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The nefarious Evil Dungeon Master is here to share invaluable tips and tricks on Dungeons & Dragons, Palladium, and a myriad of other RPGs. Drawing from over 30 years of diabolical Dungeon Mastering Experience, these bite-sized daily podcasts (10 to 15 minutes each) are brimming with wicked wisdom that you simply can't afford to miss. Mostly system neutral, but has favored editions and game systems. Visit https://TheEvilDM.com for more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po ...
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#soloRPG #soloroleplaying #RPG In today's episode, I talk about a book that helped things actually click in my head for Solo Roleplaying and give me a better understand of how to actually do it. Listen in and I will describe what about this book really helped! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSup…
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In this episode today, I ponder the question of a DM giving players advice during combat, warnings during play and if those players should listen to the DM. I also go over if a DM should give "bad or evil" advice to players and is that fair of him to do that? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupp…
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#DMtips #dnd #RPG On today's podcast I decided to take a look at another spell, starting with its AD&D 1e roots, and see how its evolved since then. The Armor spell in AD&D is often misused in my opinion and I wanted to clear up how it works exactly and then we take a look at Mage Armor, which is what the spell morphed into and compare it with 3e a…
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#dungeonsanddragons #druidspells #dnd In this episode I shine the spotlight on an often-overlooked spell called, Goodberry. Join me as I look at it from AD&D, and how its evolved through out the editions of D&D. Its a very versatile spell and it should be in every Druid's list of spells. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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#DMtips #DnD #ADnD In this episode I got an email from LeroyD20 asking me about my thoughts about thoughts on the Paladins continuous protection from evil ability and if the "detect evil" ability is over used! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@theEvilDM.com Facebook: https://F…
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#Dungeonsanddragons #DMTips #humor In this episode, Sal and Vince sit down and discuss a GM's Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-heroes characters and tropes. Website: ⁠⁠https://TheEvilDM.com⁠⁠ Support: ⁠⁠https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM⁠⁠ Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@⁠⁠⁠theEvilDM.com Facebook: ⁠⁠https://FB.com/TheEvilDungeonMaster⁠ --- Send in a…
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#DMtips #GMTips #DND In this episode I got an email from Marcus, asking me about how to handle spell Preparation, what to do if a party is in a hurry or the prep gets interrupted and then he asks about custom spells. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@theEvilDM.com Facebook: ht…
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#DMtips #RFI #ADND1e Listen in as Vince is joined by former co-host of Roll for Imitative, DM Will! The two kick off the show talking about conventions and then various topics that include how to handle players who don't show up, Virtual Table tops, and keeping players engaged in the game. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/T…
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#DMTips #CampaignDesign #dnd In today's episode, I go through my process that works for me for building homebrew worlds for the start of a campaign. Everyone has their own process, and no one person will do it the same, so here is my method. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@t…
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#DMTips #GMTips #dnd In today's episode I was asked a few questions from a listener, and she wanted to know how I could make the giant end boss encounter a little more interesting and original. Tune in and find out what tips I give to make the encounter more interesting! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X:…
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#DMTip #DMAdvice #RPG In today's episode, a question from a listener Carl, I cover how to handle a group full of rowdy players, and how to calm them down. I answer this with a story about one of my games and answer a question about RFI's DM Will, a former Co-host. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheE…
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#DMTips #GMTips #RPG On today's show I got an message on FB from listener Samantha, who wanted to know my thoughts on running an adventure for mystery & Investigations. What tips I have for keeping it engaging and interesting. Tune into today's show and see what I suggest! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/…
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#dmtips #homebrew #dnd Got a message asking me for advice on creating homebrew races for D&D, and how to balance them. In today's podcast I went over the pro's and con's of making new races as well as explored a custom race I came up with for this podcast called Octopus-People. Listen in and find out more! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: ht…
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#D6 #RPG #MeninBlack On today's podcast, I got a question on my facebook page, from Jake asking about the Men in Black Roleplaying game by West End Games. He wanted to know what my experiences were with this game and is it worth playing. Listen in and see what I say! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌T…
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#Dnd #DungeonsandDragons #RPG In today's podcast, I go over some really cool background options I found in Spycraft that can apply to any game you play and it helps build a really cool background for your character without really trying. Answer the questions I talk about and you'll have a really interesting picture of what you character will be lik…
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#DMTips #GMtips #RPG #advice Today I got a message from Ryan T on my Facebook page, asking about what to do with situation he's in. Today's episode talks about that and basically that we as DM need to have fun like the players and sometimes we make mistakes, owning up to that mistake is the key and almost all players will understand. Website: https…
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#Dragons #DMtips #Dnd In today's episode, I got an email from Rebecca S, asking what my favorite Dragon is to use when running a game. Rebecca didn't mention an edition of D&D, so I defaulted to AD&D 1e, flipped open the Monster Manual to page 30 and looked at the Blue Dragon. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twit…
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#DMTips #GMTips #RPG So your campaign is going on break or hiatus... what does that mean, and what can you do to ensure the campaign will come back and be the same? Tune into today's podcast as we discuss what happens when a campaign goes on hiatus and how to keep your players excited and wanting to play more of the campaign! Website: ⁠https://TheE…
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#Dungeonsanddragons #DMTips #humor Today's episode was an episode that was recorded back in 2015 for RFI's Patrons at the time, it was supposed to be a "Schick" like podcast, with two DM's airing out their problems with players using firearms in the campaign. The Patrons loved it, who knows if you will, but remember we are being over the top for en…
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#dungeonsanddragons #DMTips #GMTipsIn today's episode, I answer a question that came in via discord, about Puzzles. Should it be GM vs Player because it always seems like that is. Listen in for my views on this and how I handle it inside my games. Website: ⁠https://TheEvilDM.com⁠ Support: ⁠https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM⁠ Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: …
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#Starfinder #Paizo #starfinderrpg On today's podcast, I was challenged by a Facebook follower named, Rahul that I should take a look at Starfinder. He says Starfinder is a very good game and I should check it and I'll probably like it too. Starfinder is a d20 Science Fiction Fantasy game by Paizo. Find out more by going to: https://starfinder.com W…
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#DMtips #GMTips #dnd In today's episode, I was talking to a co-worker about how we handled identifying magical items, and it got me thinking, did we do it right? Well listen in and I'll tell you all about it! Website: ⁠https://TheEvilDM.com⁠ Support: ⁠https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM⁠ Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@⁠TheEvilDM.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠htt…
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#DMtips #GMtips #Dnd In today's podcast I talk about the idea of players chatting during combat or talking during combat. Should it be allowed? Should a DM prevent it? and if allowed does your intelligent creatures and big bad hear what they are they saying? All good questions. Listen in to find out! Website: ⁠https://TheEvilDM.com⁠ Support: ⁠https…
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#Dungeonsanddragons #DMTips #RPG In today's episode I talk about what happens when you group figures out who the big bad is and kills him super quick, when you had all these plans in place. Hey it happens, and its not that difficult to figure out a new plan. Listen in and I'll tell you how I handle it! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https:…
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#interview #BuzzDixon #GiJOE During my years as a host for the RFI Podcast, I was able to interview quite a few TSR Alumni, and some celebrities, such as today's guest, Buzz Dixon. If you are unfamiliar with the name at first, you might recall him as a show-runner from your favorite '80s and '90s cartoons, such as GI Joe, Transformers and many many…
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#Dungeonsanddragons #MinMaxing #TTRPG #RPG In today's episode I am giving my thoughts on min-maxing players and why its good and bad. Why I like it and why I dislike it. Its something that needs to be discussed with your group during "character creation". Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Emai…
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#RIFTS #Palladiumbooks #RPG In today's episode I take a look at some optional rules in RIFTS, called backgrounds, and go over it giving some examples and how using random roll charts likes these to help build a solid character background for RIFTS and pretty much any game if you come up with a method like this! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Suppor…
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#XMen97 #FASERIP #RPG In this episode of the podcast, I was going through my books and I saw a X-Men Adventures comic book I had in with my various FASERIP books. It made me remember the time I was playing FASERIP during the '90s and we were heavily leaning on the X-Men cartoon as inspiration and I was reading these comics at the time to help me ge…
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#Dungeonsanddragons #DMTips #OSR In today's episode, I wanted to go over a cursed item and talk about ways you can use it in your campaign as an interesting plot device or story arc. p141 of the AD&D Dungeon Master Guide: Crystal Hypnosis Ball: This cursed item type is indistinguishable from o normal crystal ball, and it radiates magic but not evil…
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#Dungeonsanddragons #RPG #DMTips In today's episode, I open up the mail bag and call this show the "Postal Pouch" and answer the questions from Facebook and email I got this past week and weekend. Four questions, four answers! If you have questions, please send them in! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: …
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Welcome to my universe, its an Evil DM's universe, enjoy the ride! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Facebook: https://FB.com/TheEvilDungeonMaster --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport this podcast: https:/…
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#Twiligt2000 #RPG #OSR In today's episode, I pull out Twilight 2000, and talk about a campaign I ran one summer for my buddy and we had his character learn a new language in game, because it made sense, and its an example of how you can have one of your characters learn something new while in the game and not use a leveling method or buy system. We…
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#dungeonsanddragons #RPG #Demons In today's episode I talk about incorporating ways to use Demons, specifically Dream Demons, like a Freddy Krueger type Demon in your game. Tips and useful ways to do it and a way your character can defeat him, once they realize he's affecting them. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM…
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#Dungeonsanddragons #OSR #RPG In this episode, I flip open to the Player's handbook and discuss the idea of Negotiation & Communication as written by Gary Gygax in AD&D. How I as a DM enjoy when players find a way to talk out a situation instead of just fighting. I found it interesting that its a small little paragraph in the Player's Handbook and …
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#Dungeonsanddragons #Adnd #RPG I am going to title this episode "Careful what you wish for.." as I open up the AD&D Oriental Adventures book and look at the Gem of Wishes on p 134. It reminded me of a wacky story when I was running a game, and what happened when three characters decided to use the wishes they found. Gem of Wishes: This large gem lo…
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#spycraft #spyRPG #RPG In this episode I decided to share a gaming session I had with my wife this weekend. We played the D20 Spycraft roleplaying game by Crafty Games with the 1960s decade supplement. Her character was the witty and sexy Jane Powers, trying to stop "The Baron" from his master plot of triggering a nuclear war. Website: https://TheE…
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#DCHeroes #Superhero #RPG In this episode, I decided to talk about my DC heroes campaign after people really enjoyed the circe campaign, and wanted to hear more stories of my campaigns. In this campaign I talk about Dr Vortex and city in peril. Enjoy! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: A…
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#dungeonsanddragons #DND5e #OSR In this episode I talk about Figurines of Wondrous Power which was originally in the AD&D 1e DMG. I go over each and talk about how you can use them in any fantasy game or edition of D&D. They are ripe for an interesting story on how you can use them, Maybe this can be RFI Mini #16? Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Sup…
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In this episode I got another private message from my facebook page, from a listener named Tom B. -- Tom wanted to know if there were rules for attacks of opportunity in AD&D 1e? Well let's flip to AD&D 1e DMG, p70 and you will see, its there! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(…
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In this very episode, I answer a question sent in by Jonathan K via my facebook page, asking my thoughts about historical RPG like Gangbusters or western RPGs. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Facebook: https://FB.com/TheEvilDungeonMaster --- Send in a voice me…
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In today’s episode, I got an email from one of my listeners who is named Stephanie, who asked about designing custom deities for dungeons and dragons and how I go about doing it. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com Template details: https://theevildm.com/2024/04/e…
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In this episode I talk about the Cortex Classic system and Supernatural the roleplaying game. I think it’s another game that most people either forget about or ignore when it comes to a monster of the week type game. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM email: AsktheDM(@)TheEvilDM.com --- Send in…
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On today’s podcast, I’m talking about the army of darkness role-playing game and how it can be used to run an every day gaming session or a large campaign. The Cinematic Unisystem games often get overlooked and it’s a game I think more people should play. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM emai…
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In today’s episode of the evil dungeon Master Universe podcast, I talk about an alignment system or a morality system in all of your games and how important it is to keep players in line or check otherwise your campaign goes off the rails. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @TheEvilDM email: AsktheDM(@)Th…
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In today's episode, sit back and relax as I pull the curtain back and discuss one of the best campaigns I ever ran as at teen. My DC Heroes campaign that involved the Infinity Rings, and the Sorceress Circe. I had a blast running this campaign from the summer to Christmas break when I was a teen and I wanted to recap and share this campaign story a…
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In today’s episode, I decided to pull out another gaming system that is under utilized call conspiracy X by Eden Studios. It’s a D 10 Base system. Think of this system as playing an X-Files or a men in Black role-play game. Its game I've played a few times and I thought about running it with agents chasing after Bigfoot. Feel free to drop a voicema…
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Hey there, in today's episode, we're shaking things up a bit! I'm super excited to announce that we're rebranding the podcast to 'The Evil Dungeon Master Universe Podcast'. It's all official now, and guess what? Our Podcast just got a fresh new look, thanks to some killer artwork from a listener who goes by the name Batman-Tim. Big shout out to you…
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Welcome to another episode of the Evil Dungeon Master Universe podcast! In this episode I talk about designing dungeons and tips for designing dungeons, and suggestions for designing dungeons.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/…
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Hey folks, welcome to another episode of my podcast for this week. I’m going to be talking about Monday night raw March 25, 2024. This is my review cap and my thoughts on wrestling as a whole and why it’s getting better and better now that Vince McMahon is finally gone. Hope you enjoy you can always email me by sending an email to askthedm@theevild…
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Time for another episode of theEvilDM podcast, this episode I’m going to be reviewing Ghostbusters frozen Empire and how it can be used in a role-play game for Ghostbusters and talking about burnout on certain games we play too long. https://Gotham-Database.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSup…
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