Daggerheart to Heart

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The Welsh DM and Nico De Gallo dive into Daggerheart. Sharing their thoughts and experiences within the collaborative game and the stories told with it.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    005 - Open Minded Session 0s

    Session 0's are a foundational part of TTRPGs, Daggerheart even has an entire chapter dedicated to them. However it is very easy for players and GMs to come to them ill prepared to collaboratively build the world and establish their story. Let's discuss how we can all do better in our Session 0s.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - THROUGH THE UNSEEN EYE ===Explore your characters' backstories and connections with your friends while being stuck in a realm made up of your own memories. Collaboratively build your own big boss that you have to face as a group together. All of this is possible, in “Through The Unseen Eye”Heart of Daggers: https://heartofdaggers.com/products/mystical-emotional-adventure-for-all-levels-through-the-unseen-eye/DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/555026/mystical-character-driven-daggerheart-adventure-through-the-unseen-eye?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=3073419Topics:00:00 - Intro01:02 - Our Dream Characters04:43 - Main Topic08:02 - Nico Doesn't Run Session 0s11:50 - Creating Characters Collaboratively15:24 - Don't Railroad the GM22:20 - Don't Prewrite the Adventure32:02 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide

    47 min

  2. MAR 14

    004 - Daggerheart Myths

    Ever since it's launch there have been a number of swirling half-truths about Daggerheart in the online community. Hearsay and passed on pieces of information that have led many to believe certain elements of the game that aren't true. Let's shine a light on these, and figure what the game actually wants you to do. Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - FANGS & FELONS ===The ultimate campaign companion designed to keep your game running smoothly and your players running scared. Whether your table is wandering the corrupted wilds of the Witherwild, navigating the political fires of Five Banners, or exploring any Daggerheart world, this book drops predators, profiteers, and peril directly into play. Every adversary and environment is designed to create motion, pressure, and conflicts, with scaling guidance so they grow alongside your campaign. Heart of Daggers: https://heartofdaggers.com/products/ettins-adversaries-fangs-felons/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/555251/ettin-s-adversaries-fangs-felons?affiliate_id=3073419Topics:00:00 - First Adventure Adversaries04:11 - Daggerheart Myths06:40 - The Cards11:26 - Fuzzy Ranges14:36 - Gold System21:29 - Character Sheets25:31 - What's In the Chest!?37:53 - Community Spotlight48:43 - OutroMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide

    51 min

  3. FEB 28

    003 - Shining the Spotlight

    The Spotlight is an oft talked about facet of Daggerheart, often creating a lot of debate about how it's best used, and how it reframes the way we play TTRPGs. It's a lot simpler than people seem to think though. Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - MENAGERIE OF MAYHEM ===Menagerie of Mayhem: Volume 1 introduces 35 new adversaries, including multi-phase foes like the Blood Mage and adversary groups such as the ferocious Umbral Hunting Pack and the nihilistic Congregation of the End. Heart of Daggers: https://heartofdaggers.com/products/menagerie-of-mayhem-vol-1/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/553609/menagerie-of-mayhem-volume-1?affiliate_id=3073419Topics:00:00 - Character Establishment Tricks04:57 - Sharing the Spotlight38:13 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide

    48 min

  4. FEB 13

    002 - Freedom of Combat

    Combat in Daggerheart invites players and GMs to fill the story with high octane action and dramatic moments. But the lack of initative has been a major hold up for many. This episode we discuss why Daggerheart's story first combat opens the door for much better experiences at the table.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL ===Hope Springs Eternal has 120+ pages of original content made for Daggerheart. All 5 campaign frames are complemented by a location usable in any campaign. Check out further details at the Kickstarter below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericlazure/hope-springs-eternal/Topics:00:00 - Fear Trackers03:17 - No Initiative System14:11 - Action Movies18:38 - Narrative Over Mechanics33:10 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide

    43 min
  5. 001 - Utility of Environments

    JAN 31

    001 - Utility of Environments

    Environments invite players and GMs to explore their worlds, and face new challenges outside of combat. Daggerheart has provided a whole buffet of options for you to choose from. Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - WONDROUS ENVIRONMENTS Expand your Daggerheart adventures with a selection of mysterious locations drawn from across the realms of nature and magic. Wondrous Environments provides 50+ Environment Stat Blocks ready to drop into your campaign, along with bespoke Adversaries to go with them. ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/552648/wondrous-environments⁠ Topics: 00:00 - Best New Genre 03:11 - Versatile Environments 35:31 - Community Spotlight Music - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide

    44 min
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The Welsh DM and Nico De Gallo dive into Daggerheart. Sharing their thoughts and experiences within the collaborative game and the stories told with it.

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