Ep: 20 - How to be a Dungeon Master w/@EpicJim

On today’s episode, Matt & Ian are joined by EpicJim in a spirited discussion about role-playing games, running your very first session as a Dungeon master, the importance of not over prepping for sessions, and whether or not Batman truly is Lawful Good!

 

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:07] Jim introduces himself and talks about his experience points with D&D and his truly GLORIOUS gaming dungeon!

{00:04:00] Ian opens the soap box with a discussion of international logistics and how that is effecting board games and specifically Kickstarter games

[00:06:26] Matt talks about MÖRK BORG and how it is lighting up the OSR scene

[00:13:10] Jim discusses the recent Magic: the Gathering / Dungeons & Dragons crossover

[00:18:14] Ian brings us a new game: The Good, The Bad, and The Neutral

[00:22:17] How to be a good dungeon master

[00:33:40] The best things to have as a DM

[00:36:47] The crew tackle the best way to handle combat

[00:44:39] How to use “The Rule of Cool” responsibly

[00:52:30] What are all the best parts of being the DM?

[00:58:52] Outro

 

Find Jim on Instagram @EpicJim

 

The Lazy Dungeon Master - by Michael E. Shea

https://www.amazon.com/Lazy-Dungeon-Master-Michael-Shea/dp/1073741117

 

Running The Game - Youtube Series by Matthew Colville

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_

 

The Monsters Know What They're Doing - Keith Ammond Blog on running intelligent combat

https://www.themonstersknow.com/

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"