In this episode of the Ingrates, our heroes head back to the lair of the nilbog! What will they find and will they be able to handle its shenanigans? Find out now!
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Painting Update: Vulture and Elf Wizard
Dear Readers, just wanted to give you a quick painting update to let you know what projects I’m working on. First up is the Elf Wizard. This miniature is one I’m working on for one of my youth players at adventurers league. I always like painting new players’ first miniature. Sorry I didn’t get aContinue reading “Painting Update: Vulture and Elf Wizard”
The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 21: To Where it Began
Dear Readers, I know it’s not Thursday, but I was so excited to get the episode out that I wanted to do it sooner than later. Enjoy! The Inglorious Ingrates are at it again, this time back in Borest where their adventures first truly began. And what’s with the strange goblin dressed as a jester?Continue reading “The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 21: To Where it Began”
FINALLY!! THE KICKSTARTER HAS ARRIVED!!
Dear Readers, as I have said and complained about and have been waiting almost a year for, my Battletech: Clan Invasion Kickstarter has arrived (well, part arrived yesterday, the rest today; it came in two parts)! Today I will be doing the unboxing and show you all what I have gotten. I ordered the MerchantContinue reading “FINALLY!! THE KICKSTARTER HAS ARRIVED!!”
A Player’s Perspective: Kids on Bicycles – Episode 4
Dear Readers, I know this one is a long time coming, but since we are resuming KoB this coming week, I figured you would like a catch-up to the goings-on of The Gang. We Begin where we left off, at Kelly Ann’s house to “work on a project for school.” We began plotting on howContinue reading “A Player’s Perspective: Kids on Bicycles – Episode 4”
I Know, I Know…
Dear Readers, I know it’s been a minute since I’ve last posted. Truth be told, I’ve just been extremely busy as well as dealing with some mental health challenges. That said, I wanted to give a short post out here to let you know that I am still alive and still writing. A few thingsContinue reading “I Know, I Know…”
Painting Update: Some More Mech Action
Dear Readers, it’s been an extremely busy week, but I did get some painting done. Here’s some pictures of what I have gotten accomplished: Yes, the Vulture is still a work in progress, but he’s a print and I had to re-glue on one arm. As it is, I’m just happy to get some paintContinue reading “Painting Update: Some More Mech Action”
Late Post
Dear Readers, as you may well have guessed, Battletech has been a big part of my hobby lately. Like, a big part. In any case, I browse and occasionally post in the r/battletech subreddit. During a particular conversation between myself and another Redditor, whom I won’t name, he expressed willingness to trade his Legendary MAD-3RContinue reading “Late Post”
Video Game RPG Review: Paper Mario
Dear Readers, I know I am late to the party, so to speak, as this game’s been out for quite a bit, but I just had to do a review. That and it’s one of two games I had access to on my Switch while in quarantine. Paper Mario, for the uninitiated, is an interestingContinue reading “Video Game RPG Review: Paper Mario”
Quick Paining Update: I GOT TO PAINT!!
Dear Readers, this won’t be a “normal” painting update, as I did not take incremental pictures of this guy. I also know that I promised a different post today, but after getting to paint something after almost 2 weeks, I couldn’t help myself and wanted to share, shunting the other post to tomorrow. I mean,Continue reading “Quick Paining Update: I GOT TO PAINT!!”
Almost There
Dear Readers, I’m almost done with Quarantine. Almost. This means that soon, oh so soon, I will be able to go back to painting and playing. Even better is that I got a new painting desk (or rather, Mrs. Daily DM got me a new desk!) with a lovely new ink blotter to protect saidContinue reading “Almost There”
Just My Luck…
So, Dear Readers, you may have noticed my lack of posting this week. And that I am posting on a Saturday. Lemme explain. It started yesterday when I began to have a tickle in the back of my throat and a mild cough. Now, I am vaccinated. I have the booster. But… I tested positiveContinue reading “Just My Luck…”
Battletech: My Obsession Continues
Dear Readers, I think I might have a problem. An addiction if you will. You see, when Catalyst Game Labs decided to re-release the Battletech game with affordable plastic miniatures and put them out on the market, the Battletech community went wild. You have to understand, the only way to get Miniatures in the pastContinue reading “Battletech: My Obsession Continues”
Posting Schedule
Dear Readers, it’s been a great holiday break, and now that my kiddos are back to school, I can return to our regularly scheduled posting schedule! It should go something like this: At least one, if not two, painting updates – my current obsessions lay with my Battletech miniatures, but I’ll try to give youContinue reading “Posting Schedule”
Merry Christmas!
Dear Readers, I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/ however you celebrate this time of year! I’ll see all of you next week! Sincerely, ~The Daily Dungeon Master
Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 20 – The Consequences of War
The Ingrates really have it rough in this continuation of the followup to the fallout with WAR. Enjoy!
Christmas/Holiday Adventures
Dear Readers, as you can tell it is coming up to Christmas! I just want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas by sharing with you two adventures that I had purchased off of The DMs Guild (www.dmsguild.com). How The Lich Stole Christmas by Wizard Sleeve Studios, Steve “Jaspor” Orr, and Bill Putrino Currently onContinue reading “Christmas/Holiday Adventures”
A Player’s Perspective: Kids on Bicycles Episode 2
When we last left the gang, they found themselves underneath the burned out ruins of Dr. Ford’s old home, in a room filled with purple crystals, and a large spinning contraption, all hooked to a table. Upon further investigation the gang found that the machinery was upwards of 60+ years old, dating back to theContinue reading “A Player’s Perspective: Kids on Bicycles Episode 2”
Painting Update: Female Goliath Barbarian
Dear Readers, I’ve made some good progress on this miniature this week. Here’s how she looks: I ended up using Wraith Black for her hair, which didn’t turn out quite as dark as I had hoped. I will likely do a dark wash over the hair to darken it up a little. I used whiteContinue reading “Painting Update: Female Goliath Barbarian”
Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 19 – The Aftermath
The Ingrates’ battle with WAR is now over, but what about the rest of the kingdom? What are the consequences of this conflict? The Ingrates find out what’s in store for them!
A Player’s Perspective: Kids on Bicycles Episode 1
Dear Readers, as previously stated, I am taking a break from the Ingrates for a bit to get a chance to play. Arkon’s player is running a modified Kids on Bicycles campaign, using “Tales From the Loop” rules. The Ingrates will continue soon. Additionally, the last week of the month will be the KoB (KidsContinue reading “A Player’s Perspective: Kids on Bicycles Episode 1”
Major Painting Update: So Much Stuff…
Dear Readers, here we are again with another painting update! This one is kind of big one so buckle up! First we have the completed Black Knight. I did some work on the base, including using Citadel’s technical paint called Astrogranite. Here is what the Black Knight looks like finished (minus the dull coat finish):Continue reading “Major Painting Update: So Much Stuff…”
Posting Schedule
Dear Readers, it’s been an interesting last few years, hasn’t it? I mean, with this Biblical-proportion seeming plague going throughout the world and all of us wanting a return to “normal” (whatever that means), things have been crazy. And thus part of why I began this blog. To have something awesome to do during theContinue reading “Posting Schedule”
Let’s Talk Battletech: My (current) Miniature Painting Obsession
Dear Readers, I have developed, as the title suggests, an obsession with painting my new pewter Battletech miniatures. Like, I have almost totally abandoned my Dungeons & Dragons miniatures in favor of painting my Battletech ones. And I couldn’t be more excited about it. As my main shipment of Battletech miniatures should be on theContinue reading “Let’s Talk Battletech: My (current) Miniature Painting Obsession”
Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 18 – The Great Battle of Our Time
Listen in to the amazing conclusion of Chapter 1 of the Inglorious Ingrates as they take on WAR in an epic battle!
Product Review: 3DEGOS Dice and My Monthly Dice Envy Subscription Set
Dear Readers, I am usually wary of certain things sold on Etsy. But then I came across these… If you are unable to tell, they are clear dice with flowers in the center, specifically, daisies. They are a gift for someone very special to me that absolutely loves daisies and loves the occasional nerdy gift.Continue reading “Product Review: 3DEGOS Dice and My Monthly Dice Envy Subscription Set”
Let’s Talk Battletech: Miniatures Edition – Black Knight & Atlas
Here we are again, dear readers with an update on my BattleTech miniature painting. As you will undoubtedly see, I have been hard at work painting these miniatures. With no further ado, let’s get started! First off, we have the Atlas, the pain in my backside. It took… a considerable amount of paint to getContinue reading “Let’s Talk Battletech: Miniatures Edition – Black Knight & Atlas”
Premium Content – The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 17: The Beginning of the End
The Inglorious Ingrates are back at it again! With everything going on, they may be in over their heads. See where they turn out today!
Short Post
So a couple of announcements today, Sear Readers! 1) Thanksgiving Week I will be taking off from Sunday, 21 November, until the following Sunday for Thanksgiving. I’ll be super busy with family coming into town that posting will be difficult, if not impossible. I’ll be returning to post that following Monday, the 29th. 2) IngloriousContinue reading “Short Post”
Let’s talk Battletech: Miniatures – Continued a.k.a The Daily DM Planned Better
Hey Dear Readers, today I’m going to continue on with painting my Battletech minis. I don’t expect this to be a very long post, mostly because I will be priming my two Inner Sphere mechs, and doing a base coat on my Clanner mech. Also, update on my shipment from Catalyst Game Labs, I gotContinue reading “Let’s talk Battletech: Miniatures – Continued a.k.a The Daily DM Planned Better”
Let’s Talk Battletech: Miniatures
Dear Readers, you may remember these guys from last week when I repaired or put together for the first time, these guys: Well, I’ve decided to try my hand at painting these metal ones before I try working on all of my plastic ones. I’m going to, as usual, start with priming. The Timberwolf isContinue reading “Let’s Talk Battletech: Miniatures”
Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 16: Life of the Party
Sorry Dear Subscribers that this took so long. This delay was due to several reasons: 1) Technical difficulties 2) The fact that this episode was recorded in two parts, both relatively long (I’ll get to that later), and lastly 3) Life got in the way The reason it was recorded in two pieces was dueContinue reading “Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 16: Life of the Party”
Let’s Talk Battletech: Miniatures
Well, Dear Readers, I finally got some more Battletech stuff. Unfortunately, I still haven’t gotten my “big” order from the Kickstarter. Sad mech noises But, that didn’t stop me from buying some of the pewter Iron Wind Metals battlemechs! So I am going to share a couple of things with you all today, the repairContinue reading “Let’s Talk Battletech: Miniatures”
Burnout/Writer’s Block
As many players read this blog, I know that many of them are DMs. This post is for you folks. Dear Readers, I am in a bad slump. My MS has been acting up and with that comes my depression and anxiety. I’m sure many of you know how it goes with that! To addContinue reading “Burnout/Writer’s Block”
At Last…
At long last, my house is in order. Mostly. But I was able to get my new painting station set up (for the most part; you see a trend?), and got a little bit of painting done. Unfortunately, this afternoon, I ended up having to drive to my local VA hospital for an appointment thatContinue reading “At Last…”
Almost There…
So the guys are finishing up the house today! All of my furniture should be back in which means I’ll be able to go back to painting and making regular posts again! As a consolation, here are a bunch of memes: So thank again for your patience and understanding. I know I’ve said that aContinue reading “Almost There…”
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A Rare Post: Miniature Painting Spotlight – Death Tyrant
Hey, Dear Readers! Guess what?! My house is nearly done, and it’s done enough that I can move back in! Which means… I got some painting done! Not a lot, mind you, but I got some painting done on a new miniature. As you can see I don’t have a whole lot of accomplished onContinue reading “A Rare Post: Miniature Painting Spotlight – Death Tyrant”
Still Waiting
Dear Readers, my house is still in shambles, in the process of being repaired. Thus I am still in a hotel. Thus I am still unable to paint. Thus the lack of posts. I haven’t been running but one table, that hasn’t met yet but in parts for the new Adventures League adventure. Y’all stillContinue reading “Still Waiting”
Announcement
Dear Readers, my posting schedule is kind of shot at the moment. As I told you before, I am going through some stuff. The first floor of my house is being demolished due to the infamous hot water heater incident that destroyed all of my flooring. That demolition and subsequent repair is currently going on,Continue reading “Announcement”
Essential Books to Play D&D For Players
Dear Readers, as many of you may know, I am a huge fan of Dungeons and Dragons. I am also, as many of you know, a fan of dndbeyond.com, the online D&D 5e toolset. And yet, I still love the physical books. I own several. This got me thinking: if I were advising a newContinue reading “Essential Books to Play D&D For Players”
No Post Today
Dear Readers, I am so sorry, but I won’t have a substantial post today. My water heater busted and my family is getting displaced to a hotel for the next 4-6 weeks (at the longest). So today, my family is packing and preparing for an extended hotel stay. Additionally, I am taking a short vacationContinue reading “No Post Today”
Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 15 – The Prophecy
Dear Subscribers, sorry it’s late. My editor is still sick and recovering. Next week’s should go out on time. The Ingrates have finally found something they didn’t even know they were looking for, in the Off-site Location. What will they find? Content Warning: Gruesome depictions of torture and death; parental discretion is advised.
How-To DM: Character Backgrounds in Campaigns
Dear Readers, this is going to be an interesting post… Be forewarned. Let’s say you build yourself a marvelous campaign. You have a wonderful campaign world in which you have woven an epic tale of triumphs and failures. You have yourself a wonderful world waiting to be explored and a story just waiting to beContinue reading “How-To DM: Character Backgrounds in Campaigns”
Short Post: Today’s the Day!
Dear Readers, it’s finally come: the end of Chapter 1 (of 5) of the Ingrates Campaign! Of course, the Player’s Perspective comes tomorrow, and for you Premium Subscribers, the podcast preview is only up to Episode 14 as of now (we finished recording Episode 17 last week!), with Episode 15 being released to our PremiumContinue reading “Short Post: Today’s the Day!”
World Building Post: City of Red Fern
As I may have said before, Dear Readers, I’ve been having one heck of a week. My hot water heater went out couple weeks ago and all I’ve been doing since then, it seems, is dealing with contractors, restoration people, and the insurance company. This is made getting things done here quite the challenge, toContinue reading “World Building Post: City of Red Fern”
Short Post: Web Comics
Dear Readers, I have gotta say that I have a love for several webcomics. Several of them I was exposed to via Imgur, and was later pleasantly surprised to find on Web Toon, a web comic app. Here are a couple of my favorites that relate to D&D: The Weekly Roll I cannot possibly stressContinue reading “Short Post: Web Comics”
Not “A Player’s Perspective” – Dungeons and Dragons Nerds… Candy-Product Review
Fair Warning, this is going to be a short post. So, as many of you may have seen, Nerds Candy did a partnership with Wizards of the Coast, doing D&D Nerds Candy. If you haven’t already, you can go do a Google search for D&D Nerds candy and you’ll find the following site: https://dnd.wizards.com/nerds YouContinue reading “Not “A Player’s Perspective” – Dungeons and Dragons Nerds… Candy-Product Review”
Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 14!!!
I know, it’s been a week, but as I wrote before, there were technical difficulties. That said, here is the podcast preview. Be forewarned, however, that there are some possible triggers within, and there is a content advisory at the beginning of this and the next two episodes.
Miniature Painting Spotlight: Pre-primed Hobgoblins…Sort Of
Readers, today we’re going to look at painting a couple of hobgoblins I’m going to be needing tomorrow for the Inglorious Ingrates. I’m going to provide a step-by-step process on how I’m going to go about painting these miniatures. As we are going to be dealing with miniatures that are already prime, we are goingContinue reading “Miniature Painting Spotlight: Pre-primed Hobgoblins…Sort Of”
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