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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe

The Evil Dungeon Master Universe

The Evil Dungeon Master

The nefarious Evil Dungeon Master is here to share invaluable tips and tricks on Dungeons & Dragons, Palladium, and a myriad of other RPGs. Drawing from over 30 years of diabolical Dungeon Mastering Experience, these bite-sized daily podcasts (10 to 15 minutes each) are brimming with wicked wisdom that you simply can't afford to miss. Mostly system neutral, but has favored editions and game systems. Season 7 and beyond is all about AD&D! https://solo.to/theevildm for all my links!
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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - AD&D - Looking at the Thief abilities Clarifications in the DMG
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04/09/25 • 16 min

Today is a follow up to the podcast on Monday about the thief abilities. Today we look at the DMG, where it clarifies how some of the abilities CAN be used, to prevent some "abuse" by players.

#TSR #PHB #Thief #Adnd

http://ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM for Support!

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - AD&D - Hatched to Kill: Assassin Bugs in your game!
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04/16/25 • 13 min

In this episode, I spotlight one of AD&D’s most gruesome and underused monsters—the Assassin Bug. It paralyzes victims, implants eggs, and unleashes a swarm of death from the inside out. I break down how to use it for maximum dread, from cursed noble houses to larval horrors in the city sewers. Perfect for DMs who want body horror without homebrewing a thing.

#ADnD #TTRPGHorror #OSRGaming #OldSchoolMonsters #MonsterSpotlight #DungeonMasterTools

Support me: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - AD&D - Heroism in a Bottle, Boost your Fighter!

AD&D - Heroism in a Bottle, Boost your Fighter!

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02/10/25 • 10 min

Need to hit harder, take more damage, and feel like a legend—at least for a little while? Today, I'm talking about thePotion of Heroism and Super-Heroism, the magic drinks that temporarily boost fighters to new heights. More hit dice, better combat skills, and a shot at surviving that impossible fight. But is it a game-changer or just a delay of the inevitable?

#DNDMagic #PotionPower #TSR #Dnd #adnd #greyhawk #gygax

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - AD&D - Hex Mapping is loads of fun!

AD&D - Hex Mapping is loads of fun!

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02/12/25 • 12 min

Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about my experiences with Hex mapping, and how I've kind of ignored it over the years and now that I've started actually doing it, I've fallen in love with the entire concept of it. P173 of the AD&D DMG has a whole process about how its done, but you don't have to stop there as there is a plethora of resources on drivethrurpg about how to Hex map.

#hexmapping #Mapping #Adnd #TSR #Greyhawk #gygax

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - AD&D - Appendix F: Gambling, plus my homebrew game
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02/25/25 • 15 min

Today on the podcast, I am talking about Appendix F, gambling rules, followed up by my own homebrew "Mug Toss" game. Check it out!

#adnd #dnd #TSR #Gygax #TTRPG

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - AD&D - Grappling Rules from Unearthed Arcana

AD&D - Grappling Rules from Unearthed Arcana

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03/17/25 • 11 min

In today’s episode, I decided to flip open the UA Book and talk about the mechanics of grappling in combat. Grappling is a powerful move used to restrain opponents, preventing their actions and making them more vulnerable. We’ll explore how grappling works, from the rules for successful grapples to the advantages and disadvantages for both grapplers and grappled targets. Learn how multiple attackers can work together, and discover what happens when a grappled opponent fights back.

#dnd #Grappling #adnd #OSR

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - Learn the System and Be An Adult!

Learn the System and Be An Adult!

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08/05/24 • 10 min

#GMtips #GMAdvice #RPG

On today's podcast I started off by talking about players who don't spend time to bother learning the game you are playing together and then in the latter half I decided to talk about whether you should be an adult and game with people regardless of their political beliefs, we are adults. If you are on spotify, there is a poll you can answer regarding the last issue.

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - Book of Random Dungeons tables, Can it help inspire a game?
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07/31/24 • 13 min

#dungeonsandragons #GMtips #DMTips

Today on the podcast, I go over the book of random dungeon tables, and if it could help a DM get out of a jam and help inspire ideas?


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This book helps dungeon masters and game masters cut own their prep time and have more fun at the gaming table. Grab some dice and roll up a dungeon. Inside discover: 1,200 Room Items, 300 Dungeon Descriptors, 100 Maladies, 100 Bodies, 100 Inscriptions, 100 Statues with a Secret, Dungeon Origins, Items to Find, Foes and Rivals, Combat Complications, Clues to Larger Quests, Trap Triggers, Trap Effects, Non-Combat Encounters, Weird Scenarios, Riddles, Dungeon Maps, and More!


Link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/426936/the-book-of-random-tables-dungeons?affiliate_id=421647


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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - Dragonlance comic books, fun read, interesting campaign?
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07/30/24 • 8 min

#dragonlance #Dungeonsanddragons #RPG

On today's podcast, I decided to talk about the Dragonlance comics books from DC Comics that came out in 1988, that ran for a few years. It could be an interesting campaign to write up and play in your D&D game!

Link: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonlance_Vol_1_1

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The Evil Dungeon Master Universe - AD&D - Let's dive into the Thief abilities from the PHB
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04/07/25 • 21 min

In today's episode, I received an email from Tom asking me to take a look at the abilities of the Thief from the PHB and give some commentary on how I'd handle somethings.

#TSR #PHB #Thief #Adnd

http://ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM for Support!

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How many episodes does The Evil Dungeon Master Universe have?

The Evil Dungeon Master Universe currently has 273 episodes available.

What topics does The Evil Dungeon Master Universe cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Games and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Evil Dungeon Master Universe?

The episode title 'Ghosts: Your Campaign's Uninvited Guests?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Evil Dungeon Master Universe?

The average episode length on The Evil Dungeon Master Universe is 12 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Evil Dungeon Master Universe released?

Episodes of The Evil Dungeon Master Universe are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of The Evil Dungeon Master Universe?

The first episode of The Evil Dungeon Master Universe was released on Feb 17, 2020.

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