Dungeon MasterpieceD&D's tarrasque is a terribly boring monster to fight. Once engaged, the players slog away at it in a fight of hit point attrition, rather than engaging in a fun and dynamic battle. In this episode, we fix the tarrasque by drawing on inspiration from Shadows of the Colossus, the historical tarrasque, and Super Mario's Bowser.
0:00 Phone Call 1:17 Intro 1:35 Tarrasque as Terrain: Inspired by Shadows of the Colossus 4:57 Tarrasque with Range: Inspired by Bowser and the Historical Tarrasque 6:38 Conclusion 7:14 Secret Message
Run the Tarrasque: A Better Way!Dungeon Masterpiece2021-07-23 | D&D's tarrasque is a terribly boring monster to fight. Once engaged, the players slog away at it in a fight of hit point attrition, rather than engaging in a fun and dynamic battle. In this episode, we fix the tarrasque by drawing on inspiration from Shadows of the Colossus, the historical tarrasque, and Super Mario's Bowser.
0:00 Phone Call 1:17 Intro 1:35 Tarrasque as Terrain: Inspired by Shadows of the Colossus 4:57 Tarrasque with Range: Inspired by Bowser and the Historical Tarrasque 6:38 Conclusion 7:14 Secret Message
Join me, Baron de Ropp, as I interview Trevor from @MeMyselfandDieRPG at GenCon this year. Trevor told me he was making a new RPG for a style of gaming I wasn't too familiar with. For those who want more realism in their games and think things like arbitrary hit points and levels break your immersion, you'll absolutely love hearing this interview.This is just a Chinese PsyOp. Research Live Stream. #Glickergate2024Dungeon Masterpiece2024-09-10 | I think we all got glickergated. if you have evidence of the contrary after my analysis that this news source is not fake, please comment below. Check out @roll@RollForCombat 's video here: youtu.be/rZrNJeAepxc?si=skF2EgReX7aU3PEcWeird Tales Shadowdark RPG Game Jam Finalists Revealed!Dungeon Masterpiece2024-09-01 | ๐ฅ Check out Shadowdark! ๐ฅ thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark
Thanks to @feywildfiend, @dungeonsanddiscourse, @BobWorldBuilder's Wife, Grace World Destroyer, and @StephaniePlaysGames for helping judge this event!
Join us for the Shadowdark Weird Tales Game Jam live finale, celebrating Shadowdark's incredible success at GenCon 2024! Creators have crafted eerie, Weird Tales-inspired adventures that push the boundaries of Shadowdark RPG. Our expert panel will judge the top finalists and crown the ultimate champion. Prizes include a $50 Amazon gift card and a choice of the Shadowdark Core Rules or Cursed Scroll Zines. Plus, weโre raising funds for Develop Africa during the stream. Donโt miss out!I Make A New Campaign Setting in Just One Evening Using SKRYM!Dungeon Masterpiece2024-08-18 | ๐ฅCheck out SKRYM, by @BobWorldBuilder ๐ฅ drivethrurpg.com/en/product/491943/skrym-wilderness-sites-encounters-loot
Join me, Baron de Ropp, as we delve into what makes Shadowdark the RPG so beloved by both players and critics. After its clean sweep at the 2024 ENNIE Awards, everyone is talking about its old-school charm and modern accessibility. In this video, we'll explore the game's streamlined mechanics, concise rules, and unique features like the torch timer. Plus, don't miss the announcement of the 2024 Weird Tales Shadowdark Game Jam, where you can design your own adventures and win exciting prizes. Links to Shadowdark and the game jam are in the description. Enjoy and happy adventuring!Kraken Geopolitics, EXPLAINED!Dungeon Masterpiece2024-07-08 | ๐ฒ The best part is the figurines inside are made from the same material as the dice themselves, so they are perfectly balanced! ๐ฒ
Ever wondered how a kraken would impact a fantasy city's fishing and trade routes? What parallels can we draw between kraken attacks and the Allied response to German U-Boats in WWII? Could convoys, naval escorts, and enchanted ballista be enough to counter such a monstrous threat? How might coastal economies adapt and survive in the face of such terror? Join Baron de Ropp as he delves into the Geopolitics of the Kraken and explores the potential strategies and repercussions of confronting a kraken.How Roll For Combat Makes More RPG Content Than WotC in Half the TimeDungeon Masterpiece2024-03-04 | Join @RollForCombat 's Stephen Glicker as we discuss how he has built his brand to be the largest Independent Pathfinder Publisher, how BattleZoo got it's start, and his new Supplement, Legendery Races!
๐ข Subscribe to the Newsletter! ๐ข baronderopp.substack.comThis is just a Chinese PsyOp. Research Live Stream. #Glickergate2024Dungeon Masterpiece2024-02-01 | I think we all got glickergated. if you have evidence of the contrary after my analysis that this news source is not fake, please comment below. Check out @roll@RollForCombat 's video here: youtu.be/rZrNJeAepxc?si=skF2EgReX7aU3PEcDeconstructing and Rebuilding RPG Design | Live with Kelsey DionneDungeon Masterpiece2024-01-22 | Join @TheArcaneLibrary and myself as we discuss RPG design, and how Kelsey created Shadowdark RPG.Can I make a 365 Room Dungeon for New Years in just 10 Hours?!Dungeon Masterpiece2024-01-01 | โ๏ธ๐ฅ๐น๐ก๏ธ Want the dungeon so you can fight THE DESTROYER too!? Here it is! โ๏ธ๐ฅ๐น๐ก๏ธ drive.google.com/file/d/1kzMW4tYrWJTu0SCsWAYeU_rduYm4wMow/view?usp=sharing
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Join my fellow youtubers and game designers, and I as we build a 365 room dungeon for the new year! One room every 90 seconds. Can we get done in under 10 hours?
Who all is joining when!? @corkboardsandcuriosities 8am est @Bastionland 9am est @DUNGEONCRAFT1 9:30am est @BobWorldBuilder 10:30am est @ScarlettVixenRomHacks 11:30 est @TheAlexandrian 1pm est @feywildfiend 2pm est @HouseDM 2:30 est @SwordfishIslands 3pm est @Indestructoboy 4pm est @KnarbMakes 4:30 est @RollForCombat 5pm estThis Book Is So Good It Should Make WotC Embarrassed! | Interview with @TheAlexandrianDungeon Masterpiece2023-12-10 | ๐ฅCheck Out @TheAlexandrian's Book on Amazon! ๐ฅ amazon.com/You-Want-Game-Master-Adventure_for/dp/1645679152
"So You Want To Be A Game Master" might be the best dungeon mastering advice book to be published ever. And rightly so. @TheAlexandrian has been a game designer and writer of some of the best TTRPG content and blogging since the early 2000s. Even I was greatly influenced by his earlier works. Join me as I talk to Justin about some of the novel ideas in his book, his thought process on game development, and what lead him to bring this book to bear.Fix 3 Things To Get Your Players Engaged In Your World!Dungeon Masterpiece2023-11-05 | ๐ฅCheck out Our Sponsor, WorldAnvil!๐ฅ worldanvil.com/?c=DungeonMasterpiece
Good evening, dungeon masters. Does your worldbuilding fail to captivate your players' imagination? This illuminating video shall demonstrate how to intricately entwine your lore into adventures that enthral. Learn to avoid tedious factual recitations. Utilize environmental clues and personalized backstories to intrigue. With contextual encounters and tangible artifacts, transform your world into a living, breathing realm of mystery. Guide your players to uncover its rich tapestry, threaded through compelling narratives. Employ these refined techniques, and bid adieu to bewildered players. Together, we shall turn worldbuilding from a tiresome ordeal into an endeavor that transports. Your campaign awaits. Let us begin.Yes, it has.... AND 5e 2024, AS WELL!Dungeon Masterpiece2023-09-29 | โ๏ธ Support Dungeon Masterpiece on Patreon! โ๏ธ patreon.com/dungeonmasterpiece
Will Baldur's Gate 3 outmatch D&D's Virtual Tabletop? How will BG3's immersive gameplay teach 5e rules better than Wizards of the Coast? Can BG3 modding communities provide a smoother experience than the official VTT? Is D&D's confusing 5.5E/6E rollout driving players to mod BG3 instead? With D&D sales slumping, is the BG3 and VTT rivalry a red flag for Hasbro? This video analyzes whether Baldur's Gate 3 could disrupt Wizards of the Coast's VTT plans and D&D's future under Hasbro management.Uncomfortable Truths You Probably Need To Hear!Dungeon Masterpiece2023-09-08 | ๐ฅCheck out Our Sponsor's Kickstarter, Calamity and Mythical Dice!๐ฅ kickstarter.com/projects/dndwizards/calamity-and-mythical-dice-set-collection
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Join Baron de Ropp as he tackles some uncomfortable truths that all DMs must face. He discusses the inherent conflict of interest in running games for friends, the impossibility of pleasing every player, respecting player autonomy in telling the story, and why improv is more important than prep. Learn how to balance your friendships with the needs of the game, focus on the players who engage the most, guide the story without railroading, and prepare just enough to improvise the rest. Whether you're a new DM or experienced expert, this video offers thought-provoking insights to improve your D&D games.Dolmenwood! First Look! Ft. David from @dscrybDungeon Masterpiece2023-08-27 | ๐ฅCheck Out Dolmenwood on Kickstarter!๐ฅ kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg
Join Baron de Ropp of Dungeon Masterpiece and David from dScryb for a special "First Look" at the Dolmenwood Tabletop RPG Kickstarter! In this live stream, we'll be poring through the campaign page and preview materials for this new fantasy RPG inspired by British folklore. We'll discuss the setting, rules system, gorgeous art, and extras like adventures, maps, a soundtrack, and minis. Whether you're a veteran roleplayer or new to the hobby, don't miss our initial impressions and commentary on bringing the eerie fairy tales of Dolmenwood to your game table!D&D 5e Gets Treasure Hoards All Wrong.Dungeon Masterpiece2023-08-26 | ๐ฅCheck out Our Sponsor's Kickstarter, Enclave!๐ฅ kickstarter.com/projects/757240159/enclave-a-tableless-roleplaying-game?ref=36dkym
Is treasure in 5E D&D epic enough for epic fantasy? This video argues coinage becomes useless at higher levels, non-magical loot like gems lacks narrative purpose, and magic items lack the power to enable legendary quests. It proposes we rethink how treasures are rewarded to better drive the fantasy epic adventures 5E is designed for.The Problem with D&D Starting Towns.Dungeon Masterpiece2023-08-16 | Check out the Faction Video Here! youtu.be/wXPXNrhyo9Y
Need a starting town fast? This guide shares the key elements DMs need when prepping a new campaign's first settlement. We cover quick ways to establish unique religions, factions in conflict, memorable taverns and shops, iconic landmarks, and adventure hooks to get the party into the action right away. With these tips, you'll have a fully functional town ready for your players to begin their quest without wasting time on unnecessary details. Everything you need to kickoff a campaign and start playing as soon as possible.These 8 Game Jam Finalists Are AWESOME! Ft. @DungeonDad and @HouseDMDungeon Masterpiece2023-07-30 | Check out the Shadowdark Game Jam Entries Here! itch.io/jam/shadowdark-independent-game-jam
๐ข Subscribe to the Newsletter! ๐ข baronderopp.substack.comShadowdark Fixes Everything Wrong with D&D 5eDungeon Masterpiece2023-07-01 | Does Arcane Library's Shadowdark RPG fix every problem that existst in 5e?
๐ข Subscribe to the Newsletter! ๐ข baronderopp.substack.comOverland Travel is BORING. BotW Has the Answer.Dungeon Masterpiece2023-06-23 | Join Baron de Ropp in this captivating video as he shares techniques for enhancing overland exploration in tabletop RPGs. Discover how to make the journey more engaging by incorporating iconic landmarks for orientation, drawing inspiration from games like Breath of the Wild. Learn to create custom landmark tables, adding depth and excitement to each hexcrawl. Foster a sense of discovery with random location encounters.
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๐ข Subscribe to the Newsletter! ๐ข baronderopp.substack.comDaggerheart will both SUCCEED AND FAIL!Dungeon Masterpiece2023-06-12 | This video evaluates the viability of Critical Role's newly announced DaggerHeart roleplaying game to achieve market penetration comparable to Dungeons & Dragons, weighing factors such as funding capacity, supply chain access, and the game's association with a minority of the Critter fandom considered overly zealous. Will DaggerHeart's fan loyalty translate into disruptive commercial success? Probably not...Q&A + Signing April & May Sword Order Patron Memberships!Dungeon Masterpiece2023-05-21 | Hang out with me while I do some Q&A and seal December's Livonian Sword Order memberships induction documentation!
Discover how to create an entire D&D campaign area in just 12 hours with Knave 2e! Join me as I demonstrates using world-building tools and random tables from @QuestingBeast 's Knave 2e to an adventure featuring an ancient Gnoll dungeon, a faction-filled village, and diverse wilderness encounters.How I PREPPED AND RAN 7 Sessions in 3 Days!Dungeon Masterpiece2023-04-26 | Check out @BobWorldBuilder's Video on Cairn! youtu.be/nJ8MnckBn9I
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๐ข Subscribe to the Newsletter! ๐ข baronderopp.substack.comShadowdark: The Perfect Blend of 5e and the OSR (feat. @ultimateeffortshow )Dungeon Masterpiece2023-03-05 | Join Alex from @ultimateeffortshow and I as we take a first look at Shadowdark by @TheArcaneLibrary! This RPG will likely totally reshape what it means to be OSR, by merging the best parts of 5e methodologies with the spirit of old school gaming.
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How can you construct your campaign setting so that the whole world tightly packed with adventure and extremely cohesive? Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the video game with a master class in campaign design.Is this new Neon Skies RPG better than Cyberpunk? (Ft. @WylochsArmory and @DaveThaumavore )Dungeon Masterpiece2023-01-01 | In this stream we are going to take a look at @WylochsArmory's playest packet for the RPG he's developing called Neon Skies! If you ever wanted to know what I think about as I do a cold read of an RPG, now is your opportunity.
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Support me on Patreon! (Join at the Sword Order tier to get a mini and dice!) www.patreon.com/dungeonmasterpiece5 Bad Habits Video Games Teach DMsDungeon Masterpiece2022-12-20 | There are a lot of great lessons we can take from video games to improve our dungeon mastering when we play D&D. But what are some of the things we shouldn't try to copy over from the genre?
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Wizards of the Coast is failing to support their core audience: casual gamers who became interested in the game during the last five years thanks to Stranger Things, Big Bang Theory, and various other sitcoms featuring the game. Using surveys to gain feedback for future changes to the game doesn't capture the opinion of these new gamers, and will cause the game's popularity to falter.The New DMs Guide To Balancing Encounters: (AN ACTUALLY USEFUL HOW-TO)Dungeon Masterpiece2022-11-27 | Check out the supplement: dungeonmasterpiece.itch.io/appendix-j-reloaded-balanced-encounters-for-5e
Balancing encounters is one of the most difficult things new Dungeon Masters struggle with. It doesn't help that the 5e Dungeon Master's Guide offers little actionable guidance on the subject either. But do older editions of the game hold the solution?Halos Blood Gulch Improves D&D Combat Encounters: Heres WhyDungeon Masterpiece2022-11-17 | Support me on Patreon! patreon.com/dungeonmasterpiece
Have you always wondered what you can do to make your D&D or Pathfinder mechanics more interesting? Too often we line our monsters up against the party like we are engaged in some kind of Final Fantasy Firefight. But this just isn't very interesting! By exploring Halo: Combat Evolved's Blood Gulch Multiplayer map, we can turn encounters of mixed types into thoughtful and engaging combats, very quickly!Craftin Magic Items Ft.@WylochsArmory and @theDMsCraft LIVE FROM JEFFCONDungeon Masterpiece2022-11-13 | Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/dungeonmasterpiece
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So, you have started constructing your D&D world, but are struggling to understand how it all connects together. With this primer on the three Rs of Geopolitics: Routes, Resources, and Relationships, you'll be able to quickly map out how all your Dungeons and Dragons factions interrelate with the world they exist in, and have a springboard for all manner of quest hooks for your players to chose from!How to Run Horror in D&D!Dungeon Masterpiece2022-10-25 | โจSign up for dScryb and get 10% off with the coupon code "BARON": dscryb.com/dungeonmasterpiece
What makes a horror adventure in Dungeons and Dragons is so elusive that few seldom do so correctly. However, once you've finished watching this video, you'll be able to spin up entire adventures all with horror themes! Move over, Halloween!Eberrons Geographic ChallengeDungeon Masterpiece2022-10-21 | Go to my sponsor https://snhu.edu/dungeonmasterpiece to find out more about a degree in gam development!
Eberron's continent of Khorvaire is on the brink of military conflict. While the Treaty of Thronehold might have ended the Last War, this is likely an armistice till a disenfranchised Karrnath or a Belligerent Thrane becomes the continent's aggressor.Fast Travel in D&D, and Keep It INTERESTING!Dungeon Masterpiece2022-10-13 | โจSign up for dScryb and get 10% off with the coupon code "BARON": dscryb.com/dungeonmasterpiece
Fast Traveling in video games might seem like an attractive thing to mimic when random encounters or overland travel systems become too cumbersome, but there are a lot of geopolitical ramifications we can stack on top of overland travel without getting too far into tedium that will keep our game sessions interesting and ripe for quest hooking!Dungeon Support! I answered your questions!Dungeon Masterpiece2022-09-28 | Support me on patreon! patreon.com/dungeonmasterpiece
Scheduling Conflicts? Not anymore! Get 20 of your friends together for some fantastic D&D Shenanigans in a campaign style focused on running bite size adventures in the wilderness!The Problem with Random EncountersDungeon Masterpiece2022-09-05 | โจSign up for dScryb and get 10% off with the coupon code "BARON": dscryb.com/dungeonmasterpiece
Are you sick of throwing random monsters at your Dungeons and Dragons players for no reason? By adjusting your random encounter tables to help tell your story, instead of adding dog-piling meaningless attrition, your random encounters will serve a purpose other than utter distraction from the game world!