108 episodes

A discussion show with different guests each episode. We take a single concept or idea and discuss what that means within the D&D framework to help you get the most out your sessions, whatever side of the screen you sit on. Consider it an NPR-style, variety bucket of thought-provoking analysis and humorous anecdotes!

All music by Kevin MacLeod.

Art by Béi: https://www.beiworkshop.com/

Thinking Critically: A D&D Discussion Danilo Vujevic

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

A discussion show with different guests each episode. We take a single concept or idea and discuss what that means within the D&D framework to help you get the most out your sessions, whatever side of the screen you sit on. Consider it an NPR-style, variety bucket of thought-provoking analysis and humorous anecdotes!

All music by Kevin MacLeod.

Art by Béi: https://www.beiworkshop.com/

    Translation

    Translation

    Welcome back! I'm joined by fellow Englishman Austin, a.k.a. AC Whikcom, to discuss how to translate concepts and ideas into your TTRPG settings. Austin takes us through how to take those errant thoughts you have at 3am and turn them into publishable content worldwide, with a spattering of anecdotes throughout. We also criticise the language bloat of D&D 5e, and conclude that having a million random, niche languages that only one creature speaks probably doesn't add much value!


    02:48 - From Brain to Page
    15:41 - A Creative Journey
    37:51 - The Language Problem
    49:21 - Self-Publishing
    53:56 - Genre Remixing

    Buy Dead Surprise on Amazon!

    Find Austin on:


    Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/A-C-Whikcom/author/B0CHWCZHT2
    Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dead-surprise/a-c-whikcom/9781803528717
    Website: https://www.acwhikcom.co.uk/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lands-of-Ferox/100086909630678/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landsofferox/

    Find Thinking Critically online:


    Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
    Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
    Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD

    Patrons:


    Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
    Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
    Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
    Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

    Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeodIntermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeodOutro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

    Podcast art by Lily from https://www.facebook.com/beiworkshop

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Influence

    Influence

    It's my pleasure to welcome back to the show a previous guest from the Generations episode, Mikey! What I had intended to be a "how characters can influence the campaign" discussion, quickly turned into what makes us tick, where we get inspiration from, and the people who've supported us along the way. Listen for titbits on how to conscientiously crib from popular culture and advice on finding our own DM soundboard.


    02:00 - The Sub/Conscious Real World
    29:31 - Art Rather than Science
    36:52 - The Thinking Critically Effect

    Find Thinking Critically online:


    Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
    Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
    Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD

    References:


    'Generations' episode of Thinking Critically
    'Ravenloft' episode of Thinking Critically

    Patrons:


    Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
    Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
    Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
    Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

    Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeodIntermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeodOutro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

    Podcast art by Lily from https://www.facebook.com/beiworkshop

    • 57 min
    Generations

    Generations

    I'm joined once again by John from Double Fox Gaming, but this time, he's bought reinforcements! It's my pleasure to also host Glenn, Matt, and Mike to discuss the legacy of Dungeons & Dragons. The guys take us through five generations of play, and how the wishes of one character can have cascading effects decades later. We hear the epic parable of The Abyss Donkey, which is ultimately a lesson in how gaming can bring us all together, no matter the circumstances.


    04:27 - Harn's Legacy
    14:27 - Inheriting the Hobby
    32:28 - The Abyss Donkey (TM)
    51:01 - Maturing Attitudes
    57:48 - How the Game has Changed

    Find John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doublefoxgaming/

    Find Thinking Critically online:


    Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
    Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
    Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD

    References:


    'Ravenloft' episode of Thinking Critically
    '123s of D&D' by Ivan Van Norman and Wizards RPG Team, ISBN-10: 0786966688
    'ABCs of D&D' by Ivan Van Norman and Wizards RPG Team, ISBN-10: 0786966661

    Patrons:


    Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
    Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
    Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
    Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

    Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeodIntermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeodOutro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

    Podcast art by Lily from https://www.facebook.com/beiworkshop

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Immersion

    Immersion

    We're back! And this time joined by Anya, a.k.a. La Lionne Cosplay, to discuss immersion in your TTRPGs. Anya shares her experience as a Pro-GM on ways to truly pull your players into the game, no matter the system or medium.


    04:29 - Remote vs. In Person
    12:41 - “Acting Is What You Do When You’re Not Saying Lines”
    21:09 - Filling the Space
    33:25 - Soft Edges
    50:47 - Toggling that Role Play Brain

    Tale of the Manticore: https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/

    Find Anya on:


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/lalionnecosplay
    Itch.io: https://lalionnepublishing.itch.io/mountaintop-isolation
    StartPlaying: https://startplaying.games/gm/lalionne

    Find Thinking Critically online:


    Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
    Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
    Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD

    References:


    Aether: https://eldritchcrow.itch.io/aether-a-heroic-fantasy-rpg
    Ramona a.k.a. Alderdoodle: https://twitter.com/alderdoodle
    Under the Floorboards: https://loottheroom.itch.io/under-the-floorboards

    Patrons:


    Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
    Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
    Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
    Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

    Dial-up modem 'Modron voice' sound from BBC Sound Effects: ⁠https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07070097

    Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeodIntermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeodOutro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

    Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Production

    Production

    For this productive episode I'm joined by Sarah, CEO of Girls Run these Worlds, who's hear to share her knowledge and experience on how to produce top quality TTPRG content. No matter your reach or experience, there is always opportunity for growth and learning, so we cover some typical gotchas and best practice to help you get off the starting block!


    02:19 - Best Practice & GRtW History
    27:40 - From Casual to Professional
    46:18 - Live Production Considerations

    Find Sarah from Girls Run these Worlds on:


    Girls Run These Worlds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/girlsruntheseworlds
    Girls Run These Worlds Twitter: https://twitter.com/girlsrunworlds
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMooreAD

    Find Thinking Critically online:


    Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
    Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
    Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD

    References:


    Foozca on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/foozca

    Patrons:


    Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
    Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
    Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
    Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

    Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeodIntermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeodOutro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

    Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Ravenloft

    Ravenloft

    John Gent, DM of our D&D one-shot from the RPGaming Faversham event, joins us to discuss everything and anything about his favourite Dungeons & Dragons setting.


    03:04 - History of Ravenloft
    21:42 - Responsive Bleakness
    33:53 - Delineating "Depression"
    42:43 - Integrating Ravenloft into your Campaign

    Find Thinking Critically online:


    Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
    Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
    Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD

    Patrons:


    Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
    Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
    Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
    Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

    Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeodIntermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeodOutro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

    Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/

    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
2 Ratings

2 Ratings

THSKrigs ,

Great discussion and great quality!

Entertaining and insightful. The titles make it easier to find a topic you'd like to hear about, but they're vague enough that the conversation doesn't get dull over its hour runtime. Having a different guest each episode keeps the opinions fresh as well.

I'm also quite impressed with the quality. A lot of smaller and startup podcasts skimp on audio quality, but not this one. It sounds and feels as professional as any podcast I've heard.

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