Deathbringer RPG - Professor Dungeon Master
Topics discussed
Introduction and weather chat
Deathbringer playtests and deadly mechanics
Design influences and non-fudging rules
Old school module recommendations
Flail RPG and dragon combat
Advice for new D&D game masters
Review of the new D&D starter set
Adventure prep tools and design philosophy
Planned encounters vs. improvisation
Playtest anecdotes and player dominance
Chaos, player agency, and game balance
Sponsorship: Limathron pirate maps
Current media interests and hobbies
Fountain pens, watches, and notebooks
Map making and the joy of GMing
Why people fear GMing and top tips
Inviting new players to the table
Gen Con plans and award nominations
OSR award favorites and recent reviews
Pirate Borg review in the Bahamas
Caribbean travel stories and Aruba plans
Outro and where to find the hosts
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