Mastering Dungeons – The Economy of D&D

Shawn and Teos are joined by economist, journalist, and podcaster Tim Harford to talk about the future of Dungeons & Dragons (and the role-playing hobby, in general) from an economic standpoint as well as some insight into the episode of his Cautionary Tale Podcast on ‘The Satanic Panic’ of the 1980s. The Masters of Dungeons MORE

MMP #431 – Getting Emotional

Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss how to prepare for, manage, and enjoy gaming with intense emotional involvement, both as GMs and as players. Enjoy the show, and tell us about your emotional gaming experiences at The Misdirected Mark Forums. Time Stamps The Temperature Check The Lobby The Workshop: Emotional Play The Conversation Corner Announcements and Links MORE

BXP 4×02 – BXP Reads: The Man and The Stag

In this introductory episode, Monica and Rai give a hearty shout out and thank you to all our Patrons and run down what’s new for the upcoming season 4 of BXP.

PTG235 – Description on Demand

Show us how you use description on demand! When is it a good idea to use it, how can you make it effective, and when might you want to avoid it? Phil and Senda talk this and more. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames MORE

Gnomecast #114 – Planewalking with Adam Bradford

Join Jared and special guest Adam Bradford a discussion about the new online gaming venue Demiplane. Can these intrepid adventurers jump through enough planes of existence to avoid getting thrown in the stew? Register at and check out Demiplane at demiplane.com. Online gaming tool Owlbear Rodeo, referenced in the episode, can be found at owlbear.rodeo. MORE

PTG 234 – Game Design Part II

Show us how you FINISH designing a game! Phil and Senda talk feedback, alphas, betas, ashcans, and quickstarts, based on our personal experience. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com