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  • How to Get Away with Murder in D&D | Planning Plots | Wandering DMs S07 E04

    Dan & Paul follow up on our chat about mysteries in D&D: Turning things around, how is the average Thieves’ Guild member meant to ply their trade in the world? Given all the magic detection, location, ESP, and other powers,…

  • Mysteries | Running Frustration Free D&D Whodunits | Wandering DMs S07 E03

    In this episode of Wandering DMs, Dan and Paul explore the art of running mysteries in Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs. From crafting compelling clues and red herrings to balancing player agency with narrative tension, they share tips and…

  • Critical Failures | What’s the Worst that Can Happen? | Wandering DMs S07 E02

    Dan & Paul chat about the role of critical failure and fumble systems in TTRPG systems. Do they add appropriate surprise, unpredictability, realism, and danger to the adventure? Are they more punishing to the players or their opponents? Or are…

  • Splitting the Party | When Your D&D Group Can’t Keep it Together | Wandering DMs S07 E01

    Paul & Dan are back for Season 7, this time diving into the age-old debate: splitting the party. When is it a clever strategy? When is it a recipe for disaster? And what can DMs do to keep the game…

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