Exploring the Caves of Chaos (Episode 249)

17/10/2025 47 min Episodio 249

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Join hosts Josh and Lewanika as they dive into the third and final adventure from the new Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set, The Caves of Chaos! 🏰From nostalgia-fueled memories of the Red Box to practical insights for new Dungeon Masters, this episode celebrates how Wizards of the Coast has crafted an adventure that teaches by doing. Learn why this module stands out as a perfect introduction to 5E gameplay featuring modular design and encounter pacing to add narrative opportunities and mechanical depth.💬 Whether you’re a veteran storyteller or brand new to D&D, this episode breaks down how the starter set’s adventures, The Wilderness, Keep on the Borderlands, and now Caves of Chaos, build a strong foundation for future campaigns.🎧 Tune in to hear:What makes Caves of Chaos the “real adventure” of the box setHow each cave acts as a modular mini-dungeon 🗺️Tips for new DMs on using attitude systems, encounter levers, and narrative hooksReflections on what truly teaches roleplaying to new players🔥 Veteran or newcomer! If you love tabletop gaming, this discussion is for you!And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode!Tabletop Journeys Links:🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com📧 Email: [email protected]📘 Facebook: facebook.com/ttjourneys🐦 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@ttjourneysDungeons and Dragons 2024 Starter Set, Caves of Chaos Review, D&D 5E, Beginner DM Tips, TTRPG Podcast, Tabletop Journeys, Keep on the Borderlands, DnD Actual Play Discussion, Wizards of the Coast Review, D&D Adventure Breakdown#DungeonsAndDragons #CavesOfChaos #DnDStarterSet #TabletopJourneys #TTRPGPodcast #DnDCommunity #RPGPodcast #DungeonsAndDMs #LearnToPlayDnD

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