In today's episode, we discuss the different kinds of short fiction you can write for your players to immerse themselves in your setting, including edited presentations of past sessions, in-betweens, and parallel storylines.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this at darkmorepodcasts.com   Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more! For more content by Incendium D&D, you can check out our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw  and our Sister Podcast, Dragon Mind, at https://anchor.fm/dragonmindpodcast

In today's episode, we discuss the relationship of Realism and Escapism in TTRPGs, how a world's internal logic reinforces immersion, and how homebrew can change the feel of your game.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this at darkmorepodcasts.com   Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more! For more content by Incendium D&D, you can check out our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw  and our Sister Podcast, Dragon Mind, at https://anchor.fm/dragonmindpodcast

In today's episode, we discuss the elements of hard and soft worldbuilding, how your setting operates as a character, and our methods for designing a world's cosmology.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this at darkmorepodcasts.com   Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more! For more content by Incendium D&D, you can check out our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw  and our Sister Podcast, Dragon Mind, at https://anchor.fm/dragonmindpodcast

In today's episode, we dive into obscure creatures in 5e, why they're underused, and some story concepts that may highlight their unique characteristics.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this at darkmorepodcasts.com   Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more! For more content by Incendium D&D, you can check out our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw  and our Sister Podcast, Dragon Mind, at https://anchor.fm/dragonmindpodcast

In today's episode, we dive deep into different types of mythological cosmologies, how to portray deities as a Game Master, and how their role sets the scale for your story's conflict.   Want to help support the show? Join our podcast recordings live over at twitch.tv/incendiumdm And check out our full library of podcast episodes over at Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   This podcast is proud member of the Darkmore Podcast Network. You can discover more D&D audio content like this at darkmorepodcasts.com   Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more! For more content by Incendium D&D, you can check out our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8KAsTuxSMGwsjSkhCocCw  and our Sister Podcast, Dragon Mind, at https://anchor.fm/dragonmindpodcast

In today's episode, we explore returning to live play, playing pretend in its purest form, and the value of exploring other systems.   Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com Need another news source for all things Dungeons and Dragons? Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/DM-Shower-Thoughts-110633510361520 And our Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMST_Podcast Visit Ian at his Twitch: IncendiumDM  Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more!

In today's episode, we deep dive into our community's most hated rules; what they don't like, our solutions, and everything in between.  Get ready for our biggest episode yet! Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com Need another news source for all things Dungeons and Dragons? Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dmshowerthoughts   And our Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMST_Podcast Visit Ian on Twitch: IncendiumDM  Visit John on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/johnandstefplay Visit Adamus on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/adamusdrakedm

In today's episode, we dive deep into party upgrades within the context of the setting, player-driven development, and defining defeat in the face of a powerful enemy.   Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com Need another news source for all things Dungeons and Dragons? Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/DM-Shower-Thoughts-110633510361520 And our Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMST_Podcast Visit Ian at our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dm_shower_thoughts  Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more!

"If it's not driven by the player, it is difficult to feel powerful." Join us for another big episode where we take our time forming the party, root for our players to win, and discuss who drives the story at your table.  Thanks for tuning in!   Want to help support the show? Go check out our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html   To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com   Need another news source for all things Dungeons and Dragons? Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/DM-Shower-Thoughts-110633510361520 And our Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMST_Podcast Visit Ian at our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dm_shower_thoughts    Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more!

Enjoy our monstrosity of thoughts and ideas on building organic interpersonal relationships between players and characters and seeking to invest in patience and thoughtful responses at the table. Want to help support the show? Come visit our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DMShowerThoughts And our website: https://www.dmshowerthoughts.com  For our full library of podcast episodes talking about all things Fifth Edition, head over to Apple Podcast, qwaygm.podbean.com, or www.adamusdrakeproductions.com/dm-podcast.html   To visit our friends at Advantage or How Friends Roll, visit: darkmorepodcasts.com   Need another news source for all things Dungeons and Dragons? Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/DM-Shower-Thoughts-110633510361520 And our Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMST_Podcast Visit Ian at our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dm_shower_thoughts    Want a custom painted mini, new dice, or blog posts from the creators? Head over to http://www.adamusdrakeproductions.com, where you can find the GM’s Corner, Gray Owls Fiction, Dice and Miniatures for sale, and much more!