Daggerheart to Heart

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  015 - Worldbuilding in Daggerheart 15.08.2026 1h

  World Building is a crucial element of TTRPG campaign design, but how much is too much? And how do you ensure you leave space for your players to add to the world as well?Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - DAGGERHEART DECONSTRUCTED ===A Dispatch companion series by Designer Chris Davidson where we reverse-engineer a Daggerheart Adversary or Environment statblock to unpack the hidden details that make it easier to prep and enjoyable to play.https://www.daggerheartdispatch.com/daggerheart-deconstructed/Topics:00:00 - Intro02:27 - Best Snack?04:48 - The News!08:51 - Nico's Void Playtest15:30 - Main Topic: World Building50:01 - Community Spotlight55:28 - OutroMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  014 - The Summoner and the Blood Hunter 01.08.2026 1h 3min

  Darrington Press recently released an updated Blood Hunter and the new Summoner class to the Void for playtest, and we have some thoughts...Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - BUREAU OF CHRONOLOGICAL AFFAIRS ===A bureaucratic time-travel campaign frame for DaggerheartAt the heart of TIME/SPACE stands a vast office complex – its stairwells spiraling endlessly through every shadowed corner of the multiverse. This is the BCA, the Bureau of Chronological Affairs, long-time custodians of the universal time flow and guardians of the DOOM’S DAY CLOCK – a device that has ticked since the dawn of creation.Or at least it did – before the entire staff of the Bureau vanished.Now it’s up to you and a handful of freshly recruited field agents to navigate the surreal corridors of TIME/SPACE, restore the Bureau’s lost departments, and uncover the truth of what happened to the BCA.Heart of Daggers: https://heartofdaggers.com/products/bureau-of-chronological-affairs/Itch.io: https://dngnclub.itch.io/bureau-of-chronological-affairsTopics:00:00 - Intro00:35 - Best Time for a Game?05:32 - What's in the News!12:36 - The Void Provides15:43 - The Summoner Class30:15 - The Updated Blood Hunter50:20 - Community Spotlight01:13:00 - OutroMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  013 - Community Spotlight Special 18.07.2026 1h 10min

  There is so much incredible community produced content for Daggerheart, and as best as we do to spotlight it every episode, there's only so much we can do. So this week we're catching up and showing you a bunch of outstanding content to pick up for your games of Daggerheart!Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS ===Grab yourself the products we spoke about in the episode at the links below! Don't forget to leave a Review and let them know we sent you.Fearless Vol. 1 - heartofdaggers.com/products/fearless-vol-1/ Halflight Halls - heartofdaggers.com/products/halflight-halls-campaign-setting-starter/ Ghosts! - heartofdaggers.com/products/ghosts/ Branneth's End - heartofdaggers.com/products/branneths-end/ Traps! - heartofdaggers.com/products/traps/Starheart - heartofdaggers.com/products/starheart/ Return to Daggerworld - heartofdaggers.com/products/return-to-daggerworld/Topics:00:00 - Intro01:23 - Announcing Difficulty of Rolls06:57 - Fearless Vol. 113:24 - Halflight Halls22:42 - Ghosts!34:54 - Branneth's End42:45 - Traps!49:29 - Starheart57:01 - Return to Daggerworld1:04:24 - OutroMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  012 - Exploration in Daggerheart 07.07.2026 57min

  The Exploration player is the oft forgotten, but perhaps most important element of a heroic fantasy TTRPG, and Daggerheart provides a wealth of tools to explore this pillar of play. But even the best of us still can struggle with it, so we discuss our tips for running interesting, compelling, evocative Exploration in Daggerheart.Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - CRYPT OF THE NEKROLYCH ===A Villain Frame for Daggerheart that brings the ancient NekroLych to life in your games, by Tomas Gimenez RiojaYou already know what a Campaign Frame is. Now, a Villain Frame is the same, except it puts a villain as its main point. The primary villain, in this case the NekroLych, becomes the Big Bad Evil of the campaign you port this Villain Frame to, and gives you everything you need to know about its backstory, motives, and plans to not only have a villain, but a compelling 3-dimensional villain your players will absolutely love to hate!Support the Project: https://tgimenezrgm.itch.io/crypt-of-the-nekrolychFollow Tomas: https://bsky.app/profile/tgimenezrgm.bsky.socialTopics:00:00 - Intro03:07 - Our Mimic Traps04:21 - News & Releases14:17 - What is Exploration in TTRPGs?23:33 - Exploration in Daggerheart34:56 - Engaging Players with Exploration44:25 - Community Spotlight53:00 - OutroMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  011 - Social Pillar in Daggerheart 20.06.2026 55min

  The Social Pillar is often one of the least supported pillars in TTRPGs. This happens because it's hard to plan for every element. Daggerheart still has plenty of tools to help you out though.Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - THE DICE ROLETH ===Made up of an unexpected party of heroes from the Heart of Daggers community, The Dice Rolleth is a mostly Daggerheart Actual Play!https://www.youtube.com/@UCJANKDCZ6YtnSuUUbGjnCVA Topics:00:00 - Intro02:54 - Your Best NPC Voice06:40 - New Daggerheart Actual Plays11:57 - The Art of Daggerheart12:59 - Fear Fest!16:15 - The Challenge of Social Encounters22:22 - Social Sub-systems27:47 - Using Stress30:17 - When to Use Mechanics35:58 - Know Your NPCs39:00 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  010 - Digital Tools in Daggerheart 06.06.2026 51min

  Looking around the internet there is a wealth of digital tools available for Daggerheart and TTRPGs. But do you need them to have a good game? Which ones are useful? And can they get in the way of the system?Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - HEART OF DAGGERS ===Heart of Daggers is a one-stop shop for all things Daggerheart. Whether you are looking for 3rd party content to expand your games. A Character Creator for your dozens of character ideas. Or GM tools to help you run smoother and more enjoyable games.https://heartofdaggers.com/Topics:00:00 - Intro02:45 - News06:57 - Digital Tools in Daggerheart37:41 - Heart of DaggersMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  009 - Daggerheart Anniversary 23.05.2026 53min

  Daggerheart turned 1 year old this week, and Darrington Press did a big ol' birthday stream announcing all sorts of new releases for Daggerheart. We discuss it, and question what it means for Daggerheart's future.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - THE NEW UNKNOWN ===The New Unknown is a full science-fiction Core Rulebook for Daggerheart™ Compatible. It works as a stand-alone TTRPG system using and building onto the core mechanics of Daggerheart's freely available SRD, providing you with everything you need to start your own science-fiction roleplaying campaign!Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1981524065/the-new-unknown-a-sci-fi-role-playing-gameTopics:00:00 - Intro05:14 - Age of Umbra Season 2k08:25 - Dice & Music10:52 - Adversary Builder16:38 - Adventure Pipeline28:21 - Hope & Fear41:13 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  008 - Campaign Frames 09.05.2026 51min

  Campaign Frames were an innovative alternative to a singular world, campaign settings, or adventure modules at Daggerheart's launch. What do they provide as us GMs and Players in creating exciting games?Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - BEACON OF HOPE ===Now, after centuries, one nation has shattered the towers and slain their draconic overlord. In the newly-free country of Bastion, a defiant few stoke the flames of revolution. In a Bastion of Hope campaign, you’ll face impossible odds as you fight to end the age of tyrants. This original campaign frame provides everything needed to play using the Daggerheart rules, including: Heart of Daggers - itch.io - https://michaelrunderwood.itch.io/bastion-of-hopeTopics:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Hope & Fear Excitement06:02 - Main Topic: Campaign Frames11:44 - Inciting Incidents Value18:47 - Campaign Mechanics25:17 - What About Adventures?31:00 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  007 - Raging Against the (AI) Machine 25.04.2026 42min

  As the cursed artifact of polluted mimicry becomes more prevelant in modern society, this weeks episode discusses AI in Daggerheart, the community's usage of it, and what other options are available to us for our tables and design work.Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - TTRPG RESOURCES ===If you need to find art, artists, or other resources for your Daggerheart - other other TTRPG - experiences, ttrpgresources.com is the place to go. A centralised hub of public access artwork, places to find artists, and other ethical generative content.https://ttrpgresources.com/Topics:00:00 - Intro00:58 - Iconic Items in Daggerheart02:35 - The Presence of AI04:57 - The Need for Art in TTRPGs08:14 - Why AI is Bad14:27 - Other Options to AI18:38 - Community Response to its Use25:04 - Community Spotlight35:35 - Character Sheet Tangent39:41 - OutroMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  006 - Designing in Daggerheart 11.04.2026 57min

  Daggerheart is still a new system, barely a year old, and yet we've seen loads of great 3rd party content already. This week we ask Carlos Cisco how they've found desigining in Daggerheart, and share our own experiences as well.Gethin: @thewelshdm Nico: @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - PISTOLHEART VOL 2 ===Heart of Daggers: DriveThruRPG: Topics:00:00 - Intro02:32 - Iconic Items in Daggerheart05:24 - Daggerheart Survey08:30 - Designing in Daggerheart18:45 - Shifting to Daggerheart23:06 - Homebrew vs Publishing26:57 - Designing to a Theme29:44 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  005 - Open Minded Session 0s 28.03.2026 47min

  Session 0's are a foundational part of TTRPGs, Daggerheart even has an entire chapter dedicated to them. However it is very easy for players and GMs to come to them ill prepared to collaboratively build the world and establish their story. Let's discuss how we can all do better in our Session 0s.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - THROUGH THE UNSEEN EYE ===Explore your characters' backstories and connections with your friends while being stuck in a realm made up of your own memories. Collaboratively build your own big boss that you have to face as a group together. All of this is possible, in “Through The Unseen Eye”Heart of Daggers: https://heartofdaggers.com/products/mystical-emotional-adventure-for-all-levels-through-the-unseen-eye/DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/555026/mystical-character-driven-daggerheart-adventure-through-the-unseen-eye?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=3073419Topics:00:00 - Intro01:02 - Our Dream Characters04:43 - Main Topic08:02 - Nico Doesn't Run Session 0s11:50 - Creating Characters Collaboratively15:24 - Don't Railroad the GM22:20 - Don't Prewrite the Adventure32:02 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  004 - Daggerheart Myths 14.03.2026 51min

  Ever since it's launch there have been a number of swirling half-truths about Daggerheart in the online community. Hearsay and passed on pieces of information that have led many to believe certain elements of the game that aren't true. Let's shine a light on these, and figure what the game actually wants you to do.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - FANGS & FELONS ===The ultimate campaign companion designed to keep your game running smoothly and your players running scared. Whether your table is wandering the corrupted wilds of the Witherwild, navigating the political fires of Five Banners, or exploring any Daggerheart world, this book drops predators, profiteers, and peril directly into play. Every adversary and environment is designed to create motion, pressure, and conflicts, with scaling guidance so they grow alongside your campaign. Heart of Daggers: https://heartofdaggers.com/products/ettins-adversaries-fangs-felons/DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/555251/ettin-s-adversaries-fangs-felons?affiliate_id=3073419Topics:00:00 - First Adventure Adversaries04:11 - Daggerheart Myths06:40 - The Cards11:26 - Fuzzy Ranges14:36 - Gold System21:29 - Character Sheets25:31 - What's In the Chest!?37:53 - Community Spotlight48:43 - OutroMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  003 - Shining the Spotlight 28.02.2026 47min

  The Spotlight is an oft talked about facet of Daggerheart, often creating a lot of debate about how it's best used, and how it reframes the way we play TTRPGs. It's a lot simpler than people seem to think though.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - MENAGERIE OF MAYHEM ===Menagerie of Mayhem: Volume 1 introduces 35 new adversaries, including multi-phase foes like the Blood Mage and adversary groups such as the ferocious Umbral Hunting Pack and the nihilistic Congregation of the End.Heart of Daggers: https://heartofdaggers.com/products/menagerie-of-mayhem-vol-1/DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/553609/menagerie-of-mayhem-volume-1?affiliate_id=3073419Topics:00:00 - Character Establishment Tricks04:57 - Sharing the Spotlight38:13 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  002 - Freedom of Combat 13.02.2026 43min

  Combat in Daggerheart invites players and GMs to fill the story with high octane action and dramatic moments. But the lack of initative has been a major hold up for many. This episode we discuss why Daggerheart's story first combat opens the door for much better experiences at the table.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo === COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL ===Hope Springs Eternal has 120+ pages of original content made for Daggerheart. All 5 campaign frames are complemented by a location usable in any campaign. Check out further details at the Kickstarter below.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericlazure/hope-springs-eternal/Topics:00:00 - Fear Trackers03:17 - No Initiative System14:11 - Action Movies18:38 - Narrative Over Mechanics33:10 - Community SpotlightMusic - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide
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  001 - Utility of Environments 31.01.2026 43min

  Environments invite players and GMs to explore their worlds, and face new challenges outside of combat. Daggerheart has provided a whole buffet of options for you to choose from.Gethin:  @thewelshdm  Nico:  @NicodeGallo  COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - WONDROUS ENVIRONMENTSExpand your Daggerheart adventures with a selection of mysterious locations drawn from across the realms of nature and magic. Wondrous Environments provides 50+ Environment Stat Blocks ready to drop into your campaign, along with bespoke Adversaries to go with them. ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/552648/wondrous-environments⁠Topics: 00:00 - Best New Genre03:11 - Versatile Environments 35:31 - Community Spotlight Music - Middle-Earth by Luis_Humanoide