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Fighter Sweep Attacks | Combat Dominance | Wandering DMs S03 E18
Paul & Dan discuss the old rule in Original and 1st Edition D&D where Fighters get as many attacks per turn as their level vs. low-level opponents. What classic fiction inspired this rule? Is it a good idea, and should we bring it back today? And since the books never give it a name, what in tarnation should we all call it?! Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch…
Ten Dead Rats | Season 03 Episode 12
Yeffi makes a date with an elf, Mina falls in love over tea, Bruno acquires a new mortal enemy, and Indigo buys some meat on a stick. Can they figure out how to mingle in polite society, win the position…
Tim Kask | Editing Original D&D | Wandering DMs S03 E17
Dan & Paul are joined by special guest Tim Kask (really!): Game designer, editor of the Original Dungeons & Dragons Supplements (including works by Gygax and Arneson), inaugural editor of Dragon Magazine, YouTuber, wargamer, and so much more! We’ll bend…
Ten Dead Rats | Season 03 Episode 11
The gang approaches Middenheim and does their best to avoid the tax-man. Will they make it into town with their coin-purses in tact? Join us in the latest installment of our Original Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer Fantasy mash-up, and…
Prepping Modules | Learning the Script | Wandering DMs S03 E16
What notes do you make when preparing to run a published module? Do you find it’s necessary for every adventure you run, or do you manage to avoid it most of the time? What format of adventure publication works best…
Ten Dead Rats | Season 03 Episode 10
The gang spends some time talking to ghosts, and ends up with more questions than answers. Should they trust the Grand Theogonist, or Al-Ulric, or any high priest for that matter? Join us in the latest installment of our Original…
50 Years of Chainmail | More Medieval Miniatures | Wandering DMs S03 E15
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Chainmail game being published; miniature combat for medieval armies by Gary Gygax & Jeff Perren. With a little appendix known as the “Fantasy Supplement” including rules for elves, dwarves, wizards, and dragons that players…
Jennell Jaquays | Judges Guild and Beyond | Wandering DMs S03 E14
Dan & Paul are joined by long-time RPG design star Jennell Jaquays for a special interview. We plan to get some inside information on her creation of the legendary Dark Tower and Caverns of Thracia D&D adventures for Judges Guild…
Roads and Highways | Wandering DMs S03 E13
Dan & Paul discuss the state of the Roads and Highways in our D&D campaign worlds. The original editions of D&D didn’t give any specific rules for them, and all adventuring was presumed to be in untracked wilderness. But most…
How is D&D Good For You? | Wandering DMs S03 E12
Inspired by our discussion last week with writer Ethan Gilsdorf, Dan and and Paul continue the thread: Are there benefits to playing D&D for other parts of your life, other than just a fun pastime? We have strong opinions on…
Ten Dead Rats | Season 03 Episode 09
The gang finds more ways to have fun with the invisibility spell, Yeffi drinks the stew, and Bruno helps the Grand Theogonist receive a vision from Sigmar. But are the Sigmarites really the saviors of the Empire, or is something…
