Mistakes in Original D&D | Critiques & Corrections | Wandering DMs S06 E12
Dan and Paul reflect on what we think are the biggest mistakes and errors in the first publication of original D&D in 1974. What are the biggest blemishes that troubled the game for decades afterward? What are some of our…
Our D&D House Con 2024 | Playtesting Our Dungeons | Wandering DMs S06 E11
Paul and Dan check in on their annual D&D mini-convention with friends in a house on the Massachusetts shore, now in its 15th year. What went well, what could go better, what lessons will feed into our future gaming?
Irish Myths in D&D | Feats and Faeries | Wandering DMs S06 E10
This St. Patrick’s Day, Paul and Dan discuss the rich history of Irish myths, legends, and stories in the D&D game. From Druids and Bards to the Banshees and Firbolg, what are some of the best ways to spice up…
How to Run a D&D One Shot | Tips and Tricks for Single Session Play | Wandering DMs S06 E09
How does one run a successful dungeons and dragons one shot game? Dan and Paul discuss how to condense the D&D experience to a single night of fun. They’ll share techniques they’ve developed over the years behind the DM screen,…
Performing Characters in D&D | Tips for Non-Actors | Wandering DMs S06 E08
Dan & Paul discuss tips for embodying a character in body and voice when playing D&D at the table. When we compare ourselves to well-known D&D performers, what are simple simple tricks anyone can use, even if we aren’t trained…
Love in D&D | Roleplaying Romance Respectfully | Wandering DMs S06 E07
For Valentine’s Day, Dan and Paul take a look at how romantic love is portrayed in Dungeons and Dragons. From NPCs with love-based plot lines to the infamous philter of love, we’ll cover ever instance we can think of in…
Year of the Dragon | Dungeons & Dragons at 50 | Wandering DMs S06 E06
Paul & Dan celebrate the Year of the Dragon in New Year’s 2024! In this 50th anniversary year for original D&D, we’ll look back to our best uses for dragons, new discoveries we’ve made, and how best to use unusual…
What Do You Need to Play Original D&D? | Recommended Equipment | Wandering DMs S06 E05
Dan & Paul analyze the — sometimes surprising! — list of recommended equipment in Original D&D. Sure, you should have dice, paper, and pencils. But is the 3-ring notebook and drafting equipment really needed for the referee and each player?…
Anachronisms in D&D | Where Fantasy Meets History | Wandering DMs S06 E04
The Wandering DMs dig into the concept of anachronisms in D&D settings. They will explore the historic roots of D&D campaign settings, and where modern objects, events, or ideas have leaked in. Does the existence of anachronism break immersion, or…
Ice Age Animals | Cold School D&D | Wandering DMs S06 E03
Paul & Dan dig into the buried fossils of original D&D — like the hidden encounter table for Ice Age adventures in the original boxed set. Where else can you get to use Cave Bears, Woolly Mammoths, and Saber-Toothed Tigers…
