Episodios

  • TDS 019: Draw Steel Is Out (for Patrons)

    TDS 019: Draw Steel Is Out (for Patrons)
    Jun 25 2025

    In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I give my first impressions of the Draw Steel PDFs that MCDM recently released on Patreon!


    Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety


    Links:

    • The Blacksmith's Guild Issue #1
    • Ratcatcher Magazine - Issue 01
    • Raiders of Ivywatch
    • You Meet in an Ambush
    • Steel Drawer
    • The Cave of Amber Tears
    • Renée's Pixel Art Token Markers
    • Power Cards
    • The Vessel
    • Class Retainers
    • Flockle Ancestry
    • Summoning the Summoner in the Draw Steel Codex!


    More from The Dice Society:

    • Mailing list
    • Today's transcript
    • Bluesky
    • YouTube


    More from MCDM:

    • Matt on Bluesky
    • James on Bluesky
    • MCDM on Bluesky
    • MCDM on Discord


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:04 - Community

    04:30 - News

    14:28 - PDF first impressions

    27:40 - Outro
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    28 m
  • TDS 018: James Introcaso on Draw Steel's Design

    TDS 018: James Introcaso on Draw Steel's Design
    May 15 2025

    In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I interview none other than James Introcaso! We talk about Draw Steel's game design process and principles. Plus, a short summary of last month's DS news at the end.


    Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSociety


    Links:

    • James Introcaso on Tactical RPGs and Draw Steel
    • Future Draw Steel Products, Djordice Are Shipping, Flee Mortals on Foundry | April Roundup
    • Triggered Actions Updated! | The Danger Room | Draw Steel Codex Actual Play
    • Good King Omund’s Box of Dice | Hero Titles
    • A-a-ron custom Draw Steel dice
    • Draw Steel IRL Cards
    • Gol Ancestry for Draw Steel!
    • Fanzine for Draw Steel
    • A Vampire Class for Draw Steel


    More from The Dice Society:

    • Mailing list
    • Today's transcript
    • Bluesky
    • YouTube


    More from MCDM:

    • Matt on Bluesky
    • James on Bluesky
    • MCDM on Bluesky
    • MCDM on Discord


    Chapters:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:02:25 - Interview

    01:14:13 - News and Community

    01:16:49 - Outro
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    1 h y 17 m
  • TDS 017: Draw Steel Strongholds & Warfare

    TDS 017: Draw Steel Strongholds & Warfare
    Apr 17 2025
    In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I talk the upcoming Draw Steel politics system based on MCDM's Strongholds & Followers & Kingdoms & Warfare.Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheDiceSocietyLinks:The Great RebirthYou Meet in an Ambush v1.3Six more ancestriesPlasmoid ancestryAutomation for Character Sheet ToolkitHomebrew monsters on StawlHeroic ResourcesCondition Labels Owlbear extensionWeapons of LegendCodex Marches setting guideTreasure materials organized into categoriesChess subsystemHeroic retainersMore from The Dice Society:Mailing listToday's transcriptBlueskyYouTubeMore from MCDM:Matt on BlueskyJames on BlueskyMCDM on BlueskyMCDM on DiscordChapters:00:00 - Intro00:54 - Community05:35 - Intermission05:56 - News09:21 - Strongholds & Warfare15:36 - Outro
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    16 m
  • TDS 016: Draw Steel's Codex VTT

    TDS 016: Draw Steel's Codex VTT
    Mar 25 2025
    In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I talk about the much-awaited VTT that DMHub is making for Draw Steel: the Codex!Become a member of the Society: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1ciM2mEyft9kF-RGjwDGA/joinLinks:Goblins Take Over The Codex!DMHub Discord serverCodex devlog channelCodex chat channelCodex feedback formCodex Marches onboarding10th level ShadowDraw Steel Codex tutorial video listHow to Direct a Game in the CodexForge Steel Character Importer for the CodexDraw Steel Foundry SystemModule Guide for Draw Steel in FoundryDeath to Ajax!How to Introduce Draw Steel to Your FriendsCompact character sheetsAndie Margolskee InterviewJames Introcaso on Becoming a Professional DesignerBand of Goblins ancestryVampire ancestryVampire class for Draw SteelCharacter Sheets but not for AntsMonsters on Forge SteelThemed playlistsMore from The Dice Society:Mailing listToday's transcriptBlueskyYouTubeMore from MCDM:Matt on BlueskyJames on BlueskyMCDM on BlueskyMCDM on DiscordChapters:00:00 - Intro01:03 - Codex VTT08:37 - Membership09:00 - News13:55 - Community20:29 - Outro
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    21 m
  • TDS 015: Draw Steel's New Classes

    TDS 015: Draw Steel's New Classes
    Feb 23 2025
    In today's episode of The Dice Society Podcast, I talk about the two new classes coming to Draw Steel after the core rules: the Beastheart and the Summoner.For a transcript of this episode, go to: ⁠⁠https://thedicesociety.com/tds015-ds-new-classesLinks:THE SUMMONER! Draw Steel PlaytestingCodex's smart targeting systemCodex's forced movement automationThe Great Thaw of Gryzmithrak SpireBay of Blackbottom w/ the author for SoCal Fire ReliefMore Adventure Brainstorming, Part III!Danger Room in The Draw Steel Codex!The Ten Thousand Year CataclysmThe Dice Goblin EpisodeDael Kingsmill on Mythology and Draw SteelCustom character sheetDigital Character Sheets on StawlThree Little Guys in a TrenchcoatIntroducing Friends to Draw SteelGunslinger ClassOnboarding Slides for Classes & AncestriesMonster Math!Draw Steel Ability CardsCharacter Creation: Ancestries and CulturesMore from The Dice Society:Mailing listWebsiteBlueskyYouTubeMore from MCDM:Matt on BlueskyJames on BlueskyMCDM on BlueskyMCDM on DiscordChapters:00:00 - Intro00:59 - New classes07:45 - News10:19 - Community17:54 - Outro
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    18 m
  • TDS 014: Draw Steel is (Content) Complete

    TDS 014: Draw Steel is (Content) Complete
    Jan 21 2025

    On today's episode of The Dice Society podcast, I talk about the newest Draw Steel playtest packets and all of the community creations that came in their wake.


    More from The Dice Society:

    • Transcript of this episode
    • Mailing list
    • Bluesky
    • YouTube


    Links:

    Because of Spotify's character limit, please see the links section on YouTube. Sorry for the inconvenience.


    More from MCDM:

    • Matt on Twitch
    • James on Twitch
    • MCDM on YouTube
    • Matt on YouTube
    • Draw Steel on Reddit
    • MCDM on Reddit
    • Matt on Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • MCDM on Patreon
    • MCDM on Discord


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:19 - Community and news

    03:48 - New packets

    10:17 - Intermission

    10:58 - Community creations

    18:29 - Outro
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    19 m
  • TDS 013: Draw Steel Complications & Consumables

    TDS 013: Draw Steel Complications & Consumables
    Dec 18 2024

    In today's episode of The Dice Society podcast, I talk about two new previews the Draw Steel Patreon backers got: 100 complications and consumable treasures for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th echelons.


    For the show notes of this episode, go to: ⁠⁠https://thedicesociety.com/tds013-ds-complications-consumables/⁠⁠


    Links:

    • Dice Probability Graphs
    • The Bow Languor
    • Tavern Games
    • Overhauled Draw Steel Character Sheets in Foundry
    • Adventure collab
    • Goblin Points
    • Blog of Holding


    More from MCDM:

    • Matt on Twitch
    • James on Twitch
    • MCDM on YouTube
    • Matt on YouTube
    • Draw Steel on Reddit
    • MCDM on Reddit
    • Matt on Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • MCDM on Patreon
    • MCDM on Discord


    More from The Dice Society:

    • Mailing list
    • Web
    • Spotify
    • Bluesky


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:25 - Community and news

    05:29 - Complications preview

    12:42 - Intermission

    13:26 - Consumables preview

    21:33 - Outro
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    22 m
  • TDS 012: Draw Steel Reaches Level 10

    TDS 012: Draw Steel Reaches Level 10
    Nov 21 2024
    In today's episode of The Dice Society podcast, I talk about Draw Steel's third Patreon playtest packet, a couple of level 10 prototypes, and the changes the devs are currently working on. For the show notes of this episode, go to: ⁠https://thedicesociety.com/tds012-ds-reaches-level-10/⁠ Links: Kobold AncestryXentis' Steel CompendiumEmblazoned Character SheetsMobile friendly rules reference PDFOwlbear Rodeo: DS Conditions & TooltipsInterview with Djordi discussing class design"Introductions", #0 | Into the WodeMyths of Hecenae Episode 1Green Fog at MorningTDS 011: Draw Steel Gets RevisedMy experience playing the CensorFeeling a bit dejected after first session of Draw Steel More from MCDM: Matt on TwitchJames on TwitchMCDM on YouTubeMatt on YouTubeDraw Steel on RedditMCDM on RedditMatt on Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MCDM on PatreonMCDM on Discord More from The Dice Society: Mailing listWebSpotifyBluesky Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:48 - Community and news 10:05 - Third Patreon packet and level 10 prototypes 21:39 - Intermission 22:24 - Mouthfeel and feedback 36:58 - Outro
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    38 m