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Illusions in D&D | Disbelieve What You See | Wandering DMs S07 E40
Paul & Dan reflect on the state of illusions in D&D, across the many editions of the game. Can a basic illusion deal actual damage to your character,…
9 months, 1 week ago
Player Prep in D&D | Lessons from Gygax’s “Successful Adventures” | Wandering DMs S07 E39
Dan and Paul discuss the often-overlooked idea that players can (and perhaps should) prepare for a D&D session. Using Gary Gygax’s “Successful Advent…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Pacing vs Player Agency | Guiding the Game Without Railroading | Wandering DMs S07 E38
Dan and Paul discuss the art of pacing a tabletop RPG session without taking away player agency. How can a GM speed up play when the group burrows in…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
West Marches Campaigns | Freedom, Exploration, and Chaos in D&D | Wandering DMs S07 E37
Dan and Paul dive into the world of West Marches campaigns - a style of play built around open exploration, rotating players, and player-driven adven…
10 months ago
Making Enemies in D&D | With Keith Ammann | Wandering DMs S07 E36
Dan & Paul get to chat with Keith Ammann -- renowned author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing -- about his newest book on D&D monsters, Making …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Mummies in D&D | Halloween 2025 | Wandering DMs S07 E35
Paul & Dan unwrap the state of Mummies in Dungeons & Dragons. What makes them unique compared to other undead monsters? How have they changed over th…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Dungeons & Dragons Origins | With Shannon Appelcline | Wandering DMs S07 E34
Dan & Paul chat with D&D historian Shannon Appelcline -- who's back with his most ambitious work to date. A sprawling 4-volume Origins set, providing…
11 months ago
Pitching Classic D&D in 2025 | Old School for the New Generation | Wandering DMs S07 E33
It’s been 50 years since Dungeons & Dragons first appeared — and today’s players are discovering it through Critical Role, Dimension 20, and a sea of…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
R.A. Salvatore | The Finest Edge of Twilight | Wandering DMs S07 E32
Paul & Dan get to chat with NY Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore -- and his about-to-drop newest Dungeons & Dragons novel, THE FINEST EDGE OF T…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Luke Gygax | GaryCon, Greyhawk, Gyzaengaxx, and More | Wandering DMs S07 E31
Dan and Paul catch up with Luke Gygax -- and he's got big news on the horizon! We'll get updates on Gary Con in 2026 (will Wizards make a connection?…
11 months, 3 weeks ago