Russ More (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean Howard (The End of Time and Other Bothers) have heard it time and time again. New DMs/GMs find they're held back by something or hung up on an idea. We answer your questions to help YOU feel more comfort

Fire up the Story Mechanisms!

Jan 21st, 2022 17m 15s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) carry on the conversation from last week to deliver different story mechanics that can up used to kickstart a game or be used as a delivery method for information that they

The Value in Your Player's Decisions

Jan 7th, 2022 19m 39s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Locks&Beard's question! When do you give your players a win at the cost of a story plot point and when do you just say "Man all that work was pointless cause there w

Why Follow Your Gods?

Nov 26th, 2021 17m 36s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Skullking20's question! They're planning an amazing monster-themed while building out their pantheon of gods. The big question is how do you figure out WHY someone i

I'm Prepping a Campaign! What Do I Focus On?

Nov 12th, 2021 18m 32s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Galen Rex's question! They are playing in a couple campaigns while also prepping their own, so what should they focus on to get the game going smoothly?email - dmt

How Do I Keep Talking To Myself!?

Oct 29th, 2021 16m 44s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Amyj's question about character voices and speaking to yourself, keeping voices straight and ways to enhance your players involvement as NPCs!ResourcesHow to Crea

Player Anxiety About Playing In A Space

Sep 24th, 2021 22m 14s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Andrey's question about a player at their table who is showing signs that they might not be comfortable with the game their planning.X-Card by John Stavropoulos- ht

Hurry Up! Pick Up The Gems!

Sep 10th, 2021 16m 47s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Jorien's epic question about how you patiently wait for players to pick up the gems that you placed in the world you're playing in.Is something holding you back? S

Don't Go There! Safety Mechanics at the Table

Jun 4th, 2021 15m 11s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Michelle's question about subjects, topics and anything else that is an auto-don't go there!X-Card by John Stavropoulos- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SB0jsx

Homebrewing for YOUR table

May 21st, 2021 17m 27s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Christopher and Michael's questions from our discord that surround homebrewing for your table or stories. What's fair, how much and what to focus on for your situati

Breaking Down the Partial Success

May 7th, 2021 18m 27s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Sean's question - yes, that Sean - about breaking down and de-mystifying the Partial Success in TTRPG's.Is something holding you back? Send us an email or join our

Up the Creek Without a Prop Map

Apr 23rd, 2021 15m 42s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer Cohen and Michelle's questions surrounding the mystic andmystery of maps and props at the table! Do they help? Where can you start? Let's find out!Is something hol

Cost of Entry and Magic is WILD!

Apr 9th, 2021 19m 44s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer GM Phobi's questions in this second part. We talk about the tools you need and the cost of entry to play a game which turns into more of a consent issue in the WAY p

How Much To Plan In The Fae

Mar 26th, 2021 20m

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer GM Phobi's questions over 2 parts, and this is the first. We talk about things like "how much do you need to plan to get started", "how to play Fae NPCs" and "endowm

Approaching World Building Through Threats

Mar 12th, 2021 28m 54s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) answer GM Andreas's question that takes us on a journey through the undefined tools used to approach world building through the threats that exist in the world you're creat

What Do We DISAGREE on?

Feb 26th, 2021 14m 22s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) take the reigns on one of Sean's questions to try to find something they DON'T agree on. It goes well...Is something holding you back? Send us an email or join our discor

Are You Worried That You WIll STOP Having Ideas?

Feb 12th, 2021 20m 27s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) take a question from Cohen Ryan who asks "Are you worried that you will STOP having ideas?" and give you some ideas, tools and tips for when that writer's block strikes.I

Managing a Murder Hobo Family and Changing the Social Contract

Jan 22nd, 2021 22m 48s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) take a question from listener James who asks "How Can I Manage My Murder Hobo Family", which carries them on to talk about the social contract of the game and the risks wit

7 Ways To A Fun Session - A Bar and a Lost Goblin

Jan 8th, 2021 20m 18s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) sit down a present a new series, "7 Ways to a Fun Session". We show you how ideas can come easier when you have a partner or group to bounce ideas off of.Is something hol

Bonus

Presents... Snyder's Return - Featuring Lauren Urban

Dec 4th, 2020 41m 56s

Today Adam speaks with Legendary DM of the Dungeon Drunks Podcast, DnD Beyond Community Manager, Player of popular Characters and Professional Oboe Player about getting into the Hobby, favoured encounters, jumping into fellow shows and getting

The Guide to Winging It

Nov 27th, 2020 29m 32s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) crack open their gamebooks to give you a few quick tips and tricks to rolling with the punches, living on the edge of your seat, soaring on the wings of the eagles! ... We'

Can You Run a Game Without Voices?

Nov 13th, 2020 11m 2s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) are breaking down whether voices are necessary to have a fun time running or playing a game. We also walk you through out tickle trunk of voices that we use for our public

World Breakers!

Oct 30th, 2020 15m 28s

Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) are taking you through the terrifying world of what to do when the players break the world or the game session you have planned. We hopefully give you some tips and tricks

You Have 30 Minutes to Prep! Don't Panic!

Oct 16th, 2020 17m 52s

We're back baby! I'ts a new season and Russ (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean (The End of Time and Other Bothers) are switching the format up.You have 30 minutes before the gang arrives to play the game. You look at your notes and there is NOTHI

e26 - Alignment, What is it Good For?

Jul 24th, 2020 26m 13s

Russ More (Dumbgeons & Dragons) and Sean Howard (The End of Time and Other Bothers) have heard it time and time again. New DMs/GMs find they're held back by something or hung up on an idea.We answer your questions to help YOU feel more comfort