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The Black Notebook Podcast

The Black Notebook Podcast

Written by: The Evil Dungeon Master
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Welcome to the Black Notebook. A working DM’s notebook. D&D prep, campaign notes, rules breakdowns, and media worth stealing from for Old School Gamers!The Evil Dungeon Master
Episodes
  • Lawful Evil Isn’t Stupid...
    May 14 2026

    Lawful Evil is one of the most misunderstood alignments in AD&D and tabletop RPGs. Too many players treat it like random cruelty or constant betrayal, but real Lawful Evil is disciplined, controlled, and dangerous because it works inside systems of power. In this episode, we break down what Lawful Evil actually means, how to roleplay it properly, how it functions inside a party, and why it can become one of the strongest alignments at the table when played correctly.Keep up with me: https://solo.to/theevildm

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    12 mins
  • The AD&D Druid Was Never Just a Nature Cleric
    May 11 2026

    The AD&D 1st Edition Druid is often treated like a Cleric with trees, animals, and a few nature spells. That misses the point.In this episode, I look at what made the Druid different. True Neutral alignment. Limited weapons and armor. Terrain control. Strange spell choices. A class structure built around balance, hierarchy, and challenge.The Druid was not here to heal you. The Druid was here to control the field and keep the world in balance.Keep up with me: https://solo.to/theevildm

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    13 mins
  • Why the AD&D Fighter Was Never Boring
    May 7 2026

    This is a look at what Fighters really did in classic AD&D, why they mattered, and why many modern players miss the point. If you enjoy old school gaming, Gygax era design, and practical talk about how these games actually played, this one is for you.Subscribe for more episodes on AD&D, classic roleplaying games, TSR era design, monsters, classes, and forgotten rules.Keep up with me: https://solo.to/theevildm

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    12 mins
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