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D&D Story Building Podcast

by Carl Agner · English · Leisure & Travel

Carl Agner reveals all of his Dungeons and Dragons story building secrets and Dungeon Master tips. Discover how you can create mind blowing stories, games that will be remembered, and all the while having the time of your life. Now, Carl is not a professional game designer, but he's a devote tablet

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 18 min
Latest: 28 May 2020
Language: English

Latest episode

28 May 2020 · 13 min

DnDSB 053: 3 Online Tools Every DM Should Use to Play During COVID-19

Carl comes back from a long break and discusses 3 tools that every DM should consider using for online play.

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E52 · 16 Nov 2019 · 18 min
DnDSB 052: Using Realism In Your D&D Game and Why It Could Be Fun
In this episode, Carl talks about using realism in your D&D game. Realism is one of those things that every DM will probably think about, but use differently. But are there some things we can bring into our games with realism, that makes it interesting? Find out in this episode and let's get into it!
E51 · 16 Nov 2019 · 18 min
DnDSB 051: Why DMs Should Look to History for Inspiration
In this episode, Carl talks about history! History is full of amazing people and events that we can use as inspiration. With this inspiration, we can enrich our games and worlds like you wouldn't believe. Let's get into it!
E50 · 31 Oct 2019 · 23 min
D&DSB 050: What to Do When Your D&D Campaign Goes Static
What do you do when your D&D goes static and your players get bored? This is every Dungeon Masters greatest fear, but don't worry, you're going to be prepared! In this episode Carl walks you through some tips & tricks you can do in order to get your players engaged and interested in the story you're all telling. Let's get into it!
E49 · 23 Oct 2019 · 17 min
D&DSB 049: The Importance of Consistency When You Play D&D
You know what they say...the only thing consistent in the universe is inconsistency....not when it comes to this game we love! Being consistent with playing D&D is a little known key to longterm success playing D&D....sometimes....maybe most of the times. In this episode, Carl talks about the importance of consistency in your D&D games. Let's get into it!
E48 · 17 Oct 2019 · 21 min
D&DSB 048: How to Deal with a Rules Lawyer In Your D&D Party
There's a type of player every DM will have to reconcile with......the RULES LAWYER. However, is being a Rules Lawyer a bad thing? Isn't that what a Dungeon Master is? All these questions are answered in this episode as Carl shares his tips and thoughts about Rules Lawyers.
E47 · 10 Oct 2019 · 14 min
D&DSB 047: DM 101 Part 5 - The Ultimate Secret to Being a Dungeon Master
This is the final part of the DM 101 mini series. In this episode, Carl shares with you the ultimate secret to being a Dungeon Master! Hint: This is definitely a clickbait episode.
E46 · 3 Oct 2019 · 13 min
D&DSB 046: DM 101 Part 4 - How to Keep Your Games Going
This is part 4 of the DM101 mini series! In this episode, Carl shares his tips and what you need to know on how you can keep your D&D games going from week to week.
E45 · 3 Oct 2019 · 21 min
D&DSB 045: DM 101 Part 3 - Story Analysis of Eragon, Book I
We continue into part 3 of the DM 101 mini series! In this episode Carl does a D&D story analysis on Eragon and breaks down some awesome story tips. Eragon is filled with inspiration for Dungeon Masters to pull from to bring their games to the next level.
E44 · 25 Sep 2019 · 17 min
D&DSB 044: DM 101 Part 2 - Running Your First Session
Welcome to part 2 of the DM 101 mini series brought to you by D&D Story Building. In this episode, Carl gives you advice on everything you need in order to be ready for your first session.
E43 · 20 Sep 2019 · 23 min
D&DSB 043: DM 101 Part 1 - What You Need to Run a D&D Game
This is the first part of our mini series DM 101! In this episode, Carl lists out the things you need in order to run a D&D game as a DM. It's not as long as you would think. Basic D&D Rules Carl's Twitter D&DSB Twitter
E42 · 11 Sep 2019 · 16 min
D&DSB 042: What to Do When Life Keeps You from Playing
Sometimes stuff happens...and sometimes that stuff will keep you from being able to play your D&D games or go to game night. What do you do? What should you do? After a short break, Carl is here to give you advice on this topic and walk you through what to do when life keeps you from your game. Let's get into it.
E41 · 16 Aug 2019 · 22 min
D&DSB 041: Story Lessons from the Adventure Zone Podcast
Learning the ins and outs of being a dungeon master is easy. But it's always a great idea to look at what other dungeon masters are doing and learning from the best. Which is why Carl shares some story lessons he learned from the Adventure Zone podcast. Griffin McElroy is an amazing storyteller, DM, and podcaster that we can all learn a thing or two from. Let's get into it!
E40 · 14 Aug 2019 · 14 min
D&DSB 040: What to Do When a Player Doesn't Show
Sometimes life gets in the way of fun....and D&D is no exception. Things come up and players will sometimes not be able to make it to game night. What do you do? Find out in this episode of D&D Story Building!
E39 · 9 Aug 2019 · 18 min
D&DSB 039: Story Tips & Lessons from the TV Show Wynonna Earp
Wynonna Earp is a fun TV show and the perfect kind of story to inspire Dungeon Masters. In this episode we talk about the lessons from Wynonna Earp and how to use character backstory to get them hooked on the campaign.
E38 · 7 Aug 2019 · 14 min
D&DSB 038: How to Improve the Pacing of Your D&D Games
Playing a long-term D&D game comes with amazing story moments and memories. But once in a while it may seem to come to a stand still and your players may not know what to do. In comes the MacGuffins! MacGuffins are a narrative tool/term that every DM should know and Carl shares his advice on how to use them in your game.
E37 · 2 Aug 2019 · 10 min
D&DSB 037: Why Taking a Break From Your D&D Game Is a Good Thing
Playing D&D every week with a play group is awesome! But sometimes it can be too much of a good thing. When this happens, don't worry! It's actually a good thing. In this episode, Carl talks about why it's good and the things you can do when your group takes a break from D&D. Here's the one-shot Carl recommends - Blue Alley
E36 · 31 Jul 2019 · 14 min
D&DSB 036: Giving Your Players a Homebase
When your players slay a dragon they expect gold, magic items, and glory. But why not land, followers, or a lordship? In this episode Carl talks about different ways you could reward your players for their heroic deed and give them a homebase.
E35 · 31 Jul 2019 · 15 min
D&DSB 035: How to Run a Shopping Session
Dungeons and Dragons is filled with monsters, adventure, and treasure......but sometimes even heroes need go shopping. Carl shares some of the ways he runs "shopping sessions" and how you could make them more exciting than a trip to the mall.
E34 · 24 Jul 2019 · 17 min
D&DSB 034: How to Introduce a New Player to Your Game
Having a new player come into your D&D campaign can either be simple or extremely complicated. But Carl has 2 (really 3) approaches for you to easily add a new player to your game without any worry.
E33 · 18 Jul 2019 · 18 min
D&DSB 033: Story Tips & Encounters from How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon is an incredible movie by Dreamworks and one of Carl's all time favorites. It's chock-full of amazing story beats and moments that Dungeon Masters everywhere could use in their games. Carl does a D&D story analysis and shares with you some awesome encounters inspired by this amazing movie!
E32 · 17 Jul 2019 · 18 min
D&DSB 032: How to Deal With Metagaming In Your Games
Metagaming can take a lot of forms in D&D and RPGs in general. But how do we as Dungeon Masters deal with it if it becomes a problem? Carl shares the three pieces of advice from his experience with talking with players about metagaming. He also throws in some examples of when metagaming can be a good thing....Let's get into it!
E31 · 12 Jul 2019 · 19 min
D&DSB 031: Story Tips & Lessons from Stranger Things
In this episode of D&D Story Building we look at Stranger Things for D&D story tips. Stranger Things is an amazing TV show that has brought a lot of attention to Dungeons & Dragons as a whole. There are a lot of hidden gems for storytelling throughout Stranger Things that could help bring some mystery and horror to your games. Let's get into it!
E30 · 10 Jul 2019 · 17 min
D&DSB 030: Why DMs Should Use Roll20
Roll20 is a browser based platform that provides play groups with a virtual tabletop. It's a resource that Carl has been using for about 2 years (from the release of this episode). He shares with you the things you need to know about Roll20 and why it's a service you should use in your D&D games.
E29 · 5 Jul 2019 · 21 min
D&DSB 029: Why You Should Add Celebrations Into Your D&D Games
To celebrate the Fourth of July, we wanted to do it the D&D Story Building way. So Carl shares his thoughts on why you should add celebrations in your D&D games.
E28 · 3 Jul 2019 · 19 min
D&DSB 028: 3 Things You Need To Be a DM and Start Running Games
Starting out as a Dungeon Master seems like a lot of work and a tremendous amount of pressure. But that is far from the truth and you really don't need that much to get started. In this episode of D&D Story Building, Carl shares the 3 things you need in order to be a DM and start running your very own D&D games. Basic D&D Rules DnD Story Building Carl's Twitter
E27 · 27 Jun 2019 · 27 min
D&DSB 027: Story Tips & Lessons from Pokemon
Pokemon is an incredible game that millions around the world love. It just so happens to have a BUNCH of awesome story tips and lessons we can use in Dungeons & Dragons! Rachel, our very own Pokemon Queen, is here to walk us through these awesome story lessons from Pokemon and how we, as DMs, can bring them into our games. Where to find Rachel: Twitter: @ragnerrok Instagram: ragnerrok.art
E26 · 25 Jun 2019 · 28 min
D&DSB 026: Players Having Pets, Good or Bad?
Players in Dungeons & Dragons want a lot of things....Money, treasure, magic items, and PETS! But what does this mean for Dungeon Masters? Is it more work? Or could we use this to our advantage... Find out in this episode of D&D Story Building where Carl brings on his first guest, Rachel (his longtime player and also his sister) onto the show. Where to find Rachel? Twitter: @ragnerrok Instagram: ragnerrok.art
E25 · 21 Jun 2019 · 17 min
D&DSB 025: Story Tips & Encounters From the Wheel of Time, The Eye of the World
The Wheel of Time book series, by Robert Jordan, is simply a fantasy staple of the genre. Which is why we are going to do a D&D Story Analysis on his first book, The Eye of the World. Carl is going to lay out three "encounters" for you to use in your Dungeons and Dragons sessions. These are based on events in The Eye of the World, so spoiler alert!
E24 · 18 Jun 2019 · 13 min
D&DSB 024: Tina Fey's Four Rules of Improv
Dungeons and Dragons can get off the rails very easily...we've all been there. However, we can bring some order to the chaos and make memories we'll never forget. Tina Fey, in her book Bossypants, outlines her four rules of improv. These four rules are applicable for acting, business, but more importantly, for dungeon masters. Let's get into it!

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D&D Story Building Podcast is a English leisure & travel podcast from Carl Agner. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Carl Agner
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 18 min
Latest episode: 28 May 2020
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