Retroclone Roundup | Alternatives to D&D | Wandering DMs S05 E03
Are you currently looking for an alternative the the D&D roleplaying gaming? But still committed to medieval-style fantasy gaming? Dan & Paul review the current top retroclones on the market — and what what the state of affairs going forward…
The Alexandrian Takes on the OGL | Justin Alexander & Atlas Games | Wandering DMs S05 E02
Justin Alexander is one of the most prolific and insightful RPG writers around. Between his long-running blog at The Alexandrian, his work at Atlas Games, his hundreds of published books and articles, he has among the most in-depth knowledge of…
Why is Hasbro Nuking the D&D License? | OGL 1.1 | Wandering DMs S05 E01
Word has leaked that WOTC aims to terminate the OGL license used for 3rd-party D&D-compatible products for the last 20+ over years. Can they do it? Are all existing 3rd-party products about to be made illegal? What can it mean…
2022 Year in Review | Wandering DMs Season 4 | Wandering DMs S04 E47
Dan & Paul look back at the state of D&D in this past year of 2022, and the 4th season of Wandering DMs. What were your favorites, what were the critical fumbles for the year? What themes were unfolding for…
Jon Peterson | Game Wizards | Wandering DMs S04 E46
Paul & Dan chat with D&D historian extraordinaire Jon Peterson about his latest book, Game Wizards, on the history of TSR, the makers of D&D, and the turbulent waters of changing creators and editions. When Dungeons & Dragons was first…
D&D Boxed Text? | Magniloquent Monographs | Wandering DMs S04 E45
Dan & Paul exchange thoughts on the use of prepared Boxed Text descriptions in D&D adventures. Are they hostile, or benign in your games? DM Shawn Merwin wrote on D&D Beyond: “If you’ve DMed, read, written, or even played D&D…
Keith Ammann | How to Defend Your Lair | Wandering DMs S04 E44
Paul & Dan chat with Keith Ammann (“The Monsters Know What They’re Doing”) on his newest book of dungeon design principles, “How to Defend Your Lair”! In How to Defend Your Lair, gamemaster Keith Ammann pulls back the curtain on…
Location, Location | Where You Play Is How You Play | Wandering DMs S04 E43
Dan & Paul reflect on their long history of playing RPGs in a wide variety of sometimes unusual locations, and how that can affect the play of your D&D games for better & worse! Feng shui has found many uses.…
Haunted Houses | Dreadful Dwellings in D&D | Wandering DMs S04 E42
Paul & Dan look back at their favorite “Haunted House” adventures for D&D games. From Tegel Manor to Saltmarsh to Castle Amber and Ravenloft, we’ll assess what works best and what doesn’t for a truly terrifying D&D game! Legends about…
Jim Davis | Web DM vs. One D&D | Wandering DMs S04 E41
Dan & Paul chat with Jim Davis, the wizard of Web DM, and get his thoughts on the rules drops so far for One D&D, the playtest for the upcoming next-edition of Dungeons & Dragons! Jim Davis, the Web DM,…
