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Mastering Dungeons
RPG veterans and game designers Teos Abadía and Shawn Merwin look at the game and the hobby of D&D from a variety of viewpoints: reporting the news, understanding the business, reviewing the products, and illuminating the design. Whether you’re a fan, a player, a DM, or a designer, Shawn and Teos cover topics of interest to you!
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4.7 stars from 211 ratings
Great Content, but…
First off, both Hosts are knowledgable and full of RPG stories, but please STOP apologizing so profusely for the 50 year old content that neither of you even wrote. We all know that the industry is changing to be more inclusive and diverse, but one simple trigger warning when the show starts...Read full review »
Wormholer_joe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/07/24
Great DM and industry resource!
Teos and Shawn are so knowledgeable, and they have great insights into topics that are relevant for any GM for any system. Though focus often returns to D&D, many episodes are about other systems, at least in part. Highly recommended!
Jason Ward 1977 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/08/24
Years of professional game advice
WONDERFUL news and content!!! Been listening for years and have learned so many tips and approaches to game design. It’s entertaining too the hosts are industry veterans and have fair and balanced thoughts on various topics. Can’t wait for more episodes and interviews each week :)
banjoeywright via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/27/24
Recent Episodes
Episode 215 of Mastering Dungeons!  Main topic: What Publishers Want in a D&D Designer! Shawn and Teos review two D&D job postings and break down the skills and job functions a publisher looks for in a D&D Designer and Product Architect. News: DMG Preorder Debacles, Weapon Masteries...
Published 11/13/24
Published 11/13/24
Episode 214 of Mastering Dungeons!  Main topic: Memories of Gamehole Con! Shawn and Teos look back on all of the events they attended and lessons from attending conventions. Hear why Gamehole is so special. News: Claim Elemental Evil, Maps Adds Encounters, Audio-Only Drizzt, and...
Published 11/06/24
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