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Deathbringer Design Diary
It's been awhile since I did one of these. In this video I answer a lot of questions about my process and progress and why I've made the decisions I have. Also, FYI, I finished my draft of the Core Rulebook yesterday. Now all that needs to be done is create 2-4 one-page adventures. I am REAL...
The Top 20 Most Played TTRPGs of 2025
Where do Daggerheart, Shadowdark, and Pirate Borg rank? PDM analyzes.
The DEATHBRINGER! TTRPG will change everything.
Stephen Glicker, Baron DeRopp, and our dark mistress Kelsey joined my GenCon panel. Sign up for the newsletter here: DEATHBRINGER RPG Newsletter: https://deathbringerrpg.com
August 2025 Front Porch Lecture!
My monthly lecture from my beloved office shed. Topics: Gen-Con, the Top 20 Most Played Games of GenCon, and the state of DungeonTube today, excepted from my seminar "How to Run a Kick-Ass Youtube Channel." Much peace and love. --PDM
GenCon 2025 Video
Just some shots of the people I met--including Patrons! I've uploaded this to all tiers as a special thank you for your support. Enjoy!
A Walk-through of my DM's Notebook
My buddy Jim the Tabletop Engineer wanted a walk-through of my notebook so here it is. I am making this video available to all levels as a special thank you all for your support. Enjoy!
Mercer Quits! (extended)
Oops! I uploaded the wrong video earlier. This the extended version. Thanks to all the patrons that I met at GenCon. I had a blast!
SPECIAL EMERGENCY UPLOAD TOMORROW!
Just back from GenCon and I am exhausted. Napped three times in the car on the trek home. Nevertheless, I have to do a video on the big news that Mercer will NOT be the GM for CR campaign 4. Instead, he's taking a break and allowing Brennan Lee Mulligan to take over as GM. I think this is GREAT...
Steal these Daggerheart rules! (extended)
My favorite type of video--game mechanics! Whether or not you like Daggerheart, there's some cool stuff in this game. I hope you enjoy the video. I'll be back from GenCon soon with a front porch lecture and more videos. An extended cut of Caves of Carnage is on deck, with The Village of Hom...
GenCon Preview 2025
I reveal the path I will be taking through the exhibit hall AND give 3 tips for surviving GenCon. I look forward to meeting you all in person!
Deathbringer Teams with Roll for Combat & Shadowdark! (extended)
Deathbringer is coming in Spring 2026. Here are the deets.
Live from Tom's Basement!
We paint and chat and answer any TTRPG questions you like. Write as many questions as you want below and we'll probably answer them. See you soon!
Me Vs. Bob (extended)
Bob and I discuss PvP combat. The collab you've been waiting for. Enjoy. --PDM
5E Damage with a d6
This is for an upcoming video called "Daggerhack" where I adapt Daggeheart rules to 5E. Instead of doing all the math every time you roll damage, just toss a d6 and check this chart. Copy it and give it to all your players so they can do the conversation work. Happy gaming!-PDM
Why I failed the NY State Algebra Regents
Never used algebra again, by the way. And I'm fine.
Outplayed. Daggerheart is outselling D&D 2025 (extended)
Not a lot bonus content. Trying to grind it out today and get this on YT asap. Big news soon!--PDM
The Bone Road is getting an update...
When not working on Deathbringer, I am working on this.
THANK YOU.
My GenCon events are sold out. If you want to go to the seminars, come anyway. It will be standing room only, but I'd love to meet you. Thanks!--PDM
Pathfinder heading to Five Below? It could happen. (Extended)
This isn't good. Diamond Comics Distributors is bankrupt and Paizo, Goodman Games, Roll for Combat, and other game companies stand to lose hundreds of thousands to MILLIONS of dollars of inventory. PDM explains.
July 2025 Front Porch Lecture
Bob World Builder and Baron DeRopp join me to discuss Daggerheart and the rise of D&D curated events.
Village of Hommlet Production Begins July 19th
This is going to be my classic module adaptation for 2025. The game is scheduled for Saturday the 19th. This will result in several videos, including a prep session, Live Play (1-2) and final Youtube version including all the miniatures and models to air this Fall. Thanks to all of YOU for making t...
Thank you.
Special thanks to Bob, Baron, Scotty, and Trevor for their help with this video. Special SPECIAL thanks to Kira for her help with photography and special effects. Finally, thanks to all of YOU for helping me make this content possible. May all your rolls be 20s,PDM
FREE Ravenloft Murder Mystery
Patron and colleague Pyram King has a free Curse of Strahd murder mystery he's just giving away. If you don't know, he's pretty much the leader in indie Ravenloft content. He's also got a YouTube channel, so check it out! FREE ADVENTURE SCENARIO: https://ko-fi.com/s/cf464f47ee
Daggerheart PLAYTEST Review (Extended)
At last! Baron DeRopp of Dungeon Masterpiece joins me for a review of Daggerheart's mechanics. PLUS we review Ten Candles TTRPG and Mrs. PDM makes a cameo appearance.
Important Update
I went to the oncologist today (just a checkup) and tomorrow my wife is receiving an education award. I am also playtesting Daggerheart with Bob World Builder this weekend. All this has reduced my production time. Hopefully last week's three videos and the June Front Porch Lecture will suffice. ...
Ashes of Rhu: A Scenario for B/X
One of my loyal patrons, Chris, wrote this scenario. It's got these murderous little sack dolls crafted by a witch as revenge to raze a town housed inside of an enormous fallen tree. Here's a link if you want to check it out. Cheers! Link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/522590/ashe...
Critical Role Poach Crawford & Perkins! VP of D&D quits! What is going on? (Extended)
Former D&D VP Jess Lanzillo has resigned. D&D Media guy Todd Kenreck has been laid off. Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford are moving to Darrington Press. PDM analyzes.
Critical Roll Profiled in Rolling Stone! (extended)
Critical Roll was just profiled in Rolling Stone. Are Live-Plays going to become big business? Professor DM opines in this special Father's Day upload!
Daggerheart Review & Bonus Scandal Reaction! (extended)
PDM does a read-thru review or Daggerheart and comments on the licensing scandal that will probably resolved by next week.
