Dragon Mind - Mindful TTRPGs podcast

Dragon Mind - Mindful TTRPGs

John Tanaka

Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Blending elements of personal growth and development, game design, and philosophy, each episode brings a unique lens to creating more fulfilling experiences at the table.

126 Episodes

The Language of Design | Mastering Game Mastering Lens 6
6/1/2026
10:42
Join the Swiftguard TTRPG Playtest with Playtest Packet 3.1:https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingSwiftguard Playtest Discord at https://discord.com/invite/YWYHk2rhhWFollow the Dragon Mind Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/
Player Agency in Equipment | Swiftguard Design Breakdown 3
5/11/2026
11:38
Join the Swiftguard Discord at: https://discord.com/invite/YWYHk2rhhWTry the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/
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What do your players value? | Mastering Game Mastering Lenses 4 and 5
4/28/2026
13:06
My video on if D&D 5.5 is a good "starter" system: https://youtu.be/Zgn_TCU9hGITry the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/
À La Carte Caracter Creation | Swiftguard Design Breakdown 2
4/22/2026
17:07
Swiftguard is a new TTRPG from Dragon Mind meant to be an engaging "first" TTRPG.Try the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/
Defining Fun and Surprise | Mastering Game Mastering Lenses 2 and 3
4/13/2026
13:46
"Have fun!"Yeah, I got it. But how?Try the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/
Swiftguard's Action Economy | Swiftguard Design Breakdown 1
4/7/2026
20:13
Swiftguard is a new TTRPG from Dragon Mind meant to be an engaging "first" TTRPG.Try the NEWEST Swiftguard Playtest Packet 3.1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XCuMHsuYiC-BGaKSwc9wIrb25P6m0LZ/view?usp=drive_link Download the new Playtest Adventure 0 at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MK269NMzNXE_S4d_ccCmIt_VX7yJ5_lZ/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrZIQsXNOW83SUIr42WtBpFtg9u3ESah/view?usp=sharingPlaytest Adventure 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRpEJIlu_BN-4yXK2lU1gL-IKj2U0ZQt/view?usp=drive_linkBlank Character Sheets:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLbKuA8otniqi3nw84UbTdXANpfLDfc2/view?usp=sharingWant to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/
The Essential Experience | Mastering Game Mastering Lens 1
4/2/2026
16:38
Wow, it's been a while!In this new Dragon Mind series, we'll be looking at how to pursue "mastery" in Game Mastering, starting with Jesse Schell's 100 lenses of Game Design from his book, The Art of Game Design.Want to follow more Dragon Mind?Check out the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsAnd the Substack at https://dragonmind.substack.com/Check out more of the Darkmore Podcast Network and join the community Discord at https://darkmorepodcasts.com/
SRD 5.2 - Practical Possibilities Episode 18
4/22/2025
8:46
Finally, creator freedom has come full circle.Download SRD 5.2 at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd?&icid_medium=organic&icid_source=editorial&icid_campaign=2025srd&icid_content=article_1949Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music
Distal TTRPG Review - Heroism through Hardship
3/25/2025
16:03
Check out Distal at https://distalrpg.com/Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music
Eberron Updates - D&D UA 2025 Review
3/5/2025
17:00
Check out the new Forgotten Realms Subclasses UA at: https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/eberron-updates/Lhg25Ggx5iY3rETH/UA2025-CartographerArtificer.pdfAlso on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgsFor more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at:https://dragonmind.substack.com/To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxXOr email me directly at: [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

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