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Evil Hat @evilhat.bsky.social · 6d

Terrific in-depth discussion here with @shannonappelcline.bsky.social on @masteringdnd.bsky.social. Not just about Designers & Dragons: Origins but also covering Shannon's early career in gaming and how he got started documenting the history of TTRPGs.
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Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins! (MD 265)

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Shannon Appelcline 🌮 @shannonappelcline.bsky.social · 6d

I was thrilled to talk with Teos and Shawn at @masteringdnd.bsky.social this week. We talked about Designers & Dragons: Origins, of course, but dug into some nice history too: Greyhawk's dungeons, Jack Fred, Palace of the Silver Princess! (The show is nicely indexed, so you can hear what you want!)

Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins! (MD 265)

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Alphastream @alphastream.bsky.social · 5d

If you love RPGs, don’t miss this show looking at the astounding history of our hobby!

Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 6d

Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins!

Renowned RPG historian Shannon Appelcline discusses his new 4-book series capturing the amazing stories behind every OD&D, AD&D, and Basic product!

Listen or watch:
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#DnD #TTRPG

Shannon Appelcline speaks with Teos and Shawn. below them can be seen the covers of all four of the new Designers & Dragons Origins books.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 6d

Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins!

Renowned RPG historian Shannon Appelcline discusses his new 4-book series capturing the amazing stories behind every OD&D, AD&D, and Basic product!

Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
#DnD #TTRPG

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 6d

News: New Daggerheart folio, Tales of Woodcreek starts with a bang, Free FR preview, WotC is hiring, and more!

Listen or watch:
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#DnD #TTRPG

An image of DM Deborah Ann Woll is superimposed between a smiling Shawn and Teos. She has a hand raised upward dramatically, lit from below.

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Michelle the Fae 💜💙 @katiethefae.bsky.social · 11d

The moment not 1 but 3 of my players wanted to use one of the downtime projects as a jumping off point for learning about their mysterious backstories, I was hooked as a Director.

Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 13d

Draw Steel – Resting and Downtime!

Draw Steel has a unique and deliberate approach to resting. Respites become a key element, bridging combat recovery with larger campaign and personal goals.

Listen or watch:
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Teos holds up the Draw Steel book and Shawn reacts with interest, while an image of a young wizard practicing alchemy is superimposed between them.

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 13d

Hell yeah. I'm keen to hear this one. Downtime in Draw Steel is done so well.

Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 13d

Draw Steel – Resting and Downtime!

Draw Steel has a unique and deliberate approach to resting. Respites become a key element, bridging combat recovery with larger campaign and personal goals.

Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oQp...
#DnD #TTRPG

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 12d

It is really hard to not look at this as fans of the vast body of FR knowledge out there. We think they did a nice job of moving FR forward a few years so that DMs can create nice experiences. We wanted to see Neverwinter, in part because of the movie.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 12d

It is really cool! Giving us lots of ideas!

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Joe Auerbach "turkey whisperer" 🦃 @joeauerbach.bsky.social · 13d

I really think that the respite system is one of the most underappreciated aspects of the game.

But in the long run it's going to be huge.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 13d

Draw Steel – Resting and Downtime!

Draw Steel has a unique and deliberate approach to resting. Respites become a key element, bridging combat recovery with larger campaign and personal goals.

Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oQp...
#DnD #TTRPG

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 13d

News: Hasbro KPop Demon roleplay? Hasbro Q3 results! Dragonlance TV show? Sigil to be turned off, and more!

Listen or watch:
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#DnD #TTRPG

Teos shows Shawn his Gamehole con badge with a Flumph Phanatic banner, while an image of one of the KPop Demon Hunters is superimposed between them.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 20d

Oh, that sigh would be so good!!

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 20d

Live from Gamehole Con - Complexity in RPGs!

We discuss complexity with our live audience!

Listen or watch:
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#DnD #TTRPG #Daggerheart #DrawSteel

The left side is a picture of Jeff Mueller's Shadowdark session, with minis on a hand-drawn battlemap. On the right is Jeremy Crawford, speaking over a Daggerheart DM screen and colorful paper terrain.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 20d

News, Live from Gamehole:

Asmodee controls Lord of the Rings, Circle Magic, Biggest industry surprise, New Kobold Hires, plus audience questions!

Listen or watch:
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#DnD #TTRPG

Teos and Shawn speaking at Gamehole Con during the Mastering Dungeons panel. Picture taken by Lou Anders of Lazy Wolf Studios https://www.lazywolfstudios.com/

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 27d

Draw Steel Combat Encounters!

Teos and Shawn examine how the Draw Steel RPG handles player turns, including forced movement, damage, and dying!

Listen or watch:
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#DnD #TTRPG #DrawSteel

A Draw Steel Warrior struggles against goblins swarming him. Shawn and Teos are smiling.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · 27d

News: D&D Hellfire at Target, Free Daggerheart Roll20 Quickstart, Drakkenheim for Daggeheart, Our Approach to Learn New RPGs, and more!

Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLDG...
#DnD #TTRPG #Daggerheart #StrangerThings

An image from the Stranger Things boxed set, depicting Eddie DMing and a die being cast, is superimposed between Shawn and Teos.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · Oct 8

Yay!!

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · Oct 8

Thank you!

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The Welsh DM - ➡️Dragonmeet 29/11 🐲 @thewelshdm.bsky.social · Oct 7

I am a little behind @masteringdnd.bsky.social podcast, but @shawnmerwin.bsky.social's breakdown of narrative mechanics in RPGs their purpose, and who they serve in last weeks episode is genuinely something everyone should listen to.

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Draw Steel - Kits and Complications! (MD 260)

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · Oct 8

Thanks so much! We really appreciate it!

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Runic Press: Figuring Out Our Foundation! @runicpressgames.com · Oct 2

Excited for the shout out at the end. Everyone check out Mastering Dungeons! Two industry vets who know their stuff.

Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · Oct 1

News: Salvatore May Retire Drizzt, Lorwyn Digital-Only D&D Setting, Cosmere New Releases, Do elaborate mechanics create narrative, and more!

Listen or watch:
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#DnD #TTRPG

Shawn and Teos discuss the upcoming Lorwyn setting for D&D. An image of the digital-only release covers, including Lorwyn First Light, is superimposed.

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The Verve @thevervettrpg.bsky.social · Oct 2

Saw this on @masteringdnd.bsky.social and knew it was immediately something I would be into, I have my own plans for something like this specifically for the Verve 👀

Really excited to find out what @runicpressgames.com have put together here!

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · Oct 8

Draw Steel Combat Basics!

Teos and Shawn examine how Draw Steel creates tactical, cinematic, and heroic play with its combat system!

Listen or watch:
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlrI...
#DnD #TTRPG #DrawSteel

An image from Draw Steel of a female warrior in red, gold, and black armor is superimposed between Shawn and Teos. The warrior is holding her sword forward and shouting a challenge.

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · Oct 8

News: New D&D Video Game Studio, Demogorgon Crunch, Kickstarter’s Union, Designing for Someone Else's IP, and more!

Listen or watch:
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTl0...
#DnD #TTRPG

Shawn and Teos have big smiles as the discuss the limited edition Kelloggs cereal, Demogorgon Crunch. A box of the Stranger Things cereal is superimposed between them.

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