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Four guys who have run too many games of Dungeons and Dragons. Here we gripe about foolish players, horrible mechanics, and bad dice rolls. As well as, worldbuilding, rules, and how to deal with the party splitting up for the third time this session.

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It’s Labor Day Weekend and Dan and Kristian made their usual trek to DragonCon for a bit of gaming. For those not familiar DragonCon is a cosplay convention in Atlanta every year that also has a gaming section. The guys went to play a game of Pirate ... more

Your game isn’t Critical Role according to the Grumpy Dungeon Masters. The guys talk about live play RPG’s and how they are different from your home games. While live plays may be entertaining to watch most home games aren’t designed the same way. No... more

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This week the Wizards of the Coast dropped another Unearthed Arcana. This time it’s for the Underdark and it included 3 new sub-class options. The Path of Unlight Barbarian, House Agent Rogue, and Imaskarcanist Wizard. The guys spend a while going th... more

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The title says it all. Christopher has been working on a Dungeons & Dragons tournament for a few months now and he managed to pull it off. Kristian and Dan joined him for a Kingdom of Keshanar tournament at Zenergy gaming this past weekend and have p... more

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Recent Guests

Professor Dungeon Master
YouTuber and game designer known for Dungeon Craft and Deathbringer
Packer Kit / Deathbringer team
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Professor Dungeon Master
Ed Greenwood
Creator and author associated with Forgotten Realms and Dragon Magazine contributions
Forgotten Realms / TSR (historical)
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Ed Greenwood Part 2
Bruce Summers
Author, Legends of Greyhawk contributor
Legends of Greyhawk (writer/author)
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Bruce & Carson Summers: Legends Of Greyhawk
Carson Summers
Author, Legends of Greyhawk contributor
Legends of Greyhawk (writer/author)
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Bruce & Carson Summers: Legends Of Greyhawk
Erica Lowe
Owner of Broken Brain Games, creator of Ragnaborg
Broken Brain Games
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Erica Lowe: Ragnaborg
Sonja Akright
Director of the Lake Geneva Museum; curator of the Wizard of Lake Geneva exhibit; author
Lake Geneva Museum
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Sonja Akright Of The Geneva Lake Museum
Ahmed Suffety
Founder/Publisher, Suffety Games (publisher of RPGs and accessories)
Suffety Games
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Ahmed Suffety
Rick Heinz
Founder of Storytellers Forge
Storytellers Forge
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Storytellers Forge: Rick Heinz & Erik Frankhouse
Erik Frankhouse
Lead designer for Shadowdark and contributor to The Black Ballad
Storytellers Forge
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Storytellers Forge: Rick Heinz & Erik Frankhouse

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Jay
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Christopher
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Christian
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Dan
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • These two world weary Dungeon Masters are indeed the grumpiest of grumps that ever did grump...and they’re also a treasure trove of knowledge! They have a plethora of loyal players that make it their mission to cause mass shenanigans which is probably why they’re so darn grumpy.

    Give them a listen! You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll probably learn a thing or two. Well worth your time!

    Podchaser
    5
    Mike
    5 years ago
  • Best Dungeons and Dragons podcast on the internet

    Podchaser
    5
    Jay Johnson
    5 years ago
  • Great stories, good advice, and some great insight on the life of being a DM. A must listen for table top RPG players and DM alike. Not to mention the amazing guests they interview!

    Podchaser
    5
    CHRISTOPHER WAPLES
    5 years ago

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Grumpy Dungeon Masters is a must-listen for RPG fans who crave blunt humor and real-talk about the hobby.
If you want a candid take on game design, this show is worth your time.

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Grumpy Guest – Professor Dungeon Master
Q: How does Deathbringer handle character death and continuing story?
When a character drops to zero HP, they gain access to premium talents instead of dying outright, and in some cases can come back with a single HP, keeping the action going.
Grumpy Guest – Professor Dungeon Master
Q: What inspired Deathbringer's core mechanic with Death Dice?
It was designed to keep the narrative flowing without constant rule-checks, letting players influence outcomes through a tangible resource.
Grumpy Guests – Erica Lowe: Ragnaborg
Q: What advice do you have for DMs who want to run Borg games?
Focus on fun and epic moments, be willing to forego a rule if it leads to joy, and leverage Borg's streamlined mechanics to keep play moving quickly while encouraging players to contribute creatively to the story.
Grumpy Guests – Hunter & Heavy: The Secret Of Weepstone
Q: When can players expect a release date or timeline for the final game?
The team indicates the demo is early and the full release will depend on continued engine work and content development, with a hopeful but non-committal nod to 2027 and ongoing work on systems, content, and town interactions.
Grumpy Guest – Ahmed Suffety
Q: What's your Kickstarter about?
Ahmed explains that he runs Suffety Games, publishes RPGs, and collaborates with partners to create Tales From the Tape Deck, a music-heavy, cassette-based RPG with a rules-light system and an accompanying licensed music playlist.

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A humor-infused look at tabletop RPGs, focusing on the quirks of players, mechanics, and campaign logistics. Episodes blend practical GM tips with banter about world-building, rule debates, and the chaos of running multiple games, often anchored by nostalgia for classic editions and a critical eye on modern publishing. The show stands out for its blunt, entertaining takes, lively group dynamics, and an approachable, hobbyist tone that appeals to both longtime players and new fans curious about the culture surrounding tabletop RPGs.

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