Pitching Classic D&D in 2025 | Old School for the New Generation | Wandering DMs S07 E33
It’s been 50 years since Dungeons & Dragons first appeared — and today’s players are discovering it through Critical Role, Dimension 20, and a sea of streaming shows. But what happens when you introduce them to the classic game? Dan…
R.A. Salvatore | The Finest Edge of Twilight | Wandering DMs S07 E32
Paul & Dan get to chat with NY Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore — and his about-to-drop newest Dungeons & Dragons novel, THE FINEST EDGE OF TWILIGHT. You better not call Catti-brie Do’Urden “Drizzt’s daughter”, because she’s a deadly monk,…
Luke Gygax | GaryCon, Greyhawk, Gyzaengaxx, and More | Wandering DMs S07 E31
Dan and Paul catch up with Luke Gygax — and he’s got big news on the horizon! We’ll get updates on Gary Con in 2026 (will Wizards make a connection?), new Greyhawk publications, and the big Tomb of Gyzaengaxx adventure.…
Pirates in D&D | Sailing the Savage Seas | Wandering DMs S07 E30
Dan & Paul chat about the role of Pirates, freebooters, privateers, sailing ships, and naval action that have been in D&D since the earliest days. What’s the best way to use pirates as a foil for your PCs? Can PCs…
LitRPG | From Appendix N and Back Again | Wandering DMs S07 E29
Paul and Dan explore the rise of LitRPG, the literary genre where role-playing mechanics drive the narrative. Where did the term come from, and what early works fit the mold before it even had a name? We’ll follow the ouroboros…
Undead in D&D | Mindless Mobs to Masterminds | Wandering DMs S07 E28
Paul and Dan discuss the many faces of undead in Dungeons & Dragons. From shambling zombies to cunning liches, they embody both mindless horror and villainous intellect. How do different editions treat them? What’s the deal with cleric turning, level…
Multi-Classing in D&D | Level Caps and Class Hacks| Wandering DMs S07 E27
Paul and Dan untangle the strange history of multi-classing in D&D. Was the elf in OD&D really allowed to swap between fighter and wizard whenever they liked? Why did B/X boil it all down to “race as class”? How did…
Original D&D Blackmoor Supplement | Wandering DMs S07 E26
Paul & Dan take a close look at Blackmoor, Dave Arneson’s rules supplement for D&D 50 years on. What was exciting and new in this set of optional rules? What stood the test of time, and what was forgotten along…
When a Player Knows the Adventure | Keeping Classic D&D Fresh | Wandering DMs S07 E25
Dan & Paul wrestle with the issue of what to do when a player at your table already knows the adventure you’re about to play. Maybe it’s a product they’ve read, played through, or watched on a stream in the…
Sneaking & Searching in D&D | Rolls for Perception and Stealth | Wandering DMs S07 E24
Paul and Dan hash out the best ways to roll for Perception and Stealth in D&D. Should you always ask everyone at the table to make a check on their own? Is it better to have one player roll with…