We're More Than D&D Characters
Welcome to We're More Than D&D Characters. A new podcast series where we will be exploring how TTRPGs have an effect on the people who experience them. We have found the popularity of games like D&D has arisen from not only the fun it provides, but the deeper impact it has had on its participants. We'll be exploring interesting topics with special guests to allow TTRPG enthusiasts to talk about how their games have left a lasting impression on them. We believe TTRPGs are a way we explore ourselves and understand the world. We Are More Than D&D Characters.
Episodes
12 episodes
Faith Journey out of the LDS Church and D&D - Jake
Mason Syddall from the Knocked Prone Podcast shares his experience with leaving the LDS Church and using D&D as a exploration tool outside of the religion. Have you had a moment during a game that resonated deeply or helped you process real...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:07:48
How TTRPGs Build Communication & Empathy - Mason Syddall
Mason Syddall from the Knocked Prone Podcast shares his experience with gaining empathy through his D&D characters. What aspects of TTRPGs do you think naturally encourages better communication skills? Can you think of an in-game moment whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:26:24
How TTRPGs Serve As A Creative Outlet - Jordan Kendrick from Rule of Cool (Ep. 9)
Jordan Kendrick with @theruleofcoolpod on TikTok shares his experience with TTRPGs serve as a creative outlet for himself. What aspects of TTRPGs allow you to express yourself? Do you think it's possible to play and enjoy TTRPGs for people who ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:34
Christianity & TTRPGs - Scott Gray (Ep. 8)
Scott Gray with @the_gray_area on TikTok shares his experience with his faith and where it intersects with TTRPGs. Can TTRPGs deepen your understanding of your faith? How can your view of good, evil, redemption, or morality shown up differently...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:32:05
Grief Football Gender identity and D&D - Dakota Koep (Ep. 7)
Today's episode with Dakota Koep (she/they) covers a variety of topics! Grief, football, and gender identity have all played a part in Kota's experience with D&D. How are people of various gender identities treated withing the realm of TTRP...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:10:34
A Zoologist's Adventures in TTRPGs - Douglas Gourde (Ep. 6)
Join Douglas Gorde from @pathera2k1 on TikTok in the discussion of how being a Zoologist Major in college adds a ton of worldbuilding flavor to the D&D table! How can you customize your world to feel more lived in? What are Douglas's origin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:02:26
D&D Friendships Are Built Different - Alec Backus (Ep. 5)
Join Alec Backus from the Knocked Prone Podcast in the discussion of how D&D friendships are superior friendships! How can you get your friends being vulnerable at the table? What is Alec's D&D origin that makes his friendships at the t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:40
The Impact of Art in TTRPGs - Chris Daily with Dungeon Heads (Ep. 4)
Join Chris Daily with Dungeon Heads in the discussion of the effect that art has in the TTRPG space! How do you think original character art enhance a player's game experience? What is Chris's process in making character? Other than OC art, wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:17:59
Making Character Creation Personal - Danny Denison (Ep. 3)
In this week's episode of WMTDC, join us as we discuss putting aspects of yourself in your characters with long-time Knocked Prone cast member, Danny Denison! How can we use TTRPGs for personal growth? What's it like to put vulnerable parts of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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58:02
Sharing The Spotlight and Respecting Roleplay - Hyacinth Wonders (Ep. 2)
Today's episode features the one and only Hyacinth Wonders! This episode covers the importance of sharing the spotlight and how to respect other's roleplay. How can we "step down" and allow other players to have their moment? Are D&D player...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:43
The Unknown Influence of Your Game - DM Neal with DM's Block (Ep. 1)
WE'RE SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE! Join us in a discussion with Dungeon Master Neal from The DM's Block Podcast. This episode will be about understanding the unknown positive impact we may be having on other's TTRPG experience. How can you know how yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:08:02