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Wandering DMs

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Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons
Tabletop Rpgs
Ghouls
Political Intrigue
Boot Hill
D&D Beyond
Game Mechanics
Original D&D
Basic D&D
Sweep Attack
Creeping Doom Of the Pumpkin King
Wizards Of the Coast
Western Role-Playing Games
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Wandering Monsters
Paralysis Mechanics
Kickstarter
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Dan "Delta" Collins and Paul Siegel host weekly discussions on topics relating to old school D&D, tabletop RPGs, DM advice, and D&D history.

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Paul and Dan chat about the history of Rangers in D&D. Inspired directly by Tolkien, they're one of D&D's earliest and most appealing sub-classes! With abilities to surprise, track, cut down giants, and even cast spells, they're not your normal fight... more

Dan and Paul revisit one of Wandering DMs’ earliest topics - puzzles in tabletop RPGs - this time with special guest Chris M, aka Directsun. Back in Season 1, we wrestled with why puzzles so often fall flat at the table, becoming roadblocks, immersio... more

Dan & Paul chat about the classic 1980's sci-fi RPG, Star Frontiers, from the makers of D&D. We're still running it today for younger players and having a great time. What are the great things about it that still work, and what places have we found f... more

Dan and Paul kick off Season 8 by diving into one of the most debated ideas in tabletop RPGs: The Rule of Cool. When should a GM stick to the written rules, and when is it better to bend or ignore them because the table is fired up about a particular... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Finch
The godfather of the OSR and creator of Osric.
OSRIC
Episode: OSRIC 3.0 | Advanced Retro D&D by Matt Finch | Wandering DMs S07 E17
R. Alex Murray
One of the cast members of Twenty-Sided Tavern, a live theatre D&D show.
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Episode: D&D Twenty-Sided Tavern | D&D as Live Theater | Wandering DMs S07 E15
Bill Webb
Head of Necromancer Games
Necromancer Games
Episode: Bill Webb! | Necromancer Games | Wandering DMs S07 E14
Luke Gygax
Emmy Award-winning designer and founder of GaryCon
Episode: Wrath of the Sea Lich | Luke Gygax & 50 Years of D&D | Wandering DMs S06 E33
Adam Rutskarn DeCamp
Author of the Chocolate Hammer gaming blog
Episode: Rutskarn’s Gambit | Creating Political Intrigue with Boot Hill | Wandering DMs S06 E30

Hosts

Dan Delta Collins
Host and a key figure in discussions about Dungeons & Dragons, offering insights on gameplay, rules, and community engagement.
Paul Siegel
Co-host bringing unique perspectives on Dungeons & Dragons mechanics and storytelling, known for engaging conversations and guest interactions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • An Awesome Resource

    An excellent resource for OSR products, new developments, TTRPG history, and dungeon mastering techniques, presented with casual conversation and interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanTheGM
    United States8 months ago
  • These guys are great. Very knowledgeable, fun-loving, never in it to shame people who play differently. A great resource for "old school" ideas.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PunkRNdad
    a year ago
  • Can’t Fast Forward

    Not sure what service this pod is using but in most services, I cannot fast forward. Congrats on that… but ANY podcast that disallows fast forward/skip whatever, is dead to me. Will never listen to this show. Bye

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Guy Gax
    United States4 years ago
  • Nothing Else Like It

    The combination of topics, interviews, host publications, and “thought-provoking discussions” make this the greatest show in old-school D&D

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiHONdee
    United States4 years ago
  • Great old school D&D show. Informative and entertaining.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sebastiandm
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on game mechanics and D&D history, finding them both educational and enjoyable.
Reviews highlight the engaging dynamic between the hosts, noting that they maintain a lighthearted atmosphere even while discussing complex topics.
Feedback includes some frustration over technical issues, but the overall sentiment indicates a strong loyalty to the show's content and its unique take on tabletop gaming.

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Bill Webb! | Necromancer Games | Wandering DMs S07 E14
Q: What unique aspects of the Necromancer's Game do you think stand out?
The game emphasizes negotiation and strategy rather than just combat, making it more engaging for players who enjoy role-playing.
Rutskarn’s Gambit | Creating Political Intrigue with Boot Hill | Wandering DMs S06 E30
Q: How replayable do you think your experience is?
The group he played with had a great dynamic, making it easy to replay the intriguing political scenarios despite the dangers inherent to the Boot Hill system.
Rutskarn’s Gambit | Creating Political Intrigue with Boot Hill | Wandering DMs S06 E30
Q: What worked fundamentally when using a system that only has war gamey simulation mechanics to make a campaign that's entirely not about that?
It created player expectations around death and risk, emphasizing that anytime a character engages in conflict, they could die, with the focus being on smart social play rather than direct mechanics.
D&D Party Size | Gathering the Right Number of Troops | Wandering DMs S06 E32
Q: Do you change the designed encounters if more or fewer players show up?
The answer is that the discussion about altering encounters based on player count is complex and merits further consideration, maybe even a separate episode.

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