
š„ D&D Interview with Amy Vorpahl | Dungeon Master, Dimension 20, Candlekeep Mysteries š„ Ā
We sit down with Dungeon Master, musician, and official Dungeons & Dragons writer Amy Vorpahl (Candlekeep Mysteries, Fizban's Treasury of Dragons) for an in-depth conversation about creativity, teaching, and leveling up your DM skills.Ā
Ā In this episode, we discuss:
⢠Amy's journey from performer to professional D&D creator
⢠Her approach to teaching Dungeon Mastering
⢠Writing for official Dungeons & Dragons books
⢠Her time in the Dome with Dimension 20
⢠Creating and producing her one-woman show, She's Got NPC Energy: The Musical! Ā
If you're a Dungeon Master looking to sharpen your craft ā or a D&D fan curious about writing for official books ā this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. Ā
šµ Listen to Amy's song "I DM" here: Ā [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuoy6xWeoxQ]Ā ā¢Ā IĀ DMĀ byĀ AmyĀ Vorpahl:Ā OfficialĀ MusicĀ VideoĀ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuoy6xWeoxQ]Ā Ā
š Learn more about She's Got NPC Energy: The Musical here [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amyvorpahl/shes-got-npc-energy-solo-dm-musical-and-album-by-amy-vorpahl]
Background music by @Tabletopaudio [https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopaudio/posts]
Apr 21
1 hr 28 min

We conclude our adventure in progress with one of our favorite Actual Play teams ā Survive This Crit! [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2]
Agents of D.E.A.D. at long last reach the attic laboratory of Dr. Vershmelzenkoper, an evil genius with designs on finishing his masterpiece! It's ALIIIIIVE!Ā
šÆļø Atop the Mansion, our heroes will face:
* Evil machines crackling with destructive powerļø
* Sinister Servants with Tricks Up Their Sleeves
* And the mad scientist himself, and all his dark designs...Ā
Will our heroes make it out alive?? Or will the Agents of D.E.A.D. live up to their namesake and die? The answers to all this and more lie in store!
š Listen now for horror, hilarity, and high-stakes dice rolls! And don't forget to show Survive This Crit [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] some love!
š§ Then step into the arena yourself ā visit SlaydiumGames.com [https://slaydiumgames.com/] or join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to become part of the Slaydium community.
āļø The gate is open. Enter if you dare.
Nov 2, 2025
43 min

We return to an adventure in progress with one of our favorite Actual Play teams ā Survive This Crit! [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2]
The party has breached the second floor of the Malignant Mansion ā a place where science and sorcery twist into something truly monstrous. In this Frankenstein's Labāinspired horror gauntlet, every discovery drips with dread⦠and every mistake draws blood.
šÆļø Inside the Mansion, our heroes will face:
* Swarms of crawling hands šļø
* Giant, bloodthirsty spiders š·ļø
* And a ghost with an unforgettable grip⦠š»
But here's the real question: Can they survive a fight they started themselves?
Or will four become three before the night is through?
š Listen now for horror, hilarity, and high-stakes dice rolls! And don't forget to show Survive This Crit [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] some love!
š§ Then step into the arena yourself ā visit SlaydiumGames.com [https://slaydiumgames.com/] or join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to become part of the Slaydium community.
āļø The gate is open. Enter if you dare.
Oct 24, 2025
1 hr 30 min

It's that frightful time of year when we once again attempt to SCARE THE PANTS OFF one of our favorite Actual Play teams ā Survive This Crit! [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2]
This time, the entire crew steps into a twisted Frankenstein's Laboratoryāstyle horror gauntlet, unfolding over three chilling episodes! Can Kylie, Nick, Chandler, and Rob make it out alive, or will they become spare parts for something⦠unholy?
šÆļø Inside the Malignant Mansion, they'll face:
* Carnivorous plantsĀ
* Swarming, hungry insectsĀ
* And something behind you in the mirrorā¦
Can our heroes even survive the ground floor? Or will this become their final death save?
š LISTEN NOW for horror, hilarity, and high-stakes dice rolls ā and don't forget to show Survive This Crit some love by checking out their channel [https://www.youtube.com/@survivethiscrit] and hitting that follow button!
Oct 17, 2025
1 hr 31 min

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with the writer, anthropologist, and designer of the game Stillfleet [https://stillfleet.com/], Wythe Marschall!
Listen as we explore:Ā
- The jostles and joys of creating your own TTRPG
- Finding the perfect people to collaborate with on your passion project
- Play testing and fine-tuning a game system you come back to again and again
- Building in a post-apocalypse world with cartoon physicsĀ
Whether you're a game designer, podcaster, or a creative of any kind, you'll find delightful inspiration in this stimulating talk.
š Connect with Wythe on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wythe/]!
š² Listen to his podcast, Why We Roll [https://stillfleet.com/pages/why-we-roll]!
š§āāļø Join his Discord [https://discord.com/invite/vu3vnm5] to learn more!
And don't forget:
⢠Subscribe & share your thoughts in a comment
⢠Follow Narrative Feats on Blusky [https://bsky.app/profile/narrativefeats.bsky.social] and X [https://x.com/CaseyJones82350]
⢠Play a game with Casey on StartPlaying [https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones]!
⢠Send your questions to [email protected]
š¶ Music by Tabletop Audio [http://tabletopaudio.com/]
šµ Theme by RJ Pirchinello
Sep 15, 2025
1 hr 33 min

šļø A New Adventure Continues in the Slaydium ā Welcome to Tavern Talks!
Get ready for chaos, comedy, and combat in the latest episode of Narrative Feats, the action-packed actual play anthology! Special guests Adam and Zach [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks] return to the Maze of the Minotaurāa deadly labyrinth where every turn could mean triumph or total disaster.
They're halfway to reaching the damsel Fither, before she meets a grisly fate. But in true Slaydium style, survival isn't guaranteedāand every obstacle is shaped by the players' choices. Enjoy brutal battles bristling with brilliant banter!
š² Narrative Feats: Season 2 features Slaydium Games, an original homebrew D&D 5e setting packed with:
* Immersive soundscapes
* Cinematic combat
* Ruthless arenas
* And unforgettable stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Whether you're a Dungeons & Dragons veteran or new to actual plays, there's something here for every fantasy fan
š Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and don't forget to check out our interview series, The Joy of GMing, where we spotlight the brilliant minds behind the dice.
š¬ Connect with the Narrative Feats crew:
* Follow us on social media [https://www.tiktok.com/@slaydiumgames] for episode drops and behind-the-scenes content
* Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to chat with fellow fans and the creators
* Support our guests from Tavern Talks [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks]āfollow them for updates, artwork, and more!
šæ Enter the Slaydium. Embrace the chaos. Play for your life.
šµ Music by Tabletop Audio [https://tabletopaudio.com/]
Sep 7, 2025
1 hr 6 min

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with award-winning tabletop designer and mastermind behind the Dice Exploder [https://www.diceexploder.com/] Podcast, Sam Dunnewold!Ā
Together, we dive into:
⢠ the ins and outs of creating (and naming) a timeless sci-fi TTRPG
⢠ breaking down game mechanics one-by-one
⢠ the essence of a great heist game
⢠ prioritizing the creative process when you have a whole list of ideas
Whether you're a game designer, podcaster, or a creative of any kind, you'll find fresh inspiration in this stimulating conversation.
š Connect with Sam on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dunnewold-1817882aa/]!
š² Listen to the Dice Exploder Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dice-exploder/id1684883107]
š§āāļø Join his Discord [https://discord.com/invite/PhJStRPQDa] to learn more!
And don't forget:
⢠Subscribe & share your thoughts in a comment
⢠Follow Narrative Feats on Blusky [https://bsky.app/profile/narrativefeats.bsky.social] and X [https://x.com/CaseyJones82350]
⢠Play a game with Casey on StartPlaying [https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones]!
⢠Send your questions to [email protected]
š¶ Music by Tabletop Audio [http://tabletopaudio.com/]
šµ Theme by RJ Pirchinello
Jun 30, 2025
1 hr 16 min

šļø A New Adventure Awaits in the Slaydium ā Welcome to Tavern Talks!
Get ready for chaos, comedy, and combat in the latest episode of Narrative Feats, the action-packed actual play anthology! This week, special guests Adam and Zach [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks] take on the Maze of the Minotaurāa deadly labyrinth where every turn could mean triumph or total disaster.
Their mission? Rescue the damsel Fither at the heart of the labyrinth before she meets a grisly fate. But in true Slaydium style, survival isn't guaranteedāand every obstacle is shaped by the players' choices. Expect hilarious banter, high-stakes challenges, and some seriously unpredictable twists.
š² Narrative Feats: Season 2 features Slaydium Games, an original homebrew D&D 5e setting packed with:
* Immersive soundscapes
* Cinematic combat
* Ruthless arenas
* And unforgettable stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Whether you're a Dungeons & Dragons veteran or new to actual plays, there's something here for every fantasy fan
š Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and don't forget to check out our interview series, The Joy of GMing, where we spotlight the brilliant minds behind the dice.
š¬ Connect with the Narrative Feats crew:
* Follow us on social media [https://www.tiktok.com/@slaydiumgames] for episode drops and behind-the-scenes content
* Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to chat with fellow fans and the creators
* Support our guests from Tavern Talks [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks]āfollow them for updates, artwork, and more!
šæ Enter the Slaydium. Embrace the chaos. Play for your life.
šµ Music by Tabletop Audio [https://tabletopaudio.com/]
Jun 15, 2025
1 hr 13 min

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with Tom Watkin, the innovator behind Dungeons & Dragons at Work [https://dndatwork.com/]āa groundbreaking program that brings tabletop roleplay into the workplace to foster leadership, communication, and team growth.
Together, they dive into:
⢠How RPGs like D&D can develop real-world leadership skills
⢠What a corporate D&D session actually looks like
⢠Why Tom never scripts the ending of a storyāand what that unlocks for players
⢠The power of play in professional spaces
Whether you're a Game Master, team leader, or storytelling enthusiast, you'll find fresh inspiration in this insightful conversation.
š Connect with Tom on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dungeons-and-dragons-at-work/]
š² Learn more about Dungeons & Dragons at Work [https://dndatwork.com/]
š§āāļø Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to keep the discussion rolling!
And don't forget:
⢠Subscribe & share your thoughts in a comment
⢠Follow Narrative Feats on Blusky [https://bsky.app/profile/narrativefeats.bsky.social] and X [https://x.com/CaseyJones82350]
⢠Play a game with Casey on StartPlaying [https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones]!
⢠Send your questions to [email protected]
š¶ Music by Tabletop Audio [http://tabletopaudio.com/]
šµ Theme by RJ Pirchinello
Apr 6, 2025
1 hr 7 min

The team from the Lizards & Locations podcast [https://linktr.ee/lizardsandlocations] returns to the deadly Jurassic Jungle of Slaydium Gamesāthe brutal fantasy bloodsport where only the strong survive! š¦š
This time, our daring heroes take unexpected approaches to discovering traps, uncover a shortcut up the ziggurat, and face off against a massive T-Rex in an all-out battle for survival!
š² Narrative Feats continues its action-packed second season of anthologized actual plays with Slaydium Gamesāan immersive homebrew setting full of cinematic soundscapes, high-stakes combat, and unforgettable storytelling.
This season's sandbox? D&D 5e! Dive into brand-new adventures built on the game mechanics you love.
Don't miss a momentāsubscribe now for new episodes and check out The Joy of GMing, our interview series spotlighting the brilliant minds behind the games!
š¬ Connect with us!
⢠Follow us on social media [https://linktr.ee/caseyjonescaseyjones] for the latest updates.
⢠Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] community to chat with fans and the team!
⢠Show the fine folks at Lizards & Locations [https://linktr.ee/lizardsandlocations] some love! Check out their socials for news, art, and more.
šæ Ready for adventure? Tune in and experience the chaos of Slaydium Games!
Music by Tabletop Audio
Feb 9, 2025
1 hr 10 min
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