TDS 022: Draw Steel Is Going to the Sun

TDS 024: Draw Steel's Little Brother

In today's episode of The Dice Society podcast, I talk about another RPG being made by MCDM: Crows! Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety [https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety] Links: * JotT #2: Ancestries of the Timescape [https://itch.io/jam/jott02-ancestries] * Stawl Supplement Index [https://stawl.app/supplements] * Nightmare Scenario [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/chaoticgoodra/nightmare-scenario-dreamy-options-for-draw-steel] * The Kiln [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/look-out-behind-you-studios/the-kiln-a-fiery-class-for-draw-steel] * It's Complicated [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/21fd5fd2-b217-4f65-9310-e5097d559d1c/landing] * Weapons of Lore [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/e04ed268-9057-4ad4-ab44-58cd435211fd/landing] * The Two-Soul [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/4c8ba659-6d0e-4e58-913a-cc156d5e074d/landing] * Stormbreakers [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1452366830722351315] * The Snow Queen's Fury [https://midnightkelpiepress.itch.io/snow-queens-fury] * The MATTER of an OVERMIND [https://dima-serbin.itch.io/the-matter-of-an-overmind] * Doom of the Dragon Grafter [https://barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter] * The Scion - A Spellsword Class [https://surfingbird.itch.io/the-scion] * The Vessel [https://www.patreon.com/posts/vessel-147253851] * Carnophage Booklet [https://shadowhand-gaming.itch.io/carnophage-monster-booklet] * Ratcatcher Magazine Issue 02 [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/tidal-wave-games/ratcatcher-magazine-issue-02-for-draw-steel] * The Blacksmith's Guild Issue #5 [https://v76y3mz4ph2v95q2-91955691894.shopifypreview.com/] * Translated Rule Graphics [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12ureB3KgSBRVyS49XBUTh3WfL530g55b] * Player Map of Blackbottom [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1456349254435082320] * Vintage Cover Template [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1460014676145340629] * Draw Steel Community+ Glyphs Font [https://tintenseher.itch.io/ds-community-plus] * Gub's Theory of Mapping [https://lookoutbehindyou.itch.io/a-theory-of-mapping] * Draw Steel Adventure Tools [https://youtu.be/DtbBaAjTezk] * Party Continuity [https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-extension-146279272] * Power Rolls from Stat Blocks [https://www.patreon.com/posts/power-rolls-from-149220319] More from The Dice Society: * Discord [https://discord.gg/qq6H4uHbDV] * Mailing list [https://mailchi.mp/442947b3c75f/the-dice-society] * Today's transcript [https://thedicesociety.com/tds024-ds-little-brother] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thedicesociety.bsky.social] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@the_dice_society] More from MCDM: * Matt on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social] * James on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/jamesintrocaso.bsky.social] * MCDM on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/hellomcdm.bsky.social] * MCDM on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/mcdm⁠⁠⁠⁠] Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Community & News 23:09 - Crows 50:59 - Outro

TDS 023: Draw Steel Year One Crowdfunder

In today's episode of The Dice Society podcast, I talk about Draw Steel's Year One crowdfunder: Crack the Sun! Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety [https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety] Links: * Hooked on Crafting [https://thedicesociety.itch.io/hooked-on-crafting] * The Cave of Amber Tears [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/heart-of-arcana/the-cave-of-amber-tears-an-adventure-for-draw-steel] * A Refugee's Guide to Nomas [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/sam-mcgurran/nomas-the-psionic-city-of-the-world-below] * Do Nomasians Dream of Psionic Sheep? [https://youtu.be/GiCUfL4Kf7I] * To Defy the Stars [https://heart-of-arcana.itch.io/to-defy-the-stars] * From the Ashes [https://dima-serbin.itch.io/from-the-ashes-draw-steel] * The Bale Crossing [https://jgorman.itch.io/the-bale-crossing] * You Meet in an Ambush: Codex Edition [https://thedicesociety.itch.io/you-meet-in-an-ambush/devlog/1134513/v220] * Ratcatcher Magazine Issue 2 [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/22e38bf9-6934-44b4-aaa9-c1acf9561031/landing] * Blacksmith's Guild Issue 4 [https://tabletopnonsenseverse.myshopify.com/products/the-blacksmiths-guild-issue-4-pdf] * NPC Generator [https://espressobeanz.github.io/DrawSteelNPCGenerator/] * Codex Fabuludens [https://seven-heads.itch.io/codex-fabuludens] * Masterful Smithing [https://mrmattdollar.itch.io/masterful-smithing] * Dwarves Art Pack [https://goat-nokama.itch.io/dwarves] * Draw Steel Ajax Edition Unboxing [https://youtu.be/ZfZgM0BaOkc] * November Roundup [https://youtu.be/pw89kq67uEQ] * Testing the Encounters Book [https://youtu.be/RZ__2wMn854] More from The Dice Society: * Discord [https://discord.gg/qq6H4uHbDV] * Mailing list [https://mailchi.mp/442947b3c75f/the-dice-society] * Today's transcript [https://thedicesociety.com/tds023-ds-2026-crowdfunder] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thedicesociety.bsky.social] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@the_dice_society] More from MCDM: * Matt on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social] * James on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/jamesintrocaso.bsky.social] * MCDM on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/hellomcdm.bsky.social] * MCDM on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/mcdm⁠⁠⁠⁠] Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Community 05:08 - News 07:34 - Year One Crowdfunder 28:05 - Outro

TDS 022: Draw Steel Is Going to the Sun

In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I talk about Crack the Sun, MCDM's upcoming campaign for Draw Steel! Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety [https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety] Links: * Memories of the North Wind [https://tintenseher.itch.io/memories-of-the-north-wind] * Solgado's Master Chef Tools [https://dillbizzle.itch.io/greatestmeal] * Looking Through the Best JotT #1 Submissions LIVE! [https://youtube.com/live/sGS2ptDkA34] * Boggits of Kingsmire - A Swampy Supplement for Draw Steel [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/triglav-games/boggits-of-kingsmire-draw-steel-supplement] * Dread Abbey [https://lookoutbehindyou.itch.io/dread-abbey] * Halloween Sale 2025 [https://itch.io/s/163467/halloween-sale-2025] * Customizable Character Sheet (PSD Files) [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1421556666805125231] * Steel Cauldron [https://steelcauldron.com/] * Hero Playmat [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1423291645717381302] * Draw Steel Encounter Generator [https://perchance.org/draw-steel-encounter-generator] * The Beastheart and Summoner Take on Gnolls! [https://youtu.be/f2zwXqd3K2w] * CROWS The MCDM Crawler? [https://www.youtube.com/live/Vzs4DAdx7zQ] * Thread about DS's symbols [https://bsky.app/profile/pestoenthusiast.bsky.social/post/3m2snbphaos2x] More from The Dice Society: * Discord [https://discord.gg/qq6H4uHbDV] * Mailing list [https://mailchi.mp/442947b3c75f/the-dice-society] * Today's transcript [tds022-ds-to-the-sun] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thedicesociety.bsky.social] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@the_dice_society] More from MCDM: * Matt on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social] * James on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/jamesintrocaso.bsky.social] * MCDM on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/hellomcdm.bsky.social] * MCDM on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/mcdm⁠⁠⁠⁠] Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Community 04:43 - News 08:27 - Crack the Sun 16:41 - Outro

TDS 021: Draw Steel & Daggerheart

In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I share my thoughts on Daggerheart, comparing it to Draw Steel so you know if this game is for you! Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety [https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety] Links: * Omios Ures [https://matheusgraef.itch.io/omios-ures] * Jams of the Timescape #1: Treasure Sets of the Timescape [https://itch.io/jam/jott01-treasure-sets] * How to Draw Steel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi3bxDWht1aWbx97ejBfLCEC5viVWY-aM] * Ability Card PDF Generator [https://drawsteel-ability-cards.vercel.app/] * Draw Steel Ability Cards [https://github.com/NamelessYoungy/draw-steel-ability-cards] * Printable Retainer Cards [https://xochilex.itch.io/draw-steel-retainer-cards] * Free DS Symbol Font [https://mrmattdollar.itch.io/draw-steel-symbols-font] * Statblock Icons and Potency Fonts [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1405328187592016054] * Draw Steel Template - Affinity + InDesign + Google Docs [https://signals-from-beyond.itch.io/draw-steel-template] * Cave of Amber Tears Backerkit [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/a9dc7e56-d7ab-49a0-af69-f12176d2e7da/landing] * MacGraw Hideaway [https://lookoutbehindyou.itch.io/macgraw-hideaway] * Stawl [https://stawl.app/] * Forge Steel [https://andyaiken.github.io/forgesteel] * Steel Compendium [https://steelcompendium.io/] * Owlbear Rodeo Ranges [https://extensions.owlbear.rodeo/ranges] * Essentians - A Draw Steel Ancestry [https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/kurtis-bowling/the-essentian-ancestry-powered-by-draw-steel] * On the Edge [https://legendl0re.itch.io/on-the-edge] * Alchemical Consumables [https://mrmattdollar.itch.io/alchemical-consumables] * Draw Steel Errata [https://www.mcdmproductions.com/s/Draw-Steel-Errata-1.pdf] * The Summoner Open Playtest [https://www.patreon.com/posts/summoner-open-137113796] * Start Playing Games: Draw Steel Launch [https://startplaying.games/event/draw-steel-launch] * Draw Steel Minis by TitanCraft [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/263291121/titancraft-draw-steel/] * Codex Wiki [http://dmhub.wiki/en/codex] * DMHub YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dmhub5736] * 368 - Draw Steel: Heroes! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP1FSU8XX1E] * Combat in Draw Steel Crushes D&D (Except for This One Thing) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OW-g2O3_Ng] * Daggerheart VS Draw Steel VS my sanity [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYSWEp7V2bc] * TPT #393: Draw Steel Review [https://totalpartythrillcast.com/2025/07/31/tpt-393-draw-steel-review/] * 17 Reasons You Should Try Draw Steel [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLx_mnxud1I] * Draw Steel at Level 1! (MD 254) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZDFC73uGs0] * My Favorite Part of Draw Steel? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rVGzkBBp3U] * Draw Steel Actual Play ROAD TO BROADHURST [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNfCISHi7NA] * Daggerheart Fixed (Almost) Everything [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikuiLEbaVi8] More from The Dice Society: * Discord [https://discord.gg/qq6H4uHbDV] * Mailing list [https://mailchi.mp/442947b3c75f/the-dice-society] * Today's transcript [tds021-ds-and-dh] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thedicesociety.bsky.social] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@the_dice_society] More from MCDM: * Matt on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social] * James on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/jamesintrocaso.bsky.social] * MCDM on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/hellomcdm.bsky.social] * MCDM on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/mcdm⁠⁠⁠⁠] Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Community 06:08 - News 09:06 - Draw Steel & Daggerheart 46:12 - Outro

TDS 020: Draw Steel Is Here

DRAW STEEL IS OUT! In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I talk about the release of the game as well as the two adventures meant to onboard new players. Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety [https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety] Links: * The Road to Broadhurst [https://www.mcdmproductions.com/conventures] * The Delian Tomb [https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/products/the-delian-tomb-pdf] * The Delian Tomb on DTRPG [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/531394/the-delian-tomb] * Draw Steel Review: Perfect* [https://youtu.be/VTyfRTnKwl8] * Draw Steel core (PDF) [https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/draw-steel/products/draw-steel-core-rules-bundle-pdf] * Draw Steel core (Hardcover + PDF) [https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/draw-steel/products/draw-steel-core-rules-bundle-hardcover-pdf] * Custom Heroes for Draw Steel by Titancraft [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/263291121/titancraft-draw-steel] * The Delian Tomb - Episode 01 [https://youtu.be/8D1pnVV_oc4] * What Is This Game? | How to Draw Steel #0 [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400862456825512016] * Where to Get Started With Draw Steel [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400464901809635418] * Its Time To Draw Steel | Why YOU Should Run The MCDM RPG [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400405118586978386] * Draw Steel Crash Course v1.0 [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400384711188021268] * One-page, two-sided Draw Steel cheat sheet [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400682675790024704] * Newbie Director Helper [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400367410753568841] * Changelog December Backer Packet --> Full Release [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400653980090106036] * Build Reccomendations Guide [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1402732817061904464] * MCDM RPG to Draw Steel - Let's see how far we've come [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400056090296717483] * PDF GIVEAWAY! | Draw Steel PDF Launch Special [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400630128148746430] * Running Draw Steel in Owlbear Rodeo [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1387818663641485373] * Roll20 Macros [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1402431531263328367] * Montage Test Runner in Stawl [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1394424612678533251] * Stawl for patrons [https://www.patreon.com/posts/135425038] * Steel Compendium updated [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1297382234239799327/1400978802942677032] * DS Style Template in Google Docs [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1389036975104856166] * Blank Class-specific Character Sheets [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1390871787411083294] * Kobold Ancestry [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1391531840749441024] * Weapons of Legend [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1402978974488854703] * Tomb of the Crescent Moon [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400592484089987122] * The Blacksmith's Guild - Issue 2 [https://discord.com/channels/332362513368875008/1400601543144771714] More from The Dice Society: * Discord [https://discord.gg/qq6H4uHbDV] * Mailing list [https://mailchi.mp/442947b3c75f/the-dice-society] * Today's transcript [https://thedicesociety.com/tds020-ds-is-here] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thedicesociety.bsky.social] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@the_dice_society] More from MCDM: * Matt on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social] * James on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/jamesintrocaso.bsky.social] * MCDM on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/hellomcdm.bsky.social] * MCDM on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/mcdm⁠⁠⁠⁠] Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Draw Steel release 07:51 - News 10:35 - Community 14:09 - Outro