Dads 'n Dragons Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:16:35 -0500 http://www.dadsndragons.com en-us © 2026 Dads 'n Dragons yes 722f5c35-5795-5cc5-b208-4f158a8ed69a DadsnDragons serial false What happens when a 45-year-old who grew up on role-playing games sits down to play with his kids? Welcome to Dads 'n Dragons, a live-play D&D podcast in the world of Ravnica and Theros. I’ve always wanted to share this hobby with my kids, and when the time came I thought it would be easy! I was wrong. In Dads ’n Dragons you’ll hear unique takes on role-playing, on problem solving, and dumb jokes that you can’t get anywhere else.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) dungeons and dragons, D&D, role playing games, live-play, kids, games DadsnDragons https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8loozmm4l17pd9q5i36d64paob78?.jpg Dads 'n Dragons http://www.dadsndragons.com Ep.51: Mitotic Slime Ep.51: Mitotic Slime With Skylar running dry on spells, the heroes have to face an enemy who is resistant to most attacks and only gets stronger the more they slash it up.

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
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]]> With Skylar running dry on spells, the heroes have to face an enemy who is resistant to most attacks and only gets stronger the more they slash it up.

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
  • Music provided by Ninety9Lives
]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-17283106 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0700 3273 2 21 full false Ep.50: Priest of Iroas Ep.50: Priest of Iroas Turlen is feeling a little of Iroas' disfavor and has to act fast to nip this new cyclops religion in the bud. Meanwhile, an old enemy resurfaces, causing trouble.

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]]> Turlen is feeling a little of Iroas' disfavor and has to act fast to nip this new cyclops religion in the bud. Meanwhile, an old enemy resurfaces, causing trouble.

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-17225809 Sun, 25 May 2025 23:00:00 -0700 3006 2 20 full false Ep.49: Fling to the face Ep.49: Fling to the face Yarven discovers the spell "Goblin Missile" and it's much more effective than plain old "Magic Missile". Meanwhile, Turlen and Skylar accidentally start a new religion.

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]]> Yarven discovers the spell "Goblin Missile" and it's much more effective than plain old "Magic Missile". Meanwhile, Turlen and Skylar accidentally start a new religion.

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-15723139 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 2471 D&D,DnD,actual play,theros,roleplaying games,table top,TTRPG 2 19 full false Ep.48: Minotaur Tactician Ep.48: Minotaur Tactician When the plan to save the town relies on Yarven coming up a good bluff, anything could happen. Meanwhile, Zofvys has to reconcile how to best show his devotion to Phenax.

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]]> When the plan to save the town relies on Yarven coming up a good bluff, anything could happen. Meanwhile, Zofvys has to reconcile how to best show his devotion to Phenax.

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-15708744 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0700 2579 D&D,DnD,actual play,theros,roleplaying games,table top,TTRPG 2 18 full false Ep.47: Head to Head Ep.47: Head to Head A pair of monsters reveal the survival of an old enemy. 

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]]> A pair of monsters reveal the survival of an old enemy. 

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
  • Music provided by Ninety9Lives
]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-15372690 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700 3999 D&D,DnD,actual play,theros,roleplaying games,table top,TTRPG 2 17 full false Ep.46: Aspiring Champions Ep.46: Aspiring Champions Our new devotees must now learn what it means to become champions. They set out again for Setessa, but have a portentous dream the first night.  Along the way, they stop at Listes and discover a problem they might be able to help with.

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
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]]> Our new devotees must now learn what it means to become champions. They set out again for Setessa, but have a portentous dream the first night.  Along the way, they stop at Listes and discover a problem they might be able to help with.

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  • Song: Anthem - Color Parade
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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-14997163 Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700 3474 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 2 16 full false Ep.45: Devotion Part 4: Blue and Black Ep.45: Devotion Part 4: Blue and Black Zofvys has to solve a riddle to prove he's got what it takes as a follower of Phenax. (While Ryan has to prove his worth as a DM by coming up with one on the spot!) Yarven's marathon race to Nylea's archery competition finally has the finish line in sight!  Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion.

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]]> Zofvys has to solve a riddle to prove he's got what it takes as a follower of Phenax. (While Ryan has to prove his worth as a DM by coming up with one on the spot!) Yarven's marathon race to Nylea's archery competition finally has the finish line in sight!  Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion.

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-14183308 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800 2130 2 15 full false Ep.44: Devotion Part 3: Red Ep.44: Devotion Part 3: Red Yarven hits another roadblock en route to meet his important deadline. On the other side of Meletis, Skylar faces a challenge of wits. Is he smart enough to prove he's worthy of Purphoros' favor?  Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion.

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]]> Yarven hits another roadblock en route to meet his important deadline. On the other side of Meletis, Skylar faces a challenge of wits. Is he smart enough to prove he's worthy of Purphoros' favor?  Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion.

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-14182967 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800 1445 2 14 full false Ep.43: Devotion Part 2: White and Red Ep.43: Devotion Part 2: White and Red Yarven is racing against time to show Nylea he can master her favored weapon. Meanwhile, Turlen's strength is called into question, via single combat! Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion.

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]]> Yarven is racing against time to show Nylea he can master her favored weapon. Meanwhile, Turlen's strength is called into question, via single combat! Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion.

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-14180760 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800 2136 2 13 full false Ep.42: Devotion Part 1: Green Ep.42: Devotion Part 1: Green Now in Meletis, our heroes must learn what it really means to be devotees of these new Theros Gods. Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion!

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]]> Now in Meletis, our heroes must learn what it really means to be devotees of these new Theros Gods. Trials and tests await, to prove their devotion!

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-14180691 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0800 2387 2 12 full false Ep.41: Tron Lizard Tribal Ep.41: Tron Lizard Tribal Leaping Lizards! Our heroes have found a new friend, but she, and they are all polymorphed! Who is this new reptilian friend, and what will it take to escape Circe's trap?

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]]> Leaping Lizards! Our heroes have found a new friend, but she, and they are all polymorphed! Who is this new reptilian friend, and what will it take to escape Circe's trap?

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-13142998 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0700 3208 D&D,DnD, actual play,Theros,roleplaying games,TTRPG 2 11 full false Ep.40: Meletis Charlatan Ep.40: Meletis Charlatan We arrive at the capitol city Meletis, where Yarvin gets some cryptic information about Nylea. 

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]]> We arrive at the capitol city Meletis, where Yarvin gets some cryptic information about Nylea. 

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-13006727 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0700 3197 2 10 full false Ep.39: Outland Liberator Ep.39: Outland Liberator Our heroes find all is not right with the menagerie and in the fight to reveal it they discover they are not the same after their trip to the underworld.

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]]> Our heroes find all is not right with the menagerie and in the fight to reveal it they discover they are not the same after their trip to the underworld.

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-12669960 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0700 3377 2 9 full false Ep.38: Menagerie Curator Ep.38: Menagerie Curator Back in the land of the living, the group takes a job protecting a caravan on their way to Meletis. Along the way, they learn more about the Gods of Theros, but also have to resolve a moral quandary.

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]]> Back in the land of the living, the group takes a job protecting a caravan on their way to Meletis. Along the way, they learn more about the Gods of Theros, but also have to resolve a moral quandary.

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-11289870 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700 3020 2 8 full false Ep.37: Constellations Ep.37: Constellations Our heroes return from the Underworld of Theros to resume their journey to find a way home to Ravnica. On their way back, they are treated to a vision of the Gods who have been watching over them.

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  • Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
]]> Our heroes return from the Underworld of Theros to resume their journey to find a way home to Ravnica. On their way back, they are treated to a vision of the Gods who have been watching over them.

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  • Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-10750237 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0700 2281 2 7 full false Ep.36: Ordeal of Erebos pt.3 (Guest DM - Dan Wells) Ep.36: Ordeal of Erebos pt.3 (Guest DM - Dan Wells) In part 3 of Ordeal of Erebos, guest dungeon master Dan Wells spins a story that takes our heroes deep into the mythology of Theros. Stuck in the underworld of Phylias, they have to face the gladiator pits before they can find a map to get them back to the land of the living.

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]]> In part 3 of Ordeal of Erebos, guest dungeon master Dan Wells spins a story that takes our heroes deep into the mythology of Theros. Stuck in the underworld of Phylias, they have to face the gladiator pits before they can find a map to get them back to the land of the living.

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https://www.thedanwells.com/
or on Twitter: @thedanwells

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-10604747 Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 -0700 4583 2 6 full false Ep.35: Ordeal of Erebos pt.2 (Guest DM - Dan Wells) Ep.35: Ordeal of Erebos pt.2 (Guest DM - Dan Wells) In part 2 of Ordeal of Erebos, guest dungeon master Dan Wells spins a story that takes our heroes deep into the mythology of Theros. Stuck in the underworld of Phylias, they strike a deal and embark on a perilous journey to try and return to the land of the living.

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]]> In part 2 of Ordeal of Erebos, guest dungeon master Dan Wells spins a story that takes our heroes deep into the mythology of Theros. Stuck in the underworld of Phylias, they strike a deal and embark on a perilous journey to try and return to the land of the living.

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Follow Dan Wells, author and professional GM  here:
https://www.thedanwells.com/
or on Twitter: @thedanwells
or Twitch: TypecastRPG

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]]> Buzzsprout-9888701 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0800 3311 D&D,DnD,actual play,Theros,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 2 5 full false Ep.34: Ordeal of Erebos pt.1 (Guest DM - Dan Wells) Ep.34: Ordeal of Erebos pt.1 (Guest DM - Dan Wells) In this special episode on our Mythic Odyssey, guest dungeon master Dan Wells spins a story that takes our heroes deep into the mythology of Theros. The chances of them making it through alive? Well, only Erebos can answer that.

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or on Twitter: @thedanwells
or Twitch: TypecastRPG

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]]> In this special episode on our Mythic Odyssey, guest dungeon master Dan Wells spins a story that takes our heroes deep into the mythology of Theros. The chances of them making it through alive? Well, only Erebos can answer that.

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect.

Follow Dan Wells, author and professional GM  here:
https://www.thedanwells.com/
or on Twitter: @thedanwells
or Twitch: TypecastRPG

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


Music credits:


]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-9132422 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0700 2360 D&D,DnD,actual play,Theros,roleplaying games,table top,TTRPG 2 4 full false Ep.33: Land of the Crab Eaters pt. 2 Ep.33: Land of the Crab Eaters pt. 2 Fight a whole village? Why not? Our heroes stumble across the influence of Mogus, God of Slaughter once again (See episode 20-22).

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]]> Fight a whole village? Why not? Our heroes stumble across the influence of Mogus, God of Slaughter once again (See episode 20-22).

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-8790260 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700 2916 D&D,DnD,actual play,Theros,roleplaying games,table top,TTRPG 2 3 full false Ep.32: Land of the Crab Eaters pt. 1 Ep.32: Land of the Crab Eaters pt. 1 The heroes meet a new friend and get to know some natives of Theros. At a local feast, things go about as well as you would expect.

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]]> The heroes meet a new friend and get to know some natives of Theros. At a local feast, things go about as well as you would expect.

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-8366900 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0700 2676 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 2 2 full false Ep. 31: Planeshifting into season 2 Ep. 31: Planeshifting into season 2 The heroes of Ravnica wake up to find themselves in a strange new world. The gods of Theros have something big planned for them. Find out what fate has in store now!

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]]> The heroes of Ravnica wake up to find themselves in a strange new world. The gods of Theros have something big planned for them. Find out what fate has in store now!

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-7597561 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0800 2823 2 1 full false Ep. 30: Season 1 Finale pt 3 Ep. 30: Season 1 Finale pt 3  The Guildpact Heroes find out who is pulling the strings, but when the dust settles, not all of them will be able to tell the tale.

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]]>  The Guildpact Heroes find out who is pulling the strings, but when the dust settles, not all of them will be able to tell the tale.

Thanks to EVERYONE who has listened to all of season 1. We're glad you're here!

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-7082149 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0800 5925 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 1 30 full false Ep. 29: Season 1 Finale pt 2 Ep. 29: Season 1 Finale pt 2 Five little heroes. Do they dare go through the spooky old door? Of course they do!

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]]> Five little heroes. Do they dare go through the spooky old door? Of course they do!

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-6630742 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0800 2865 1 29 full false Ep. 28: Season 1 Finale pt 1 Ep. 28: Season 1 Finale pt 1 Our heroes are reunited with Talia and head into the depths of a Simic laboratory to discover the origins of the strange dragonborn she rescued. Lets go!

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]]> Our heroes are reunited with Talia and head into the depths of a Simic laboratory to discover the origins of the strange dragonborn she rescued. Lets go!

Thanks to EVERYONE who has listened to all of season 1. We're glad you're here!

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-6438880 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0800 2885 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 1 28 full false Ep. 27: Dimir Machinations Ep. 27: Dimir Machinations Tiger and the dragon keeper finally make it to safety, but will Zofvys lead them into the clutches of something more sinister?

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • What age should kids start playing D&D? There's no real 'age', but when they love their characters like Colin loves his, you're going to have a fun time. 

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]]> Tiger and the dragon keeper finally make it to safety, but will Zofvys lead them into the clutches of something more sinister?

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • What age should kids start playing D&D? There's no real 'age', but when they love their characters like Colin loves his, you're going to have a fun time. 

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-5673886 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0700 1844 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top 1 27 full false Ep.26: Gateway Sneak Ep.26: Gateway Sneak Skylar and Turlen team up to try and get the younger dragons to safety.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Skill challenges from 4e are something I still use all the time. They're great ways to role play lengthy non-combat actions

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]]> Skylar and Turlen team up to try and get the younger dragons to safety.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Skill challenges from 4e are something I still use all the time. They're great ways to role play lengthy non-combat actions

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-4528574 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 2535 1 26 full false Ep. 25: Run Away Together Ep. 25: Run Away Together The younger dragons can't stay out of trouble, but Yarven comes to the rescue!

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  • Pay attention to combat styles of players as you're planning encounters. 

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]]> The younger dragons can't stay out of trouble, but Yarven comes to the rescue!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Pay attention to combat styles of players as you're planning encounters. 

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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-4119977 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0700 2486 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 1 25 full false Ep. 24: Dragon Broodmother Ep. 24: Dragon Broodmother It's finally here! A very special episode of *Moms* and Dads and Dragons where our youngest dragons help us kick off the latest story arc. Talia is back with a new lead on a story that could upend control of Ravnica completely!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • You'll get players of all different interest level. Its just as important not to push some, while supporting the over-the-top creativity of others.

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]]> It's finally here! A very special episode of *Moms* and Dads and Dragons where our youngest dragons help us kick off the latest story arc. Talia is back with a new lead on a story that could upend control of Ravnica completely!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • You'll get players of all different interest level. Its just as important not to push some, while supporting the over-the-top creativity of others.

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


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]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-3888065 Sat, 23 May 2020 14:00:00 -0700 2327 1 24 full false Ep. 23: Market Festival Ep. 23: Market Festival It's festival day, come explore the wild and eclectic atmosphere at the great market in the Selesnya Conclave.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Conflict can exist even without combat
  • Treasure doesn't have to be looted
  • Keep some random tables on hand for fun and games!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Resources:

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]]> It's festival day, come explore the wild and eclectic atmosphere at the great market in the Selesnya Conclave.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Conflict can exist even without combat
  • Treasure doesn't have to be looted
  • Keep some random tables on hand for fun and games!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Resources:

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


]]> Buzzsprout-3575497 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0700 4069 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 1 23 full false Ep. 22: The Arena pt 3 Ep. 22: The Arena pt 3 It's the end of the party-splitting and the end of the line for Rakdos if the group can't stop Chagrach's plot. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Make sure you have multiple options for the players to learn the cool secrets you spent your precious time plotting out. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


  • Song: Morgana Rides Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
  • Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
  • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
]]> It's the end of the party-splitting and the end of the line for Rakdos if the group can't stop Chagrach's plot. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Make sure you have multiple options for the players to learn the cool secrets you spent your precious time plotting out. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


  • Song: Morgana Rides Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
  • Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
  • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-3352807 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0700 3594 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top, TTRPG 1 22 full false Ep. 21: The Arena pt 2 Ep. 21: The Arena pt 2 Things get out of control at the Arena for Skylar, Turlen, and Yarven, but Zofvys' discovery makes everything suddenly clear.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Splitting the party CAN be a good way to tell a complete story.but, 
  • 'Don't split the party' is also a warning to the DM so as not to leave people out. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


  • Song: Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod
  • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities
  • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
]]> Things get out of control at the Arena for Skylar, Turlen, and Yarven, but Zofvys' discovery makes everything suddenly clear.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Splitting the party CAN be a good way to tell a complete story.but, 
  • 'Don't split the party' is also a warning to the DM so as not to leave people out. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


  • Song: Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod
  • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities
  • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-3219100 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700 3405 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top 1 21 full false Ep. 20: The Arena pt 1 Ep. 20: The Arena pt 1 The Tenth District colosseum has been rebuilt, but strange events surrounding its grand re-opening have our heroes suspicious. Also in this episode, I totally lie to the players so they don't spoil something. I'm not telling you what it is either!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Allowing players to choose elements is a great way to build investment in the story. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


  • Song: Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod
  • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities
  • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
]]> The Tenth District colosseum has been rebuilt, but strange events surrounding its grand re-opening have our heroes suspicious. Also in this episode, I totally lie to the players so they don't spoil something. I'm not telling you what it is either!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Allowing players to choose elements is a great way to build investment in the story. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


  • Song: Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod
  • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities
  • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2979529 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0700 3175 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top 1 20 full false Ep.19: The Nightshade pt 3 Ep.19: The Nightshade pt 3 The party faces death by petrification as they confront the gorgon, Ludmilla, in the Golgari underbelly of Ravnica.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Raise tension by targeting player's favorite NPCs
  • Roleplaying games to increase teamwork and friendship? Yep, and it's awesome.

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:


]]> The party faces death by petrification as they confront the gorgon, Ludmilla, in the Golgari underbelly of Ravnica.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Raise tension by targeting player's favorite NPCs
  • Roleplaying games to increase teamwork and friendship? Yep, and it's awesome.

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2860537 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0800 3265 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,table top 1 19 full false Ep.18: The Nightshade pt 2 Ep.18: The Nightshade pt 2 Talia leads the way into the underbelly of Ravnica to hunt down Ludmilla, last surviving member of the Sisters of the Stone Death.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Railroad style campaigns don't have to mean no choices, no fun.
  • Take a time out to let players plan and prepare
  • Remember the contract, DM's decide "what" players decide "how"

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:


]]> Talia leads the way into the underbelly of Ravnica to hunt down Ludmilla, last surviving member of the Sisters of the Stone Death.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Railroad style campaigns don't have to mean no choices, no fun.
  • Take a time out to let players plan and prepare
  • Remember the contract, DM's decide "what" players decide "how"

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2797723 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0800 3133 D&D, DnD actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, TTRPG 1 18 full false Ep.17: The Nightshade pt 1 Ep.17: The Nightshade pt 1 The group investigates a strange entry found in Talia's notebook and tries to stop a magical killer from striking again. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Recurring NPCs are the lifeblood of a fun, memorable campaign, homegrown or pre-written module. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:


]]> The group investigates a strange entry found in Talia's notebook and tries to stop a magical killer from striking again. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Recurring NPCs are the lifeblood of a fun, memorable campaign, homegrown or pre-written module. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2665018 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0800 3085 D&D, DnD actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, TTRPG 1 17 full false Ep.16: Peace Talks Ep.16: Peace Talks With three guilds at each other's throats and reporters watching, will "Guild War!" be tomorrow's headline? Our normally brash heroes have to think fast and talk faster to get themselves out of this jam. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Consequences - allow chances for kids to consider the consequences of their actions. Having a spectator watching them is a good way to do that. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:

]]> With three guilds at each other's throats and reporters watching, will "Guild War!" be tomorrow's headline? Our normally brash heroes have to think fast and talk faster to get themselves out of this jam. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Consequences - allow chances for kids to consider the consequences of their actions. Having a spectator watching them is a good way to do that. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2545363 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0800 2569 D&D, DnD, actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, TTRPG 1 16 full false Ep.15: Riot Control Ep.15: Riot Control A clash in the Gateway Plaza pits the heroes against not two, but three feuding guilds!

Goals for this year:

  • Better and better NPCs
  • More balancing role-play with combat, even during combat
  • Let the kids start advancing character arcs

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:

]]> A clash in the Gateway Plaza pits the heroes against not two, but three feuding guilds!

Goals for this year:

  • Better and better NPCs
  • More balancing role-play with combat, even during combat
  • Let the kids start advancing character arcs

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2445014 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0800 3035 D&D, DnD actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, TTRPG 1 15 full false Ep.14: Midwinter Holiday Special Ep.14: Midwinter Holiday Special It's time for the midwinter festival, but an Orzhov lawyer has a plan to put an end to all the festivities! Tune in for this special double-length holiday episode and see if the heroes of the War of the Spark can save the Midwinter Queen as well.

Special ending interview with a new guest player and brand new father! Stick around for some insight from Jason on the early days of D&D on military bases in the 80s. 

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Music credits:

]]> It's time for the midwinter festival, but an Orzhov lawyer has a plan to put an end to all the festivities! Tune in for this special double-length holiday episode and see if the heroes of the War of the Spark can save the Midwinter Queen as well.

Special ending interview with a new guest player and brand new father! Stick around for some insight from Jason on the early days of D&D on military bases in the 80s. 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2349641 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 23:00:00 -0800 5619 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,christmas,holidays 1 14 full false Ep.13: Rogar's Secret Ep.13: Rogar's Secret Can our heroes survive the incursion into Rogar's camp? They've got one shot, because the challenge with Borborygmos is tomorrow!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Really enjoyed the non-combat parts of this episode. There are still plenty of things to roll for out of combat, and getting to use skills is a great feature of the game. Take advantage!
  • Level up! Get to third level as fast as possible. In my opinion, it's much more fun from there. 
  • Use alternate types or rewards too, like renown among their peers. 


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:

]]> Can our heroes survive the incursion into Rogar's camp? They've got one shot, because the challenge with Borborygmos is tomorrow!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Really enjoyed the non-combat parts of this episode. There are still plenty of things to roll for out of combat, and getting to use skills is a great feature of the game. Take advantage!
  • Level up! Get to third level as fast as possible. In my opinion, it's much more fun from there. 
  • Use alternate types or rewards too, like renown among their peers. 


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2274266 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0800 2784 D&D, DnD, actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, TTRPG 1 13 full false Ep.12: Rubblebelt Raiders Ep.12: Rubblebelt Raiders The group runs into trouble as they try to sneak into Rogar's camp. We learn that Yarven's war hammer makes a *bonk* noise.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • NPC voices can be fun!
  • Feel like my descriptions of combat are getting better. Ask players to describe their actions too.
  • You can also ask Players to help define history or setting background. It makes the setting more personal to them.
  • When you are asking for player input, you also have to be prepared for the occasional answer like "Bonk"

Special Wrap up this episode with BJ (Zofvys)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:

]]> The group runs into trouble as they try to sneak into Rogar's camp. We learn that Yarven's war hammer makes a *bonk* noise.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • NPC voices can be fun!
  • Feel like my descriptions of combat are getting better. Ask players to describe their actions too.
  • You can also ask Players to help define history or setting background. It makes the setting more personal to them.
  • When you are asking for player input, you also have to be prepared for the occasional answer like "Bonk"

Special Wrap up this episode with BJ (Zofvys)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2225321 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:00:00 -0800 2961 D&D, DnD, actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, 1 12 full false Ep.11: Firebolt to the Face Ep.11: Firebolt to the Face The team's plan to deal with the druid spying on them launches with 'Step One: Jump him'.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • No need to one-up each other all the time. Working with each other can lead to more fun. 

Special Wrap up this episode with Jack (Skylar)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:

]]> The team's plan to deal with the druid spying on them launches with 'Step One: Jump him'.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • No need to one-up each other all the time. Working with each other can lead to more fun. 

Special Wrap up this episode with Jack (Skylar)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2133740 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0800 2617 D&D, DnD, actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, 1 11 full false Ep.10: Gruul Turf Ep.10: Gruul Turf Turlen gets a request for aid from his neice, Fifiline, but it leads into the dangerous Gruul lands known as the Rubblebelt. Ryan learns that letting players name NPCs sometimes means he has to say "Fifiline" for several episodes. 

Special Wrap up this episode with Alex (Yarven)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:

]]> Turlen gets a request for aid from his neice, Fifiline, but it leads into the dangerous Gruul lands known as the Rubblebelt. Ryan learns that letting players name NPCs sometimes means he has to say "Fifiline" for several episodes. 

Special Wrap up this episode with Alex (Yarven)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2065314 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0800 2896 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games, 1 10 full false Ep.9: The War of the Spark Part 3 Ep.9: The War of the Spark Part 3 Yarven tries to save some civilians, Skylar tries to save Yarven, Turlen tries to save the whole group, and Zofvys tries to save... Ravnica? Find out in the epic conclusion to the War of the Spark! 

Special Wrap up this episode with Scott (Turlen)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Want to picture what was going on the whole time? Check out the War of the Spark set official trailer

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]]> Yarven tries to save some civilians, Skylar tries to save Yarven, Turlen tries to save the whole group, and Zofvys tries to save... Ravnica? Find out in the epic conclusion to the War of the Spark! 

Special Wrap up this episode with Scott (Turlen)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Want to picture what was going on the whole time? Check out the War of the Spark set official trailer

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-2003059 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:00:00 -0800 3558 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,War of the Spark 1 9 full false Ep.8: The War of the Spark Part 2 Ep.8: The War of the Spark Part 2 Our heroes stand in awe as they realize legendary dragon Nicol Bolas has brought war to Ravnica. Outmatched, for now all they can do is run and survive. Amidst the chaos, they must defend the helpless against those with no mercy, both foreign and Ravnican. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Scott! Turn on your microphone!
  • Opposed Skill checks don’t get crits. Houserule it if you want, but be consistent.
  • You can give two or three tries on skills, but assign a cost with each failure. Don't let it go on forever.
  • Gotta keep track of these named NPC contacts, it’s hard, but worth it. 

What does Yarven really want to be? Maybe there is a change his future, Stay tuned!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:




]]> Our heroes stand in awe as they realize legendary dragon Nicol Bolas has brought war to Ravnica. Outmatched, for now all they can do is run and survive. Amidst the chaos, they must defend the helpless against those with no mercy, both foreign and Ravnican. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Scott! Turn on your microphone!
  • Opposed Skill checks don’t get crits. Houserule it if you want, but be consistent.
  • You can give two or three tries on skills, but assign a cost with each failure. Don't let it go on forever.
  • Gotta keep track of these named NPC contacts, it’s hard, but worth it. 

What does Yarven really want to be? Maybe there is a change his future, Stay tuned!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:




]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-1915379 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0700 2728 D&D,DnD,actual play,Ravnica,roleplaying games,War of the Spark 1 8 full false Ep.7: The War of the Spark Part 1 Ep.7: The War of the Spark Part 1 Invasion! Zofvys, Skylar, and Yarven enlist the help of dwarven cleric, Turlen, to save innocent citizens from zombie marauders. In the background, an epic battle between planeswalkers brings war to Ravnica.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Get them involved, the game only works if people actually play
  • Let players describe visual effects of magic or moves in a fight

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

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Music credits:


]]> Invasion! Zofvys, Skylar, and Yarven enlist the help of dwarven cleric, Turlen, to save innocent citizens from zombie marauders. In the background, an epic battle between planeswalkers brings war to Ravnica.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Get them involved, the game only works if people actually play
  • Let players describe visual effects of magic or moves in a fight

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-1866460 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0700 2890 D&D, DnD, actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games, War of the Spark 1 7 full false Ep.6: Krenko's Command Ep.6: Krenko's Command Krenko is determined not to go back to prison, so it's going to take the skills of all three heroes to keep him from getting away. Tune in for part two of the warehouse fight here! 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Options, options, options. Don't leave your players stuck. If they are getting frustrated, maybe they just aren't visualizing everything you are. Try suggesting 2-3 options plus "or if you can think of anything better to do"


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


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Music credits:


]]> Krenko is determined not to go back to prison, so it's going to take the skills of all three heroes to keep him from getting away. Tune in for part two of the warehouse fight here! 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Options, options, options. Don't leave your players stuck. If they are getting frustrated, maybe they just aren't visualizing everything you are. Try suggesting 2-3 options plus "or if you can think of anything better to do"


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:


]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-1836394 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0700 2155 D&D, DnD, actual play, Ravnica, roleplaying games 1 6 full false Ep.5: Goblin Grenade Ep.5: Goblin Grenade The trap to capture Krenko is sprung! Can Zofvys hold out until help arrives? Will Krenko get away? Will there be exploding goblins? This episode guaranteed to answer at least one of those questions.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • First level is just, the worst. Everyone has to start somewhere, I guess that's the point, but don't forget how low their hit points are at first level. 


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


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Music credits:

]]> The trap to capture Krenko is sprung! Can Zofvys hold out until help arrives? Will Krenko get away? Will there be exploding goblins? This episode guaranteed to answer at least one of those questions.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • First level is just, the worst. Everyone has to start somewhere, I guess that's the point, but don't forget how low their hit points are at first level. 


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-1789873 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0700 2483 D&D, DnD, Live play, Ravnica, roleplaying games 1 5 full false Ep.4: Tin Street Hooligans Ep.4: Tin Street Hooligans The gang convinces Falish to lead them to the shipment drop-off so they can finally meet Krenko, but things don't go as smoothly as they plan. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Be on the player's side too, don't give into the urge to always be the antagonist. 
  • Encourage creativity when you see it. 
  • Is D&D a great math tutor, you ask? Is 1d8+5 better than 1d10+3?


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


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Music credits:

]]> The gang convinces Falish to lead them to the shipment drop-off so they can finally meet Krenko, but things don't go as smoothly as they plan. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Be on the player's side too, don't give into the urge to always be the antagonist. 
  • Encourage creativity when you see it. 
  • Is D&D a great math tutor, you ask? Is 1d8+5 better than 1d10+3?


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-1757008 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0700 3256 D&D, DnD, Live play, Ravnica, roleplaying games 1 4 full false Ep.3: Good Cop, Bad Cop, Ugly Cop Ep.3: Good Cop, Bad Cop, Ugly Cop Our unlikely trio of heroes accepts a mission to find Krenko, a goblin mob boss, and bring him back to justice. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • The clues you think might be obvious are not always so obvious to your young players (or your older ones). Instead of getting frustrated and just giving it away, give them time to figure it out, or reward the player with the highest perception or insight roll with some extra hints. 
  • It's ok to fail. If it's a story critical plot point, then have a consequence and another option (or two) to move forward. If it's not critical then let them fail and move on. 


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


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Music credits:

]]> Our unlikely trio of heroes accepts a mission to find Krenko, a goblin mob boss, and bring him back to justice. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • The clues you think might be obvious are not always so obvious to your young players (or your older ones). Instead of getting frustrated and just giving it away, give them time to figure it out, or reward the player with the highest perception or insight roll with some extra hints. 
  • It's ok to fail. If it's a story critical plot point, then have a consequence and another option (or two) to move forward. If it's not critical then let them fail and move on. 


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:

]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-1728637 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0700 2556 DnD, Live play, Ravnica, roleplaying games 1 3 full false Ep.2: I fought the law... Ep.2: I fought the law... The gang gets out of a sticky situation, gets to know each other a little better, and gets a new mission from a mysterious official.  

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Include in your prep specific things to help them think about their characters (e.g. thought-provoking questions).
  • Sometimes 'on-the rails' (heavily guided) adventures make for better experiences with younger players.


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:




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Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Include in your prep specific things to help them think about their characters (e.g. thought-provoking questions).
  • Sometimes 'on-the rails' (heavily guided) adventures make for better experiences with younger players.


Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 


Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 


Music credits:




]]> DadsnDragons Buzzsprout-1639147 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0700 2173 Ravnica, Krenko, Guildpact 1 2 full false Ep.1: A funny thing happened... Ep.1: A funny thing happened... A Goblin, a Minotaur, and a Tiefling walk into a coliseum, but the fights get interrupted for something much bigger.  In this first episode we kick off a D&D campaign in the city-plane of Ravnica and explore what it's like to play D&D with your kids.  Listen along and you’ll hear unique takes on roleplaying, on problem solving, and dumb jokes that you can’t get anywhere else. Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email ryan@dadsndragons.com to connect. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Find a setting your kids will really buy into.
  • Kids are here just to play. Be forgiving of mistakes you think you might make. 
  • Not the main goal, but the game can be a great place to emphasize patience and encouraging each other. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned:  


Music credits:

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Some tips we learned in this episode:

  • Find a setting your kids will really buy into.
  • Kids are here just to play. Be forgiving of mistakes you think you might make. 
  • Not the main goal, but the game can be a great place to emphasize patience and encouraging each other. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned:  


Music credits:

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