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The Evil Dungeon Master's AD&D Universe

The Evil Dungeon Master's AD&D Universe

By: The Evil Dungeon Master
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From the creator of the Roll For Initiative Podcast comes The Evil Dungeon Master’s AD&D Universe—your daily dose of old-school RPG wisdom! What began as a show on general gaming, Palladium, and more now embraces its true form: 1st Edition AD&D. Join the nefarious Evil DM for 10–15 minute episodes packed with tips, tricks, and over 35 years of experience. Season 7 and beyond? Pure AD&D 1e madness. Unfiltered. Sarcastic. Unapologetically classic. All my links: https://solo.to/theevildmThe Evil Dungeon Master
Episodes
  • AD&D Spell Spotlight: Dig
    Aug 25 2025

    Today we dig into a spell most players skip right over in the Player’s Handbook. Dig is a 4th-level magic-user spell that lets you move earth and sand, collapse tunnels, and wreck dungeons in ways fireball never could. I’ll talk about how to use it as a player, how to use it as a DM, and why it deserves a second look.

    #ADnD #DigSpell #MagicUser

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    10 mins
  • AD&D Spell Spotlight: Heroism & Superheroism
    Aug 15 2025

    Today we look at two powerhouse spells that turn low- to mid-level fighters into battlefield legends... Heroism and Superheroism. I will break down what they do, how to use them in your game, and why a clever DM can make these spells the centerpiece of an epic moment.

    #ADnD #Heroism #Superheroism #ClericMagic

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    15 mins
  • AD&D Magic Item Spotlight: Arabel’s Huggable Bear
    Aug 13 2025

    Today’s episode is for Drake, who suggested this unusual magical item from the AD&D 2e era. Arabel’s Huggable Bear looks like a child’s stuffed toy, but it is one of the most protective and peaceful magic items you can hand to a party. I will talk about its sphere of protection, the double healing rate, and how to use it as a story tool instead of just a bonus to sleep.

    #ADnD #ArabelsHuggableBear #MagicItems

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    10 mins
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