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Dungeon Master DiariesBarrowmaze + Shadowdark Matt and Jody diuscuss and review the Barrowmaze megadungeon. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Chr...2025-07-231h 05Dungeon Master DiariesShadowdark Goes To 10 Matt and Jody diuscuss running a session for six level ten characters! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music...2025-07-151h 00Dungeon Master DiariesCreating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with Michael Putlack) Matt and Jody interview Miachel Putlack from Night Noon Games about his awesome zine Creating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with mini bestiary). GET THE ZINE HERE: https://nightnoongames.itch.io/shadowdark-monsters For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a product...2025-07-0957 minDungeon Master DiariesGauntlet, An Introduction Matt and Jody diuscuss starting a session with a short gauntlet! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is com...2025-07-0256 minDungeon Master DiariesIt's a Mailbag Episode! Matt and Jody answer some questions from listeners! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christ...2025-06-2658 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Keep on the Borderlands Matt and Jody discuss and review the Caves of Chaos, from the famous module The Keep on the Borderlands. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner...2025-06-101h 05Dungeon Master DiariesCon Game Matt and Jody discuss their recent trip to KublaCon in Burlingame, CA. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music...2025-06-031h 01Dungeon Master DiariesWhere Are We? Matt and Jody discuss maps, and how to use them at the table! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro...2025-05-211h 00Dungeon Master DiariesBoss Baby Matt and Jody discuss designing a baby boss battle! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Chr...2025-05-1554 minDungeon Master DiariesAn Episode About Splitting The Party, But Also Not About That Matt and Jody discuss splitting the party, and also lots of other things. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro...2025-05-0857 minDungeon Master DiariesAre You Feelin' Lucky? Matt and Jody discuss Luck Tokens. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. 2025-05-011h 02Dungeon Master DiariesWriter's Block Matt and Jody discuss how to get started when you're staring at a blank page. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro...2025-04-241h 00Dungeon Master DiariesMaster Cast Matt and Jody discuss spellcasting in Shadowdark. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an indepe...2025-04-0854 minDungeon Master DiariesShadowdark & 5th Edition D&D: The Venn Diagram Matt and Jody discuss the similarities and differences in gameplay experience, between Shadowdark and 5th Edition D&D. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produc...2025-04-021h 00Dungeon Master DiariesLet's Make a Deal Matt and Jody discuss making deals with players. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our...2025-03-2753 minDungeon Master DiariesDowntime & Didacts Matt and Jody discuss the downtime actitivies carousing and learning. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner...2025-03-061h 04Dungeon Master DiariesThe "Fighting Man" Matt and Jody discuss the Fighter Class. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our in...2025-02-2652 minDungeon Master DiariesMeet the Maker (An Interview with Kelsey Dionne) Matt and Jody interview Kelsey Dionne! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our...2025-02-101h 22Dungeon Master DiariesRizz Matt and Jody discuss the Charisma stat! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. ...2025-02-0459 minDungeon Master DiariesDeath Comes for the Archbishop Matt and Jody discuss yet another instance of Matt killing Jody's character! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeo...2025-01-2854 minDungeon Master DiariesPrepping a Ritual Matt and Jody prep a session in real time, focusing on a Cthulian ritual at the end of a module. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music...2025-01-2152 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Worst Adventure Ever Written Matt and Jody discuss "the worst adventure ever written," N2: The Forest Oracle. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dun...2025-01-1457 minDungeon Master DiariesA World of DarknessMatt and Jody discuss their experience playing an introductory scenario of Vampire: The Masquerade. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. 2024-12-2459 minDungeon Master DiariesOpen Table AuditMatt and Jody check-in, and have an honest conversation about, their ongoing monthly open-table game. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schust...2024-12-171h 04Dungeon Master DiariesA Tale of Two CombatsMatt and Jody discuss a day in which they had much different experiences running quite a bit of combat! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is com...2024-12-1054 minDungeon Master DiariesBardic IterationsMatt and Jody discuss the complexities of designing a Bard class! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master...2024-11-2559 minDungeon Master DiariesAre My Players on a Leash?Matt and Jody discuss a recent email from a listener with a question about their game! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christ...2024-11-1946 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Dark ArtMatt and Jody discuss Shadowdark's awesome art! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an indepe...2024-11-1346 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Great OutdoorsMatt and Jody discuss overland travel. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent produc...2024-10-2846 minDungeon Master DiariesDolmenwood: Adventure & Peril in Fairytale WoodsMatt and Jody discuss their experience playing in Dolmenwood! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an...2024-10-221h 06Dungeon Master DiariesThree Sessions, Three StylesMatt and Jody discuss a recent mini-campaign that had it all! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master...2024-10-1549 minDungeon Master DiariesNew Character, Who Dis?Matt and Jody discuss introducing a new character. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an ind...2024-10-0854 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Crawling ClockMatt and Jody discuss how they "fixed" the random encounter. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diarie...2024-09-3048 minDungeon Master DiariesRival CrawlersMatt and Jody discuss rival adventuring parties. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an indepe...2024-09-2448 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Thief - Describing a SceneMatt and Jody discuss how to describe a scene for a party with a thief PC. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christ...2024-09-1749 minDungeon Master DiariesCry of the Stingbat - A Shadowdark GauntletMatt and Jody discuss The Cry of the Stingbat gauntlet-style adventure. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master...2024-09-1146 minDungeon Master DiariesPlayer vs. PlayerMatt and Jody discuss a recent instance of PvP. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an...2024-09-0349 minDungeon Master DiariesCombat House RulesMatt and Jody discuss their house rules for combat. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is a...2024-08-2740 minDungeon Master DiariesBack From A HiatusMatt and Jody discuss coming back to the table after a long hiatus. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Libr...2024-08-2040 minDungeon Master DiariesMonster Stat BlocksMatt and Jody discuss the flexibilty of Shadowdark monster stat blocks. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shad...2024-08-1339 minDungeon Master DiariesSession ZeroMatt & Jody discuss a recent session zero. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of T...2024-08-0539 minDungeon Master DiariesTorch TimerMatt and Jody discuss the use of the torch timer mechanic. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shad...2024-08-0544 min