@masteringdnd.bsky.social
RPG veterans and game designers Teos Abadia and Shawn Merwin look at the game and the hobby of D&D from a variety of viewpoints. 🎤 https://masteringdungeons.podbean.com/ 📺 https://youtube.com/@masteringdungeons 🥰 https://www.patreon.com/MasteringDnD
Shawn and Teos both hold up copies of the Princes of Elemental Evil hardback adventure.
Best of Princes of the Apocalypse!
Teos and Shawn share the best of 5E's second adventure, which brings back elemental evil and the elder elemental eye to D&D!
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Shawn discusses the news of a D&D Cartoon comic series, while Teos' picture has been replaced by that of Venger, the villain from the series.
News: D&D Beyond’s New Roadmap, AEG Parts Ways with Dancey, D&D Keeps Hiring, and more!
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We would bring in stock monsters, but add to them with Forge of Foes. it's otherwise a really great story and set of situations to convert!
23.02.2026 21:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We look forward to this!
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Shawn and Teos beam smiles as the cover of Red Hand of Doom is superimposed between them.
Why is Red Hand of Doom So Good?
Teos and Shawn share the best of Red Hand of Doom, a fan-favorite D&D adventure!
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Shawn and Teos seem to be looking at a superimposed pot of gold, behind which is the Hasbro logo.
News: Hasbro vs Wizards Q4 Results, How AI is Used at Hasbro, Dark Heart of the Wood, What Was or Is D&D Encounters, and more!
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Thanks! We will add this question to a future show. Great question.
11.02.2026 20:10 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Teos holds up copies of Hoard of the Dragon Queen and Rise of Tiamat while Shawn discuses the adventures.
What Made Tyranny of Dragons Great?
Teos and Shawn look back at the first 5E hardback adventure, discussing our favorite aspects of Hoard of the Dragon Queen and Rise of Tiamat!
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Teos and Shawn are all smiles as they gaze upon the superimposed poster of Baldur's Gate 3 and the thought of a BG3 TV show.
News: Baldur’s Gate 3 HBO TV Show, Polygon on Vecna, Teos Completes Lifetime, and more!
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My mind's been perculating on a discussion topic from last weeks @masteringdnd.bsky.social. The topic of D&D's "last hit point is all that matters", and being knocked unconscious not having consequences comes up every now and again in circles right.
03.02.2026 10:55 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0It was an incredible honor to get to join @shawnmerwin.bsky.social in this discussion! I'm a huge fan of the show, and I can't believe I got to be part of it!
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Shawn and Jackson discussing the industry at the panel.
Main topic: Working in the RPG Industry!
Shawn shares a panel he had with Jackson DiCarlo at the Running GAGG Gaming Convention.
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Shawn and Teos, with the cover of the 2E Player's Handbook between them.
News: Cosmere’s Apple TV Deal, 5th New WotC Hire, D&D + Fortnite + Hytale, and more!
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Thank you! And, agreed!
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Shawn and Teso discuss session zeroes, while Teos holds up a copy of Pirate Borg. A large purple neon 0 is superimposed between them.
Rethink Your Session Zero!
Shawn and Teos rethink all that a session zero is trying to do and how to approach each of the many goals to start your campaign!
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Teos looks very excited and Shawn has had his image decorated with a superimposed wizard's hat and staff.
News: Shawn is a Warlock, D&D Beyond’s Partner Schedule, D&D Proves AI’s Shortcomings, AI RPG Scams, and more!
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And it's @writersavvy.com! :)
22.01.2026 00:49 — 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0Check out this awesome interview with my boss! Savannah is fantastic.
(as are Teos and Shawn)
Thank you! Same to you!
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Savannah Houston-McIntyre joins Shawn and Teos and the three are all smiles as they discuss how Savannah got started in the industry.
Legends of Greyhawk and RealmsBound with Savannah Houston-McIntyre (MD 275)
Acclaimed for leading excellent projects, Savannah discusses the Legends of Greyhawk campaign, RealmsBound with Ed Greenwood, and more!
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Shawn and Teos examing a graph from Bob Worldbuilder, showing a sharp increase in Google searches for D&D when Stranger Things season 5 is released.
News: Games Workshop Bans AI, Bob Worldbuilder’s Proof of Stranger Things Growth, New Mystic UA, Get Dune Free, and more!
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A wandering owlbear happened to tweet in our ear that our very own Savannah Houston- McIntyre was the guest of honor on the cool @masteringdnd.bsky.social podcast! Check it the cast this week to hear all the things she works on with us, #LoG and her own exciting projects! youtu.be/isiQBdwTOlo?...
21.01.2026 15:27 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0It's an incredibly positive sign for the future of #dnd that Wizards of the Coast hired @jamesjhaeck.bsky.social @barilleon.com and @nirele.bsky.social to the team. Looking forward to great stuff in 2026 and beyond.
18.01.2026 17:40 — 👍 68 🔁 12 💬 3 📌 1You can post here, on YT, or email us at the email we mention right before reading listener questions. (Not sure how much it gets scraped here by bots)
14.01.2026 20:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Teos here: I just "devoured" the Last Meal YT episodes with Mercer and Mulligan. So good!
14.01.2026 20:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The Simpsons/MM episode is great listening - even for a non CR fan.
Mastering Dungeons also a grrat listen for your news and ttrpg fix.
Thanks, Tom! We really appreciate that!
14.01.2026 20:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Awesome question, thanks! We will tackle this in an upcoming show!
14.01.2026 17:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Sorry it took a bit to respond, here it is: aloneinthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/2025/12/city...
and idlecartulary.com/2026/01/03/p...
And, Teos here... that listserv was amazing! Great to hear from you!
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