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Game Master's Journey

Game Master's Journey

Written by: Lex Starwalker
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Game Master’s Journey is a discussion podcast for GMs and players of Daggerheart and other tabletop RPGs hosted by Lex Starwalker. This season Lex is exploring the new hit RPG, Daggerheart. The show explores strategies players and GMs can use to enhance the gaming experience for everyone at the table. Lex also discusses the creation of his custom Daggerheart setting, Primordia, providing a valuable worldbuilding resource for DMs creating their own setting.

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  • Why Not Say Yes? | GMJ 340
    Apr 29 2026

    A lot of times as a GM, we can be tempted to say no to a player. Why not say yes instead? Not only is this embracing the “yes, and” philosophy of improvisation, but it will lead to more fun for the players and for us too. I also discuss leveling in Daggerheart compared with other games I’ve played. There is no such thing as xp in Daggerheart. How does this impact leveling? I compare 1st level Daggerheart characters with beginning characters in games like D&D, Pathfinder, Cypher System, and World of Darkness.

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    48 mins
  • GM Pitfalls to Avoid in Daggerheart & Other RPGs | GMJ 339
    Apr 22 2026

    Today I discuss GM pitfalls to avoid in Daggerheart and other RPGs. We also play a little game of finding a way to use any attribute for a task. Even with something obvious, like crossing an icy bridge—that would obviously use agility, you can make a good argument for using any of the six attributes. I give some tips on how to prepare for more improvisational gaming sessions, and how to plan story beats without railroading the players. I talk about how the Hope and Fear system is an excellent pacing mechanic. Finally, I show how you can also use Fear to make an encounter as easy or difficult as you want, and it always feels above board and fair to the players, no matter how well or how badly things are going for their characters.

    Play Daggerheart with Me on Start Playing Games.

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    Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Daggerheart GM Best Practices | GMJ 338
    Apr 16 2026

    Today I discuss Daggerheart’s GM Best Practices. These will help you be a better GM, no matter what game you’re playing or which system you’re using.

    Play Daggerheart with Me on Start Playing Games.

    Sign up for my newsletter.

    Subscribe via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

    Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.

    Have you read Critical Balance? Please leave a review on Amazon.

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    Email me.

    Check out my YouTube channel.

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    Check Out my OTHER PODCAST - Lex Out Loud

    Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).

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    57 mins
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