The Dm's Deep Dive With Mike Shea

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike describes how to quickly an easily build legendary boss monster for your D&D game. D&D Tips YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike talks about all things D&D! Contents 00:00 Intro 00:55 Kobold Fight Club Returns! 02:12 Esper Genesis Quick Look 14:27 Finally, Arby's Dice! 17:12 Alexandrian on Non-Focal Random Encounters 23:58 Taking Patreon Questions 25:53 Patreon - Sean H on Balanced vs. Situational encounters 36:46 Patreon - Raymond C on Deviating from Plotted Campaigns 44:11 Patreon - Eloy C on Rolling in the Open Links D&D Talk Show YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Kobold Fight Club Esper Genesis Core Book (PDF) Esper Genesis Core Book (Hardcover) Esper Genesis Technicians Guide (PDF) Esper Genesis Threats Database (PDF) Esper Genesis Threats Database (Hardcover) Esper Genesis Free Preview (players) Esper Genesis Free Preview (GMs) Arby's Dice (Finally) Alexandrian on Non-Focal Random Encounters

Mike talks about the value of thinking through the eyes of our NPCs in D&D. Original YouTube Video The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike offers ten uses for index cards in your D&D game. Contents 00:00 The Value of Index Cards 00:26 Index Cards for Initiative 00:53 Numbered Table Tents for Initiative 01:28 Quest Cards 02:01 Magic Items 02:26 Zone-based Combat 03:44 X Card 04:20 NPC Info for DMs or Players 04:34 Secret Notes to Players 04:50 Monster Customizations Links Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Easier Initiative Cards Zone-based combat Fate Condensed Index Card RPG X Card

Mike chats about all things D&D! Contents 00:00 Show Intro 00:32 The fall of Kobold Fight Club 06:54 The fallacy of the adventuring day 08:12 Don't become dependent on digital tools 13:50 On the Lazy Encounter Benchmark 18:33 Start with the story 24:58 Owlbear Rodeo, scenery, and new features 33:10 Call from the Deep Review 46:01 Hidden Costs of DM's Guild Publishing Links D&D Talk Show YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Mob Damage Calculator Running Hordes the Lazy Way Lazy Encounter Benchmark Owlbear Rodeo V 1.10 Token Video Forgotten Adventures tokens and scenery Call from the Deep

Mike talks about the advantages and disadvantages of ending your D&D game right before a big battle. Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike talks about battling back the voice in our head that tells us we aren't ready to run our D&D game. Original YouTube Video The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike chats about all things D&D! Contents 00:00 Intro 00:29 YouTube Videos of D&D Beyond Appearances 10:24 Would I Still Do This if D&D Were 10% as Popular? 20:14 Kobold Press Tome of Heroes 23:18 Vorpal Board for Broadcasting Physical Tabletop RPGs Online 31:53 Thoughts on Streaming D&D Games 39:17 Frostmaiden Grievances and Accolades Links D&D Talk Show YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Mike on D&D Beyond Talking about the Lazy Dungeon Master Mike on D&D Beyond Talking about Encounter Building Kobold Press Tome of Heroes Kickstarter Vorpal Board for Broadcasting Physical Tabletops Online Mike and Enrique Play D&D One on One Frostmaiden Grievances and Accolades

Mike discusses the balance between realism and fun in our D&D games. YouTube video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike talks about the value of reinforcing a cooperative character motivation to smooth out inter-party conflicts in your D&D game. Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike discusses the latest D&D news and tips for lazy dungeon masters!  Contents 00:00 Intro 00:31 Mike's Appearances 00:53 D&D Beyond Appearance 01:46 Mike with Matt Coleville and James Introcaso talking D&D and Arcadia 6 02:25 Why Am I Called Sly Flourish? 03:20 New Uncovered Secrets and Adventure Generators: Gods, Lost Kingdoms, Legendary Villains 22:13 Scarlet Citadel by Kobold Press 32:02 Tome of Beasts 2 by Kobold Press 33:59 Avatar Last Airbender Kickstarter 38:08 No More UA in D&D Beyond 43:46 My OK D&D game, Give Players Things to Do 51:20 13th Age and 5e Links Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Mike on the D&D Beyond Stream Mike on MCDM talking about Arcadia 6 MCDM Patreon Scarlet Citadel by Kobold Press Tome of Beasts 2 Avatar Last Airbender Kickstarter D&D Beyond on Not Including Unearthed Arcana Content 13th Age 13th Age Bundle on Humble Bundle (

Mike extols the virtues of taking a walk while pondering your D&D game. YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Buy the Lazy DM's Workbook

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Feel like darkvision is overpowered? Mike talks about the combination of rules that makes darkvision not as good as many DMs think. Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike talks about the latest D&D news and topics. Click "SHOW MORE" for links and details. Contents 00:00 Intro 00:18 Kickstarter Date for Lazy DM's Companion 04:06 Chris Perkins on Canon 09:59 Grim Accord in Arcadia 6 14:34 Chris Spivey on Independent RPG Struggles 22:42 Christian Zuech: Encounters in Barovia 30:29 Elven Tower 34:46 Patreon and Kickstarter For Most Interesting RPG Content 36:56 Dungeoncraft Videos 46:30 Paid DMing. I'm all for it! Links Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Chris Perkinson D&D Canon Mastering Dungeons on D&D Canon Arcadia 6 with the Grim Accord MCDM Patreon Chris Spivey from Darker Hue Studios Tweet Harlem Unbound Christian Zuech Products on the DM's Guild Encounters in Barovia Elven Tower Patreon Elven Tower Products on DriveThruRPG Faith For Fools Dungeoncraft Channel Ultimate RPG Terrain Dungeoncraft on Proficiency Dice and Background Pr

Mike discusses the value of using "knives" as a DM in your D&D game. How do you wield the fiction that players bring to the table responsibly and effectively to let your stories expand ever outward. YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Worldbuilding for Lazy Dungeon Masters Pax Unplugged Panel 2021