Hidden Rolls: A podcast for Dungeon Masters, By Dungeon Masters

Hidden Rolls: A podcast for Dungeon Masters, By Dungeon Masters

Each week, we take a look behind the screen and at the hidden notes of a DM/GM, and basically nerd out specifically about the ineffable role of the Dungeon Master. This is for anyone who wants to know how to be a Dungeon Master or Game Master for Dungeons & Dragons, or any TTRPG system. A link to a transcription of the episode will be in the show notes each week.

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November 29, 2021 4 mins

An explanation as to why there haven't been any new episodes

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This is a step back to the "early" days of production before I had a set format, and is a casual discussion with my friend "Dahctor" Chad Walber. Full transcript available at https://www.brian-wiggins.com/hidden-roles/108

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From starting to run games at age 11, to running a weekly home game for professional wrestlers, Daisy has worlds of experience in D&D and other systems, and shares a ton of tactics, strategies, and resources during the episode. (We also find a huge overlap between the skills good players/DMs need, and the skills good professional wrestlers have.)  Full transcript at http://www.brian-wiggins.com/hidden-roles/106

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Rick Vechel of Vechel Fantasy joins us all the way from The Netherlands to talk about running D&D for kids, adapting the game for when English is a second language, and how to create your own monsters to keep things fresh. Transcript available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com

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Mitchell of Penny For A Tale goes deep on how to add horror to your D&D game, and talks about the joys of LARP.

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This episode, we tap into the mind of middle school teacher Maryann Cullinan and learn how to run D&D for kids, and we also dive into the joys of Mouse Guard, and how to add improv and whimsy to your campaign.  Transcript available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com.
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Evani of DnDiaster Story talks about how to create a homebrew system when you want a break from D&D, and how to craft story arcs and campaign seasons. Transcription available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com

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The Hidden Roles podcast is a weekly resource for dungeon masters, game masters, and storytellers for Dungeons & Dragons and all TTRPG systems. Each week, a guest DM let's you take a look at their side of the screen, revealing their tricks, strategies, and tactics for running a game, building a world, setting a mood, modding rules, and keeping their players engaged.

This is for all dungeon masters, new and experienced.  Al...

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In our premiere episode, we talk to Jordan of Lionhead Gaming about how to be confident as a Dungeon Master. He was rolling Nat 20s all night on his Wisdom checks and dropping some knowledge bombs. Show notes/transcription is available at https://www.hiddenrolespodcast.com

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