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The Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 66 - 2023 Year-end UpdateA quick year-end update, since I’ve been busy with holiday and hunting season activities. I want to wish all of you a very Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! If you celebrate, have yourself a Merry Christmas!
I did finish my Dungeon23 project! Here’s the details: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wp/2023/12/16/finishing-dungeon23-i-did-it/
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2023-12-1907 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 65 - Q/A Catch-up from OctoberOctober was a much busier month than I anticipated, so these Q/A call-in answers are a bit late, my apologies!
I answer questions/comments about OSR October, OD&D alignment, and module deconstruction from:
Jason of Nerd’s RPG Varietycast podcast ( )
Bosman Bos of Tales from the Border Baronies ( https://borderbaronies.bearblog.dev/blog/ )
Menion/Rob of Wee Tim’rous Bushie podcast ( https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menion )
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2023-11-1616 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 64 - Infinite Barrel of MonkeysIn this episode, I go over how I deconstruct modules for my own use, whether in my campaign or as one-shots. This is how I get around the linear (and sometimes railroad) designs of many modules.
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get to call-ins, as this was recorded while I was attending GameHoleCon in mid October 2023.
Full credit for the phrase “Chgowiz’s Infinite Barrel of Monkeys” goes to Menion/Rob of the podcast “Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi” (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menion)
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2023-10-2423 min
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast559 Fish Out of Water Award ShowI play the entries for the Fish Out of Water contest and announce the winners, discuss my plan for "scary movie month", and play a few calls.
Entries by Joe (Hindsightless), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Michael aka Chgowiz (The Dungeon Master’s Handbook), Darkfluid (The Silver Key), John (Red Dice Diaries), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Dekahedron Joe (The Dekahedron RPG Podcast), Nate, Sonny (@airborneguy on discord), Sam, B.J. aka GameDoc (The Arcane Alienist), The Blind Geek (Monkeys Took My Jetpack), Jerod (Paroxysm by Design), M.W. (The Worlds of MW Lewis), last...
2023-10-0448 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 63 - Moving and OSR OctoberI’m in the middle of a physical move from one side of Illinois to the other, so this is just a quick update and some thoughts on what I’ll talk about in October.
Full credit for the phrase “Chgowiz’s Infinite Barrel of Monkeys” goes to Menion/Rob of the podcast “Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi” (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menion)
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2023-09-2806 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 62 - Help with OSR October and Answering CallinsThis episode, I ask what YOU want to hear about in OSR October, and I discuss some great call-ins with more about Holmes Basic and OD&D.
Help! I’d like to participate in OSR October, but I’m not sure what you’d like to hear about! If you have ideas, suggestions - please let me know by leaving a voice comment (see below). Thank you!
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Call-in guests
Jason of Nerd’s RPG Varietycast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376
Daniel of Bandit’s Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton
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2023-09-1524 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 61 - OD&D and Holmes BasicThis episode, I take a look at how I’ve used Holmes Basic with my OD&D (and AD&D) games, and a quick comparison of differences between the influential Basic set and the original game.
Links mentioned:
The Zenopus Archives - a fantastic resource of all things Holmes! https://sites.google.com/site/zenopusarchives/
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2023-09-0727 min
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast543 Hawk the Slayer on Movie MondayThis month for movie night we watched Terry Marcel's 1980 fantasy adventure film, Hawk the Slayer. Next month's film will be 1985's Ladyhawke. You have until 22 September 2023 to send in your thoughts on Ladyhawke.
I will be doing a special on 1983's Revenge of the Ninja in honor of its 40th anniversary, submissions on it are needed by 1 September 2023.
Submissions from Dark Fluid, Joe (Hindsightless), John Alan Large (Red Dice Diaries), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Evil Jeff & Minion Bravo (Minions & Musings), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderlands), Mic...
2023-08-281h 12The Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 60 - Campaign and Chainmail Q&AI answer an email with questions about running my D&D campaign, with some thoughts on 3 hexes and classes. I also answer Chainmail callins! Call in guests: Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, John of Red Dice Diaries, Daniel of Bandits Keep.
Referenced resources
Grognard - a “retroclone” of Chainmail, organizing the rules into a more coherent and modern layout. Effective for deciphering what a phrase or rule might be.
Call in guests
Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376
John of Red Dice Diaries podcast: https://reddicediaries.substack.com/
Daniel of Bandit's Keep podcast: https://p...
2023-08-2525 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 59 - Traveller Campaign ChargenIn this episode, I talk about how I adapted the Classic Traveller chargen to my Battlestar Galactica universe.
Mentions:
Joe/Dekahedron Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/48PrG9H7mDbdzdxtET1sI6
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2023-08-1822 min
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast538 Cacophony of CallsMailbag episode
The 3D Omega Chicken Coop https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-salzwedel/episodes/REBOOT-New-TTRPG-Player---What-do-you-run-e285j6s
Random Screed https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-hobbs/episodes/What-kind-of-GM-are-you-e27ohlb
Calls from Joe (Hindsightless), MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis), Anthony (Runeslinger/Casting Shadows), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), John Alan Large (Red Dice Diaries), Peter (Spezbaby on discord), Michael aka CHGOWIZ (The Dungeon Master’s Handbook)
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2023-08-1736 min
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast527 Time Enough at LastMailbag episode! Calls from Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Peter (Spezbaby on discord), Michael aka CHGOWIZ (The Dungeonmaster’s Handbook), Joe (Hindsightless), and our closer Karl (The GMologist Presents)
https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html
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2023-07-2726 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 58 - Missile Fire in my Chainmail for OD&DIn this episode, I share how I do missile fire in my adaptation of Chainmail for OD&D. Plus, call-ins!
Show Notes
Old School RPG Planet: https://campaignwiki.org/osr/
Call in guests
Daniel of Bandit's Keep podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton
Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376
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2023-07-1722 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 56 - Demystifying AD&D Treasure for MonstersAD&D can be confusing on how to place treasures with creatures in the wilderness and dungeons, and what's up with all those letters for Treasure Types? In this episode, I go over how AD&D tries to lay this out, and what tips/tricks I use to make the process simple -- at least for me!
Plus, I have a great call in from a new listener, Trevor!
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Swords & Wizardry White Box, 3rd printing:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByYame2Z2IBCeXljc3gzalNoMUE/view?resourcekey=0-eZQTyIFcjBcZH-L-pZ-94g
(This does not have the great Mark Allen cover, as...
2023-06-2215 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 55 - The Adaptability of ChainmailThird time's the charm! I finally was able to get this episode recorded! In this episode, rather than talking about how I use Chainmail, I give some thoughts on how Chainmail, in some way, expects you to mold it into what you want to do with it.
The companion blog post to this episode goes into some specifics of how I use Chainmail in my OD&D games: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wp/2023/06/13/chainmail-in-my-odd/
And you can find the amazing work that Daniel does with Chainmail and his OD&D games on his podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/02...
2023-06-1318 minNerd’s RPG Variety Cast507 Mega Military May Award ShowHere is the award show for the military media contest. Thank you to Eric from The Omega 3D Chicken Coop for joining me to discuss the entries. Entries from Kevin Borrup, Jason Hobbs, Daniel, Karl, Dekahedron Joe, Chgowiz, Joey, Adrian Young, Anthony, Vino, Sam, Ray, Peter (Spezbaby)
Adrian Young Games https://adrian-young-games.itch.io/age-of-adventure-rpg
Camp Hometown Heroes https://www.camphometownheroes.org/
Michael's charity http://www.midwestveteranscloset.org/
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2023-06-051h 57The Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 54 - Is Classic Traveller almost OD&D in space?This episode - I've recently started diving into the three 1977 Classic Traveler "little black books" and I'm finding some surprising similarities and philosophies to the earlier 1974 Original Dungeons & Dragons. I'll talk about those similarities and take some call-ins from folks with questions and comments!
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My call-in guests:
Daniel of Bandit's Keep podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/02QTUpzgKCv2aT6sH6G5rk
Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376
Joe of Dekahedron RPG podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill
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2023-05-1629 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 53 - Time across multiple groups in the same worldIn this episode, I answer a great question from Daniel Norton (Bandit's Keep podcast) about how I manage time and calendars across the three separate player groups and wargame campaigns I have within my AD&D world of Etinerra.
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2023-05-0524 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 52 - 8 Year Play by Post campaign / Dungeon23 UpdateIn this episode, I talk about how good things come to an end… or at least an end of how they’ve been. This is all about an 8 year play by post AD&D campaign that just wrapped up a major story arc and could potentially be the end of the campaign itself, depending on what the players want to do.
I also briefly touch on how Dungeon23 is going for me, as I’ve been plugging away steadily at it, and I just completed my sixth level!
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Chronicles of Etinerra Play by Post campaign archive: https://etinerra.com/archiv...
2023-04-2722 minNerd’s RPG Variety Cast491 Complexity in Roleplaying GamesIn this mailbag extravaganza the listeners discuss their thoughts on complexity in roleplaying games. Sam also talks suppressive fire and I say something nice about GURPS! Calls from Joe, Anthony, Amy & Karl, Chgowiz, and Sam.
Dungeon Craft The Problem with Crunch https://youtu.be/14wMG2FN70I
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Joe Richter (Hindsightless) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9
Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runeslinger
Amy & Karl (The GMologist Presents) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez
Michael "Chgowiz" (The...
2023-04-2131 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 51 - Assumptions/Expectations of OD&D and AD&DThis episode, I’m going to talk about assumptions and expectations that we often have about the rules and the ways things should work - and I think that sometimes takes away from the experience of just being “in” the rules and the game and experiencing it for what it is. Then I’ll answer two call-ins.
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Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376
Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NF1sMhWGIllBFS2u2w14G
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2023-04-1222 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 50 - The Over the Hill Fiftieth Episode!Yay! I hit the big Five-Oh episode with a look back at where I've been, what I've learned and what might be coming next. Plus, call-ins from Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast podcast, and Daniel of Bandit's Keep podcast.
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Link to blogpost of the new Swords & Wizardry Treasure Generator:
https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com/2023/03/new-release-swords-wizardry-treasure.html
Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376
Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton
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2023-03-2927 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 49 - Decoding AD&D and Encoding GM preparationI recently took up a project to convert my GM preparation tools to a web-based table generator system called Hex-Describe. What started as just taking spreadsheet tables to text tables ended up being a journey through the AD&D core books.
This episode, I share some of that journey and just some thoughts/blathering about AD&D and topics.
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Hex-Describe tool: https://campaignwiki.org/hex-describe/
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2023-02-1821 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 48 - XP and Leveling in my OD&D/AD&D gamesThere are some hidden directions and implications in OD&D and AD&D on XP and leveling beyond just killing things and taking their stuff. Not quest XP, exactly, but the implication of power and influence. I ramble on a bit about that and how I handle it in my OD&D and AD&D games. Also, Dungeon23 continues!
Sorry for the road noise! Commuting episodes can be like that.
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2023-01-1731 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 47 - Empty Dungeon Rooms - Part of the Art of the DungeonAs folks are busy creating dungeons for Dungeon23, they're asking about what to do with empty rooms! This episode, I share some thoughts about how to embrace the art of empty rooms and how I approach them.
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2023-01-0420 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 46 1/2 - Call-ins on DIY vs published rulesMerry Christmas! It's Christmas Eve and I have a few minutes to answer some great call-ins. We continue the discussion and thoughts on DIY rules versus published rules.
Thank you to Daniel Norton of Bandits Keep ( https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton ) and Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast ( https://anchor.fm/jason376 ) for calling in!
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2022-12-2418 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 46 - Permission to Change the Rules -- Granted!It was The Way for Gary/David in 1974, hopefully it could still be considered for today's games? In this episode, I share my thoughts and opinions on houseruling and thinking outside the rules - how that has changed from early D&D versions to today's games. I also share progress on my Dungeon23 megadungeon!
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2022-12-2021 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 45 - What is Dungeon23? The Art of the DungeonAn interesting project is taking shape in the social media-sphere of the TTRPG world - Dungeon23! The idea is to create a room a day, completing a level a month, so that at the end of the year, you'll have a megadungeon of 12 levels, roughly 30 rooms each level. Neat!
In a "commute episode", with the expected audio quality (or lack-thereof), I talk about this new project, how it comes at an interesting time and what kind of interesting things can come out of this!
Plus... the dungeon in me speaks to how it lives and breathes... and kills.
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2022-12-1325 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 44 - Ral Partha Legacy Kickstarter InterviewFor many, miniatures on the gaming table is a special part of the experience. One of the original names in Dungeons & Dragons gaming (and wargaming!) is Ral Partha. This storied name and many of the figures are now owned by Jacob Fathbruckner. During the 'teens, he ran three Kickstarters which put many old and some new Ral Partha figures back in print.
Now he's back with another Kickstarter, featuring one of the original and best sculptors in the miniatures business - Tom Meier!
In this episode, we talk to Jacob a bit about his history and about the Kickstarter. I h...
2022-06-2414 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 43 - Running a Heist game in AD&DRunning a heist game in D&D isn't as easy/clear-cut as running a dungeon or wilderness adventure. This episode, I cover how I did it, in response to a vlog by Todd of Hexed Press, and because I intended on making this episode TWO YEARS AGO!
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Link to Hexed Press vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R7atzWaaVI
Link to "Kidnap the Archpriest": https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/233069/Kidnap-the-Archpriest
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2022-06-1321 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 42 - The Problem is ChoiceI learn lessons from all my games, whether Play-by-Post, online or tabletop/face-to-face. This episode, I talk about how I took the druid from 1st Edition AD&D and made their initiation/level-up more about player choice than relying on combat or skill challenge rolls.
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2022-06-0219 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 41 - The Game's Afoot!Achievement unlocked! Post-COVID tabletop gaming resumed! In this episode, I talk about how the recent face-to-face game went and a few things to come out of it.
Link to my campaign website: https://etinerra.com/index.html
Link to Berthier wargames campaign manager: https://sites.google.com/site/berthiercampaignmanager/home
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2022-05-2423 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 40 - Restarting my campaigns post-COVIDLater this month, I'll restart my tabletop game - the third game in my AD&D campaign world. I'm also looking to restart my 1x1 game with my wife.
In this episode, we discuss how I'm doing all that - how can you pick up the pieces and have a smooth transition when months, or even years, has passed?
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2022-05-1222 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookUpdate - 2 games going, 3rd on the wayKeeping the Chronicles of Etinerra campaign alive! Two of my games have fully restarted, and I'm looking to restart my tabletop campaign. A quick update!
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2022-04-2613 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookUpdate Episode: July 2021 Post Pandemic UpdateSo the pandemic is winding down in the United States, but how am I doing with my campaign and gaming?
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2021-07-0809 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookUpdate Episode: How I'm Doing, What I'm PlayingAfter hitting a point in May, I've been taking care of my mental health. Slowly getting back into gaming. Plus, No Man's Sky!
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2020-08-1214 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 39 - Reading Unearthed Arcana - The BarbarianBy Crom, I've finally reached the (infamous) Barbarian class as I read through 1st edition AD&D's Unearthed Arcana! This episode, I review the class and share if I'd use it in my campaign.
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2020-05-2822 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 38 - Reading Unearthed Arcana - Paladin, Druid, FighterJoin me as I continue my a series of episodes where I read through the (in)famous supplement to AD&D: Unearthed Arcana! Will I use UA in my campaign? Let's find out! This episode, I cover the Paladin, the Druid and the Fighter. I found some surprising elements in each, see what I think about the changes to each class!
Show Notes Links:
Con of Champions - (May 23-25, 2020) - https://tabletop.events/conventions/con-of-champions
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2020-05-2227 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 37 - Reading Unearthed Arcana - The CavalierJoin me as I continue my a series of episodes where I read through the (in)famous supplement to AD&D: Unearthed Arcana! Will I use UA in my campaign? Let's find out!
This episode gets into the classes section of UA, where I discover and consider the cavalier! I had a lot of fun considering the options presented, but let's see if it will make it into my campaign as a PC option.
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2020-05-0832 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 36 - Reading UA - Intro, Comeliness and RacesI've decided to pick up the (in)famous supplement to AD&D: Unearthed Arcana! Join me as I begin a series of episodes where I read through the book and see what all the controversy is about. Will I use UA in my campaign? Let's find out!
This episode is the introduction to the series, and I go over the comeliness attribute option and the rules expansions for races and sub-races.
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2020-04-2335 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 35 - Catching up on Call Ins and QAIt's been a month or so since I've caught up with my call-ins, and I have plenty of observations and questions from some other great podcasters! This is a bit longer than my usual episode, but I hope you enjoy!!
Thanks to these great folks for the call-ins and messages!
Nerds RPG Variety Cast - Jason
https://anchor.fm/jason376
Gothridge Manor - Tim Shorts
https://anchor.fm/gothridgemanor
Roleplay Rescue - Che Webster
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Hindsightless / Weal or Woe - Joe Richter
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2020-04-1539 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 34 - Demystifying AD&D - Pursuit and EvasionA recent question on the AD&D subreddit (/r/adnd) serves as the topic for this episode - regarding the rules around pursuit and evasion in both the dungeon and wilderness.
https://old.reddit.com/r/adnd/comments/fsnkzk/fleeing_and_pursuit_1e/
This is also my first ever streamed recording session! I had two supporters ask some great questions after the recording.
Stream recording: https://youtu.be/YrzWX6l2atI
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2020-04-0830 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 33 - Gaming Thoughts on COVID ThursdayA quick episode to talk about what's going on with my shelter-in-place gaming life. Lots of changes and I'm very busy these days!
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2020-04-0210 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 32 - Interview With My 1x1 OD&D Player - My Wife!My first guest on The Dungeon Master's Handbook! I interview my wife who has been the player in our 11 year one on one OD&D campaign. She talks about what makes it work for her and answers questions from redditors!
Show Notes
Link to a very old wiki I maintained for the 1 on 1 campaign: https://the-vale-solo-campaign.obsidianportal.com/
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2020-03-2632 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 30 - Finishing Up Simplifying AD&D CombatIn this episode, I wrap up my attempt to demystify AD&D combat with a correction, some odds-ends and Weapons vs. AC!
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2020-03-0321 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 29 - Realistic AD&D Initiative, Update on Campaign PlayerThere have been many attempts to house-rule and update AD&D Initiative/Surprise rules to make it more "realistic." I visit one of those alternative systems from an email I received, as well as talk about what happened with my player that I thought was leaving my campaign! Plus... I'm nervous about a new type of game!
You can find the show notes with links to resources on my blog at:
https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wp/2020/02/25/podcast-episode-29-realistic-add-initiative-update-on-campaigns-and-playtests/
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2020-02-2522 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 28 - Lessons Learned and Campaign HappeningsA lot of games over the past couple of weeks, and some lessons learned as a DM! Come listen as I share about running boss battles, using random events in interesting ways and how a big reveal had me worried that I'd lost a player!
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2020-02-1837 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 27 - Horrors Under Tuluk - A Players Journal EntryThis is a VERY special episode and it's an experiment! David, player of Eadwig from my Etinerra campaign, submitted a fantastic adventurer's journal entry that I simply had to share. I've been listening to other spoken word/voice acting podcasts and thought I'd try my hand at reading the journal entry with some effects! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Let me know what you think!
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2020-02-0406 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 26 - Q&A on Advanced Dungeons & Dragons MagicMr. Goblin's Henchman of Goblins Henchmen Podcast (https://anchor.fm/ghench) sent a message with two questions about AD&D - Magic Resistance and how spellbooks work in my campaign. I had great fun sharing the answers!
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2020-01-2821 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 25 - AD&D Combat Demystified - Initiative Part DeuxI'm challenging conventional wisdom that AD&D by-the-book combat is too difficult! In this episode, I visit initiative one more time to talk about melee with a spell-caster, and then I cover charging.
Links from episode:
My AD&D Combat Cheat Sheet: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1buc4Iubou-bH7V1Ud-h_4SkHm9wfm64a
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2020-01-2122 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 24 - 2019 Year End Reflections and Call-In Q/AMy thoughts on the OSR of the past 2019 and coming 2020. As well, I answer call-ins from listeners and other podcasters!
John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries (https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries) - Wargames in a D&D Campaign
Che Webseter of Roleplay Rescue (https://anchor.fm/jbpublishing) - Thanks!
Joe aka The Blind Rat of Hindsightless (https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9) - Kind words and why a spreadsheet for D&D 3.5?
Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor (https://anchor.fm/gothridgemanor) - Driving podcasts and attracting folks to the OSR
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2019-12-3028 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 23 - Attracting Old School Game Players, Keeping Old School EldersTaking a cue from how Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor Podcast makes episodes in his car, I do some philosophizing about attracting players to old school games. I also talk about the difficulties of some of the elders of the RPG community have with the changing world.
On behalf of the Shorten family, we want to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy Holiday! Merry Christmas, if you celebrate. May your season be joyful and full of fellowship and games!
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2019-12-2319 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookBonus Episode - Dec 20th 2019 - Call-Ins and QuestionsBonus episode with Call-ins from listeners and other podcasters!
Josh Beckelhimer of JB Publishing (https://anchor.fm/jbpublishing) - Breaking assumptions
John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries (https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries) - How do I keep interest in a 10 year campaign
Joe aka The Blind Rat of Hindsightless (https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9) - Why do secret reaction rolls? Different dice rolls.
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2019-12-2020 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 22 - Demystifying AD&D Combat - Surprise and InitiativeI'm challenging conventional wisdom that AD&D by-the-book combat is too difficult! In this episode, I review surprise and initiative and those dreaded words/phrases: "segments" and "weapon speed". Let's learn and see that a bit of crunchy AD&D combat doesn't have to be hard!
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2019-12-1722 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 21 - Lessons from Recent Games, Perspective on AD&D CombatI've had a busy couple of weeks with a lot of games, so I share some of the things I've learned and observed. Plus, I get to a topic that I've really been looking forward to doing - demystifying AD&D combat! I share some opinions on why I think AD&D by-the-book combat gets a bad rap, and I set the stage for the next couple of podcast episodes that dive deep. Enjoy!
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2019-12-1232 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 20 - 1x1 Game Updates and Making Towns and CitiesIn this episode, I catch up on a couple of my AD&D games, as well as getting some momentum in playing my one on one OD&D campaign with my wife. Then I cover how I create towns and cities for my campaigns.
Links from Episode:
The Domesday Book - Medieval Demographics Made Easy
https://www.rpglibrary.org/utils/meddemog/
Random Roadstop Generator
https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com/2018/03/random-road-stop-generator.html
Village Generator
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Jeff Rient's 20 Questions to Start a Campaign
http://jrients.blogspot.com/2011/04/twenty-quick-questions-for-your.html
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2019-11-2630 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 19 - Three Lessons from Recent GamesSurprise! I promised no set schedule for this podcast, and yet here I am, a week later, with another episode. I DM'd quite a bit of AD&D last week, so I thought I would cover some of the more interesting elements:
How I DM overland adventures
Playing a strange race that is very alien in thought
A quickie on AD&D by-the-book combat
What happens when a thief fails to pick a lock
I also talk a bit about my son, Vincent Victor, who lost his life last week.
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2019-11-1232 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 18 - Casting Resurrect on the Podcast!From the unlikeliest of places came a great idea on how to continue this podcast! I talk about the current state of my campaign games, a few changes and future episodes. Thank you so much for the kind comments in the past year - I hope you continue to enjoy the show!
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2019-11-0527 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 17 - Populating Dungeons with Monsters and TreasureIn this episode, Michael talks about how he populates his dungeons with monsters and treasures. Also, some trivia behind the lead in music!
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2018-07-1627 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 16 - Weather in my D&D CampaignIn this episode, I share how I came up with some logical, consistent weather rules and how I base that weather on the real world. It was a long journey through random charts and blog posts to get here, but I finally have a system that I'm happy with!
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2018-07-0219 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 15 - Running a Wargames Campaign - HowToThis episode, I talk through an example of what I do to play wargames in my campaign world - the tools I use, how I use them. There are links below to the books I use as inspiration and to my rules and records I use. Hopefully this brings together what I've been talking about the past few episodes.
Yes, I will talk about weather next time... I know it's an exciting topic! *grin*
Links from this episode:
Book - Setting Up a Wargames Campaign by Tony Bath
http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/society-of-ancients-and-tony-bath-and-john-curry/tony-baths-ancient-wargaming/paperback/product-15463540.html
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2018-06-0332 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 14 - Wargames in your D&D campaign, Part 2In this second of two parts, I finish talking about one of my favorite aspects of my D&D campaign world - wargaming alongside my D&D gaming in the same campaign. I share how I set up my campaign and the tools/books I use to help me.
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2018-05-2118 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 13 - Wargames in your D&D campaign, Part 1In this first of two parts, I talk about one of my favorite aspects of my D&D campaign world - wargaming alongside my D&D gaming in the same campaign. It's full of challenges and considerations, but the payoff is so much fun!
Links from this episode: Battle of McGillicuddy's Farm: http://oldguyrpg.blogspot.com/2011/04/chainmail-battle-of-mcguillicuddys-farm.html (Campaign lore from a wargame battle)
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2018-05-0714 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 12 - "How Do I?" Questions Answered!In this episode, I take a break from talking about creating and running old-school style D&D campaigns to answer some questions that I've gotten from listeners. Thank you for the questions and please keep sending them in! I answer: How I make a wandering monster chart How I make the first level of a dungeon How I run wilderness campaigns PS! Once again, I had allergies, sorry if I sound so quiet! Allergy season was here in the Chicagoland area when I recorded this!
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2018-04-2318 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 11 - Running Online Games in my Campaign WorldIn this episode, I talk about how I've extended my campaign from the tabletop into the virtual world, running play-by-post and online/VTT games.
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2018-04-0923 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 10 - How I Map My Campaign WorldIn this episode, I look at how I make maps for my campaign world, tools I use and how I approache mapping in general.
Link to Worldographer by Inkwell Ideas: http://worldographer.com/
PS! I'm really sorry my voice sounds so froggy! Allergy season is here in the Chicagoland area and I guess it's affecting me more than I realized!
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2018-03-2724 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookSpecial GaryCon Episode - 3 Lessons Running Games at ConsBack from GaryCon X/2018! I share three lessons that I learned from running and playing in convention games. Plus, the nerdiest confession you'll hear all day, guaranteed!
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2018-03-1321 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 9 - My Original D&D 1-on-1 Campaign with my WifeIn this episode, I talk about the ongoing 1-on-1 campaign (using the 1974 Original D&D rules) that I run for my wife - thePrincessWife. 1-on-1 games have some interesting challenges and are a lot of fun to play!
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2018-02-2718 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 7 - Including Mass Combat into D&D Campaign GamesIn this episode, Michael explains how he finally found his Holy Grail - having a D&D game with a seamless transition from mass combat to 1:1 combat, and it was very easy!
In this episode, I explains how I finally found my Holy Grail - having a D&D game with a seamless transition from mass combat to 1:1 combat, and it was very easy!
Books/Supplements mentioned in this episode are:
Book of War by Daniel Collins
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2018-01-3021 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 6 - When Things Go Awry in Your CampaignIn this episode, I talk about when things didn't go exactly as planned in my campaign and how I handled it. I cover:
* When my initial ideas didn't work
* Trouble players
* When real life interfered
* Mistakes in rulings
* TPKs (Total Party Kills)
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2018-01-1622 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 5 - Running Multiple Games In Your CampaignThis episode, I cover the benefits and challenges of running multiple different games in your campaign - at the same time! It might feel like fighting a multi-headed dragon, but it's really a lot of fun!
Happy New Year!
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2018-01-0215 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 4 - Continuing a Sandbox CampaignThis episode, I continue to talk about running a sandbox campaign, discussing issues like keeping the campaign growing, dealing with XP, time, missing players and other issues.
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2017-12-1919 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 3 - Starting a Sandbox Campaign - Part 2In this episode, I finish talking about starting a sandbox campaign old school style. Don't let the myths and hype fool you. You don't need a lot to jump right into some great gaming!
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2017-12-0526 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 2 - Starting a Sandbox Campaign - Part 1Sandbox campaigns, one of the hallmarks of an old school AD&D D&D campaign, are easy to get started! Don't let the myths and hype fool you. You don't need a lot to jump right into some great gaming! I cover three tools that I use to get the adventure started.
Links mentioned in the show:Obsidian Portal campaign wiki - https://www.obsidianportal.comHex map software - http://www.worldographer.com
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2017-12-0520 minThe Dungeon Master's HandbookEpisode 1 - Fun Con Games in a FlashThis episode, I introduces myself and this brand new podcast that will focus on how to Dungeon Master an old school Dungeons & Dragons game. I talk about my AD&D/D&D background and what I'm going to do with this podcast. Plus, this was a great way to shake off the nervousness of doing something I've never done before!
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2017-12-0520 min