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Improve your investigations with our clue hunting skill challenge format. We'll also discuss skill challenges at a greater level and how to make the most of them at your table. Be sure to check out our latest patreon release as mentioned on today's episode: Content Pack 02: Transport Ship & Manufacturing Facility ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Every campaign should kick off with a bang! On today's episode we share tips and ideas on how to have a strong start with session 1 and build momentum into the rest of your campaign. Be sure to check out our latest patreon adventure as mentioned on today's episode: Gambler's Debt - Level 3 Adventure ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

It's a new year and a new season of the DJM podcast! In our first episode, we'll share our plans for the year as well as dive into a discussion on emergent storytelling. Be sure to check out our latest patreon release as mentioned on today's episode: Content Pack 01: Casino and Farming Village ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we talk with Ty from Adventure Slang Productions about game mechanic design and how to approach adding something to your own game. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content including the next Space Hex community adventure. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

In today's episode we talk about using the Avrae discord bot for SW5e play-by-post games. We'll cover some basic tips on integration and helpful suggestions to get the most out of this powerful bot. ---- Help create our next adventure module!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content including the next community inspired patreon adventure. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we share our campaign ideas we haven't but want to run, ideas we tend to steer clear of, and more! ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content including the next community inspired patreon adventure. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters - Grab the newest Patreon release, Jungle Ocean hex locale, now! Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we dive into some variant rules and other options within the SW5e system. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters - Grab the newest Patreon release, Jungle Ocean hex locale, now! Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we talk with Erin from Adventure Slang Productions all about representation in TTRPG campaigns including how we as GMs and players can create a more open and inclusive world at the table for each other and ourselves. Be sure to check out Erin's new TTRPG system - Nuovarden! Crowdfunding on GameFound. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode, we once again take a few community suggestions and create a one-shot adventure live on the show. Hear what we put together and gain some insight into our process. Keep an eye out for the one-shot, coming to our Patreon free later this week! ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Grab your controllers and blow out those cartridges, we're talking video games! Today we discuss how you can take inspiration from video games for your SW5e campaigns. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode, we discuss some of the recent changes to the Starships of the Galaxy ruleset and share examples of using the system at the table. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Today we welcome Garrett, aka Jawa, from the DJM community to talk about political themes and how to use them in your campaign.   ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we look at session and campaign pacing and how to manage tension and keep players engaged. ---- Miss the April Fool's day fun? There's still time to join the dark side with a Dungeon Sith Lords hoodie or t-shirt. Available for a limited time here. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we are joined by Kayla, aka @TimeLordsWife, for a great discussion on TTRPG safety and feedback. We talk about what these tools are and how they help create a better experience for all at the table. Check out the Digital RPG Consent Checklist form as mentioned in the episode. Via Lauren Bryant-Monk. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

In today's episode, we take an adventure premise from the community and create a one-shot live during the episode. Hear what we put together and gain some insight into our process. Keep an eye out for the one-shot, coming to our Patreon free! ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters - Grab the newest Patreon adventure, Tragedy in the City, now! Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Today we sit down with artist Nick, @DnD_Galaxy on Instagram, to talk about creating digital maps, touching on tools, thought processes, and more. Be sure to grab Nick's free Creating a DND Map guide and consider supporting his Patreon while you're there for lots of fantastic Star Wars related map content. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters - Grab the newest Patreon adventure, Tunnel Run, now! Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we answer a few questions from the community including inventory management, the damage reduction variant rule, and more. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters - Grab the newest Patreon adventure, Tunnel Run, now! Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Our first DM Spotlight of 2023 welcomes our good friend, Moth (@Dewmer). We have a great conversation about their experience with TTPRGs including bringing other system's mechanics like inspiration into SW5E. See the Alternative Inspiration ideas on the DJM Instagram with today's episode post. ---- We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Happy New Year, fellow DJMs! We're back with another season of the DJM Podcast and a freeform chat for our first episode. Join us for a discussion on some recent questions, thoughts, and experiences we've had at the table. We need your input!! Be sure to visit our Community Engagement Form and share your questions and ideas for upcoming DJM content. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Has it really been another year already? On our final episode of 2022, we chat with Steve, aka Galiphile, about his time with the SW5e project and also give a preview of DJM content for 2023. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Today we sit down with Caleb, aka Kakeman89, to talk about his experiences with TTRPGs and learn more about the latest SW5e system update for Foundry VTT. Be sure to check out Outbreak - our fan-inspired one-shot inspired by Caleb himself. Grab it free here: Outbreak: A fan-inspired One-Shot | Dungeon Jedi Masters on Patreon. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's episode we dive into the prominent themes of Star Wars' eras and its various media. We'll look at how to use that as-is and in alternate ways as inspiration for your own campaigns. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

On today's DM Spotlight, we sit down with Rich, aka ThatOldDM, and talk about an important aspect to any type of storytelling - beats. We'll look at what story beats are and how to lean into them at the table to get the most engagement from your players. Hamlet's Hit Points Beat Analysis of Star Wars: A New Hope ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Looking to take your adventure to the stars? You'll need a ship first. In today's episode, we go through the process of building a vessel for the SW5e Starships of the Galaxy rules. Build along with us or grab our free pre-built starships on the DJM Patreon.Free pre-built starships! ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

Want to play SW5e or any other TTRPG any time you want? Then you need to check out play-by-post. In today's episode, Zac, aka RisenZed, joins to talk about this text-based format of the game and why you should consider it yourself. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

How can you go beyond the player's handbook to create an exciting character? In today's episode we talk on this topic looking at options both mechanically and narratively to create a more creative character. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

In today's episode, we welcome back Travis, aka Indy, to talk about his experience as a player and how he's gone about approaching DMing for the first time. Want to join us for a spotlight of your SW5E experience? Join the DJM Discord and let us know. Check out our latest patreon release: Expanding Encounters. Available to all Tier 2 and 3 patrons. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

In today's episode, Tegan and Todd share their experience in writing and running adventures, both of multi-session and one-shot length. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

For today's DM Spotlight we welcome Matt and talk about his time as a GM and experience with past systems including Saga Edition and FFG's Star Wars RPG. Want to join us for a spotlight of your SW5E experience? Join the DJM Discord and let us know. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

On today's episode, we take a dive into the recently updated Maneuvers for SW5E.   ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

Along with the Mynocks, the crew head into the Spiders' hideout in hopes of rescuing Roy but escape from their web is not as easy as they hoped. Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce   ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

Today's DM Spotlight welcomes Keith. He's played at the table with both Tegan and Todd multiple times and is now sitting down in the DM seat for his own SW5E campaign.Watch 'Stranded', bi-weekly Tuesdays on twitch.tv/TeganJGamingWant to join us for a spotlight of your SW5E experience? Join the DJM Discord and let us know. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

The Vagrants head to Shesharile 5 and reunite with some old friends of Kel's but find out things in the city of Galisport are much different from the last time he was there. Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce   ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

In today's freeform episode, we discuss ways to generate and utilize plot and story hooks in your SW5E campaign and how they can create engaging stories at the table.   Grab the free PC Relationships & Needs document for connecting your players characters to each other and the campaign. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

The crew heads to the dark underworld of Karideph in hopes of securing funding for their needed ship repairs. Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce   ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

In this month's DM Spotlight, we talk with Vesh and discuss his experience with TTRPGs and SW5E including his work on the creature collection Vesh's Holodex.   Vesh's Holodex   Want to join us for a spotlight of your SW5E experience? Join the DJM Discord and let us know. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

The hits just keep coming for the Vagrant crew. Will things at Pargo's station be as bad as they look? Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce With special guest:KayDamphyr as Cpt. Lyzabeth Doyen ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

The crew face off with another for the droids they seek and quickly learn there's more than just one competitor. Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce With special guest:ThatCandaceGirl as Tula Batunde ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

In today's episode we dive into the Wretched Hives expansion for SW5E, highlighting some of the content that may easily get looked over.   ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

The hunt for droids to pay for ship repairs begins and just as Kel's luck would have it, problems arise. Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

In this month's DM Spotlight, we sit down with Ray Zombie - voice of Hugo from Scattered Choices - and talk about his experience with TTRPGs and SW5E.   Want to join us for a spotlight of your SW5E experience? Join the DJM Discord and let us know. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

On today's episode, Steev joins us to talk about the latest big updates to the SW5E system. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

The crew heads to Dorcin in search of some much-needed ship repairs. Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

A routine cargo drop proves otherwise as a rogue pirate stirs up trouble for Kel Vannix and the crew of the Vagrant. Starring:IndianaSlone as Kel Vannixjminamistar as Navra ZurRisenZed as Torren ZurNarrated by Todd Moonbounce With special guest:KayDamphyr as Cpt. Lyzabeth Doyen ----- Vagrant Freighters is a SW5E actual-play removing the game mechanic descriptions and adding environmental soundscapes for a narrative listening experience. Enjoy the show? Support us via Patreon! ----- Dungeon Jedi Masters   Intro/Outro Music: Beyond the Stars by Steve Oxen | https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/Ambience/Sound FX: TabletopAudio | https://tabletopaudio.com/Produced and edited by Todd Moonbounce | https://toddmoonbounce.com/

Our next DM Spotlight welcomes Branden to talk about his experience in TTRPGs and with SW5E and what he's learned along the way.   Want to join us for a spotlight of your SW5E experience? Join the DJM Discord and let us know. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

In today's episode we expand on the recent update of casting properties, focuses and items. ---- Did you get your DJM dice bag yet? The Geeky Seamstress - DJM Dice Bags ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

In today's amazing episode, we sit down with Brennan Lee Mulligan to talk about his experience with the SW5E system on Dimension20's newest show - A Starstruck Odyssey. Note that there may be some spoilers for the show through Episode 7. ---- Be sure to grab a DJM dice bag while they last: The Geeky Seamstress - DJM Dice Bags ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

In today's episode, we take a long overdue look at the updates to the Sentinel class for SW5E.   ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

In our first DM Spotlight, we welcome Jon to talk about his experience in TTRPGs, with SW5E, and about his upcoming campaign.   Be sure to check out Another Bad Side Quest for when Jon's SW5E campaign goes live! ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce

Welcome to Season 3 of the DJM Podcast! We're looking forward to another great year of adventures throughout the galaxy and on today's episode Galiphile joins us to talk about where SW5E is at and where it's going. ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-musicProduced and edited by Todd Moonbounce