP. Please send your DM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com and you can find more of Sam and Clash of Quests at:
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SHOW LESSToday, Natalie take the Forever DM on lighthearted adventure with a lot of laughter with Breanna, a DM with a theater. Listen in as she learns about new TTRPG's, different ways to make your RP better, and the world of Eberron. Please send your Dungeon Master questions to clashofquests@gmail.com You can find more of Breanna and Clash of Quests at
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Today on The Forever DM, Pip has the privilege of talking with a DM who is basically a Cartographer, and the epitome of what every Dungeon Master, Game Master, Keeper, etc. could hope for in their games. Together, we learn about ways to engage your players, the glory that is Curse of Strahd, and ways to make your villains more maniacal. Please send your DM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com and you can find more Clash of Quests and our friend Xav at:
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Content Warning: this podcast contains themes that may cause upset or disturb people. The content in question contains references to issues surrounding mental health. If you would like to avoid this section of the podcast, it is discussed from 22 minutes and 3 seconds through to 27 minutes and 30 seconds. Thank you.
Today on The Forever DM, Pip takes us into a world that combines Professional Wrestling and Dungeons and Dragons with the Dungeon Master of In the Dice Box. Jump in and hear about the value of humor, the importance of note taking, and the benefits DnD can have on mental health. Please send your DM questions to clashofquests@gmail.com You can find more of Clash of Quests and In the Dice Box atwww.twitch.tv/clashofquests
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Today, on The Forever DM, Pip talks with the Dungeon Master the DnD show Deck of Many Friends. Listen with us, as they talk about Session 0, NPC voices, and what happens when prep work goes awry. Please send in your Dungeons and Dragons Game Master questions to clashofquests@gmail.com you can find more of us and Sully at
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Today on The Forever DM Natalie brings us the joy of friendship as we talk with Ondine about different Tabletop Role-playing Games, other than D&D, Eberron, and the difference between planners and improvisation DM's. Please send us your Dungeon Master questions to clashofquests@gmail.com You can find more of Clash of Quests at
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On today's episode of The Forever DM; Natalie learns from the Dungeon Masters of Dungeons and Drag Queens about world building, railroading, theater, and combining communities. Listen in as they discuss some of the benefits of Dungeons and Dragons with mental health, children, and personal identities. Send us questions or things you struggle with in your D&D sessions to clashofquests@gmail.com You can also find us and more of Dungeons and Drag Queens and Clash of Quests on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
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On today's episode of The Forever DM, Pippin takes us on a journey to the entertainment capital of the world, to discuss herbs, hobgoblins, and heroes while learning about what Dungeons and Dragons, theatre, and world building all have in common with the host of WeeDnD and content creator of Art Hard Studios, BAM, and learn his secret Dungeon Master tips. Send us questions or things you struggle with in your D&D sessions to clashofquests@gmail.com You can also find us and more of BAM on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at Clash of Quests or https://www.twitch.tv/clashofquests https://www.twitch.tv/arthardstudios