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Author: Mike Hallaron

Dungeon Master Diaries

A New Podcast for Shadowdark Fans

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Started in 2024, by veteran gamers Matt Bruner and Jody Kropholler, Dungeon Master Diaries (DMD) is a podcast about Shadowdark and other roleplaying games. I stumbled across it while listening to other podcasts. My favorite is Monsters & Treasure from Daniel Norton (Bandit's Keep) and...

Fantasy TTRPGS

My Philosophy of Fantasy TTRPGS

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Starting this website and spending my time with some great people, I think it is important to explain my philosophy of TTRPGS. That’s not to say my view is popular or agreeable to everyone. But it will help explain how I view my world settings...

Watercolor map of Falk Island

Adding Color to an Island Map

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This was my first attempt at a watercolor map for my 5e campaign. You can tell that I'm no artist, but I thought it would be fun to show the other players, and they would get a kick out of my feeble attempt.  After watching...

Erudite DM Meaning

What’s in a name?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] eru-dite - an adjective having or showing great knowledge or learning. Why do I call myself, the EruditeDM? What’s it supposed to mean? Sounds cocky and presumptuous. I chose “erudite” because in my education and personal background, I have spent 50+ years playing wargames and studying or...