Once again I'm joined by Ian a.k.a TheFoolishSwarmi, this time to talk about the different kind of dynamics in D&D. Most of the episode is focused on the discussion of how D&D is inherently a human experience, and how realising this and efforts to make the game more humane can drastically improve the experience for all at the table, in a safe way. TTRPGs operate in a shared space, and just as every table is unique, every group of players is it's own organism. Thank you to everyone who donated to my charity stream, together we made over £600! 02:32 - How Group Dynamics Affects the Game 25:16 - The Whole is Greater than the Sum of it's Parts 38:06 - Party Dynamics and Social Intelligence 49:18 - Building an Effective Character Find Ian on: Website: https://www.foolishswami.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoolishswamidm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoolishSwami-102107998588962 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/FoolishSwami_DM/ 'The Nine of Himdal' on DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/337972/The-Nine-of-Himdal Find Thinking Critically on: Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkCritDnD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinking_critically_dnd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkingCriticallyDnD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_BSgazjwyshzo1jazHeaQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingcritically Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thinkingcritically References: 'Structure' episode of Thinking Critically Patrons: Robert Hartley @RobertHartleyGM: https://www.patreon.com/RobertHartleyGM Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/ Matthew Perkins @mperkinsDM: https://www.matthewperkins.net/ Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/ Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod