Big List of Resources

By: Eric

Big List of Resources

Here's a list oflinks that I find inspiring when I create adventures and characters. It's super big yet, but I’m always adding stuff! For now, I’m keeping this list to things that I’ve used/watched/listened to and can personally recommend.

Shoot me an email if you think I should add something and I’ll check it out.

Videos

For DMs

Matthew Colville’s Running the Game Series A YouTube playlist that takes you through every aspect of, well, running the game of D&D. For new DMs and veterans alike. And players too for that matter.

MrRhexx’s Dungeons and Dragons Lore Series
A YouTube playlist that dives deep into the lore of Waterdeep and beyond. Way beyond. Great for all the little details like why gold dragons have whiskers.

Zee Bashew’s The Cold Road D&D Campaign Diary
Super fun campaign setting and a great look behind the scenes at how a great DM adapts to character actions.

For Players

Any video from Runesmith
Funny videos from a dude you just wanna be friends with. He doesn't go super in-depth, but he tells you what you need to know and he’ll make you laugh along the way.

JoCat’s Crap Guide to D&D Series
Insanely creative and fun videos that make for great beginner’s explanations. Keeps everything accessible and fun. Like D&D should be.

Zee Bashew’s The Animated Spellbook
A gorgeously animated guide to spells and how to use them. And how not to use them.

Generators

Maps

Watabou’s Medieval Fantasy City Generator
A great little generator that provides a deceptively large amount of control.

Watabou’s Toy Town
A tool that visualizes your medieval fantasy city into a 3D model you can walk around in!

Books

Madeline Hale’s Table Fables and Table Fables 2
The first Table Fables is fantastic for in-game randomized fun. The second one is great for planning your next sesh.

Podcasts

Brian Posehn’s Nerd Poker (Old) This podcast got me into D&D. You need Stitcher Premium to listen now, but I think the first half is worth a listen if you haven’t heard it yet.

Brian Posehn’s Nerd Poker (New) A revival of the classic and a ton of fun. Just a bunch of old friends playing D&D together.

GeeklyInc’s Drunks & Dragons Greetings Adventurers
This is my all-time favorite D&D podcast. It took me from “Huh, D&D is kinda cool.” to “I have to play this right now.” Listen to them all if you can. If you can’t, they have some abridged episodes available.

The McElroys The Adventure Zone
I was late to the party on this one, but I made it! It’s a lot of fun and the McElroys come up with great in-game mechanics to keep things moving along.

Dungeons & Daddies
Stop what you’re doing and listen to this podcast right now. You will thank me.

Critical Role
Don’t hate me, but I’ve never actually listened to Critical Role. But I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge its impact on D&D and nerd culture as a whole.

Imaginary Worlds Not D&D focused, but a great look into geek culture, world building and what makes this all so engrossing.