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A DM's Guide to Rime of the Frostmaiden

Greggy Hockstetler 34 Episodes Oct 30, 2025

DM Greggy Hockstetler offers advice for Dungeon Masters running the Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure. He discusses how to run the module smoothly and suggests changes to make it easier for DMs and more enjoyable for players. The podcast provides tips, modifications, and insights for enhancing the campaign experience.

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Episode 35 - DM Interview with Ryan from Indiana Oct 30, 2025 00:46:26 In this episode Greggy welcomes Ryan from Indiana to the podcast to talk about his Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign and the Talespire VTT.Links to things we talked about: https://store.steampowered.com/app/720620/TaleSpire/https://talestavern.com/Yes! Michigan! with Mitch and with Greggy

DM Interview with Cade from Texas Dec 10, 2024 00:57:45 This week greggy welcomes Cade to the podcast to talk about his Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign and how Dungeons and Dragons and podcasting helped him improve his health. Links to things we talked about this episode: Eventyr Guide Red Moon Roleplaying's RotFM actual play podcast Sly Flourish RotFM Prep So You Want To Be a Game Master @MechTexas on BlueSky

Episode 33 - An Introduction to A DM's Guide to Abomination Vaults Jun 26, 2023 00:35:28 In this episode Greggy talks about why he chose the Paizo adventure path "Abomination Vaults" as the next "A DM's Guide" podcast series. Supplements discussed: Abomination Vaults GMs Guide I know you're supposed to say GM not DM in Pathfinder. Oh well. The Abomination Vaults: Expanded This one is this week's homework. Check it out!

Episode 32 - DM Interview with Craig From Ontario Jun 13, 2023 01:15:11 This week Greggy welcomes Craig Darling from My Son The Hurricane to the podcast to talk about his Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign and how he has threaded the later chapters into the story of chapters 1 and 2. Links to things we talked about in this episode: No Fun Allowed's Expanded Secrets Rime of the Frostmaiden Subreddit Matt Coville's Strongholds and Followers Sly Flourish's Ri

Episode 31 - DM Interview with Jamie Dewolf Mar 19, 2023 01:45:07 This week Greggy welcomes Jamie Dewolf to the podcast to talk about how his players have dealt with Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden up to chapter 6. Check out all the amazing things Jamie does here! We mentioned a lot of resources in this episode: Eventyr Guide Hamlet's Hitpoints False Hydra Explorer's Guide to Wildemount

Episode 30 - DM Jack interviews Greggy Feb 2, 2023 02:07:31 In this episode DM Jack asks Greggy questions about the process of making the podcast, his history as a podcaster and TTRPG player, and his feelings about Rime of the Frostmaiden a year later. The terrain Greggy mentions (along with a few goblins): https://i.imgur.com/nyISvgX.jpg Eventyr Games' Complete Rime of the Frostmaiden DM's Bundle

Episode 29 - Wrapping Up Chapter 7 Mar 23, 2022 00:28:08 In this episode Greggy talks about tips for helping your party collect the pieces of the Arcane Octad, rearranging locations to suit your party, and ending the campaign.  https://www.themonstersknow.com/undead-tactics-demiliches/

Episode 28 - DM Interview with Christian Nov 13, 2021 00:40:51 This week Greggy welcomes Christian to the podcast to talk about how he answered the 2 big questions about the campaign. Links: Blades in the Dark RotFM Subreddit

Episode 27 - Doom of Ythryn Oct 18, 2021 01:06:31 This week Greggy attempts to answer three questions he has for Chapter 7, Doom of Ythryn. Greggy's questions: https://i.imgur.com/dCITEvu.png

Episode 26 - The Caves of Hunger, What Comes Next Oct 12, 2021 00:49:36 This week greggy talks about the end of book blahs, entering the Caves of Hunger, and a new, homebrew encounter with a little more difficuly for ending chapter 6 with a bang. Notes for greggy's homebrew encounter - open at your own risk! Both for spoilers and because of awful handwriting. Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden Complete DM's Bundle by Eventyr Games

Episode 25 - BONUS - Pathfinder Second Edition and The Whitefang Wyrm featuring guest DM Shawn Sep 25, 2021 00:57:52 This week greggy talks to Shawn about the Pathfinder Second Edition system, compares it to Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition, and discusses the 1-2 hour one-shot "The Whitefang Wyrm" by Michael Sayre. "How is PF2 different from 5e?" by u/coldermoss The Whitefang Wyrm in PDF The Whitefang Wyrm as FoundryVTT Module

Episode 24 - The Auril Fight! with Joe McGurl Sep 14, 2021 00:32:36 This week greggy is joined by one of the players from his own Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign, Joe McGurl, to talk about how the big battle with Auril went. Greggy's Homebrew Cloak of Owlbear Flight - Auril-Shard Staff

Episode 23: DM Interview with Jon (@MWC_Podcast) Aug 16, 2021 00:42:48 This week Greggy is joined by Jon (@MWC_Podcast) from the Married Watching Cartoons podcast to talk about his Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign. Supplements we discussed: Here's To Crime: A Guide to Capers and Heists by Jimmy Meritt Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master by Sly Flourish Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden Complete DM's Bundle (maps, guides, cheatsheets and more) by Eventyr Games

Episode 22 - A Night of Masks and Monsters Bonus Episode Jul 27, 2021 00:31:44 This week Greggy takes a break from talking about Rime of the Frostmaiden to talk about a one shot he ran with his party, A Night of Masks and Monsters by Ashley Warren.

Episode 21 - Auril's Tests Jul 14, 2021 00:31:13 This week Greggy talks about changes he plans to make with Auril's Tests of Cruelty, Endurance, Isolation, and Preservation. Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden Complete DM's Bundle (maps, guides, cheatsheets and more) From Eventyr Games Vulture Drake by drdeatheer

Episode 20 - DM Interview with Johanna Andersson Jun 12, 2021 01:00:25 This week, Greggy is joined by DM Johanna Andersson to talk about setting expectations for your campaign, how to deal with difficult encounters, and recap their latest sessions.

Episode 19 - Getting to the Island of Solstice, Frost Giant Changes, Auril's Motivations May 29, 2021 00:36:57 This week Greggy talks about getting to the Island of Solstice, changes he has made regarding frost giants, and ideas for Auril's motivations.

Episode 18 - Homebrew Encounters, The Underdark, Skipping Chapter 4 May 15, 2021 00:26:15 This week Greggy talks about 3 custom encounters for leaving Sunblight, vignettes in the Underdark, and skipping chapter 4. https://www.reddit.com/r/OutoftheAbyss/comments/avygby/terrain_features_for_part_1_encounters_added/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ei03xWIEdHf8-7MgiRBU2-y2Ph5NYIe_81dzkIwwso4/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 17 - DM Interview with James Clontz May 6, 2021 00:51:18 This week, Greggy is joined by DM James Clontz to talk about playing Dungeons and Dragons with kids, finding a gaming group online, adapting your game to shorter time constraints, and all things Rime of the Frostmaiden.

Episode 16 - Interview with DM Jordan Valentine of the For Scorpios By Scorpios podcast Apr 26, 2021 00:49:50 This week Greggy is joined by Jordan Valentine from the For Scorpios By Scorpios podcast to talk about his Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign. You can follow Jordan on Twitter at @KeyTenavast. Check out the For Scorpios By Scorpios astrology podcast at https://linktr.ee/ByScorpios.  Jordan also has a Path of the Reaver Barbarian subclass you can find on the DM's Guild at https://www.dmsguild.co

Episode 15 - Transitioning from Chapter 2 to Chapter 3 Apr 17, 2021 00:35:06 This week Greggy talks about moving his players from chapter 2 to chapter 3, exploring character growth, and talks about changes listener Saturn made in their campaign.

Episode 14 - Running Homebrew Playtests, Lost Spine of Netheril Apr 2, 2021 00:28:44 This week Greggy talks about running playtests of homebrew for his Crested Flock subchapter and Lost Spine of Netheril.

Episode 13 - Behind the Scenes Plot Advancement Mar 27, 2021 00:12:00 This week Greggy talks about some behind the scenes plot advancement. Next episode will be better!

Episode 12 - Dark Duchess, Lots of Changes, Looking to Chapter 3 Mar 15, 2021 00:37:46 This week Greggy talks about the Dark Duchess Quest, many additions and changes, and looking forward to chapter 3.

Episode 11 - Working on Homebrew, Id Ascendant, and the Black Cabin Feb 28, 2021 00:30:00 This week Greggy works more on his homebrew subchapter "The Crested Flock" with help from his friend Alex, talks about the end of Id Ascendant, and gets into the Black Cabin

Episode 10 - Crafting a Magic Item Mini Feb 21, 2021 00:15:14 This week Greggy talks about crafting a special magic item for a player thinking of a subclass change in this mini episode.

Episode 09 - Id Ascendant, Dark Duchess, and Planning a Custom Subchapter Feb 14, 2021 00:28:00 This week Greggy talks about changes he will make to the Id Ascendant and Dark Duchess quests and begins planning a custom subchapter for Chapter 2.

Episode 08 - Pre-Written Campaigns VS Original Campaigns, Leaving Termalaine, One on One Session Updates Feb 10, 2021 00:43:43 Thie week Greggy answers a question from a listener on whether it's better to run a pre-written adventure or to write your own, talks about the big mistake he made wrapping up the quest in Termalaine, and gives an update on the one on one session he had with a player in Dougan's Hole. The first 18 minutes are spoiler free! Go to electrifiedblood.com and listen to the new album from Electrified Blo

Episode 07 - Leaving Lonelywood, A Beautiful Mine, Escalating Checks, Adapting for a Single Player Jan 29, 2021 00:35:02 This week Greggy talks about leaving Lonelywood, running A Beautiful Mine, how to escalate the danger when checks roll poorly, and adapting Holed Up to be run for a single player.

Episode 5+6: Ending Good Mead, Lonelywood, The White Moose, Looking to Chapter 2 Jan 3, 2021 00:34:59 This week Greggy talks about the end of Good Mead, the town of Lonelywood, the White Moose quest, and looking ahead to Chapter 2.

DM's Guide to Rime of the Frostmaiden 04 - Session 4, "The Mead Must Flow", Moving on from Good Mead, Listener Submitted Taverns Dec 20, 2020 00:37:45 Greggy talks about where his players got in session 4, how he changed "The Mead Must Flow", how his players will finish their time in Good Mead, and discusses a tavern submitted by a listener.

DM's Guide to Rime of the Frostmaiden 03 - Session 3, "The Mead Must Flow", Creating Homebrew Items Dec 13, 2020 00:34:32 Greggy talks about where his players got in session 3, "The Mead Must Flow", and creates 2 homebrew magic items. Rime of the Frostmaiden Complete DM's Guide: Addtional ideas for running Rime by Eventyr Games "Ah C'mon" by Chuggo: The video I talk about in the episode. Not work safe, click at your own risk! Chuggo's Staff Sweater of Many Bees Flaming Longsword https://twitch.tv/PowerWarriorz: Sunda

DM's Guide to Rime of the Frostmaiden 02 - Session 2, Fleshing Out Sephek Kaltro, Giving Taverns Personality Dec 6, 2020 00:23:22 Greggy talks about where his players got in session 2, making tokens for named characters without portraits, fleshing out Sephek Kaltro, and giving taverns personality. Named NPC Tokens for Playing Online: I'll add to this as I make more! Item Price Google Drive Spreadsheet: Make yourself a copy! https://twitch.tv/PowerWarriorz: Join us next Sunday!

DM's Guide to Rime of the Frostmaiden 01 - Session 0, Secrets, Cold Hearted Killer, Foaming Mugs Nov 29, 2020 01:04:51 Greggy talks about session 0 tips, discusses the Secrets cards, proposes changes to the "Cold Hearted Killer" and "Foaming Mugs" quests, and suggests tools you can use. Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden on DNDBeyond Complete DM's guide by Eventyr Games on DM's Guild Shop Inventories and Price Lists Spreadsheet (Make a copy to your Google Drive) FoundryVTT Power Warriorz Twitch, Sunday 7-10PM

A DM's Guide to Rime of the Frostmaiden

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