The Evil Dungeon Master Universe
By The Evil Dungeon Master
The Evil Dungeon Master UniverseAug 04, 2020
DMs, we are only human, own up to mistakes..
#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.
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DMs, Let's Talk Blue Dragons!
#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.
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DMs, So your campaign is going on hiatus...Now what?
#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!
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The Grievances about Firearms in Fantasy Gaming
#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 entertainment value. Enjoy!
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Puzzles, GM Vs Player? hmm?
In 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.
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Starfinder, Its an interesting system.
#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.
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DMs, Identifying Magical Items, did we do it right?
#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!
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DMs, Should Players talk during combat?
#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!
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Whoops, the characters took out the big bad, what now?
#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!
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Interview with Buzz Dixon, Showrunner from GI JOE & Transformers!
#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 more. Enjoy the interview.
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Let's talk about Min-Maxing
#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".
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Let's Talk RIFTS and Optional Backgrounds
#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!
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X-Men Adventures in Marvel Superheroes FASERIP
#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 get into the mood of the games.
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Cursed Item Talk: Crystal Hypnosis Ball
#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, if detected for. Any magic-user attempting lo use it will become hypnotized, and a telepathic suggestion will be implanted in his or her mind The user of the device will believe that the desired object was viewedj but actually he or she became partially under the influence of a powerful magic-user, lich, or even some power/being from another plane, Eoch further use will bring the crystal half gazer more under the influence of the creature., either as a servant, tool, or possession object. As referee, you must decide whether to make this a gradual or sudden affair according to the surroundings and circumstances peculiar to the finding of the crystal hypnosis bail and the characters locating it.
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The Postal Pouch: Mailbag questions!
#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!
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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe Podcast Trailer
Welcome to my universe, its an Evil DM's universe, enjoy the ride!
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Twilight 2000 Italian Campaign
#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.
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Dream Demons in your Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns
#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.
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Negotiation & Communication in D&D
#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 its something I've probably missed because of skim reading
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Careful What You Wish For...
#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 looks like any other fine gemstone. However, it reveals itself as a magical item if a detect magic is used. It has the power to grant 1-4 wishes. Once all wishes have been granted, the gem loses all magical properties. The gem itself has a value of 100-1000 ch’ien
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Spycraft Session this weekend..
#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.
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DC Heroes The Vortex Campaign
#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!
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Figurines of Wondrous Power
#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?
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Let's Call this an RFI Mini #15 - Attack of Opportunity?
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!
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Historical RPGs, Gangbusters?
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.
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Email Bag: Designing Custom D&D Deities..
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.
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Cortex Classic & Supernatural the Roleplaying Game
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.
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Hail to the King, Army of Darkness RPG
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.
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Let`s talk about an alignment system…
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.
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DC Heroes Infinity Rings, Circe Campaign
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 and ideas I had at the time. So hopefully you enjoy. Stay tuned for more tips, tricks, advice and stories each podcast!
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Conspiracy X, Bigfoot?
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.
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World of Aden, a d6 Fantasy Setting
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, Batman-Tim, you rock!
But that's not all we've got lined up for you today. We've also got a question from another listener, Stephanie R. She's curious about something that doesn't get a lot of airtime - an underplayed fantasy setting. So, buckle up as we dive into that. Stay tuned, folks!
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Dungeon Design tips 101
Wrestling Talk, Attitude Era Wrestling is back!
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review and other stuff
Let’s talk about my campaign, its a story.
Future plans for this space for this podcast
Unleash Your Inner Dark Knight with the Batman Roleplaying Game!"
Step into the shadows of Gotham City as we explore the thrilling world of the Batman Roleplaying Game! Listen in as I delve into the game mechanics, discuss the iconic characters and locations of the Batman universe, and share tips and tricks for playing as both heroes and villains. Whether you're a longtime fan of the game or just discovering it for the first time, you won't want to miss this exciting episode. Tune in now and become the hero that Gotham needs!
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Palladium RPGs' Game Mechanics & Rules
Join me on this episode of my solo podcast as we dive deep into the game mechanics and rules of Palladium RPGs. We explore the different types of dice rolls, skills, combat, magic, vehicles, and psionics used in these complex and immersive games. I also share some of the pros and cons of the Palladium ruleset, as well as how players and GMs have adapted the rules to suit their playstyle. Plus, I'll be talking about my new Ko-fi site and how you can support my content, as well as my Friday night hangouts on my YouTube channel. Whether you're a long-time fan of Palladium RPGs or a newcomer to the hobby, you won't want to miss this episode!
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RFI Mini #14 - Voicemail about Henchmen...
Got a voicemail from The Goblin's Henchmen, about the Max Number of Henchmen a character can have.. is it a perm number? or just at one time? Let's explore!
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RFI Mini #13 - Talking Starting Gold and the Monetary system
Flipping to page 35 of the book, I go over the starting gold you get and wonder why its like that as well as tell you the adjustments I've made for my campaigns.
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RFI Mini #12 - Talking Secret Hit points?
In this episode I flip to page 34 and talk about the rule Gary lists for how a DM can hide the hitpoints from players only telling them "status". I found it interesting. I posed a few questions to those listening out as I want emails and voicemails! Send them in now!
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RFI Mini #11 - Email Question about percentile Attributes
Got a facebook page message from Darin, asking about Percentile attributes for intelligence and why Gary did not use it. Its an interesting question, one that we never came across in all the years of doing RFI Podcast.
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RFI Mini #10 - Talking Magical Armor Savings throws rule
This week I got a question from LeroyD20 on Twitter ask about the magical item savings throw rule that can be found on p81 of the DMG.
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RFI Mini #9 - Talking about alignment changes and what happens?
In this episode, I flip to p34 in the Player's handbook and discuss the alignment changes. What happens and how to handle with some examples. How would you handle it?
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RFI Mini #8 - No, no... Clerics can't use edged weapons...sorry!
This episode I am talking about the old cleric class, the wisdom qualifications for the class and multiclass.. as well as talk about how Clerics are not allowed to use edged weapons, even when multiclassing, but hey, its your campaign, you can do as you want right?
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RFI Mini #7 - Talking about Half Races and Racial Preferences, do you use them?
Filling to page 8 in the book this week, I decided to take a chat and tell my experiences about using the Racial Preferences chart in the book. I have to ask, did you use this table and what are you experiences with it?
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RFI Mini #6 - Voicemails and questions!
Got a couple of voicemail questions from The Goblin's Henchman.. He makes some good points about levels with monsters and then talks about White Dwarf's Monster Mark. He did a post on his blog about it in detail:
https://goblinshenchman.wordpress.com/2019/07/06/monster-mark-off-the-mark-quantifying-monster-threat-levels/
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RFI Mini #5 - Email Question about Green Slimes!
Another RFI Mini, which will come out on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the week. In this episode DM Glenn asked a question about how I handle Green Slimes. Green Slimes can be found in the monster manual on p49. Listen in and see if you agree or not. Go ahead and email your questions and I will answer them on the air as well. AsktheDm@TheEvilDM.com
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RFI Mini #4 - Voicemails and Questions!
Hey folks a new episode today. Got two voicemails, both are from Carl of the Save or Die podcast. He asks some interesting questions and points out somethings about abilities scores being 15 and has thoughts on the whole females strength topic. Listen in and you too can leave a voicemail or email me.
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