The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Welcome to The DM and Friends — Making Adventuring Great Again! We provide practical advice, in-depth analysis, and veteran wisdom to help Dungeon Masters elevate their game, overcome common challenges, and create unforgettable adventures for their players. Hosted by DM Angelo and joined by a rotating cast of long-time adventurers — this channel celebrates the golden age of tabletop gaming through lively discussions, industry interviews, and deep-dive retrospectives. If you love the feel of 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, gritty Gygaxian adventures, and the thrill of rolling dice around the table, you’ve found your home. Old School Advanced Dungeons and Dragons DM Tips Old-School discussion Weekly Livestreams Guest Interviews Kickstarters Gaming News & Commentary WEG Star Wars d6, Boothill, Gamma World, Metamorphosis Alpha, Call of Cthulhu, Star Frontiers, Lance, Inner City Redux, wargaming and more. Convention Reports

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DM Angelo April Giveaway: Here's What You're Winning

DM Angelo April Giveaway: Here's What You're Winning The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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The Crazy Chaotic Jester NPC Class from Early Dragon Magazine

The Crazy Chaotic Jester NPC Class from Early Dragon Magazine The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Frank and Sons Collectable Show

Frank and Sons Collectable Show The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Flan, Oeridians, Suel, and Baklunish: Your Campaign Needs This (Races of Greyhawk in a Nutshell)

Flan, Oeridians, Suel, and Baklunish: Your Campaign Needs This (Races of Greyhawk in a Nutshell) The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Every DM's Problem With Handling Failed Rolls

Every DM's Problem With Handling Failed Rolls The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Interview with Advanced Fantasy Games Founder DM Greg | The Lost Tomb of Kazcuk Mot the Undying

Interview with Advanced Fantasy Games Founder DM Greg | The Lost Tomb of Kazcuk Mot the Undying The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Every Door Is a Trap (And That's Why Old School D&D Works)

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Every Door Is a Trap (And That's Why Old School D&D Works) The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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The Weather Mistake Hurting Your D&D Sessions (Greyhawk Weather in a Nutshell)

The Weather Mistake Hurting Your D&D Sessions (Greyhawk Weather in a Nutshell) The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

656 views - 1 week ago

Are streaming RPGs hurting D&D? The truth no one wants to say

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Are streaming RPGs hurting D&D? The truth no one wants to say The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Joethelawyer’s D&D and RPG Channel: Analog Mancave

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Dungeon Turns: The Rule Most DMs Ignore

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Dungeon Turns: The Rule Most DMs Ignore The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Members Only March Giveaway Update- The DM and Friends

Members Only March Giveaway Update- The DM and Friends The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

2 weeks ago

Keep Players Engaged During Exploration | DM Tips

Keep Players Engaged During Exploration | DM Tips The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Why Wandering Monsters Make Dungeon Crawls Terrifying? Time Pressure!

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Why Wandering Monsters Make Dungeon Crawls Terrifying? Time Pressure! The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Exciting Greyhawk News from Garycon - Luke Gygax and Wizards of the Coast Collaboration!

Exciting Greyhawk News from Garycon - Luke Gygax and Wizards of the Coast Collaboration! The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

475 views - 3 weeks ago

Letting the World React to Player Choices

Letting the World React to Player Choices The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Every Month I'm Giving Away D&D Modules To Members of The DM and Friends

Every Month I'm Giving Away D&D Modules To Members of The DM and Friends The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Light Pressure: The D&D Pressure Tool Every DM Forgets

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Light Pressure: The D&D Pressure Tool Every DM Forgets The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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You've Never Heard of This AD&D Class Until Now

You've Never Heard of This AD&D Class Until Now The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Thank you for becoming a member of The DM and Friends

Thank you for becoming a member of The DM and Friends The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

1 month ago

Meaningful Choice vs Railroading | The DM's Dilemma

Meaningful Choice vs Railroading | The DM's Dilemma The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Why old school D&D feels more dangerous?

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Why old school D&D feels more dangerous? The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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The Dragon Magazine NPC who likes to Make People Pay | Dragon Magazine

The Dragon Magazine NPC who likes to Make People Pay | Dragon Magazine The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Yes vs No vs Roll the Dice | What Every DM Gets Wrong

Yes vs No vs Roll the Dice | What Every DM Gets Wrong The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Multiple Characters? Here's What Gary Gygax Said

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Multiple Characters? Here's What Gary Gygax Said The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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The Labyrinth of Arachne | Another Dimension or Beneath Celune?

The Labyrinth of Arachne | Another Dimension or Beneath Celune? The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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The Deathmaster Class: Dragon Magazine's Deadliest NPC | Episode 4

The Deathmaster Class: Dragon Magazine's Deadliest NPC | Episode 4 The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Designing Encounters That Aren't Just fights!

Designing Encounters That Aren't Just fights! The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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The Greyhawk Calendar in a Nutshell

The Greyhawk Calendar in a Nutshell The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Players Don't Argue With the DM (And Here's Why)

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Players Don't Argue With the DM (And Here's Why) The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Orccon 2026 Convention Report: The DM and Friends | Boothill Games

Orccon 2026 Convention Report: The DM and Friends | Boothill Games The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Forgotten NPC Character Classes: The Cloistered Cleric - Dragon Magazine | Episode 3

Forgotten NPC Character Classes: The Cloistered Cleric - Dragon Magazine | Episode 3 The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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The Five Keys to Success | Mike Beeman's Timeless Article from Dragon Magazine

The Five Keys to Success | Mike Beeman's Timeless Article from Dragon Magazine The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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The Moons in The World of Greyhawk in a Nutshell

The Moons in The World of Greyhawk in a Nutshell The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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New Player, Established Campaign: Here's What Works

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New Player, Established Campaign: Here's What Works The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Inside ORCCON Los Angeles with Jim Murphy

Inside ORCCON Los Angeles with Jim Murphy The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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This Dragon Magazine NPC Class Ends Campaigns | AD&D Bounty Hunter | Episode 2

This Dragon Magazine NPC Class Ends Campaigns | AD&D Bounty Hunter | Episode 2 The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Information | The One Thing Every New DM Gets Wrong About Running Games

Information | The One Thing Every New DM Gets Wrong About Running Games The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Six Strategies to Help Survive a low-level Dungeon Crawl | Player Tools Series E3

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Six Strategies to Help Survive a low-level Dungeon Crawl | Player Tools Series E3 The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Forgotten NPC Classes: The Bandit Explained | Dragon Magazine

Forgotten NPC Classes: The Bandit Explained | Dragon Magazine The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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DM Goals Redux – What I Missed the First Time

DM Goals Redux – What I Missed the First Time The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Hedge Knights Fit Greyhawk Perfectly – Here's Why

Hedge Knights Fit Greyhawk Perfectly – Here's Why The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Stop Overthinking: Why Bad Decisions Beat No Decisions | Player Tools Series E2

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Stop Overthinking: Why Bad Decisions Beat No Decisions | Player Tools Series E2 The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Better Players Make Better Dungeon Masters: Here's Why | Player Tools Series E1

Better Players Make Better Dungeon Masters: Here's Why | Player Tools Series E1 The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Hedge Knights: D&D Players Can't Stop Talking About Them

Hedge Knights: D&D Players Can't Stop Talking About Them The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Old School Mapping: Why Getting Lost Is the Point in Dungeons and Dragons

Old School Mapping: Why Getting Lost Is the Point in Dungeons and Dragons The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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2000 subscribers | Live streams, Greyhawk, Dragon Magazine and DM tips

2000 subscribers | Live streams, Greyhawk, Dragon Magazine and DM tips The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Random Rumors: One of the Most Powerful Tools a DM Doesn’t Use Enough

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Random Rumors: One of the Most Powerful Tools a DM Doesn’t Use Enough The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Kathleen Kennedy Is Out at Lucasfilm — How Disney Broke Star Wars

Kathleen Kennedy Is Out at Lucasfilm — How Disney Broke Star Wars The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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PAGE 3 convention report - seeing old and new friends

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PAGE 3 convention report - seeing old and new friends The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo

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Rulings over Rules — What Is The Biggest DM Mistake?

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Rulings over Rules — What Is The Biggest DM Mistake? The DM & Friends (DM Angelo) and Tenkar's Tavern

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Hirelings & Henchmen in D&D: Loyalty, Morale, and Real Consequences - NOT MEAT SHIELDS

Hirelings & Henchmen in D&D: Loyalty, Morale, and Real Consequences - NOT MEAT SHIELDS The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

317 views - 3 months ago

When One Player Takes Over — The DM's Solution

When One Player Takes Over — The DM's Solution The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Stop Letting Monsters Fight to the Death — Morale Is the Combat Rule You’re Ignoring

Stop Letting Monsters Fight to the Death — Morale Is the Combat Rule You’re Ignoring The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Stop Over Prepping Your D&D Games Prep Less, Run Better

Stop Over Prepping Your D&D Games Prep Less, Run Better The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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The Problem With 'Balanced' D&D Encounters

The Problem With 'Balanced' D&D Encounters The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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One Shot vs Campaign - The Key Differences Every DM Needs

One Shot vs Campaign - The Key Differences Every DM Needs The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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House rules I use in my Dungeons and Dragons Campaign

House rules I use in my Dungeons and Dragons Campaign The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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The Ending That Keeps Players Hooked All Week Long

The Ending That Keeps Players Hooked All Week Long The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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We Hit 1800 Subscribers | What's Next for The DM and Friends

We Hit 1800 Subscribers | What's Next for The DM and Friends The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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Your D&D Locations Are Boring (Here's Why)

Your D&D Locations Are Boring (Here's Why) The DM & Friends (DM Angelo)

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