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What if your podcast wasn’t just content, but a powerful marketing tool? Today’s episode kicks off a brand series all about turning your podcast into an evergreen marketing machine. I’m sharing what I see podcasters doing wrong in their podcast strategy, plus the mindset shifts necessary to go from content creator to strategic marketer. This is part 1 of our series on Turning Your Podcast into an Evergreen Marketing Machine. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative , a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com , plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find it Quickly: Creating week to week with no plan (2:21) Not aligning your content with your goals (3:36) Not creating an intentional funnel (5:49) Aligning your podcast with your services and offers (8:30) Be strategic in your repurposing (9:13) Making your podcast live within your automations (10:43) Your podcast isn’t your product, it’s your sales tool (12:39) From content creator to strategic marketer (13:30) You don’t need more content, you need a smarter strategy (18:02) Mentioned In This Episode: The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growth Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/sylxz54avbW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Hey There, Cthulhu! Building The Immersion and The Horror in Your TTRPGs 57:10

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Our last episode was the preamble. Last week’s article discussed some of what we learned from playing with new people. But, in this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down with the newest addition to our gaming group, Elizabeth, to delve deep into what went into running the Call of Cthulhu one-shot, playing with brand new people, and how to build a serious level of immersion into any game you’re running… especially horror! 0:25 Eben Brooks’ “Hey There, Cthulhu.” 2:33 The Keeper of Arcane Lore Herself, Elizabeth! 3:40 Hot take: This was the first time Elizabeth ran a game! 4:15 The “Seven Knives” Theory to gaming. 6:35 Making the players feel like their characters are a real part of the world. 10:55 “System, system, system!” 12:30 Running the game that you want to play in. 16:25 Spend prep time with what you think is important and what you like to do. 22:20 Having the players be both characters AND audience. 27:05 The challenges of playing normal people in modern times. 30:40 Placing a “plant” character in your game: pros and cons. 35:15 Giving secrets and clues (or Cthulhu Mythos) to your players before the game. 38:30 DM Tony had solved the mystery right at the top of the game… but we didn’t go with it. 41:40 Play to the source material: there can’t be a “good” ending in Call of Cthulhu. 42:20 Final Thoughts.…

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People Get Ready: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Character Backstory? 42:51

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Backstory. Character development. It’s one of the most discussed topics in the TTRPG space. And the 3 Wise DMs were faced with the question when a friend offered to run a Call of Cthulhu one-shot for our group. This was followed by a Google Doc with twenty in-depth questions as to the character’s background, motivations, loves, and fears. For a one-shot. If you’ve ever asked yourself the question, “is there such a thing as too much character backstory?”, then this is the episode for you! 3:25 DM-Player communication: how much is the DM looking for and how much can you use in-game? 4:40 The context of this question really depends on this game being a one-shot, as opposed to a continuing campaign. 7:00 Will this level of prep increase the level of investment in the character? 9:00 No matter how much you develop the idea of the character… you have no idea how they will play until the game starts. 12:50 This question depends very much on the system that you’re playing (including DM Chris’ very old-school D&D way of creating his author, Thomas Albright.) 19:45 Will this level of character backstory and development allow a more immersive one-shot? 22:50 We might not do twenty questions… but maybe we could? 26:00 The level of immersion with teasers that the Keeper of Arcane Lore is creating for this one-shot. 30:05 Meeting your players where they are. 34:05 Final Thoughts.…

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Help! Our Best Tips For When the Forever DM becomes the Player 43:40

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You’ve been the DM for a long time (maybe even Forever!) and one of your players has finally said those magic words: “I think I wanna run a game.” So, with all your wisdom, all your experience, all your skills – how do you help the new DM along in the game so that they have a good time and the table has a good time? So that they want to get back into the DM chair? For all you Forever DMs, and all you Prospective DMs, this is the episode for you! 2:05 3WD drops their Birthday Game Challenge! 2:45 The Wizard Washburn gets run through his 70th Birthday Adventure by our own Chaos Engine, Little One, Hawk Morgan’s BFF, Bonnie! 5:50 The easiest way to help… be a resource (and DM Chris’ first question on the die roll for a Potion of Healing.) 7:55 The trepidation that a new DM has when running a game for experienced DMs. 10:00 Always allow the new DM the room to breathe and create their own game. 12:00 Let the new DM decide how much they do or don’t need your help – and how the way you play your character can be the biggest help. 13:45 “Take small bites.” And how running a game makes you a better player: DM Empathy. 15:40 “Investing in Loss.” Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. 17:20 Two Forever Tips for a New DM: Use pre-gens and run a concise game. 19:00 Don’t make your DM dance when they’re new. 24:00 DM Dave sees DM Chris’ Death Sword and raises him the Dragon Slaying Longsword of +50 and our tangent into the Design Teams at WotC not talking to each other in Dragonlance and Curse of Strahd . 25:50 DM Dave relates a story that illustrates what we’re talking about. 29:15 DM Tony shares how he didn’t mentor DM Thorin well in one of his first games he ran for them. 32:50 Final Thoughts.…

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Master of Puppets – What To Do When The DM Has To Control A Player Character 45:13

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Possession. Dominate. Alignment shifts. There are a multitude of times where the rules make the DM take control of one of the player characters in the game. But, is that a good thing? In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to discuss an issue that came up in DM Chris' Tales of the Yawning Portal campaign that he's running for 2 new players to the hobby and a run-in with a dwarven ghost. 1:45 DM Chris’ question that arose with Possession. 3:35 DM Tony’s initial thoughts. 4:35 The first time DM Dave makes the point that 2 players in a game can really change how the game flows. 9:40 The changes that have occurred with certain charm effects. 11:10 Roleplaying yourself out of these situations to reveal secrets and clues, plot points, etc. 13:55 Do your prep, know what’s coming up… or don’t! 16:10 How to use these types of effects to dial up the tension on players. 17:35 The problem with immediate alignment changes. 22:48 Realize how powerful these effects can be and use them judiciously. 24:30 How gaming has changes over the decades – the difference between Gauntlet and Final Fantasy – and how you can always fall forward into story. 26:20 DM Chris’ style of being a fan of his players. 30:50 How these types of events change with more than 2 players – the Banshees attack in Dragonlance! 35:25 Final Thoughts.…

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Unlock Your Inner Spy: Dive Into Top Secret's Espionage RPG Adventure! 45:05

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Top Secret: New World Order. That’s right, for DM Dave’s Birthday Game (of which we are quickly becoming well-versed), DM Chris ran our gaming group through the update to the TSR classic espionage RPG, Top Secret from TSR, Inc. by Merle Rasmussen. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to review the system, and discuss what they liked and didn’t about playing as Agents of ICON. For anyone wanting to dip their toes into playing in worlds like James Bond and Mission: Impossible, this is the episode for you. 2:06 DM Tony’s quick overview of the system. 3:50 DM Chris’ high overview of how he approached running Top Secret. 6:05 DM Dave’s intro thoughts. 9:15 The realism inherent in playing ordinary people in extraordinary situations. 10:40 How DM Chris approached learning and then running and teaching the game in real time. 12:26 Even for experienced DMs and GMs, it can be confusing when running a brand new system. 15:54 A discussion on the intro adventure, The White Queen, that was included in Top Secret: New World Order. 19:25 The right system for the right game. 22:40 How the game fosters roleplaying that moves the story and mission forward. 28:00 Would DM Chris have done anything differently having now run the game? 32:08 Being Agents of ICON is the easiest way to hook the players into the adventure. 34:32 Final Thoughts.…

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Your Virtual DM: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enjoy Solo TTRPGs 43:21

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Artificial Intelligence is a polarizing topic these days. From Skynet-style flights of fancy to the very real implications for content creators, it’s an evolving technology that isn’t going away anytime soon. But free from worrying about profiting off of others’ work, using AI at the game table can help provide you with a set of tools and a pair of hands that can help lift the sometimes heavy and time-consuming duties of a DM. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to discuss how they’ve started implementing AI into their toolbox, mainly through getting into some good old-fashioned “lonely fun” in some solo-RPGing. For anyone who has thought how AI might effect your games or your DMing, this is the episode for you. 3:00 DM Chris gives the background for turning ChatGPT into a DM for a solo campaign from his previous article, and then he and Tony discuss their solo campaigns they’ve been playing in. 9:35 Just like any game, you know what your character has and does more than the DM – real or virtual. 11:45 The concept of “Lonely Fun.” 12:46 Our experiences with solo TTRPGs, like Mythic, and how tools like ChatGPT can enhance that experience. 16:30 AI as a tool to craft something you need quickly – DM Tony’s Inn. 18:00 Using AI to assist in being another “DM” to bounce ideas off of and to test your prototypes: DM Dave’s new campaign that mixes WEG Star Wars RPG and Firefly: The Board Game. 24:40 Our tangent into the missing Ninja class. 27:37 The difference between solo gaming and party gaming. In a solo campaign, you’re the star of the show. 32:00 Running a solo campaign is a great way to learn how a new system works. 35:25 Final Thoughts.…

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We Built This City: Tools, Tips, and Tricks on Increasing Immersion in Your D&D Game 48:37

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Terrain. Maps. Minis. Music. Handouts. TTRPGs aren’t movies and television and we can’t rely on moving pictures to help immerse our players, so what are some ways that you can help the imagination Build This City in your players’ minds? In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to revisit our discussion with The Wizard Washburn from Paper Terrain in Episode 112 about using and building terrain and minis but then also all the other ways to help you build the most immersive experience in your D&D game. 3:50 Scenery and terrain should be used as an assist. It doesn’t need to be extensive. 5:45 Just like anything else, you have to find what YOUR style is. 7:30 Some of the examples of what we use, build, buy, and collect. 15:00 All these tools don’t run the game – you and the players do. 18:00 Reusability with these tools is key. 20:15 Something simple on the table helps to focus the players attention and provide more flavor. 23:45 Tools beyond terrain, maps, and minis to enhance immersion: bring more senses into play. 39:32 Final Thoughts.…

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Cobblers, Glassblowers, and Weavers Unite! Utilizing Forgotten Proficiencies in Your D&D Games 47:07

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Cobbler’s tools. Weaver’s tools. Glassblowing. There are a host of proficiencies that are part of building a character in D&D that seem strange at first for someone who is going out on adventures. For a lot of players, it just becomes something that you picked during character creation. We’ve come to call these the “orphan” proficiencies. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to discuss how they utilize these proficiencies in games, and even if you should, or if you just pass over these proficiencies and get to killing orcs. 3:00 The finite resources that are proficiencies, do you want to use one to be a good leather worker? 6:35 Delving into the use of the orphaned proficiencies really depends on the type of game you’re running and who’s playing. 11:55 You need to allow the space for these types of skills and proficiencies to come into play – it can’t be a race against the ending of the world. 13:05 Approaching it in terms of Peter Parker and Spider-Man… you’ve gotta pay the rent! 14:40 The effectiveness of certain artisan and craft tools over others: would you prefer weavers’ tools or thieves’ tools? 16:55 5e, specifically, has a lot of mechanics to handle most things in game. But these types of proficiencies are more narrative-focused, so don’t be so slavish to the rules and mechanics. 19:40 The players invested some level of thought into these proficiencies… lean into them. 27:00 DM Chris develops the first Skateboarding Fighter. 28:00 To shine the light on these proficiencies, you have to put some thought into building it into the campaign. 32:45 It doesn’t matter how dexterous or intelligent I am… I can’t just play a guitar when I pick it up for the first time. 39:05 Final Thoughts.…

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Too Much Time On My Hands – Our 8 Best Hacks For Busy D&D Players 47:10

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Multiple times a week. Once a week. Every other week. Once a month. Once every several months. We’ve referenced how frequency of play can really alter how you run the game, how the story flows, etc. But, our longtime listener, Dr. DM, has brought up how real life has really gotten in the way of scheduling their usually weekly games and how it has affected his confidence with running the game. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to really delve deep into how frequency of play affects how you run the game, and even what type of game you run. Along the way, they offer their eight best tips and hacks to help whenever life alters your gaming schedule. 1:45 Our long-time listener (and now co-DM!) Dr. DM, catches us up on his seafaring campaign we discussed in episode 148 , as well as his question. 5:56 Frequency of play is going to change how you might want to play with certain aspects of the game, like how long it took for DM Tony’s legendary Barbarian to read the Manual of Gainful Exercise. 7:45 Tip#1: If you’ve got the time between sessions, use it to focus on your players goals. 10:05 Tip #2: What is your usual frequency of play? If you start monthly, it won’t be as jarring if you’re used to playing weekly, and now it’s a month. 11:35 Tip #3: Try to end your session on a completed note. And, if you can’t, the beginning recap is your best friend. 12:35 Tip #4: Be big and bold with your secrets, clues, and rumors when weeks have passed since your last game – No Sublety! 14:15 We return to DM Tony’s Barbarian, Hawk, and his quest to forge the Sword of Power in a once-a-month “Race Against Time” type of game. 17:10 Tip #5: If you’re worried that the time between games is letting your DM skills get rusty, start another game to keep “riding the bike.” 19:35 Tip #6: Giving something like a quest to forge a legendary sword needs to be given its due, regardless of your frequency of play. Narrative side quests and LOTRs mechanic of “The Fellowship Phase” offer some options. 30:30 DM Dave’s tangent about a possible Star Wars campaign utilizing the West End d6 system. 31:35 Tip #7: Game flow and frequency of play is going to change depending on how new or experienced your players are. 33:25 Tip #8: How long should it take your players to accomplish things? As long as it needs to in your game and your frequency of play. DM Tony shares the story of DM Dave’s dragonborn cleric, Bhim, trying to gain proficiency in the longsword. 37:50 Final Thoughts.…

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Halls of Valhalla - 3WDs Player Review of Our D&D Viking Epic, Journey to Ragnarok 1:00:59

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It’s apropos that our first-ever players review of a campaign was for DM Tony’s Storm King’s Thunder campaign , as our newest iteration has us returning to the frozen world of the original giants in Mana Project Studios Journey to Ragnarok! We bring on return guests Scott (the Terrain Wrangler) , Bonnie (the Chaos Engine) and our newest player to join the group, Jen (the Girlfriend!) In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down with the other three players to review a campaign that had several adjustments made over the course of it – refining it from a completely open-world sandbox-style campaign to a Monster-of-the-Week style. DMs always have to be adjusting dials, so listen in as we discuss how DM Tony had to adjust for vastly different play types to still create a fun and engaging campaign. DM Chris stated it best: “TTRPGs aren’t reliant on lore, backstory, and epic narratives… sometimes its just about getting together and having fun as a group.” 2:25 Player and character introductions. 7:20 Setting the characters in the world: Origins and Viking Clans! 18:35 How much backstory is enough or is it even required? 19:45 The real time adjustment to how you run the game with various types of gamers. 27:30 Refining a multitude of adventures, political brinksmanship, and storylines down to a Monster-of-the-Week tour of the Nine Realms. 29:20 How new and inexperienced players can help us evolve our DM style. 36:00 The players experience between two completely separate campaigns: completely open world and Monster-of-the-Week within the same campaign. 41:40 Forest for the trees: Seeing a character’s story arc in the macro. 44:47 Final Thoughts.…

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Conquer the Viking Saga! 3 Wise DMs Campaign Review and Wrap-up of Journey to Ragnarok 53:51

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After a little over 2 years and 20+ sessions, we have finally concluded our adventure through the Norse Kingdoms in Midgard and the remaining 8 worlds of Yggdrasill, the World Tree, where the Auspicious Signs were successful in stopping Ragnarok: the Twilight of the Gods. Journey to Ragnarok was in the campaign queue for quite a while (with DM Thorin originally wanting to run it) and DM Tony finally took the reins and led us through an epic adventure and campaign. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to review and wrap-up our Journey to Ragnarok campaign. Along the way, we delve into the tips and tricks that DM Tony used to tie characters into the story, capture the essence of a Viking campaign, introduce new classes, abilities, and even a new addition to the leveling system of 5e! 3:12 DM Tony reveals the impetus behind running Journey to Ragnarok from Mana Project Studios as well as navigating the immense amount of lore in, not only the campaign setting, but in the breadth Norse Mythology. 6:55 Tying the six characters into the world and the adventure as well as the flavor of the backgrounds in this setting. 12:15 How restrictions in character creation (like being only human in the Viking lands) adds to the campaign and makes it special. Lean into them! 13:15 Some examples of the new subclasses in Journey to Ragnarok as well as the entirely new class. 18:00 The example from our finale of the ridiculously awesome and epic abilities of the Glima Monk! 21:15 An aside into the balance between the theme of the character and the mechanics of the character. 25:20 DM Tony’s introduction of the Farthak Die and Rune Casting into our campaign… even without the Rune Master class. 29:15 The introduction of “Icebreakers” during rests, etc. to encourage roleplay and character development. 33:00 DM Tony’s new additions to leveling – the concept of “Runic” levels. 38:40 Understanding what your players are understanding and what they aren’t – adjusting the sessions to work with the table you’re at. 45:28 Final Thoughts…

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Master the Art of Non-Combat D&D Encounters with 16 Essential Tips! 47:35

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D&D does combat well. It can slow down time and can be more or less crunchy than you like, but it definitely creates aa play area that a new DM can handle during a session. Unfortunately, while the books talk about the other two pillars of roleplay, there isn’t a lot for the new DM to latch onto to understand the best way to run a seamless session. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to answer a listener question about the best ways to create and run all the non-combat encounters that the characters will become involved with and how to develop them beyond “roll me an x” situation. 1:15 DM Dave reminisces on the Time Life Rock ‘n Roll Era CD collection. 3:15 Listener question: a new DM asks about the best ways to lend gravitas to non-combat encounters without it just boiling down to a dice roll. 4:38 Tip #1: What do your players like? 5:30 Tip #2: Prepare ahead and let the players guide the movement forward. 6:50 Tip #3: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. 11:15 Tip #4: Mini-games are an easy way to let the players roleplay while also rolling dice. 12:45 Tip #5: The evolution of the game reflects the evolution of DMing… give yourself some time to develop. 14:00 Tip #6: Lean on some resources that help newer DMs to understand how adventures can run between all the pillars of play. 15:11 Tip #7: What are the characters objectives/mission/quest? Let that guide you. 18:20 Tip #8: Story prompts and campfire tales… fuel for roleplay. 20:00 Tip #9: Go easy on yourself… you will screw up. 23:30 Tip #10: Rest times are a great time to spur talking amongst themselves. 24:40 Tip #11: The Lever NPC… use them to spur forward momentum. 25:50 Tip #12: What do your favorite movies, series, and books do to create “non-combat encounters.” 26:45 Tip #13: N arrative side quests. 29:50 Tip #14: Skill Challenges. 33:35 Tip #15: Create Open-Ended scenarios… developing inciting incidents. 37:15 Tip #16: “Sandbox” and “Railroad”: It’s not either/or… it’s always AND. 39:12 Final Thoughts.…

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I Don't Know: 9 Tips to Master D&D Settings That You're New to Running 49:46

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“What elements would this game need to include to feel complete for a fan of the setting and the story?” That was the question from Forever DM Larry about running a Dragonlance campaign for players that had read the books… which he hasn’t. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave reveal the best tips they have for running a setting that you’re unfamiliar with while the players are steeped in it, whether it’s Krynn, Middle-Earth, or a Galaxy Far, Far Away. 1:45 Shout out to The Epic Beatles Tribute Band on DM Dave’s recent Norwegian Cruise. 2:50 Our listener question from Forever DM Larry. 5:05 First Tip: Hit the Broad Strokes. 8:25 Second Tip: Take a Cue from the Star Wars Stories. 10:55 Third Tip: Focus on the Fun of the Adventure First. 12:15 Fourth Tip: Set Expectations. 14:00 Fifth Tip: What Source Material are you Using? 190 novels exist in the world of Krynn. 16:15 Sixth Tip: Use Lore and NPCs as Easter Eggs, Let Your Unique Story Flourish. 20:40 Seventh Tip: Know What Notes You Need to Hit. 26:25 Eighth Tip: You’re Always Planning for the Next Session. 29:15 Ninth Tip: Pick the System That Leads to The Most Fun for the Whole Table. 40:15 Final Thoughts.…

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Dragonlance Decoded: Your Front-Row Seat to Shadow of the Dragon Queen 1:08:59

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Following the footsteps of our Storm King’s Thunder and Curse of Strahd campaigns, we gather all five players from our Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen players wrap-up! In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave welcome The Wizard Washburn, Monster Wrangler Matt, and our own Chaos Engine, Bonnie, to sit down and discuss the epic entirety of our Dragonlance campaign: what we enjoyed and what we didn’t in this campaign that clocked in at just under 2 years! For anyone wanting to run or play in Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen , this episode is for you. 1:50 Player Introductions: Sir William de Grey – the Knight of Solamnia who makes a devil’s bargain with Sargonnas to gain power to defeat the Dragon Army, only to be redeemed by Chislev and fulfill his Anakin arc. Rasgueado Vilhuela de Latigo – A whip-wielding Bard who was in search of The Great Song, as well as his Father – only to find that his Father was Lohezet of the Black Robes, High Wizard of the Dragon Army! Adran Oakenheel – An orphaned Kagonesti Elf who was left with the Sanctuary of the First World; a monastic order dedicated to the Prophecy of the Ascendant Dragon. Mikros – A Kender Rogue who was searching for her missing past but who was chosen by Lunitari to wield magic. Dame Eeva Pyrope – An orphaned girl who squired for the Knights of Solamnia, wishing to one day become a full-fledged Knight… only to realize that she has been chosen to herald the return of the Gods! 7:45 Crafting backstories and character concepts that fit within the deep lore of Krynn and Dragonlance. 31:50 We discuss the implementation of the Warriors of Krynn strategy board game developed for the SotDQ adventure: what we liked, what we didn’t, and some changes we would make. 47:40 We discuss the extensive narrative stories that developed the character’s arcs well beyond what we could have achieved at the table. 52:40 The #1 Rule for DMs: Meet Your Players Where They Are. 57:10 Final Thoughts.…

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The High Tale of the Dragonlance: What We Loved and 3 Things We Didn’t in Shadow of the Dragon Queen 55:13

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Happy New Year! As promised, we’re kicking off our 5th Season with one of our favorite episode varieties: the 3 Wise DMs Campaign Reviews! Following the footsteps of our Storm King’s Thunder, Curse of Strahd, and Woodstock Wanderers campaigns, we delve deep into the High Tale of the Dragonlance with our DM Review of Shadow of the Dragon Queen . In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave review how we experienced running and playing it; what we enjoyed and what we didn’t in this campaign that clocked in at just under 2 years! For anyone wanting to run Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen , this episode is for you. Stay tuned for Part 2 when we bring ALL the players on for our Player Wrap-Up episode! 1:50 How close to the book did the DM run the campaign? 3:30 The momentum that is created with the overall theme of impending war in a campaign. 4:30 Why DM Dave chose Dragonlance as his next campaign to run. 7:00 This is the Way: How Dragonlance did NPC death right. 9:30 The Kingfisher Festival: How mini games help get players invested, like fishing for Old Benebog. 12:30 The first stumbling block in the adventure – the translation of the adventure into the Northern Wastes. 17:50 The second stumbling block – Lord Soth is introduced only as a plot device. 22:20 The majority of the adventure is found in The Northern Wastes. 23:50 The Third Stumbling Block - the strange design decision to provide the players with the ability to fly over all the travel mechanics of The Northern Wastes. 27:10 The homebrewed Journey Game that we debuted in SotDQ. 32:00 Classic “Fetch Quests” to get the ball rolling for the players in a new territory. 35:55 The #1 Reason why this was DM Dave’s favorite game to ever run… 41:20 The 2 great things WotC learned leading up to SotDQ: the Adventure Hook and Encounter Difficulty. 44:05 Final Thoughts.…