Detentions and Dragons

Jun 07 2023 64
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Welcome to Detentions and Dragons, a podcast dedicated to introducing Dungeons and Dragons into the classroom experience! Not a teacher? Don't worry! Hosts Josh and Matt are confident that new players, new Dungeon Masters, and fans of Dungeons and Dragons will find this enjoyable and informative as well! Podcast updates biweekly weekly. We are off during the summer! Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network!!

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Lesson # 176 - Graduation 2023 and Dragons

Jun 07 2023 31 mins  
School is out for summer!!! With empty desks and empty classrooms, Josh and Matt sit back and recount adventures from their D&D games in club. No rules, No lesson plans, just two teachers telling stories about the fun they had playing D&D with their students over the 2022 - 2023 school year. Did these two teachers help you finish the greatest D&D story ever played? Help them out by

Lesson # 175 - Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games The Game to Grow Method: The Book and Dragons

May 22 2023 37 mins  
Our Longest Lesson Title Yet! On this special lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Matt and Josh interview Adam Davis of Game to Grow about his new book Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games The Game to Grow Method. If you were ever interested in what is happening at Game to Grow, therapeutic applications of TTRPGS, or how to integrate some or all of these techniques into your

Lesson # 174 - Roll Modeling: Level Up and Dragons

May 08 2023 29 mins  
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about how to level up player characters. They discuss what leveling up is, what is changed and what stays the same when a character levels up, and demonstrate how to update a player's character sheet. Did these two teachers help you reach a new level at your own club or table ? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending

Lesson # 173 - Roll Modeling: Rests and Dragons

Apr 17 2023 44 mins  
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about Short and Long Rests. They discuss what these are, mechanics and requirements for resting, and yes, they even demonstrate restoring HP and spells slots through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers help you to understand the minutiae of resting in D&D ? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detention

Lesson # 172 - Roll Modeling: Reactions and Dragons

Mar 27 2023 45 mins  
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about using reactions in combat. They discuss what the reaction action is, when and why a player might use them, and demonstrate reaction through semi-scripted role play. Note: Some characters gained access to spells that they typically don't have for the sake of the demonstration. And... because I forgot level 3 wizards

Lesson # 171 - Roll Modeling: Bonus Actions and Dragons

Mar 13 2023 43 mins  
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about bonus actions in combat. They discuss what bonus actions are, when and why a player might use them, and demonstrate bonus actions through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers help successfully add a bonus to your next D&D game? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend

Lesson # 170 - Roll Modeling: Improvised Actions and Dragons

Feb 20 2023 44 mins  
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the improvised actions in combat. They discuss what improvised actions are, when and why a player might use them, and how a DM can fairly and collaboratively integrate these into the story. And of course, Matt and Josh demo improvised actions through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers help successfully

Lesson # 169 - Roll Modeling: Other Actions and Dragons

Feb 06 2023 44 mins  
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the other combat actions. Characters can cast spells and make melee attacks, but those aren't the only ways they can participate in battle They discuss the basics of actions like dodge and disengage, why a player might use them, and demo these actions magic through semi-scripted role play. Did these two teachers hel

Lesson # 168 - Roll Modeling: Combat Magic and Dragons

Jan 09 2023 43 mins  
On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about the basics of using magic combat. They discuss the basics of spells, the requirements of spell casting, and demo combat magic through roll play. Did these two teachers help you cast your next great spell? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listene

Lesson # 167 - Story Time: 2022 and Dragons

Dec 25 2022 38 mins  
The holiday tradition returns once more! To celebrate the holiday season, Matt gives Josh the present he wants most in life: a chance to talk about fun stories from his D&D games. Listen as Josh and Matt ramble on and embellish their stories and inside jokes from their personal campaigns around the fireplace! Music: Brother Christmas by Lemon Yellow Hayes (http://freemusicarchive.o