Detentions and Dragons
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWelcome to Detentions and Dragons, a podcast dedicated to introducing Dungeons and Dragons into the classroom experience!
Not a teacher? Don't worry! Hosts Josh and Matt are confident that new players, new Dungeon Masters, and fans of Dungeons and Dragons will find this enjoyable and informative as well!
Podcast updates biweekly weekly. We are off during the summer!
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Episodes
Lesson # 176 - Graduation 2023 and Dragons
June 07, 2023 08:30 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBSchool is out for summer!!! With empty desks and empty classrooms, Josh and Matt sit back and recount adventures from their D&D games in club. No rules, No lesson plans, just two teachers telling stories about the fun they had playing D&D with their students over the 2022 - 2023 school year. Did these two teachers help you finish the greatest D&D story ever played? Help them out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help ...
Lesson # 175 - Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games The Game to Grow Method: The Book and Dragons
May 22, 2023 08:30 - 37 minutes - 52 MBOur Longest Lesson Title Yet! On this special lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Matt and Josh interview Adam Davis of Game to Grow about his new book Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games The Game to Grow Method. If you were ever interested in what is happening at Game to Grow, therapeutic applications of TTRPGS, or how to integrate some or all of these techniques into your own club then this interview with Adam is a must listen. If you are interested in purchasing this book, y...
Lesson # 174 - Roll Modeling: Level Up and Dragons
May 08, 2023 08:30 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about how to level up player characters. They discuss what leveling up is, what is changed and what stays the same when a character levels up, and demonstrate how to update a player's character sheet. Did these two teachers help you reach a new level at your own club or table ? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a ...
Lesson # 173 - Roll Modeling: Rests and Dragons
April 17, 2023 09:30 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about Short and Long Rests. They discuss what these are, mechanics and requirements for resting, and yes, they even demonstrate restoring HP and spells slots through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers help you to understand the minutiae of resting in D&D ? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. T...
Lesson # 172 - Roll Modeling: Reactions and Dragons
March 27, 2023 09:30 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about using reactions in combat. They discuss what the reaction action is, when and why a player might use them, and demonstrate reaction through semi-scripted role play. Note: Some characters gained access to spells that they typically don't have for the sake of the demonstration. And... because I forgot level 3 wizards don't get level 3 spells. Did these two teachers help successfully counter any potential problems in your ne...
Lesson # 171 - Roll Modeling: Bonus Actions and Dragons
March 13, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes - 60 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about bonus actions in combat. They discuss what bonus actions are, when and why a player might use them, and demonstrate bonus actions through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers help successfully add a bonus to your next D&D game? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of yo...
Lesson # 170 - Roll Modeling: Improvised Actions and Dragons
February 20, 2023 10:30 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the improvised actions in combat. They discuss what improvised actions are, when and why a player might use them, and how a DM can fairly and collaboratively integrate these into the story. And of course, Matt and Josh demo improvised actions through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers help successfully add more improv to your game ? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend,...
Lesson # 169 - Roll Modeling: Other Actions and Dragons
February 06, 2023 09:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the other combat actions. Characters can cast spells and make melee attacks, but those aren't the only ways they can participate in battle They discuss the basics of actions like dodge and disengage, why a player might use them, and demo these actions magic through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers help you vary up your combat verbs? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a frien...
Lesson # 168 - Roll Modeling: Combat Magic and Dragons
January 09, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the basics of using magic combat. They discuss the basics of spells, the requirements of spell casting, and demo combat magic through roll play. Did these two teachers help you cast your next great spell? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support! Detentions and Drago...
Lesson # 167 - Story Time: 2022 and Dragons
December 25, 2022 14:14 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe holiday tradition returns once more! To celebrate the holiday season, Matt gives Josh the present he wants most in life: a chance to talk about fun stories from his D&D games. Listen as Josh and Matt ramble on and embellish their stories and inside jokes from their personal campaigns around the fireplace! Music: Brother Christmas by Lemon Yellow Hayes (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lemon_Yellow_Hayes/) Fireplace Sound Effects: hansende (https://freesound.org/people/hansende/soun...
Lesson # 166 - Roll Modeling: Combat Basics and Dragons
December 05, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutes - 47 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the basics of combat. They discuss how set up combat, roll for initiative, and the demo through roll play some basic combat. Did these two teachers help you roll above your opponents armor class? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support! Detentions and Dragons is a p...
Lesson # 165 - Roll Modeling: Ability Checks and Dragons
November 14, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about how to do an ability check. They discuss what an ability check is and then role model ability checks in a mini-session of D&D. Did these two teachers help you pass your ability check? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support! Detentions and Dragons is a proud membe...
Lesson # 164 - How to Make a Character and Dragons
October 31, 2022 07:30 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about how to fill out a character sheet. They discuss what needs to be considered before making a character and then take a step-by-step approach to filling out the stats and abilities portion of the aforementioned character sheet. This is a great tutorial for new players! It also provides a model for experienced Dungeon Masters looking to help rookie players with character building at their own table. Did these two teachers te...
Lesson # 163 - Bringing D&D into the Classroom and Dragons
October 17, 2022 07:30 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBOn this special crossover lesson, Matt and Josh join Neal on the Dungeon Master's Block podcast to interview Senior Brand Manager of D&D and Co-host of the Dragon Talk podcast Shelly Mazzanoble and veteran teacher Kade Well. The topic of this interview: Bringing D&D into Education! Checkout this link for more D&D education resources from Wizards of the Coast here: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/educators You can find Shelly Mazzanoble on Twitter @shellymoo You can find Kade Wells...
Lesson # 162 - Roll Models and Dragons
October 03, 2022 07:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBDetentions and Dragons is back and ready to kickoff their 6th season of the podcast! Josh and Matt have always focused on making D&D fun and accessible for new players and new teacher DMs. However, at the start of the 6th year of the podcast, they thought they would start the new season by establishing a theme. That theme: Roll Models! Specifically, this season's lessons will focus on three major topics: 1. Modeling actual D&D play. 2. Reviewing model modules and materials. 3. In...
Lesson # 161 - Graduation 2022 and Dragons
May 30, 2022 07:30 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBSchool is out for summer!!! With empty desks,empty classrooms, and empty Zoom meetings, Josh and Matt sit back and recount adventures from their D&D games in club and in the classroom. No rules, No lesson plans, just two teachers telling stories about the fun they had playing D&D with their students over the 2021 - 2022 school year. Highlights from their adventures include: -Girl Scout Cookies -Mattress Surfing -Lord Chalupa Summer Note: Josh and Matt are taking a little break to r...
Lesson # 160 - Social Interactions and Dragons
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about running in campaign social interaction. They discuss the official published rules for running social interactions, when to role play and when to roll play conversations, and ways to determine possible outcomes of NPCs with their on agency. Did these two teachers inspire you to be a run social interaction in a different way? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. ...
Lesson # 159 - Splitting the Party and Dragons
April 19, 2022 07:30 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the controversial topic of splitting the party. They discuss what it is, why most DMs advise against it, and thoughtful ways to integrate this narrative device into your D&D campaign. While splitting the party often leads to disastrous results, a conscientious scenario can lead to unique game play opportunities for all people at the table! Did these two teachers inspire you to follow a new path in your D&D game? Then help J...
Lesson # 158 - Vintage Items and Dragons
April 04, 2022 07:30 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about vintage magical items for your D&D campaign. D&D 5E has many fantastic published and homebrewed items. However, why should we limit ourselves to just the current edition? Go find some old volumes of TSR's Encyclopedia Magica (or use the ones discussed in this lesson) and add some vintage artifacts to your next session! Ambient tavern music provided by Tabletop Audio. You can find out more about them here: https://tabletopau...
Lesson # 157 - Advanced Ability Checks and Dragons
March 14, 2022 07:30 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about advanced ability checks. They discuss the variant ability check rule, some examples of checks using the variant rules, and pros and cons of utilizing this into your own D&D game. They also demonstrate these ability checks in a short D&D game with (some) SOUND EFFECTS! Ambient tavern music provided by Tabletop Audio. You can find out more about them here: https://tabletopaudio.com/ Did these two teachers inspire you to try...
Lesson # 156 - Downtime and Dragons
February 28, 2022 08:30 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about downtime. They discuss what downtime can look like in a game of D&D, published rules on running downtime activities, and how including these tangents can improve the overall experience at the table. Did these two teachers encourage you to explore a new downtime activity in your game? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us...
Lesson # 155 - Riddles and Dragons
February 14, 2022 08:30 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about riddles. They discuss the nature of riddles in D&D, how they can be annoying, and how they can be used more effectively. The humble riddle is a mainstay of dungeon design. However, with a bit of extra effort, the riddle can enhance rather than simply stump your players. Did these two teachers help you question your preconceived notions of dungeon design? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to ...
Lesson # 154 - Skill Challenges and Dragons
January 31, 2022 08:30 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about a narrative driven way to play out a scene in D&D, the skills challenge. They discuss the basic mechanics of skills challenges, rules for the challenge and model one themselves. There is also bonus music and sound effects! Some people we'd also want to credit in this lesson. D&D 4th edition for introducing the skills challenge mechanic. Rodrigo D. Lopez for his upgraded rules for skills challenges. You can find more of ...
Lesson # 153 - New Year's Resolutions 2022 and Dragons
January 10, 2022 08:30 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about their D&D New Year's Resolution. They review what their goals are and their motivations for achieving them. Hopefully, their resolutions will help inspire you to set your own goals in the 2022 year! Did these two teachers inspire you to start of the new year with a revived ambition? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us ...
Lesson # 152 - Story Time: 2021 and Dragons
December 25, 2021 07:37 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBTo celebrate the holiday season, Matt gives Josh the present he wants most in life: a chance to talk about fun stories from his D&D games. Listen as Josh and Matt ramble on and embellish their stories and inside jokes from their personal campaigns around the fireplace! Music: Brother Christmas by Lemon Yellow Hayes (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lemon_Yellow_Hayes/) Fireplace Sound Effects: hansende (https://freesound.org/people/hansende/sounds/263994/) Happy Holidays!! And thank ...
Lesson # 151 - Reactions and Dragons
December 13, 2021 08:30 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the special action known as the reaction. They discuss the basics mechanics of reactions, common player character reactions, classes and feats with reactions, and the importance of encouraging players to build at least one reaction into their character. Did these two teachers inspire you to use your action, bonus action, AND reaction? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, o...
Lesson # 150 - Side Quests and Dragons
November 29, 2021 08:30 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about running Side Quests. They discuss what they are, why they are important, themes for basic side quests, and make their own holiday themed side quest on the podcast. The main campaign is important. However, sometimes, the DM, the players, or both need a deviate from the critical path to explore new facets of the game! Did these two teachers inspire you to start your own side quest? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending ...
Lesson # 149 - Game to Grow 2021 and Dragons
November 15, 2021 04:36 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBOn this special lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Matt and Josh interview Adam Davis and Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer of Game to Grow about tips for creating an environment that promotes positive mental health! This school year may be particularly difficult for many students. However, with some thought and routine, educators can do a lot to help student acclimate to life back in the class and back at D&D club. If you are interested in learning more about Game to Grow and their mission, you can vis...
Lesson # 148 -Theatre and Dragons
October 25, 2021 07:30 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBOn this special interview lesson, Matt and Josh are joined by Theatre Teacher and Dungeon Master Keith Rollins. The topic: Integrating D&D into the Theatre classroom. If you are not a drama teacher, please do not worry! Keith provides many excellent tips and insights for anyone introducing D&D to new players. If you enjoyed listening to Keith, why not check him out on Twitter: @Dramateacher79 Did this interview inspire you to unleash all of your character voices in your next session of...
Lesson # 147 - Zero Session and Dragons
October 11, 2021 03:01 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about running Zero Sessions. D&D is a collaborative storytelling game. However, what if the collaboration didn't start at the first session? What if the Dungeon Master and the players worked together to build characters, backstories, and world themes to make the first session even better? The Zero Session is the answer! Listen as Matt and Josh discuss what a Zero Session is, pitfalls to avoid, and what they do to make this sessio...
Lesson # 146 - Experienced Players and Dragons
September 20, 2021 07:30 - 18 minutes - 26 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about experienced players or returning players and ways to make the start of their new game a fun one. At Detentions and Dragons, we provided insights on how to start off a campaign for players brand new to the game. However, experienced players don't need to run your Tutorial Dungeon for the 6th time. This lesson focuses tips to start a spectacular campaign for those who have a few campaigns under their belt. Did these two tea...
Lesson # 145 - Quick Character Creation and Dragons
September 13, 2021 07:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about quick character creation exercises. Players should always have agency in the development of their character's personality and backstory. However, for brand new players, deciding what a character's actually characteristics are may be intimidating and time consuming. This lesson reviews ways to speed up this process so new players jump in to their newest D&D adventure! Did these two teachers inspire you to help your new playe...
Lesson # 144: Back to School 2021and Dragons
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBDetentions and Dragons is back and ready to kickoff their 5th season of the podcast! In this first lesson after summer vacation, Matt and Josh are review tips and tricks for those Dungeons Masters that are going back to school, club, or the table. They discuss things they learned from running D&D in the past and provide tips for being even more flexible as a DM in the future. Did these back-to-school mentors help motivate you for the new year? Help them out by recommending Detentions and...
Lesson # 143 - Graduation 2021 and Dragons
June 07, 2021 07:30 - 32 minutes - 44 MBSchool is out for summer!!! With empty desks,empty classrooms, and empty Zoom meetings, Josh and Matt sit back and recount adventures from their D&D games in club and in the classroom. No rules, No lesson plans, just two teachers telling stories about the fun they had playing D&D with their students over the 2020 - 2021 school year. Highlights from their adventures include: -Lil' Slugger -Frozen inspired characters -Dining and Dashing (Sort of...) Summer Note: Josh and Matt are ta...
Lesson # 142 - Professional Development (Not Really) and Dragons
May 24, 2021 07:30 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt ask each other some difficulty, fun, and silly questions about Dungeons and Dragons. Will they help you become a better Dungeon Master? Maybe not. But there is (probably) some benefit to taking a break from lesson planning to explore some hypotheticals of D&D. Did these two teachers inspire you to ask your fun and unusual D&D questions? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student...
Lesson # 141 - Perception Checks and Dragons
May 03, 2021 07:30 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBAs a DM, your players either use them all the time or not at all. Regardless, is there a way to use them more purposefully? On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about perception checks, what they are, the pitfalls of perception checks, and how to make perceptions checks more meaningful to your players. Did these two teachers help you perceive a way to improve your DMing? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or stud...
Lesson # 140 - Artificers and Dragons
April 12, 2021 07:30 - 34 minutes - 47 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the artificer class. The artificer is the only new official D&D class released since the debut of 5th edition. Even though it is new, is it worth playing? Josh and Matt will answer that by looking at what the artificer is, what skills they possess, and triumphs and challenges of this class. Did these two teachers help you infuse some excitement into your next game of D&D? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentio...
Lesson # 139 - D&D Virtual Play Weekends and Dragons
March 22, 2021 07:30 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about D&D Virtual Play Weekends. For many people, a game of D&D may not be accessible. However, with a computer, an Internet connection, and around 15 dollars, anyone can jump into online game of D&D in a virtual setting. Josh and Matt participated in one of these weekends as players want you the listener to learn about the pros and cons of the experience! You can find more information about these D&D Virtual Play Weekends here: ...
Lesson # 138 - Plot Twists and Dragons
March 08, 2021 08:30 - 34 minutes - 48 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about using plot twists to adapt your D&D game to the benefit of your players. We get it. D&D campaigns run long, Players get distracted by NPCs you didn't think to write a back story for, and people rather punch goblins that role-play in your nuanced corporate espionage campaign. You don't have to scrap the story. Instead add a plot twist to adapt or reinvigorate the game! Did these two teachers convince you to add your own plot...
Lesson # 137 - Magical School Items and Dragons
February 22, 2021 08:30 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about homebrewed magical school items. Schools of magic and wizardry are a common setting in D&D. So why not add some additional magically enhanced school supplies to your campaign?! These won't be most serious or powerful items your player's will add to their character's inventory but they will result in some extra drama and humor to the story. Did these two teachers inspire order new magical supplies for your D&D world? Then he...
Lesson # 136 - Magical School Items and Dragons
February 22, 2021 08:30 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about homebrewed magical school items. Schools of magic and wizardry are a common setting in D&D. So why not add some additional magically enhanced school supplies to your campaign?! These won't be most serious or powerful items your player's will add to their character's inventory but they will result in some extra drama and humor to the story. Did these two teachers inspire order new magical supplies for your D&D world? Then he...
Lesson # 136 - Midyear Reflection and Dragons
February 01, 2021 08:30 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBSurvival and Thrival! On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt take a minute to reflect on their D&D clubs. They discuss what is working well, what are obstacles they are facing, and what actionable steps they want to take to make the second half of the school year even better for their D&D students! Did these two teachers inspire you reflect on your own DM experience this year? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or stu...
Lesson # 135 - Metagaming for Beginners and Dragons
January 18, 2021 07:30 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBWhile optimizing a character to be overpowered can take the fun out of the average game of D&D, having a underwhelming characters can limit player agency and turn an epic adventure into an uninspiring one. On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the Metagaming for beginners, what metagaming is, why it isn't all bad, and actionable steps novice players can do to give their characters an edge without comprising the tone of their character. Did these two teachers ...
Lesson # 134 - Story Time: 2020 and Dragons
January 04, 2021 08:30 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIt is a week later than expected but the holiday tradition returns! To celebrate the holiday season, Matt gives Josh the present he wants most in life: a chance to talk about fun stories from his D&D games. Listen as Josh and Matt ramble on and embellish their stories and inside jokes from their personal campaigns around the fireplace! Music: Brother Christmas by Lemon Yellow Hayes (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lemon_Yellow_Hayes/) Fireplace Sound Effects: hansende (https://frees...
Lesson # 133 - Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and Dragons
December 14, 2020 08:30 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the new source book Tasha's Guide to Everything. Wizards of the Coast releases about one book each year that focuses on updates to things like classes, game mechanics, spells and monsters. The question is whether you should buy this one! Spoiler: There are some good things and there are some disappointing things. However, if you are considering purchasing this title, hopefully Matt and Josh's insights will help you make an in...
Lesson # 132 - Game to Grow Trainings and Dragons
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBOn this special lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Matt and Josh interviews Adam Davis and Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer of Game to Grow, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the use of games of all kinds for therapeutic, educational, and community growth. While you may know them for for using TTRPGs to help teens develop social skills, they are now offering a multi-track, comprehensive training program to provide quality training in The Game to Grow Method of Therapeutically Applied Role-P...
Lesson # 131 - Tables and Dragons
November 16, 2020 08:30 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBOn this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the tables. Not kitchen tables, end tables, or even periodic tables. These tables contain lists to help you randomly roll to determine things like loot, monsters, and more! You don't need to make up everything about your world to be a great DM. Use one of the tables Josh and Matt recommend on the podcast, or look for others to add to your own DM's binder! Did these two teachers inspire you take a chance on a new table? Then...
Lesson # 130 - The RPG Writer Workshop and Dragons
October 26, 2020 07:30 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBOn this special interview lesson, Matt is joined by Ashley Warren and Beth Ball! The topic: The RPG Writer Workshop. Founded by Ashley Warren, the RPG Writer Workshop is an online class dedicated to helping aspiring writers learn to be better adventure designers. If you are interested in learning more about D&D one-shot design, mastering your writer's process, or learning hints and tips to publishing your work, than consider signing up for the course Write Your First Adventure with the RP...
Lesson # 129 - DM's Binder and Dragons
October 12, 2020 07:30 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBRunning a game of D&D can be challenging. Being disorganized can make a session 10x more arduous for the DM and Players alike. Why not get improve your the experience with a DM's binder! On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the DM's Binder, what is it, how to develop one, and how being organized can make your DMing more effective. Did these two teachers inspire you to get organized? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a frie...
Lesson # 128 - Hyrbrid and Dragons
September 28, 2020 07:30 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThe hybrid model of learning combines in-person learning and distance learning. This method of education is being implemented by many school districts in the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even with these safety protocols in place, D&D at school can still be a reality! On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about hybrid learning and D&D. They talk about their experiences so far in school with D&D clubs and looks at tips and strategies for running a safer c...