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Episode 195 of Mastering Dungeons! 


Main topic: Daggerheart’s Adversaries and Environments!
Our final episode covering Daggerheart. Adversaries are critical to an RPG, creating excitement and engagement. Let's learn from how Daggerheart works to streamline stat blocks and encourage open play!
News: Hasbro CEO Take 2, Vecna on DDB Doesn’t Match Book, Tabletop Scotland, and more!
Contents00:00 Ghostfire University01:37 Stay Inspired?07:57 Build Player Investment?12:16 Daggerheart's Blank Canvas?24:30 2024 PHB Reveals26:44 Hasbro CEO, Take 2!36:12 DDB Vecna Doesn't Match Paper39:36 AL Adds Tabletop Scotland PO43:23 Origins Award Finalists44:26 Final Daggerheart!45:14 One Remaining Major Update47:25 Playtest Ends in July48:49 Importance of Adversaries50:42 Adversaries in Daggerheart54:59 Descriptions and Motives57:49 Attack and Defense01:01:23 Experiences01:03:08 Special Features01:09:18 Environments01:13:13 Do Environments Work Well?01:24:21 Promised Sections01:24:56 Final Thoughts01:33:18 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 194 of Mastering Dungeons! 


Main topic: Running a Daggerheart Campaign!
Daggerheart tells us each session should be built fresh, based on the previous session. And the world is a map populated by the players. Let’s see the benefits and challenges of this approach!
News: Roll20 Acquires Demiplane, D&D Movie’s Surprises, Hiring at Avantis MCDM FG, and more!
Contents00:00 Inevimitable01:08 Cost of Experience?10:51 Narrative Game Defined?17:16 D&D Movie's Strong 202421:02 2024 MM Covers Revealed26:08 Hiring at Avantis MCDM FG29:01 Roll20 Acquires Demiplane35:45 4E Turns 16 and Eberron 2036:41 Worldbuilding with Glimpses40:10 Teos Controls Neverwinter MMO?41:01 Diana Jones Finalists42:06 The Light Fantastic43:22 The Deck of Many Drinks46:45 Daggerheart Campaigns47:13 Review Context49:19 Daggerhear's Clear Perspective54:23 Build a Map58:48 Filling Space, Leaving Blanks01:02:43 Incorporate Backstories01:09:01 Backstory vs Adventure First01:17:23 Planning a Story Arc01:22:42 A Living World01:27:22 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 193 of Mastering Dungeons! 


Main topic: Running a Daggerheart Session!
Daggerheart provides advice on how to create a session based on the heroes. But is it actionable advice? Is Shawn raging while Teos remains positive? Find out the shocking truth!
News: WotC Hiring AI, Paramount Cancels D&D, Foundry Launches RPG, and more!
Contents00:00 Somewhat Tainted by Madness01:49 Hope and Fear in 5E?13:06 Campaign vs One-Shot Kickstarter?18:23 Post-Project Framework?26:05 DMG 2024 Cover Previews30:34 D&D TV Show Not Paramount32:38 WotC Hiring AI39:15 Barrier Peaks Revised41:57 D&D Destiny43:10 PAX West Badges44:53 Foundry Launches Ember RPG46:38 Your Charisma Score49:36 Jennell Jaquays Honored50:10 Blade Runner Rebellion52:35 Running Daggerheart Sessions53:31 Aspirational vs Actionable Advice01:01:54 Running a Session01:02:46 Thinking in Beats01:10:00 Preparing Combat Encounters01:15:30 Crafting Scenes01:19:29 Shawn Loves Using Conflict01:25:16 Countdown vs Skill Challenges01:29:08 Using Downtime01:30:59 Character Death01:32:48 TPKs and New PCs01:33:47 Leveling Up01:38:53 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
Our intro and outro music is Metropolis Fanfare, provided royalty-free by Tabletop Audio (https://tabletopaudio.com) under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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Episode 192 of Mastering Dungeons! 


Main topic: Daggerheart GM Moves and Mechanics!
Daggerheart lets a GM act at any time, yet encourages moves that push the narrative and create fun for players. Let’s take a look!
News: Andy Collins Returns to WotC, Chaosium Hires, Gamehole News, and more!
Contents00:00 Back in Black01:47 Know Other RPGs to Design?07:26 Prepared vs Extemporaneous?17:34 Chaosium Adds Staff20:39 Andy Collins Returns to WotC24:48 GameHole Badge Reg26:37 PoC Mentoring Dinner at GHC28:10 RPGs Spur Climate Empathy31:21 Diana Jones Emerging Designers32:27 Blade Runner Replicant Rebellion33:33 Daggerheart GM Mechanics35:26 Core Roll Mechanics36:59 GM Mechanics41:39 Calling for Action Roles43:13 Guaranteed Success46:21 Experiences and Rolls50:01 Making GM Moves54:59 Example Moves56:29 Adventure Considerations01:00:43 Choosing Moves01:07:22 Hard and Soft Moves01:09:08 Fear01:18:42 Countdowns01:21:47 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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Episode 191 of Mastering Dungeons! 


Main topic: 13th Age 2E Design with Rob Heinsoo!
The much admired 13th Age RPG has a second edition on kickstarter! Designer Rob Heinsoo discusses the game’s innovations and takes a look back at leading 4E design, the OGL as seen by WotC, and much more!
News: Greyhawk in the DMG, Homebrew vs Prewritten, D&D Worlds & Realms, and more!
Contents
00:00 New MD Search Engine! 01:59 Digital vs Paper Future?06:23 Scene Transitions?10:49 Greyhawk in the DMG16:15 D&D Worlds & Realms18:08 Talisman 5E19:04 Prewritten vs Homebrew21:30 Iskander Adventures - MT Black22:42 Brazil Flood Charity Bundle 23:36 Jeff Stevens Saints and Sinners 24:56 Rob Heinsoo and 13th Age 2E 25:25 Rob's One Unique Thing29:58 Three Dragon Ante33:22 Shadowfist Design37:09 Success on Design Team41:30 Listening Power42:52 Leading 4E D&D Design45:56 4E's Goals49:46 4E Digital Tool Impact54:22 Why Rescind an OGL?57:05 13th Age Innovations58:25 The Icons01:01:08 One Unique Thing design01:04:08 Engaging Monster Design01:09:07 2E Beyond Kickstarter?01:14:04 Shout-Outs
13th Age 2E Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pelgranepress/13th-age-second-edition-storytelling-action-fantasy-game 
Rio Grande Flood Charity Bundle: https://doar.acnur.org/page/ACNURBR/doe/enchentes-no-sul-do-brasil 
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Thank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
Our intro and outro music is Metropolis Fanfare, provided royalty-free by Tabletop Audio (https://tabletopaudio.com) under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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Episode 190 of Mastering Dungeons! 


Main topic: Daggerheart Review – GM Advice!
We found the heart of Critical Role, and it’s in the GM advice section. Shawn and Teos dig into this advice, fantastic for any game but tailor-made for Daggerheart’s play.
News: Critical Role Launches Beacon, MCDM on D&D Beyond, 2024 PH Art Reveal, and more!
Contents00:00 Mother's Day02:04 RPG vs Video Game ROI?07:19 Vancian vs Roll to Cast?15:11 D&D SRD 5.2 in February!18:56 2024 PH Art Sneak Peak22:31 D&D Dead by Daylight23:45 Critical Role Launches Beacon25:42 D&D GenCon Events31:40 MCDM Books on D&D Beyond33:32 Is D&D Changing Course?40:08 Secret Vecna Wallpaper40:39 Vecna Prequel Will Be Sold41:47 Black Flag Reference Document43:29 Deck of Player Safety on Demiplane44:59 13th Age 2E on Kickstarter46:47 Rethinking Alignment48:14 Distal d2049:10 Kickstarter 2023 Review50:29 Daggerheart GM Advice51:00 1.4 Playtest Update52:33 THIS is Critical Role!57:26 GM Principles01:03:09 Ask Questions01:09:03 Imperfect Improvisation01:12:06 GM Best Practices01:13:40 Treat PCs as Competent01:16:04 Create Meta Conversation01:17:01 Ground the World in Motive01:23:42 Pitfalls to Avoid01:32:19 Shout-OutsThank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.
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