In today's episode, we discuss the different kinds of short fiction you can write for your players to immerse themselves in your setting, including edited presentations of past sessions, in-betweens, and parallel storylines.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can...

In today's episode, we discuss the relationship of Realism and Escapism in TTRPGs, how a world's internal logic reinforces immersion, and how homebrew can change the feel of your game.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this...

In today's episode, we discuss the elements of hard and soft worldbuilding, how your setting operates as a character, and our methods for designing a world's cosmology.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this at...

In today's episode, we dive into obscure creatures in 5e, why they're underused, and some story concepts that may highlight their unique characteristics.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this at...

In today's episode, we dive deep into different types of mythological cosmologies, how to portray deities as a Game Master, and how their role sets the scale for your story's conflict.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this...

In today's episode, we explore returning to live play, playing pretend in its purest form, and the value of exploring other systems.   Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com Need another news source for all things Dungeons and Dragons? Follow us...

In today's episode, we deep dive into our community's most hated rules; what they don't like, our solutions, and everything in between.  Get ready for our biggest episode yet! Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com Need another news source for all...

In today's episode, we dive deep into party upgrades within the context of the setting, player-driven development, and defining defeat in the face of a powerful enemy.   Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com Need another news source for all...

"If it's not driven by the player, it is difficult to feel powerful." Join us for another big episode where we take our time forming the party, root for our players to win, and discuss who drives the story at your table.  Thanks for tuning in!   Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html   To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends...

Enjoy our monstrosity of thoughts and ideas on building organic interpersonal relationships between players and characters and seeking to invest in patience and thoughtful responses at the table. Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts And our website: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com  For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast, qwaygm.podbean.com,...

In the debut of our narrated, short-fiction series, Ian relays the origins of one of his very first characters, Eld. A half-elf born in a zealous high-elven society, Eld is shunned for his human lineage and forced to undergo grueling hardship in order to become "worthy" of his elven blood. But one day, something happens that will change his life forever... will he finally break free of his shackles? 

In this episode of Behind the Screens, we talk to David, AKA the Roaming Gnoll on Roll20, who walks us through his DMing experience and the experience he tries to craft at his Table. Ian personally got to experience this through his module, Harpy Death Pit, which you can find on Roll20 today! 

"Own your mistakes so your mistakes don't own you."   Here we dive deep into building trust and clear resources at the table, and the beautiful growth that trying new things, no matter how uncomfortable, can bring us.   Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com For our blog and personal site, head over to: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com Need another...

Another edition of the 4-part Icewind Dale saga conducted by our co-host Ian! Oh, so that's where the fishermen were... The gang encounters a treacherous foe looking to make them part of her next dish, wielding powerful magics and a cracked mind. Will they survive to complete their quest? And what's the thunderous sound coming down the halls...? Find out what's brewing in the finale of the Frostmaiden Sagas: Toil and Trouble!

"If you're looking for deep storytelling...relinquishing control and being vulnerable can lead to our greatest changes as people and as characters." For more context to our thoughts in this episode, check out Episode 86 in our archive. Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts   For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast, qwaygm.podbean.com,...

Another edition of the 4-part Icewind Dale saga conducted by our co-host Ian! In this adventure, the gang uncovers some of the mysterious secrets of the caves they are trapped in, and learn more about its original purposes. Scouting ahead, Copper stumbles upon a strange figure lurking in the caverns... Will they be friend, or foe? Find out this time!

What interactions in character spoke to the player behind them?   Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts Visit our Official Website at: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast, qwaygm.podbean.com, or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com Need...

Take a look behind the DM screen in this brand-new segment, where Ian interviews Jason from D&R about his life as a professional D&D podcaster and their recently published book, Adventurer's Guide to Theria!Additionally, it's our current goal to get 20 reviews on Apple Podcasts by the end of next week! If you enjoy our content, please feel free to rate us on iTunes and help surface the show to new listeners!

What becomes possible in your role-playing when it comes from a place of complete immersive knowledge? Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts Visit our Official Website at: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast, qwaygm.podbean.com, or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends...

Sometimes you need to relinquish control so that you can invest yourself in greater enjoyment. In this episode, we dive into relaxed environments at the table, the presentation of our gameplay, and how important character knowledge is to a player's expression at the table. Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts Visit our Official Website at: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all...

Another edition of the 4-part Icewind Dale saga conducted by our co-host Ian! In this adventure, the gang get ready to throw down with a powerful entity of frozen folklore - will they make it out unscathed? Find out this time on Episode 2 of Toil and Trouble!

We decided to rock out on a liveplay delving deep into the Icewind Dale.   Helmed by Ian, and starring some intrepid heroes from the Darkmore Podcast Network (as well as our resident Adamus), we embark on the first of many dangerous adventures in the Rime of the Frostmaiden.  Tune in to this exclusive premiere, and prepare for more each coming Wednesday until the adventure is done!   Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts Visit our...

Have there been any changes in the language at your table?  How do you tend to present ideas in and out of character? Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts Visit our Official Website at: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast, qwaygm.podbean.com, or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or...

What magic item do you think offers the best quest?  Prepare for Tasha's Part 3!   Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts Visit our Official Website at: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast, qwaygm.podbean.com, or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll,...