Tom and Dan dive into The Sunless Citadel, a classic starter dungeon for low level characters. Also they detour into some literary commentary on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien, as all good DnDers must do, from time to time.

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It was a busy week for Tom and Dan: teaching teachers to play DnD (and other games); putting on a mini-con with game club students at our high school, and jumping into the final showdown with the BBEG in the Telessaria adventure. It's all here for your listening pleasure!

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Tom and Dan let their greedy hearts roam free as they recommend an extensive list of gifts for the RPG player in your life. We've included links to the small business websites that we mention in the show:Rebekah's Fate 3d designs Phylos Worldbuilding d20 Dinner Limitless Adventures Allen Morris Art Inkwell Ideas Creature Caster The Weathered Dragon Cawood Publishing Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

Tom and Dan yell over the road noise (and Dan's crippling allergies) to give a report on their final day at GaryCon 2023, including stories related to Vince Vaughn and Ed Greenwood.

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onTom and Dan had the opportunity to see Honor Among Thieves two days ago, thanks to a kind friend and Amazon Prime. Listen to our spoiler-free review and try to overlookthe fact that Dan stupidly confuses Michelle Rodriguez with Rosario Dawson. And then go see the movie when it opens in wide release on March 31st!

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Tom and Dan discuss new stat blocks for characters in Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, just released on DnD Beyond.

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Dan recounts another session with game club students as they explore the Dungeon Dudes' city of Drakkenheim, including his shock at their apparent cold-bloodedness when it comes to rescuing the innocent. . . .

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GaryCon begins on March 23 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!  Tom and Dan discuss the events they have signed up for and what they're looking forwrd to most at this year's event.  They also share details of the seminar they will present while there.  In addition, they discuss a recent interview that YouTuber Bob World Builder conducted with Kyle Brink, one of the executives in charge of D&D at WotC.

Link to the interview analysis video here.

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The session is done; everyone has gone home.  And then that feeling hits.  You know the one: "I think they hated it.  That didn't go well.  What did I do wrong?" Tom and Dan discuss methods to deal with that sinking feeling after a session that seemed to go wrong.

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Join Tom as he recaps the adventures of his Game Club D&D group who are exploring the Scarlet Citadel an adventure written by Steve Winter and published by Kobold Press.  Tom also takes a few minutes to remember a childhood friend.  Grab some dice, grab some fun, join the Teachers in the Dungeon!  

Tom and Dan gossip about the personality quirks of various dragons and share their personal favorites.  Red dragons are your favorite, Tom?! Really?! That's a little disturbing.

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Tom flies solo sharing the characters he created using the updated Players' Handbook.

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The Waterdeep adventure continues as Tom and Dan recount saving a nobleman, confronting a Mind Flayer and creating a business plan for a soon-to-be renovated tavern.

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Andrew Cawood of Cawood Publishing shares his insights on the causes and possible results of WotC's mishandling of the OGL issue.  He also gives us an overview of the creative process of the Cawood Publishing team and teases the company's upcoming Kickstarter campaign.  Check out Cawood products on their website  or at Drive Thru RPG

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Tom and Dan talk over the controversy surrounding possible updates to the Open Gaming License that Wizards of the Coast maintains to govern 3rd party use of the Dungeons and Dragons IP.  We discuss possible motives, the reactions of the D&D community and what might happen next.

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Tom and Dan test the cliche that confession is good for the soul, and admit to. . . (gasp!) fudging dice rolls when they DM.  Listen and find out when, why, and whether they repent of their DnD sins.

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Tom and Dan introduce season 3 of the retelling of their adventures at the DnD table.  This story arc is based on the Waterdeep materials published by WotC, detailing a fascinating, bustling and dangerous city on the Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms.  Tom also shares some insights into how to prepare to run a published adventure, including research into novels set in Waterdeep itself.

Tom and Dan embark on the retelling of their adventures in the iconic WotC city of Waterdeep.  The new party of adventurers wastes no time getting in lots of trouble at the Yawning Portal tavern.  Be sure to count how many times Tom forgets the name of the establishment, by the way. . . which is odd, since he's the DM for the entire adventure.

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Tom and Dan share their DnD-related goals for 2023 and ask for feedback from YOU about what direction you'd like the podcast to take in the coming year.

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Tom and Dan wish you the happiest of holidays as they reflect on the things they're thankful for in the DnD community.

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Because EVERYBODY does Top 5 lists, we decided to be all edgy and do a Top 4 list instead, discussing our favorite species/races and classes to play in DnD 5e.  

Dan is all alone this episode but it's okay: he's talking about Drakkenheim!  Or at least, he's sharing stories from running a Drakkenheim campaign for four high schoolers in Tom's Game Club.  Listen in and offer your advice about running a published campaign, 'cause he needs it.

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The teachers played DnD at FlatCon this month (except for poor sick Tom) and Dan spins the tale of exploding glyphs of warding, vicious Nabassu, sorcerer snipers, gorillas and plummeting rangers, all jumbled up in the mythic Tower of Ladies.

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Join Tom Gross as he recaps the adventure he is leading with students in his Game Club.  They are playing through the Kobold Press adventure the Scarlet Citadel: A Dungeon of Secrets by Steve Winter.  Don't mind Tom's inability to say the names of the NPC's; he just couldn't get those straight today (or any day for that matter).  Tom also discusses the Hasbro Dicelings transforming dice that will be coming out in 2023.  Enjoy!  

Moments after concluding the final Slaint session, Tom and Dan are joined by Marc and Chris to discuss their exploits.  (Apologies for sound quality: Dan forgot to turn off the fan in the background.  :-( )

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Tom and Dan share their Top 5 best gift ideas for the D&D fanatic in YOUR family.  They also review A Christmas Carol Adventure from Vergegames.  Links below:

Verge Games' A Christmas Carol Adventure

Aardnor Minis terrain

Planeshift Candles

Allen Morris Art

Tatterdemaelion (Jeremy Cole) Art

Stevens Woodworks RVA

We're nearing the conclusion of our Slaint adventure, and Bert, Wade and Jacques arrive in Balino to find a city cowering in terror beneath the hand of Prince Niall, the heartless vampire lord.  Can they rouse the populace to fight back?

The company gains two new members. . . then leaves one of them alone in the temple of a death god to face vampires and ghasts all by himself.  Guests Chris, Marc and Paul help tell the harrowing yet hilarious tale.

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On this episode Tom discusses the first D&D session he ran with his group of students in their Game Club.  This is the first part of a series of episodes where Tom and Dan will individually talk about their DM experiences with their student groups.  In Tom's Game Club adventure, he is leading his students through the Scarlet Citadel: A Dungeon of Secrets by Steve Winter published by Kobold Press.  Dan's group will be adventuring in...well, you'll have to tune in for that news.  Grab some dice, grab some fun, join the Teachers in the Dungeon!  

Tom and Dan dive into two brand-new Halloween modules created by brand-new e-zine Dungeon Masters Deep Dive. They are scary and funny and a fine source for all sorts of ideas for monstes and scenarios in addition to being exciting stand-alone adventures.  And, Dan makes a completely unrelated announcement, because that's how he rolls.

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Tom and Dan talk with Jason Gross, the DM who almost killed Dan's favorite character Cal.  Lots of good DM'ing tips are scattered throughout the banter and the story-telling.

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The Slaint adventure continues: Jacques, Bert and Wade soldier on, seeking to unravel the mystery of vampires, wights, and Sweetest Death. 

Tom and Dan discuss issue #2 of a brand-new D&D magazine that's available now.  You'll definitely want to listen to this quick episode then go out and buy the magazine.  It's a must-have for DM's of all varieties.  Here's the LINK.

Listen and get an inside look at a small, successful gaming con in central Illinois: FlatCon2024. Dan interviews the organizer, Brad Price, and several creative vendors who give their perspectives on taking part in this con. Links:

d20 dinner handmade dice

Phylos props and tabletop accessories

Cephalopod Studios paints

(try to ignore Dan's error at the very end of the podcast, referring to this as 'GenCon.' He really does know the difference.)

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Tom continues his conversation with  Dan Zehr and Cory Clubb as they share favorite moments from past D&D adventures.  If you haven't listened to Coffee With Kenobi, you can find it on all major podcast platforms as one of the most popular Star Wars podcasts available.  Definitely worth your time.

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Tom sits down with his good friends Dan Zehr (of Coffee with Kenobi and CWK Pourover) and Cory Clubb (graphic designer of our very own logo!) to talk over some of their favorite moments from the campaigns we ran together.  The guys have a great time reminiscing, and they're pretty entertraining too!

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Educator Aaron Shepard shares how he integrates RPG activities into his English classroom.  We discuss D&D (obviously), the One Ring RPG, and guiding kids through the process of creating their first homebrew adventures.

Tom and Dan share tales of their most epic battles as players, then reveal the fate of Lady Riona, the Vampire of Paer!

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Allen Morris has created art for a number of fantasy novels by the likes of David Eddings and Stephen R. Donaldson.  Tom and Dan discuss his creative process, the challenges and joys of creating original fantasy art, and of course, what role Dungeons & Dragons plays in his work and his life.

Be sure to take a look at his art here: Allen Morris Art.  You won't be disappointed, but you may end up spending more than you intended!

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Dan goes behind Tom's back to post this mini-episode detailing the Game Demo Day Tom organized for the high school Game Club, inspired in part by his experiences at GenCon.  48 students had the opportunity to try a wide variety of games including a trial by fire introduction to D&, thanks to Tom's creativity and hard work.

We are back in Slaint, following Wade, Bert and Jacques as they make some horrific discoveries, witness some horrific eviscerations, and realize that vampires are just the WORST.

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Tom and Dan talk to Peter Jung, an Applied Gaming Advocate Peter Jung, who uses Dungeons and Dragons to build problem-solving skills as well as social connections among children and young adults with disabilities.  Peter shares a number of fascinating and creative scenarios and techniques he uses with students and patients.  His enthusiasm and passion for the work (and the game itself) are contagious. 

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Tom and Dan share their favorite moments from GenCon 2022, as well as what they plan to do differently next year.

Here is the link to the charity that employs the sword class instructor mentioned in the podcast.

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It's October, so obviously we're gonna talk about undead monsters in DnD. Dive into the lore surrounding the creation of various types of undead, and listen to Tom and Dan share their favorite undead monsters to run as DMs.

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Tom and Dan get an update from the DM's as their campaigns approach their thrilling conclusions.

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Tom and Dan attend GenCon2022 and are fortunate enough to meet up with a couple of fans of the show.  Ross hangs out with us for the day and describes his experiences as a casual gaming fan attending the Con for the first time, while Tim tells us about the games he runs at GenCon. Listen in and get the first-timers' view of this amazing Con!

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Tom and Dan are joined by Chris Metz to discuss the growing enthusiasm of the students attending RPG Summer Camp on day 2. (You'll be able to hear the enthusiasm in the background.)  Students developed backstories, tried their hand at building terrain, and, of course, played a LOT of D&D.

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