DM’s Pocket Guide

The podcast for D&D 5e Dungeon Masters who want to learn more about the game in 9 minutes or less! Listen each week for a new episode on a rule, spell, or monster from the Player’s Handbook, Monster Manual, or Dungeon Master’s Guide.

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Episodes

Gibbering Mouther

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

In our last episode of season 1, we're covering one of the creepiest monsters you can throw at your players:  the Gibbering Mouther.  This alien aberration will make your players Fight, Flight or Freeze when they hear the voices of absorbed victims and has the potential to kill a player with no hope of coming back.  Sounds fun!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Moonbeam

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

Today we're here to talk about Moonbeam, an atmospheric and powerful spell that Tricia absolutely did not use effectively for the longest time.  Save yourself the heartache and learn with us!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Resistances and Vulnerabilities

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

Step up your combat game by learning what resistances, vulnerabilities, and immunities are and how to use them.  They'll turn a simple monster into an intense battle with players working to figure out how to damage them.
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Guards

Wednesday May 25, 2022

Wednesday May 25, 2022

This week's episode is all about Guards!  They are arguably one of the most boring "monsters" in the MM, but we discuss how you can do a lot of worldbuildng in the way your setting uses guards.
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Scrying

Wednesday May 18, 2022

Wednesday May 18, 2022

If you want to run a Curse of Strahd campaign, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode about the spell Scrying to save yourself a retroactive headache!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Meets or Beats

Wednesday May 11, 2022

Wednesday May 11, 2022

It took us years to keep this rule straight, despite it being in the first few pages of the Player's Handbook!  It took this catchy phrase to nail it down:  "Meets or beats."  Listen today and make sure you're managing dice rolls correctly and consistently!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Concentration

Wednesday May 04, 2022

Wednesday May 04, 2022

"I hate this. This is my brain just literally turns off, reading the Player's Handbook."
Can you relate?  The rules for maintaining spell concentration can be tedious, but we break it down for you in this week's episode of DM's Pocket Guide! 
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Perytons

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022

Perytons are the perfect low-level monster to throw at your party and genuinely freak them out!  A bird with a humanoid shadow and a skull face with antlers, this creature will pursue a chosen victim until they've eaten their heart.  Learn more about this monstrosity in today's episode!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Other Combat Actions Pt. 2

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

We finished up our conversation on combat actions other than attacking and casting by discussing Ready, Search, and Use Object.
Roar Cat makes a brief appearance in this episode.  Roll a DC12 Perception check to see if you can find him!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Hide Action

Wednesday Apr 06, 2022

Wednesday Apr 06, 2022

In today's episode, we pull information from two different locations in the Player's Handbook to learn about all the advantages and rules involved in the Hide Action.  Now I want to play a stealthy rogue and put them all to use!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads.  If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com. 
Transcripts of every episode are available!
 
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

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