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Hello Adventurers My name is Alec and welcome to Commune: The DM's Essentials Kit. This is and interview style podcast based on 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Each week I will chat with a DM I know in person or have met through the community. We'll talk about all things D&D and hopefully gain so…

Alec Stewart

  • Feb 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 45m AVG DURATION
  • 28 EPISODES


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Swapping Stories with Mr. Shickadance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 53:33


Today I sit down with Sean aka Mr. Shickadance, he is one half of the Lore Dump Podcast, on of the Inn Keepers over at The Welcome Inn, the Dungeon Master for Off the Rails, and a player in the Conundrum Company. Today we talk TWI's inception, fun villains, and much much more! Sean's Socials: https://linktr.ee/MrShickadance The Lore Dump: https://twitter.com/theloredump https://open.spotify.com/show/0rGwPtV4bGUxJiXktorqLx?si=nFSkx647T32LpuT5o51cAw&nd=1 The Welcome Inn: https://thewelcomeinn.contactin.bio/ Commune Socials: https://linktr.ee/Commune HUGE THANKS to Arcane Anthems for supplying us with our amazing Theme for Season 2! Arcane Anthems: https://beacons.page/arcaneanthems

Embracing Color & Changing Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 60:16


Today I sit down with Mustafa Mustafa, also known as TheSuperGoat, He is a DnD TikTok creator, player on The Cauldareen Chronicles over at Lark Network as well as a player in The Fey Lie on DicecreamSandwich! Today we dive into such important topics as changing the culture around D&D, dealing with issues of race in the game and the community, and much more

Commune Crafting: Building an Adventure (FINALE)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 30:34


In today's episode Marcus and I break down our BBEG's stat block and talk a bit about some more random D&D topics! SOCIALS- COMMUNE: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Commune SPECIAL THANKS TO ARCANE ANTHEMS FOR OUR NEW INTRO AND OUTRO! ARCANE ANTHEMS: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/arcaneanthems SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qNlFYydJWbtZhnxDQGxgp TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ArcaneAnthems INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/arcaneanthems/

Thirst, Therapy, & TTRPGS.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 61:42


In today's episode I sit down with Sloan, better known as Artplebe. They play Barney in the Off the Rails campaign over at The Welcome Inn, work alongside the Witches of Woodside crew at FaeFiendsnFriends, and create stellar content on Twitter, Tiktok, and Twitch! We dive into all things Thirsty, Utilizing TTRPG as therapy, and cultivating welcoming and inclusive spaces. SOCIALS Sloan: https://linktr.ee/artplebe Commune: https://linktr.ee/Commune TWI: https://thewelcomeinn.contactin.bio/ FaeFiendsnFriends: https://www.twitch.tv/faefiendsnfriends SPECIAL THANKS TO ARCANE ANTHEMS FOR OUR NEW INTRO AND OUTRO! ARCANE ANTHEMS: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/arcaneanthems SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qNlFYydJWbtZhnxDQGxgp TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ArcaneAnthems INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/arcaneanthems/

Commune Crafting: Building an Adventure (Stat Blocks cont.)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 25:45


In today's episode Marcus and I break down some more stat blocks and talk a bit about joke characters in D&D! SOCIALS- COMMUNE: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Commune SPECIAL THANKS TO ARCANE ANTHEMS FOR OUR NEW INTRO AND OUTRO! ARCANE ANTHEMS: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/arcaneanthems SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qNlFYydJWbtZhnxDQGxgp TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ArcaneAnthems INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/arcaneanthems/

The Magic of the Game

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 52:29


In today's episode I sit down with Korso, a stage Magician, D&D content creator, and the DM for the Lark gaming & mischief podcast. During this conversation we talk transitioning from magic to D&D, cultivating worlds that feel lived in and realistic, and much much more! SPECIAL THANKS TO ARCANE ANTHEMS FOR OUR NEW INTRO AND OUTRO! SOCIALS: Korso: https://linktr.ee/Dnd_Korso Commune: https://linktr.ee/Commune

Commune Crafting: Building an Adventure (Stat Blocks)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 32:14


In today's episode Marcus and I break down some stat blocks and talk a bit about encounter balance! SOCIALS: COMMUNE: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Commune SPECIAL THANKS TO ARCANE ANTHEMS FOR OUR NEW INTRO AND OUTRO! ARCANE ANTHEMS: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/arcaneanthems SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qNlFYydJWbtZhnxDQGxgp TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ArcaneAnthems INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/arcaneanthems/

Striking a Chord with Arcane Anthems

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 54:24


In today's episode I chat with Weston, AKA Arcane Anthems. He is a Composer, TikToker, and a Wonderful & giving creator in the greater D&D community. We talk Arcane Anthems origins, how music affects our games, and why using rules at our tables is so important! SOCIALS: ARCANE ANTHEMS: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/arcaneanthems SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qNlFYydJWbtZhnxDQGxgp TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ArcaneAnthems INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/arcaneanthems/ COMMUNE: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Commune SPECIAL THANKS TO ARCANE ANTHEMS FOR OUR NEW INTRO AND OUTRO!

Commune Crafting: Campaign Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 40:41


In this episode of Commune Crafting, Marc and I talk about past campaigns! Stat block episodes to come next Friday

Finding Family in a Digital Space

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 49:21


In this episode I talk with Shando, The DND Mom, they are a TikTok creator, Twitch streamer, and an anchor in the D&D community. Come and hang out while we talk Fighting for inclusivity in the hobby, found family in the D&D community, and the inception of Bard Community College. SOCIALS: Shando: https://linktr.ee/thedndmom Bard Community College: https://linktr.ee/Bardcommunitycollege Commune: https://linktr.ee/Commune

Commune Crafting: Building an Adventure (Key Figures)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 36:11


We're back again in our series to build a One Shot adventure! Tune in to hear Alec & Marcus expand on Key Figures for the adventure, and accidentally stumble upon some Hentai... Commune: https://linktr.ee/Commune The Welcome Inn: https://thewelcomeinn.contactin.bio/

Building worlds with Bluebluebutton

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 52:53


Hello Adventurers, In todays episode I chat with Button; an incredible cosplayer, TikToker, and they play as Peach in the Conundrum Company over at The Welcome Inn! We chat Villains, Worldbuilding, and much more in this episode of Commune! SOCIALS: Button: https://linktr.ee/bluebluebutton The Welcome Inn: https://thewelcomeinn.contactin.bio/ Commune: https://linktr.ee/Commune

Commune Crafting: Building an Adventure (Factions & Inciting Incident)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 37:10


Hello Adventurers, Welcome back to Commune Crafting! In this one Marc and I talk about our Inciting Incident and different Factions in the area! So come hang out and listen to us try to build and adventure. Where to find Marcus: https://www.castingcall.club/m/mwestphal6 Commune Socials: https://linktr.ee/Commune

Blast off to Omega Star 7

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 72:04


In this episode I sit down and chat with Skyler, a D&D TikTok creator, Musician, and Twitch Streamer. We talk about compelling villains, Skyler's new project Omega Star 7, and Setting in TTRPG's. Please make sure to leave a review, it really helps out the show and lets us know what you think! THEME BY : Arcane Anthems Skyler - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecritstop Bands: It Looked Like Fire & Persona Grey Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/Commune

Commune Crafting: Building an Adventure (Setting & Theme)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 34:48


Hello Adventurers, Welcome to the new Bi-Weekly series Commune Crafting! This is a show where I sit down with other Dungeons Masters and Creative and we Homebrew to our hearts content. In the first couple episodes I'll be building an adventure with my good friend and fellow DM Marcus! Some come hang out and listen to us try to build and adventure. Where to find Marcus: https://www.castingcall.club/m/mwestphal6 Commune Socials: https://linktr.ee/Commune

To Arcelia and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 55:19


Hello Adventurers, We're back!! Today I'm going to be chatting with Zach, also known as Zott. He is the Dungeon Master for the Rolling Tides campaign on The Welcome Inn, and a longtime nerd! Today we chat about how Rolling Tides came about, Dungeon Master/ Player relationships, and diving into the unexpected when it comes to storytelling. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/Commune Arcane Anthems Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcaneanthems/ Zach Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thezott The Welcome Inn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thewelcomeinn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.welcome.inn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWelcome_Inn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLBHjU8hiOif0nUztJpMhsA/featured

Commune Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 0:55


Hello Adventurers My name is Alec and welcome to Commune: The DM's Essentials Kit. This is and interview style podcast based on 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Each week I will chat with a DM I know in person or have met through the community. We'll talk about all things D&D and hopefully gain some insight on why we play this special game. So sit back and enjoy the adventure! OUR SOCIALS: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/Commune

Finale Part 2: The Journey's End

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 22:48


Here we are, we made it to the end of season one! Thank you for tuning in and being a part of this amazing adventure

Finale Part 1: Favorite Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 39:34


Hello Adventurers! WE DID IT, we're at the end of season one! In part one of this two part finale I compiled some of my favorite moments from throughout the season. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do, and I'll see you guys next time in out last adventure.... for now! MUSIC BY: Arcane Anthems Track: The Wild Mother Guides PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems/

Community Building with The Govnar

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 73:10


Find Josh Here: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/hobowitchproductions/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/TheGovnar TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/the6ovnar TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegovnar Today I'm chatting with Josh aka The Govnar, he's a Cosplayer, D&D TikToker, and an active member of the online D&D Community. In this episode we talk about Painting Mini's, Building realistic worlds and NPC's, and getting involved with other creators. I also wanted to announce that we're hosting a sweepstakes on the Commune Instagram page. On our road to 200 followers we're letting two lucky winners make a tinkering check and help us create our March Homebrew. One winner will choose the Theme like a spell or class and the other gets to choose what liqour is used to create our brew. Rules on how to enter can be found on our Instagram page Commune_Podcast.

A Trip to Exandria with NatDads

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 49:37


Check out the NatDads here: https://linktr.ee/NatDads https://twitter.com/NatDadsPod In this episode I chat with Tyler, the DM and 1/5th of the NatDads Podcast. We talk about Tyler exploring Exandria with his party, The Matt Mercer effect, and Gate keeping in the D&D community. Please leave a review and share with your party!

Minisode 1: State of Communion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 32:35


Hey y'all! Sorry it's been a while since the last episode. Here is a little Update/ Valentine's Day show with special guest, my girlfriend Shannon! I hope you guys enjoy this little episode and it satiates you until the next full episode, which will be coming out this week!

Talkin' Shop with ShopGoblin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 40:53


In this episode I chat with Mike, also known as ShopGoblin. He is a TikTok creator, a part of the Adventures & Initiative crew, and an active member of the online Dungeons and Dragons community. We chat about operation in the social media sphere, different systems we wish to play, and the importance of being genuine with your content. Go follow Mike here: ShopGoblin_ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shopgoblin_ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shopgoblin_ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShopGoblin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShopGoblin_ Adventures & Initiative Youtube - http://bit.ly/AandIYouTube Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/adventures_and_initiative Twitter - https://twitter.com/Adventures_init Fan Discord - https://discord.gg/fTATKWT

Getting Nerdy with Lili T.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 51:27


In this episode I chat with Lili Tran. She's the Dungeon Master of Roll for Dameage, and a very active part of the online Dungeons and Dragons Community. We talk about tackling our DM insecurities, having DnD and RPG's as a whole become a tool for better communication skills, and embracing your nerd! Follow Lili and her shows here: https://www.instagram.com/justalil.nerd/ https://www.instagram.com/bestofdnd/ https://www.instagram.com/rollfordameage/ https://www.twitch.tv/rollfordameage https://mixer.com/fabled42

The Keystone of Dungeon Mastering

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 54:12


Hello adventurers! In today's episode I chat with my good friend Jack Sherman. A musician, writer, and all around creative gent! Here are the links to Jack's band, The Keystones, Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/thekeystonesband/ https://www.instagram.com/_thekeystones/

Fortune favors the Guild Fellows

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 43:55


In this episode of Commune I chat with Hannah, the DM and one fourth of the Guild Fellows crew. Check them out here: https://anchor.fm/guildfellows https://www.instagram.com/guildfellows/

Between two DMs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 63:00


In this episode I sit down with Marcus Westphal, a friend of mine and a nerd to the core. We talk about Metagaming, Adult themes and their place in D&D, and a ton more! Find Marcus's Casting Call profile here! https://www.castingcall.club/m/mwestphal6

The Adventure Begins

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 42:05


In the first episode of Commune I talk with Nick the DM for Dicey Adventures 'Tales of Talerian'

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