Dungeon Mastering is Easy

Ep 14 - You Need More Dungeons! Here's Why (With Logan from Nat19)

Dungeons are a core part of D&D playing, but many players have never experienced them. In this podcast episode Logan Laidlaw from the popular D&D show Nat19 shares insights into why you need more dungeons in your life. The conversation covers: -The reasons why dungeons aren't as popular as they once were, -The advantages dungeon based adventures offer Dungeon Masters, -The story advantages dungeons offer, -Plus we do a regular segment called "Tools of the Trade" You can connect with Logan at: YouTube: @nat19official Twitter: https://x.com/TheAzureCrow [https://x.com/TheAzureCrow] Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nat19official [https://www.twitch.tv/nat19official] DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/16531/Logan-Laidlaw [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/16531/Logan-Laidlaw] Head to our Kickstarter page for THE CAPTIVES OF DOLAGAN and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/the-captives-of-dolagan [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/the-captives-of-dolagan] Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz [https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz] ©2026 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Ep 13 - Designing BIG BAD EVIL GUYS is EASY (with Nick from Tabletopped Podcast)

The BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy) is usually the final, exciting conflict in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. In this episode Nick from Tabletopped Podcast shares clever ideas to really make them come to life. The conversation covers: -Creating a SYSTEM that drives the drama and conflict, culminating in the end villain, -Tailoring the final fight to your characters' abilities, -Tips to avoid an anticlimactic finale, -Plus we do a regular segment called "Tools of the Trade" You can connect with Nick at: https://tabletoppedpod.com/ [https://tabletoppedpod.com/] and anywhere you get your podcasts. Head to our Kickstarter page for THE CAPTIVES OF DOLAGAN and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/the-captives-of-dolagan [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/the-captives-of-dolagan] Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz [https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz] ©2026 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Ep 12 - How to Voice DnD Characters with Robert Hartley DM

You don't HAVE to do voices in Dungeons & Dragons, but it's fun! In this conversation Robert Hartley GM (the DM for @VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD ) shares EASY tips on how to do character voices. The conversation covers: -Accent is not the same as voice -Vocal techniques -How to remember voices -How to get into character -Plus we play "In a World" You can connect with Robert Hartley GM at: @VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD https://www.twitch.tv/RoberthartleyGM [https://www.twitch.tv/RoberthartleyGM] — to connect with his live streamed shows. Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs] Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz [https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz] ©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Ep 11 - Homebrewing D&D Monsters is EASY with Logan Laidlaw

Making your own monsters for Dungeons & Dragons is EASY and a lot of fun. Logan Laidlaw @nat19official share simple tips to bring your own monstrous ideas into your games. The conversation covers: -Reskinning monsters -How to use benchmarks of existing monsters to make sure yours are the right difficulty. -The optimal number of abilities a custom monster should have. You can connect with Logan at: YouTube: @nat19official Twitter: https://x.com/TheAzureCrow [https://x.com/TheAzureCrow] Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nat19official [https://www.twitch.tv/nat19official] DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/16531/Logan-Laidlaw [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/16531/Logan-Laidlaw] Backerkit Project: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/nat19/somnus-domina-2025-three-5th-edition-splash-books?ref=bk-social-project [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/nat19/somnus-domina-2025-three-5th-edition-splash-books?ref=bk-social-project] Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs] Support the DUNGEON MASTERING IS EASY show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz [https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz] ©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Ep 10 - Making D&D Fights the PERFECT Difficulty | With Robert Hartley GM

Getting the right difficulty for D&D fights is something ALL DMs ponder all the time. In this conversation Robert Hartley GM (the DM for @VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD ) and Vahid share EASY thoughts on how to perfectly balance D&D fights. The conversation covers: -How to balance fights on the fly -Giving BBEGs big hits to pull out when needed -Using the Challenge Rating system -Plus they do a Rule Test Challenge. You can connect with Robert Hartley GM at: @VivaLaDirtLeagueDnD https://www.twitch.tv/RoberthartleyGM [https://www.twitch.tv/RoberthartleyGM] — to connect with his live streamed shows. Head to our Kickstarter page for YOU NEED MORE ORCS! and click the "Notify me..." button. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicelegenz/you-need-more-orcs] Support the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz [https://www.patreon.com/DiceLegenz] ©2025 Dice Legenz is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.