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Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Blending elements of personal growth and development, game design, and philosophy, every episode brings a unique lens

John Tanaka


    • Apr 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 124 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Dragon Mind - TTRPG Podcast

    SRD 5.2 - Practical Possibilities Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 8:46


    Finally, creator freedom has come full circle.Download SRD 5.2 at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd?&icid_medium=organic&icid_source=editorial&icid_campaign=2025srd&icid_content=article_1949Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.comCredit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Distal TTRPG Review - Heroism through Hardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 16:03


    Check out Distal at https://distalrpg.com/Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.comCredit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Eberron Updates - D&D UA 2025 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 17:00


    Check out the new Forgotten Realms Subclasses UA at: https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/eberron-updates/Lhg25Ggx5iY3rETH/UA2025-CartographerArtificer.pdfAlso on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.comCredit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2025 Monster Manual - Practical Possibilities Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 31:33


    The new Monster Manual has been lauded as the greatest of the three new Core Rulebooks for D&D. Which one is your favorite?Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.comCredit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Magic in Nightbringer, an All-Wizard TTRPG (feat. Hartly Llosa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 23:03


    In today's episode, I spoke with Hartly Llosa, the designer of the all-wizard TTRPG Nightbringer, with a Kickstarter live now. To support this project, head to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hartly/nightbringer Subscribe to the Dragon Mind YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, subscribe to the Dragon Mind Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Monk - Practical Possibilities Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 29:24


    Monk definitely wins the "most-improved" award from its 2014 to 2024 versions. Which is your favorite class in D&D 2024? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Forgotten Realms Subclasses - D&D 2025 UA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 30:12


    "Where's my Battlerager Barbarian, Bruce?" Check out the new Forgotten Realms Subclasses UA at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/forgotten-realms-subclasses Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Warlock - Practical Possibilities Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 25:44


    I've never been withholding on my disappointing experiences with Warlock. Without changes to Eldritch Blast or Pact Magic, is it worth it to single-class Warlock in this new version? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Ranger - Practical Possibilities Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 26:16


    The new Ranger has received some pretty scathing criticism, the most salient being that it's "boring". Is there something here in the mechanics that can be salvaged? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Paladin - Practical Possibilities Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 20:26


    Paladin fans lament the change to Divine Smite, but could this lead to more interesting gameplay? Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Surprise Artificer UA | D&D 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 31:14


    In the midst of releases of new core books, the last thing the D&D community was predicting was a new Unearthed Arcana featuring the thirteenth core class, Artificer. These are my initial impressions, which are subject to change as more community members sink their teeth into the content presented. To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Bard - Practical Possibilities Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 25:00


    In tiers 3 and 4, Bard might be the most flexible caster in the game. What do you think of the changes to Magical Secrets? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Sorcerer - Practical Possibilities Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 15:47


    Sorcerers have finally distinguished themselves from Wizards, so which is the more powerful caster? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Barbarian - Practical Possibilities Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 25:57


    Barbarian has been improved at higher levels, but is it worth sticking with the class all the way? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide - Practical Possibilities Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 32:19


    I was going to cover Barbarian, I swear... The new Dungeon Master's Guide is an awesome on ramp for DM-curious individuals considering taking on the role. For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Druid - Practical Possibilities Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 21:40


    Wild Shape has had some Wild Changes. How do you feel about the direction the designers took it? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    "It's Not Just Me" - Interview with Ryan LaPlante, CEO of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 52:45


    I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Dumb-Dumbs & Dice CEO Ryan LaPlante about his experiences playing and Game Mastering for their various actual play shows, like Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons and Jesters of Ravenloft. You can follow Dumb-Dumbs & Dice on social media (including YouTube, X, and Instagram) @dumbdumbdice and check out their Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Thoughts on the 2024 PHB (feat. Ian from Incendium RPGs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 46:31


    Today, Ian from Incendium RPGs and I discuss our thoughts about the 2024 Player's Handbook as an overall product. To see more of Ian's content, you can check out the Incendium RPGs channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@IncendiumRPGs For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Wizard - Practical Possibilities Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 24:41


    Wizard was the class with the fewest changes in 2024. Was there more you were looking for out of it? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Cleric - Practical Possibilities 2024 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 25:07


    A lot of players don't like that Cleric subclasses are now gained at Level 3 instead of Level 1. How do you feel about the change? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Rogue - Practical Possibilities 2024 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 25:22


    For Rogues, Hiding is now easier than ever. What were some of your experiences using the 2014 Hiding mechanics? See Treantmonk's Fighter Damage Analysis for yourself at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IYWX33a7XA For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Fighter - Practical Possibilities 2024 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 23:22


    In the new Player's Handbook, Fighter is billed as a "low complexity" class. How easy do you think it is for new players to pick up? For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Backgrounds and Origin Feats - Practical Possibilities 2024 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 26:43


    Backgrounds have gotten a major shakeup in D&D 2024, but one major change has us still scratching our heads. For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 Layout and Species - Practical Possibilities 2024 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 28:34


    One major goal of D&D 2024 was accessibility. Did the designers meet their goal? For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 General Rules - Practical Possibilities 2024 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 34:46


    The 2024 Free Rules have been released on D&D Beyond, which you can find here at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game So what are the big changes between the 2024 and 2014 engines? For more on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm And other episodes of Dragon Mind at: https://open.spotify.com/show/73itZcf2PWQrgw0RHX5gNY?si=d28f05c470514231 Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=505f893a9812477b To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    D&D 2024 and Swiftguard Preview Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 21:47


    D&D 2024 has been cranking out preview after preview about the new system, and as a long time 5e player...I'm less excited than you may think. For my overview conversation with Wrel (or for more podcast conversations between us), head to https://youtu.be/NdfNc-nSsU0?si=eZqHQUmSIvRNArgE If you want to get in touch with me, send me an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is also on YouTube! For our YouTube channel, head to: Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    The LORE | In the Clouds 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 20:14


    Why is there such a huge gap between those of us who LOVE lore and those of us who roll our eyes at it? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is now on YouTube! For our YouTube channel, head to: Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Balancing Elements of the Experience | Behind the Screens 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 57:38


    What elements do you emphasize, downplay, or let go of in order to run a balanced TTRPG session? Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Want more Dragon Mind? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs and follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Have a question? Ask us by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Tales of Optimization | In the Clouds 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 50:36


    What are the upsides and downsides of optimization? Can we broaden the definition of "optimization" to make it universally useful? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is now on YouTube! For our YouTube channel, head to: Youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Borrowing Brilliance 18 | Story Endings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 49:30


    How do you know when it's time to end the story of a character, arc, or campaign? When do you keep going and when do you say goodbye? Why are endings so hard? For a little bit on the psychology of story endings, check out Malcolm Gladwell's episode of Revisionist History, linked below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0703VB1lFpJLaNgv7yiHG1?si=ysK0FQBZSR2RLGShSbW46w In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Distal: A New Class-Heavy TTRPG (feat. Michael "Wrel" Henderson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 45:52


    Today, I'm joined by Michael "Wrel" Henderson, a previous guest on Dragon Mind during our Playtest Panel Discussions and World Building Mini-Series to talk about his new grounded d20 TTRPG, Distal, which you can check out at playdisrpg.com We talk about some of the system's design goals, unique mechanics, and its extremely fun backstory generation tables. To follow Distal's development, you can subscribe to Michael's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@WarpathWrel This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Reflecting on the 2024 Player's Handbook Playtest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 31:08


    In a recently uploaded video, Jeremy Crawford broke the news that we won't be receiving anymore playtest packets for the 2024 Player's Handbook. So, now is as good a time as ever to reflect on how it went. References D&D Playtest Survey Results | Player's Handbook | Unearthed Arcana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmZvRkRsfvw D&D Exec. Opens Up about OGL & One D&D | My Interview with Kyle Brink https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smyRYVzB_jQ&t=382sĀ  6:22 - Kyle Brink's Promise Wizards of the Coast will continue supporting third-party content for D&D https://www.geekwire.com/2022/wizards-of-the-coast-will-continue-supporting-third-party-content-for-dd/ (Original statement pre-OGL Crisis) D&D Studio Update: 2024 Core Rule Books and Survey Results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYgSsn7b0f0&t=260sĀ  3:46 - Defining Backwards Compatibility Weapon Masteries RANKED for One DnD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGfZ4NaLFq0Ā  The "Outlier" spells that need fixed in D&D 5e, and how we do it with One D&D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R42s6ak2_1I Check out Mike Shea's Lazy RPG Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QErT8qPZ1KBPSIwnGBKMZ?si=cb7aa2db52e34f32 This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Borrowing Brilliance 17 | "No D&D is better than Bad D&D"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 83:25


    Notice how this title's in quotes? In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss the notion that "No D&D is Better than Bad D&D" by investigating the root causes of "Bad D&D" and resolving the paradox of knowing that to become a skilled GM, you'll have to run games unskillfully first. In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Considering Real-World Time | Behind the Screens 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 94:56


    One of the most under-recognized elements of Game Mastering is considering the real-world time spent playing and waiting in a game environment. Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Want more Dragon Mind? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs and follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Have a question? Ask us by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Borrowing Brilliance 16 | Playtesting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 66:33


    In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss their experiences playtesting and how to run a successful playtest that yields helpful information. Distal is a TTRPG in Alpha playtesting by Michael from the Playtest Panel Discussions. You can check out the system at https://linktr.ee/distalrpg In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    PHB 2024 UA 8 Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 53:21


    We finally get a version of the Monk that (seems) to be on par with its martial-peers. Everything looks good. The question remains: does it play good? To support this podcast, drop a 5-star review in your app of choice and let us know your favorite thing about Dragon Mind. To submit a question or topic, email us at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or let us know in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    A Utilitarian Approach | Behind the Screens 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 43:14


    Designing an encounter can serve multiple functions. Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Want more Dragon Mind? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs and follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Have a question? Ask us by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Dichotomies of Game Balance | In the Clouds 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 30:07


    What type of Game Balance does your table enjoy? What have been your experiences with homebrew TTRPG content? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Borrowing Brilliance 15 | Turning Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 86:19


    In today's episode, John and Stephanie discuss the "pro mindset" that you can bring to any table you're apart of, as well as both sides of the Professional GMing relationship. In this episode, we mention a few resources to check out. They're listed below: Why I Quit Pro DM'ing and Is It For You? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjU8CyoYw0k Treantmonk's Temple - https://www.youtube.com/@TreantmonksTemple The Eldritch Lorecast by Ghostfire Gaming - https://open.spotify.com/show/5EW3iItCF2WuyP02dCRrym Pack Tactics - https://www.youtube.com/@PackTactics Ginny Di - https://www.youtube.com/@GinnyDi Bob Worldbuilder - https://www.youtube.com/@BobWorldBuilder XP to Level 3 - https://www.youtube.com/@XPtoLevel3 Matthew Colville - https://www.youtube.com/@mcolville The Monsters Know What They're Doing - https://www.themonstersknow.com/ In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    One D&D UA 8 Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 43:40


    Hot on the heels of UA 7 is UA 8: Bastions and Cantrips, as well as a discussion about the survey feedback for UA 6. To support this podcast, drop a 5-star review in your app of choice and let us know your favorite thing about Dragon Mind. To submit a question or topic, email us at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or let us know in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Design Intent vs Execution | In the Clouds 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 22:31


    Sometimes what we think will happen and what actually happens are very different things. What have been your experiences with homebrew TTRPG content? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    PHB 2024 UA 7 Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 52:11


    Another entry into our favorite news topic, D&D Fifth Edition Second Edition, also known at PHB 2024. We get the subclass previews for Barbarian, Fighter, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard. Oh yeah, it's all coming together. To support this podcast, drop a 5-star review in your app of choice and let us know your favorite thing about Dragon Mind. To submit a question or topic, email us at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or let us know in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Improvising | In the Clouds 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 20:44


    GMing isn't about what you do. It's about who you are. Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Write Quests, Not Stories | Behind the Screens 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 57:40


    A common stumbling block for new GMs is to think of their TTRPG as a story rather than a quest. Write Quests, not Stories. Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Distorted Design | In the Clouds 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 23:40


    How do you recognize a distortion in your design, and what can you do about it? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    The Elemental Tetrad | In the Clouds 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 24:46


    How do the design elements of your game harmonize into an ideal experience? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Borrowing Brilliance 14 | Revisiting the Seven Baby Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 96:45


    In today's episode, John and Stephanie revisit the Seven Baby Steps to Masterful Game Mastering after refining them for the past year. In order, the Seven Baby Steps are: 1) Close the Loop 2) Test a Chain 3) Lengthen the Chain 4) Tend the Garden 5) Intentionally Cultivate a Particular Culture 6) Tune the System 7) Foster Empowerment In this segment of the Dragon Mind TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    A Tragic Backstory | In the Clouds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 6:31


    No, I'm not kidding. Trigger Warning: Death of a Child Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality.

    Priorities when Getting Started | In the Clouds 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 29:51


    What's holding you back from running your first game? And what should you prioritize to run a great experience? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Today's episode was inspired by Cal Newport's Deep Questions podcast episode "Start with Discipline", which you can listen to with the following link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Kfi8MQi3vPMCOTsQLpYG4?si=Pc8954vSSqiFke14Z2A76A Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Borrowing Brilliance 13 | Loops and Spirals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 72:10


    In today's follow up episode to Five Level Leadership, John, Stephanie, and Ken dive into the Momentum Learning Systems formula for content organization so that your players will have an easier time falling in love with your game. In this segment of theĀ Dragon MindĀ TTRPG Podcast, John and Stephanie borrow brilliance from our world's most insightful minds to become better game masters, players, and people. This podcast is a proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. To discover more content from its members, visit darkmorepodcasts.com Want to poke us about a question or have feedback about the podcast? Send us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

    Agreements Build Trust | In the Clouds 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 35:11


    What are the Agreements you've made with yourself and your table? Let us know by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

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