DMs of Vancouver
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDMs of Vancouver is a podcast for new and veteran DMs. We go over a variety of topics, trying to give good advice on what a DM will encounter as they run games for their players.
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Episodes
Episode 15 - Jessy & Sean: End of Year 2017!
December 25, 2017 14:29 - 1 hour - 148 MBLittle bit of a different episode this week. Today it's just Jessy and Sean, talking about the podcast, some of the D&D news from this year, and plans for the new year!l <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/7843853.gif">
Episode 14 - Malcolm Wilson: Homebrew
December 11, 2017 11:42 - 55 minutes - 128 MBToday we're talking to Malcolm Wilson about homebrewing content, and some of stuff to be aware of when you're homebrewing your own stuff. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. Lastly, we've got a Patreon! All the money goes to making this podcast as awesome as possible, and you get cool stuff for becoming a patron. <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/...
Episode 13 - Angela Christie: Inspiration
November 27, 2017 11:09 - 51 minutes - 118 MBHey folks! Today we're talking to our good friend Angela Christie about inspiration -- where to find it, how to develop it, and some examples of turning something you find out in the real world into a campaign, NPC, or monster. Some of the sites we talk about in this episode: The SCP Foundation Atlas Obscura Portal Doorway Image Castle In The Ice Carved Mountain If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Ke...
Episode 12 - Hugh Henderson: West Marches Campaigns
November 13, 2017 14:27 - 53 minutes - 123 MBToday we've got Hugh Henderson, and we're talking about West Marches campaigns! Never heard of West Marches campaigns? Listen to this episode, we'll give you all the info you need. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. Lastly, we've got a Patreon! All the money goes to making this podcast as awesome as possible, and you get cool stuff for becoming a pat...
Episode 11 - Ray Blackmore: Immersion
October 30, 2017 11:01 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis episode Ray joins us once again to talk about immersion! How to get your players immersed in the worlds you create and run, and some helpful tips on what do do and what to avoid. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. Lastly, we've got a Patreon! All the money goes to making this podcast as awesome as possible, and you get cool stuff for becoming a ...
Episode 10 - Nick Taylor: Running Horror
October 16, 2017 11:31 - 52 minutes - 98.5 MBThis episode we talk about horror and how to use it in your games effectively. We cover various kinds of horror, and get some great examples from Nick on using horror in your games. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. Lastly, we've got a Patreon! All the money goes to making this podcast as awesome as possible, and you get cool stuff for becoming a pa...
Episode 09 - Harry Draaisma: Other Systems
October 02, 2017 13:30 - 41 minutes - 78.5 MBToday we talk to Harry Draaisma about systems other than D&D, and how to identify what a particular system is good at. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. Lastly, we've got a Patreon! All the money goes to making this podcast as awesome as possible, and you get cool stuff for becoming a patron. <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/6973276.gif">
Episode 08 - Chad Charest: Magic Items
September 18, 2017 10:12 - 32 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this episode we talk to Chad Charest about magic items. We go over some basic tips on when to give them out to your players, and also talk about some of the ins & outs of creating brand new ones for your players. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. Lastly, we've got a Patreon! All the money goes to making this podcast as awesome as possible, and yo...
Episode 07 - Ayla Collins: Being A New DM
September 04, 2017 11:02 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis episode is a bit more freeform -- we talk to Ayla Collins about what it's like to be a new DM, things we've all discovered, and the stuff we love about being a DM. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. Lastly, we've got a Patreon! All the money goes to making this podcast as awesome as possible, and you get cool stuff for becoming a patron. <img s...
Episode 06 - Joseph Stilwell: Historical Inspiration
August 21, 2017 08:46 - 43 minutes - 65 MBThis episode we find ourselves talking to Joseph Stilwell about getting inspiration from ancient history, as well as myths and legends. Want advice on how to use historical figures as templates for creating good NPCs? Or maybe you want to adapt a military campaign as the core part of campaign you're putting together. We talk about all that and more! If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and ou...
Episode 05 - Sean Hobbis: Campaign Scope and Length
August 07, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this episode we talk to Sean Hobbis about managing campaign scope and length. As a newer DM, it can be useful to reign in your scope and focus on a single city or region, instead of trying to create a whole world from scratch. We go over a few ways that you can do this, but still have your campaign be just as memorable as if it was a globe-trotting romp. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod...
E4 Episode 04 - Izzy Braumberger: Scheduling Games
July 24, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBThis episode we talk to Izzy about dealing with scheduling games when everybody has a crazy schedule. How do you deal with a player missing a session, or multiple sessions in a row? If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros.
Episode 04 - Anna Braumberger: Scheduling Games
July 24, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBThis episode we talk to Anna about dealing with scheduling games when everybody has a crazy schedule. How do you deal with a player missing a session, or multiple sessions in a row? If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/6315945.gif">
Episode 03 - Craig Chapman: The Impact of Death
July 10, 2017 08:56 - 45 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this episode we talk to Craig Chapman about what to do when a character dies at the table. How do you deal with the emotions at the table? How do you deal with things like getting a character resurrected? If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/6196626.gif">
Episode 02 - Jason Romein: Building Encounters
June 15, 2017 10:01 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBOur buddy Jason Romein has been DM-ing for 20 years, and has plenty of experience building encounters. We talk to him about the basics of building encounters that will challenge your players, and give them plenty of opportunities to shine. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/6030357.gif">
Episode 01 - Ray Blackmore: Session Zero
May 18, 2017 14:16 - 47 minutes - 66.7 MBHey! Welcome to our very first episode. Today we sit down to talk with our buddy Ray, who has nearly two decades of DM-ing experience. The topic is Session Zero. If you've never heard of Session Zero, you're in luck! In this episode we go over some of the basics of what a DM should and shouldn't cover in their own Session Zero. If you've got questions about DM-ing, or just want to say hi, head on over to our Twitter feed! <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/5861267.gif">
Episode 00 - Jessy & Sean: Introduction
May 17, 2017 21:09 - 2 minutes - 4.59 MBHey folks. We're the DMs of Vancouver. We're two new DMs, who are looking to get better at being Dungeon Masters for our friends. To do this, we figured we'd sit down and talk with our other friends who have decades of DM experience and pick their brain on a wide range of topics. Hopefully, what we learn will help you out as well! If you've got questions, send them to @dmsofvancouver on Twitter! <img src="https://feedpress.me/17010/5855806.gif">