DoubleDM
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsDoubleDM is a TTRPG Talkshow by two passionate Game Masters creating a huge library of D&D and TTRPG Tips and Tricks. Join Nils and Emil every week for some of the most insightful and engaging advice on running a TTRPGs successfully. Every Episode is focused on giving you quick and easy inspiration and advice to use at your tables in an instant.
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Episodes
DoubleDM #29: Trail of Heroes Interview
August 22, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 41.9 MBToday we talk to Andrew and Thomas of Lords of Gallipae Games LLC about Trail of Heroes the Game they are developing. They grant us insight into how the Game came to be, what makes it unique and what it provides to players and Game Masters. They also give great insight into the TTRPG Theory behind the Design Choices of the Game. Their Twitter: https://twitter.com/LordsLlc Their Website: www.gallipae.com Their upcoming Patreon: www.patreon.com/gallipae And their Discord Server https://di...
Why Your World Matters
August 18, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBWhy Your World Matters, a TTRPG Worldbuilding Panel, is a Discussion Panel where 6 Creators from the TTRPG Space talk about worldbuilding and creating Stories. The Focus of this Panel is to showcase different Styles to worldbuilding exist and that every single one of them is the right way to do it, there is one size fits all. Your Style matters just as much as everyone else. Our 6 amazing Panelists: Sage: @sage_steam Lex: @titanomachyRPG Ben: @NevernotDM Ewan: @Trakin_ / @LostTransmute ...
DoubleDM #28: The Ultimate Games Master App
August 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this episode we talk to Justin from the Ultimate Games Master App about the App they have been developing for some time now! The App is designed to give every DM of every Skill Level a great Tool to build their Campaigns, Manage their Notes and create while cutting down on the time needed for prep. It also has a Player Mode with a Character Sheet where Players can manage their Characters and even a Streamer mode for Streamers to engage and immerse their Audience in the Game played on scr...
DoubleDM #27: Plot Twists
August 08, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about plot twists. They are shocking Moments your players will be caught off guard by and make them think about their next move. We talk about how to set them up, what you need for them to work, and about how subtlety plays a big role in making them way more impactful that the Information you do reveal to your players might be. These Moments are turning points in Stories that we don't want to forget so having them Matter is one of the most important Keystones for th...
DoubleDM #26: Villains
August 01, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 46 MBThis week we talk about Villains in a Story. In a Story a Villain is one of the Main Driving Forces of that Story, second only to the Players and their Characters, the Villains create the Triggers your Players will react to and the Problems they will have to solve. We talk about how to make a good Villain in a few easy Steps while also answering what makes a Villain actually Compelling for your Players, how to play out a good villain and what it means to Fix a Villain. Our Socials: Twitt...
DoubleDM #25: Nostalgia
July 25, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week's episode focuses on our past lived Stories, Memories we hold dear in our Hearts of our time playing TTRPGs. What was your first memorable moment, where you had to just sit back and look around you realizing how amazing this is. Nostalgia plays an important part in our TTRPG Lifes, more than one might think, cause Nostalgia influences us, it shapes our Expectations and our Experience of the games we play, which is why it is good to look back once in a while to see from where you ...
DoubleDM #24: Session Dissection: The Heist
July 11, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this Episode we talk about the widely-known Session Type of the Heist Scenario. A Highly Planned Robbery, to achieve Riches, Fame and Prove yourself to the Criminal Underworld as the best Thief there is. Heists work great in TTRPGs because they are High Stakes Scenarios, require Teamwork and Problem-solving. We talk about what Elements make up a Heist, how they play together, what a GM and a Player need to keep their eyes out when prepping and playing the Heist itself as well try buil...
DoubleDM #24: The Heist
July 11, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this Episode we talk about the widely-known Session Type of the Heist Scenario. A Highly Planned Robbery, to achieve Riches, Fame and Prove yourself to the Criminal Underworld as the best Thief there is. Heists work great in TTRPGs because they are High Stakes Scenarios, require Teamwork and Problem-solving. We talk about what Elements make up a Heist, how they play together, what a GM and a Player need to keep their eyes out when prepping and playing the Heist itself as well try buil...
DoubleDM #23: Improv in TTRPG
July 04, 2021 19:19 - 56 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about how Important Improv is to the Core of how TTRPGs work. TTRPGs work on the Engine of Improv and without it would just be scripted Plays or Video Games but Improv from both Sides of the GM Screen makes these Games a Fountain of Endless Possibilities. We talk about how Improv changed for us over the Years, how important it is to our Style, and how we got our Players to Improv more and therefore Roleplay more. We try to give advice on how you can get players mo...
DoubleDM #22: Importance of Player Composition
June 27, 2021 21:54 - 58 minutes - 50 MBOn Todays Episode we talk about the Importance of Player Compositions, What does that mean? Well, we understand this as, the Importance of People having fun together at the table working together to solve problems and create stories. So yeah we talk about how important it is to play together, to have fun together, and to find the right group for yourself. We also touch on the Thing that a usual Party in any ttrpg should fill all the roles that ttrpg needs you to fill but we also talk about...
DoubleDM Episode #22: Importance of Player Composition
June 27, 2021 21:54 - 58 minutes - 50 MBOn Todays Episode we talk about the Importance of Player Compositions, What does that mean? Well, we understand this as, the Importance of People having fun together at the table working together to solve problems and create stories. So yeah we talk about how important it is to play together, to have fun together, and to find the right group for yourself. We also touch on the Thing that a usual Party in any ttrpg should fill all the roles that ttrpg needs you to fill but we also talk about...
DoubleDM Episode #21: Fixing GM Mistakes
June 20, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, we talk about our GM Mistakes and how we fixed them. We talk about that not all Mistakes actually are Mistakes, a lot of Stories can be written from things that might seem to be mistakes at first. A lot of us do Mistakes and that is also not the Problem, the Handling of those mistakes should be the focus of it and this is what we are talking about in this Episode. We hope our Experiences on how to Deal with our Mistakes can give you any advice on how to handle them in the ...
DoubleDM #21: Fixing GM Mistakes
June 20, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, we talk about our GM Mistakes and how we fixed them. We talk about that not all Mistakes actually are Mistakes, a lot of Stories can be written from things that might seem to be mistakes at first. A lot of us do Mistakes and that is also not the Problem, the Handling of those mistakes should be the focus of it and this is what we are talking about in this Episode. We hope our Experiences on how to Deal with our Mistakes can give you any advice on how to handle them in the ...
DoubleDM Episode #20: One-Shot vs. Campaign Design
June 13, 2021 18:45 - 59 minutes - 51 MBIn this Episode of DoubleDM we talk about One-Shots and Campaigns. How do both differ from each other in Play, Prep, and Design. The Discussion focuses on Major Differences we see between the two. What are the Strongsuits of both Sides and what are their Weaknesses, what they allow you to do as a DM, and what as a Player. How One-Shots provide a Training and Test Ground for a lot of Things, like new Systems, new Rules, or new People while Campaigns give you the time to develop Stories, Ch...
DoubleDM #20: One-Shot vs. Campaign Design
June 13, 2021 18:45 - 59 minutes - 51 MBIn this Episode of DoubleDM we talk about One-Shots and Campaigns. How do both differ from each other in Play, Prep, and Design. The Discussion focuses on Major Differences we see between the two. What are the Strongsuits of both Sides and what are their Weaknesses, what they allow you to do as a DM, and what as a Player. How One-Shots provide a Training and Test Ground for a lot of Things, like new Systems, new Rules, or new People while Campaigns give you the time to develop Stories, Ch...
DoubleDM #19: Drawing Inspiration 2: Video Games
June 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis Episode of the DoubleDM Podcast focuses on Drawing Inspiration as part of our Mini-Series on how and where we find Inspiration. This time we talk about the Inspiration we found from 2 Videogames: Greenhell and Greedfall. Both are very good Video Games on their own but we talk about how to draw Inspiration from them for a TTRPG Campaign, One-Shot, or even a System. We talk about what the Games actually are, what the Key Aspects from those Games are, and how to portrait them in a TTRPG,...
DoubleDM Episode #19: Drawing Inspiration 2: Video Games
June 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis Episode of the DoubleDM Podcast focuses on Drawing Inspiration as part of our Mini-Series on how and where we find Inspiration. This time we talk about the Inspiration we found from 2 Videogames: Greenhell and Greedfall. Both are very good Video Games on their own but we talk about how to draw Inspiration from them for a TTRPG Campaign, One-Shot, or even a System. We talk about what the Games actually are, what the Key Aspects from those Games are, and how to portrait them in a TTRPG,...
DoubleDM Episode #18: Enhance your Game 2: Battlemaps ft. Maps 'N' Quests
May 30, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to Enhance your Game using Battle/Encounter Maps To help us do that we have a guest this week. Eric from Maps’n’Quests. With him, we talk about the pros and cons of using battle maps, their general effect on the game, what to keep in mind during their design and compare battle maps to the theater of Mind. We talk extensively about how and why Eric became a Mapmaker and what Programs he uses to make his Maps. Eric does Large Battlemaps that you can use to pl...
DoubleDM #18: Battlemaps ft. Maps 'N' Quests
May 30, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to Enhance your Game using Battle/Encounter Maps To help us do that we have a guest this week. Eric from Maps’n’Quests. With him, we talk about the pros and cons of using battle maps, their general effect on the game, what to keep in mind during their design and compare battle maps to the theater of Mind. We talk extensively about how and why Eric became a Mapmaker and what Programs he uses to make his Maps. Eric does Large Battlemaps that you can use to pl...
DoubleDM Episode #17: Railroad vs. Improv
May 23, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBToday we talk about something a lot of DMs talk about in Online Discourse: Improv vs. Railroad. We want to shine a light on both sides and how both sides are not only a valid Style to DM a Game but also how they work combined. We talk about what Planning we do for our Games, what we want to achieve with the Planning and where we Improvise, and how we do it. We talk about what we find easy to plan, and what is easy to improv, and the other way around, what is Hard on both sides of the Camp...
DoubleDM #17: Railroad vs. Improv
May 23, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBToday we talk about something a lot of DMs talk about in Online Discourse: Improv vs. Railroad. We want to shine a light on both sides and how both sides are not only a valid Style to DM a Game but also how they work combined. We talk about what Planning we do for our Games, what we want to achieve with the Planning and where we Improvise, and how we do it. We talk about what we find easy to plan, and what is easy to improv, and the other way around, what is Hard on both sides of the Camp...
DoubleDM Episode #16: Ending a Story ft. Hamilton from Dragons Duel
May 16, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis episode focuses on the topic of Ending Stories on TTRPGs and How Stories End. Our Guest this Week is Hamilton from Dragons Duel who is here to talk with us about how he thinks Stories in TTRPGs differ from other Media. We talk about what we can Adapt from Media for TTRPGs, What makes a Good Ending to a Campaign or Story, and also what Endings we already had in the past and what we plan to do in the future. We discuss how Endings come to be and what Endings can be if used right. Hamil...
DoubleDM #16: Ending a Story ft. Hamilton from Dragons Duel
May 16, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis episode focuses on the topic of Ending Stories on TTRPGs and How Stories End. Our Guest this Week is Hamilton from Dragons Duel who is here to talk with us about how he thinks Stories in TTRPGs differ from other Media. We talk about what we can Adapt from Media for TTRPGs, What makes a Good Ending to a Campaign or Story, and also what Endings we already had in the past and what we plan to do in the future. We discuss how Endings come to be and what Endings can be if used right. Hamil...
DoubleDM #15: TTRPG Setting Design ft. Jon Hodgson
May 09, 2021 18:06 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis episode focuses on the topic of Designing a TTRPG Setting Book. Specifically the DnD 5e Setting Book, BEOWULF Age of Heroes from Handiwork Games. Jon Hodgson one of the Writers and the Owner of Handiwork Games talks about the challenges of designing such a Book, What the Creative Process looks like, and his best advice for people looking to do the same. He talks about the Importance of Passion for a Project and how important it is to do something accomplishable. Jon has worked a lot i...
DoubleDM Episode #15: TTRPG Setting Design ft. Jon Hodgson
May 09, 2021 18:06 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis episode focuses on the topic of Designing a TTRPG Setting Book. Specifically the DnD 5e Setting Book, BEOWULF Age of Heroes from Handiwork Games. Jon Hodgson one of the Writers and the Owner of Handiwork Games talks about the challenges of designing such a Book, What the Creative Process looks like, and his best advice for people looking to do the same. He talks about the Importance of Passion for a Project and how important it is to do something accomplishable. Jon has worked a lot i...
DoubleDM Episode #14: The In's and Out's of Combat
May 02, 2021 17:58 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThis Episode answers the Question: What actually is Combat? Combat isn't just 1 Dimensional but rather an Intricate Multi Dimensional Puzzle that can get way to complex for 1 Mind to handle, so let us take you on a Journey where we help you understand what Combat is all about. What Things do you need to prepare before Combat, what do you need to keep track of while in Combat, what happens after Combat? We give Ideas on how to Start Combat and a lot of different Things that matter when sta...
DoubleDM #14: The In's and Out's of Combat
May 02, 2021 17:58 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThis Episode answers the Question: What actually is Combat? Combat isn't just 1 Dimensional but rather an Intricate Multi Dimensional Puzzle that can get way to complex for 1 Mind to handle, so let us take you on a Journey where we help you understand what Combat is all about. What Things do you need to prepare before Combat, what do you need to keep track of while in Combat, what happens after Combat? We give Ideas on how to Start Combat and a lot of different Things that matter when sta...
DoubleDM Episode #13: The West Marches Playstyle ft. DnD Worlds FG
April 25, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis week we got another incredible guest with us FG, the Server Owner of DnD World. Which is the biggest West Marches Text-based Discord server of the World This Episode we talk with FG about the Experiences of running such a Big DnD Community, what Challenges she and her team faced, and what happens behind the scenes. We also talk alot about the West Marches Playstyle of DnD and its Key Differences to "Traditional" DnD. What can one adapt from the West marches Style for their own Playsty...
DoubleDM #13: The West Marches Playstyle ft. DnD Worlds FG
April 25, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis week we got another incredible guest with us FG, the Server Owner of DnD World. Which is the biggest West Marches Text-based Discord server of the World This Episode we talk with FG about the Experiences of running such a Big DnD Community, what Challenges she and her team faced, and what happens behind the scenes. We also talk alot about the West Marches Playstyle of DnD and its Key Differences to "Traditional" DnD. What can one adapt from the West marches Style for their own Playsty...
DoubleDM Episode #12: Player Character Death ft Macca & Josh from CheckDsOut
April 18, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis week we got 2 incredible guests from Check D's Out with us. They are an AP DnD 5e Homebrew Stream. Our Guests are Macca the DM of the Stream Game and Josh who playes Zakrias on the Stream but also DMs for their AP Podcast. This Episode we talk about Death in TTRPGs, How does a PC or NPC die, what happens when they die, what happens after it and a lot more. Stories of PC Death and how to turn them into some of the best Moments TTRPGs can offer for everyone around the Table. How can you ...
DoubleDM Episode #12: Player Character Death
April 18, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis week we got 2 incredible guests from Check D's Out with us. They are an AP DnD 5e Homebrew Stream. Our Guests are Macca the DM of the Stream Game and Josh who playes Zakrias on the Stream but also DMs for their AP Podcast. This Episode we talk about Death in TTRPGs, How does a PC or NPC die, what happens when they die, what happens after it and a lot more. Stories of PC Death and how to turn them into some of the best Moments TTRPGs can offer for everyone around the Table. How can you ...
DoubleDM #11: How to start a Campaign
April 11, 2021 18:24 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis one is a bit chaotic even for us, but nevertheless, we talk about how we start our campaigns. We answer the big questions of what do you need? What steps do we take? What steps are important? How you actually go on after you have done your first session and also what we mean when we say you need good players for a campaign.
DoubleDM Episode #11: How to start a Campaign
April 11, 2021 18:24 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis one is a bit chaotic even for us, but nevertheless, we talk about how we start our campaigns. We answer the big questions of what do you need? What steps do we take? What steps are important? How you actually go on after you have done your first session and also what we mean when we say you need good players for a campaign. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message
DoubleDM Episode #10: Drawing Inspiration 1: German Folklore
April 04, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis Episode is the start of our 2nd mini-series, this one is all about drawing inspiration. Where from, for what, etc.. We figured it would be best to start with a topic very familiar to us, German Folklore. You will hear that this Topic is one that is very close to our hearts. We hope you can enjoy our chaoticness and take away one or two things for your games. Hear you on the next one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message
DoubleDM #10: Inspiration from German Folklore
April 04, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis Episode is the start of our 2nd mini-series, this one is all about drawing inspiration. Where from, for what, etc.. We figured it would be best to start with a topic very familiar to us, German Folklore. You will hear that this Topic is one that is very close to our hearts. We hope you can enjoy our chaoticness and take away one or two things for your games. Hear you on the next one.
DoubleDM #9: Music & Ambience ft. Eli from MaydayRolePlay
March 28, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThis Episode is all about Music & Ambience. Our Guest this Week is @aGhostofeli from maydayroleplay.com We talk about Music for TTRPGs, What Kind of Music we like to use, what Music can do for TTRPGs, how it helps and how to use it to the best of its effect. We also talk about Sound Effects, Ambience Sounds and how they work a lot to make your Players feel immersed. We talk about the Effect Music and Ambience has on the Game and how to get the most out of the Effect. how Music changes in...
DoubleDM Episode #9: Enhance your Game 1: Music & Ambience
March 28, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThis Episode is all about Music & Ambience. Our Guest this Week is @aGhostofeli from maydayroleplay.com We talk about Music for TTRPGs, What Kind of Music we like to use, what Music can do for TTRPGs, how it helps and how to use it to the best of its effect. We also talk about Sound Effects, Ambience Sounds and how they work a lot to make your Players feel immersed. We talk about the Effect Music and Ambience has on the Game and how to get the most out of the Effect. how Music changes in...
DoubleDM Episode #9: Enhance your Game 1: Music & Ambience ft. Eli from MaydayRolePlay
March 28, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThis Episode is all about Music & Ambience. Our Guest this Week is @aGhostofeli from maydayroleplay.com We talk about Music for TTRPGs, What Kind of Music we like to use, what Music can do for TTRPGs, how it helps and how to use it to the best of its effect. We also talk about Sound Effects, Ambience Sounds and how they work a lot to make your Players feel immersed. We talk about the Effect Music and Ambience has on the Game and how to get the most out of the Effect. how Music changes in...
DoubleDM Episode #9: Music & Ambience ft. Eli from MaydayRolePlay
March 28, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThis Episode is all about Music & Ambience. Our Guest this Week is @aGhostofeli from maydayroleplay.com We talk about Music for TTRPGs, What Kind of Music we like to use, what Music can do for TTRPGs, how it helps and how to use it to the best of its effect. We also talk about Sound Effects, Ambience Sounds and how they work a lot to make your Players feel immersed. We talk about the Effect Music and Ambience has on the Game and how to get the most out of the Effect. how Music changes in...
DoubleDM #8: Homebrew- & Houserules
March 21, 2021 19:51 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis Epsiode is all about our House- & Homebrewrules we use in our games, and why we use them.
DoubleDM Episode #8: Homebrew- & Houserules
March 21, 2021 19:51 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis Epsiode is all about our House- & Homebrewrules we use in our games, and why we use them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message
DoubleDM #7: Story Arcs
March 14, 2021 19:10 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis time we talk about story arcs, what they mean regarding TTRPG's what we think about them and how we do them.
Double DM Episode #7: Story Arcs
March 14, 2021 19:10 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis time we talk about story arcs, what they mean regarding TTRPG's what we think about them and how we do them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message
Double DM Episode# 6: Session Zero
March 07, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBTodays Epsiode is all about the Session 0 we mentioned so often in other episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message
DoubleDM #6: Session Zero
March 07, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBTodays Epsiode is all about the Session 0 we mentioned so often in other episodes.
DoubleDM #5: Character Backstories
March 01, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThis Episode is all about Character backstory. What we look for in them and some tips we use to craft our own.
Double DM Epsiode #5: Character Backstories
March 01, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 190 MBThis Episode is all about Character backstory. What we look for in them and some tips we use to craft our own. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message
Double DM Epsiode #4: PC Interactions & Realtionships
February 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn this episode we have a guest helping us discuss and talk about our experience with inner party relationships and romantic party relationships.
Double DM Epsiode #4: PC Interactions & Relationships
February 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn this episode we have a guest helping us discuss and talk about our experience with inner party relationships and romantic party relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message
DoubleDM #4: PC Interactions & Relationships
February 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn this episode we have a guest helping us discuss and talk about our experience with inner party relationships and romantic party relationships.