D&D Character Sheets | Setting the Record Straight | Wandering DMs S05 E27
Dan and Paul dive into character sheets! Between edition changes and advancing technology, how have they changed throughout the years? And what’s the best way to keep tabs on your character’s most important details now? Original Edition Dungeons & Dragons…
Mazes in D&D | Getting Lost is Half the Fun | Wandering DMs S05 E26
Join Dan and Paul as they discuss the use of mazes in D&D adventures! They will explore the twists and turns of these navigation puzzles, and try to discover the line between captivating challenges and maddening exercises in frustration. The…
D&D on Mars | The Warriors of Mars | Wandering DMs S05 E25
Paul & Dan chat about the huge influence that tales set on Mars (Burroughs’ John Carter Barsoom stories) had on the design of early Dungeons & Dragons. Did you know that original D&D had a built-in table for Martian encounters…
Real World Inspirations | Creating D&D Adventures From What’s Around You | Wandering DMs S05 E24
Dan & Paul chat about using the world around them to create D&D and other TTRPG scenarios. They share personal anecdotes of times they stumbled upon real places that sparked their creativity, reinforcing the notion that the real world is…
Weather in D&D | What Can You Do About It? | Wandering DMs S05 E23
Dan & Paul chat about different weather systems for D&D they’ve seen over the years. Do you prefer yours simple, or very detailed? Dice-based or DM narrative fiat? And why is it so important for wilderness adventures and wargaming? Numerical…
Paranoia RPGs | Mandatory Fun | Wandering DMs S05 E22
Fresh from playing the Paranoia Mandatory Bonus Fun Card Game, Dan and Paul discuss their experience with various editions of the Paranoia RPG. Stay alert, trust no one, and keep your laser handy! Paranoia is a humorous role-playing game set…
Unboxing War of Wizards (1975) | Wandering DMs S02 E21
Paul’s acquired an ancient treasure: A copy of M.A.R. Barker’s 1975 “War of Wizards” game, still in the shrink wrap, from Gary Gygax’s personal collection no less! This is the first-ever publication set in Tékumel, the world of the Empire…
Invisibility in D&D | The Unseen | Wandering DMs S05 E20
Dan & Paul chat about the complications of invisibility in D&D, how to handle it, and how easily opponents can counter it, through the ages. How often have you cursed because of it? In fiction, people or objects can be…
Unicorns in D&D | What’s the Point? | Wandering DMs S05 E19
Paul & Dan share their thoughts on Unicorns, which have been part of the standard monster list since the earliest days. Are they meant to be magical, fey representations of ineffable mysteries? Or are they meant to be a high-level…
D&D Honor Among Thieves | Wandering DMs Review | Wandering DMs S05 E18
Dan & Paul give their thoughts on the 2023 movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. For old-school D&D players, is it worth the watch, or another one for the garderobe? Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a 2023…
