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We are Quinn (she/her) and Alex (he/him), a couple who have bonded over our love of fantasy and gaming. Join us every other Thursday as we create interesting characters, suggest gameplay improvements, and discuss other topics related to roleplaying game

Quinn Schulte, Alex Schulte


    • Feb 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from A Couple of Characters

    Episode 69: Nice, Thirsty Lesbians That Have Swords

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023


    We've got a fever, and the only prescription is more Thirsty Sword Lesbians! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Tad character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Tad character sheet. Purchase your own copy of Thirsty Sword Lesbians! Mentioned books: All Systems Red (Murderbot 1) by Martha Wells, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Cinder by Marissa Meyer, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Mentioned episodes: Blades in the Dark. Merle, featured in The Adventure Zone: Balance. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 68: There's More Than One Way to Kill a Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023


    Leaping leopards, Batman! This cat's down to their last life! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Lola Leopardskin character sheet. Nine Lives feature. Nine Lives feature - screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lola Leopardskin character sheet. Nine Lives feature. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Elemental Player's Companion. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. Mentioned episodes: Loamy Triplechin. Essie and Kyrin. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 67: A Dwarf-Shaped Tiefling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023


    It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a dwarf-shaped tiefling? For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Loamy Triplechin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Loamy Triplechin character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Locathah Rising. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. Mentioned episodes: Ragmir the Cavalier. How to Make a Literal Cat in Your Favorite RPG: Alex's Guest Episode. Podcast website. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 66: Once Upon a Christmas Dreary (feat. Dane Fox-McGraw from Dispel Magic and Dungeons & Dragon Types)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022


    What do a burly podiatrist, a macabre Christmas poet, and a celebrity baker all have in common? In this merry mash-up, they're all stuck in a Snow Globe! We're joined by Dane Fox-McGraw (he/him) of Dispel Magic and Dungeons & Dragon Types for that extra shot of Christmas spirit. Dane as: Dr. Reginald "Reggie" "Jingle" Bell, Arthur "Daddy" Baker, Stanley, Barry Bonds the Newscaster, and Miscellaneous Factory Workers. Quinn as: Delilah Baker, Jerimeeeeeeee the Elf on a Shelf, Gerald the Foreman, and Tommy Tutone the Weather Person. Alex as: Edgar Allan Hohoho, Gladys Bell, Barbara "Mommy" Baker, Carl the Factory Worker, and Miscellaneous Newscaster. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift this holiday season? Consider a Libro.fm credit bundle or Bookshop.org gift card! Check out our handy holiday gift guide for ideas! Episode notes: Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Snow Globe RPG by Jenn Ellis & Keith Baker of Twogether Studios. Snow Globe RPG Plain Text. Snow Globe RPG Dyslexia Font. Mentioned episodes: Edgar Alex Poe. Dane Fox-McGraw: Podcasts. Twitter. Dispel Magic. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 65: Hoofcrusher on the Murder Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022


    Join us on the muder rock for a hoof-crushing adventure, no mount required. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift this holiday season? Consider a Libro.fm credit bundle or Bookshop.org gift card! Check out our handy holiday gift guide for ideas! Episode notes: Transcript. Ragmir Hoofcrusher character sheet. Mirdarok character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Ragmir Hoofcrusher character sheet. Mirdarok character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. Mentioned episodes: Lil Beefcake and My Hot Mygani. Baby Got Backstory. Tiny Tim. Learn more about Roll Britannia on their website! Dungeon Dudes on Backstories. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 64: My Prescription Anti-Anxiety Spell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022


    Join us for some homebrewed med school magic, no prescription needed. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift this holiday season? Consider a Libro.fm credit bundle or Bookshop.org gift card! Check out our handy holiday gift guide for ideas! Episode notes: Transcript. Tiny Tim character sheet. School of Medicine. School of Medicine screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Tiny Tim character sheet. School of Medicine. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Cazadora by Romina Garber, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Lobizona by Romina Garber, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. Mentioned episodes: Pepsi the Wizard. Dexerus the Artificer. Quinstar. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 63: The Cat Magical Power Magic Game of Cats and Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022


    We have just a little cutie for this week as we create a cat in Magical Kitties Save the Day, and role play a quick scene. Note: No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift this holiday season? Consider a Libro.fm credit bundle or Bookshop.org gift card! Episode notes: Transcript. France character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. France character sheet. Mentioned books: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen. Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen. Magical Kitties Save the Day: Website. 20 Minute Demo. Blades in the Dark RPG. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 62: Lil Beefcake and My Hot Mygani

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022


    Join us as we make ourselves more D&D 5e characters, but this time, we're playing against type. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Starlinda character sheet. Mygani Pebblebell character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Starlinda character sheet. Mygani Pebblebell character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Lobizona by Romina Garber, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Locathah Rising. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Mentioned episodes: Blake Dragonbortles. Quinstar. An Ekans. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 61: Monstrous Beast Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022


    Join us as we debut our homebrew sub-class, The Circle of the Broken, and discuss why all spies should be druids. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Erdos character sheet. Circle of the Broken. Circle of the Broken screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Erdos character sheet. Circle of the Broken. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. A list of mentioned books can be found on the episode page. Mentioned episodes: Dexerus the Artificer. Pepsi the Wizard. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer. Knights of the Braille: Website. Podcast. Our guest appearance Part 1 & Part 2. Everyone-Games: See the full 2022 schedule. All event VODs can be found on YouTube. Learn more about Everyone-Games. You can still donate to Everyone Can UK and Stack Up US. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 60: Edgar Alex Poe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022


    Join us as we make a fantastical version of Edgar Allan Poe for the D&D Epic History event during Everyone Games 2022. He's already dead IRL, so it's okay that we've taken some artistic liberty. Everyone-Games: The 2022 online event is September 30 and October 1, events running from 7 AM to 10 PM eastern both days. All events are being streamed on Twitch. Watch Alex play D&D Epic History on September 30 from 7 AM to 10 AM eastern. Watch us join Jacob Wood on a panel about representation in gaming on September 30 from 6 PM to 7 PM eastern. Watch us play Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome October 1 from 7 AM to 10 AM eastern. Full schedule. The fundraiser benefits Everyone Can UK and Stack Up US. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Edgar Allan Poe character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Edgar Allan Poe character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. For a list of books mentioned this episode, check out website. Mentioned episodes: Marie Curie. Jacob Wood. April (Witch). Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 59: Survival of the Able (feat. Jacob Wood from Accessible Games)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022


    We're joined this week by Jacob Wood (he/him), the owner of Accessible Games, to discuss his new TTRPG Survival of the Able and create a character for the game. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Maria Catherine character sheet. Maria Catherine character sheet, screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Maria Catherine character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Jacob Wood: Accessible Games website. Twitter. Get your own copy of Survival of the Able. Everyone-Games: The 2022 online event is September 30 and October 1, events running from 7 AM to 10 PM eastern both days. All events are being streamed on Twitch. Watch Jacob play Survival of the Able on September 30 from 7 PM to 10 PM eastern. Watch us join Jacob on a panel about representation in gaming on September 30 from 6 PM to 7 PM eastern. Full schedule. The fundraiser benefits Everyone Can UK and Stack Up US. Accessibility in Gaming: Jacob Wood's Accessible Guide to RPG Layout. Accessible Gaming Quarterly Year 1. Accessible Gaming Quarterly Year 2. Todd Crapper of Broken Ruler Games - pdf layout. Robot Claw Games - audiobook version of rules. Elsa Henry - essay on disability representation. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 58: My Big Fat Braille Spell Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022


    Join us as we enter the deep dark abyss that is Alex's mind to create a visually impaired divination wizard. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Claire Voyant character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Claire Voyant character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options and Fortune Teller background can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Hunting By Stars by Cherie Dimaline, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Serapio from Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight. Mentioned episodes: Tabletop Champions. Smart Stuff on MBMBaM 316 and 99% Invisible 225. Meet Enna and Aylynn. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 57: How I Met Your Fantasy Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022


    It's a real Tom Brady situation this episode when a bard dad decides to come out of retirement to join his kid on their adventure. Join us as we make the goth, yet bubbly, witch daughter of this fantasy Tom Brady. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Belwin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Belwin character sheet. Links to our homebrew Witch Class, Ancestry Options, and Changeling Race can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Renegades by Marissa Meyer, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. D&D Locathah Rising. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight. Mentioned episodes: Gideon. An Ekans. Witch Class. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 56: How Did This Blind Guy Get Such a Hot Wife?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022


    July was Disability Pride Month, so join us as we share the history of Disability Pride Month, Alex's own experience with disability, and make a character with an invisible disability. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Ravvie character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew ancestry options, screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Ravvie character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. For more disability awareness resources, including a list of books mentioned in this episode, visit our website. Mentioned books: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. Mentioned episodes: Toad. Chaos. Super Sniffer. Fiza. Around the NFL podcast. Savage Worlds RPG. Fantasy Name Generators. DnD Disability: Stress Point System. Autism Mechanics. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 55: Where Are They Now, Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022


    For our second podcast anniversary, we take a trip down memory lane and check in on some of our character creations. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Homebrew Netspert feat. Netspert, screen reader accessible. Homebrew Master of Darkness. Master of Darkness, accessible. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Homebrew Netspert feat. Homebrew Master of Darkness. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron. The Witch's Boy by Kelly Barnhill, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Dungeon Master's Guide. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. Mentioned episodes: Gideon. Toad. Nebun. Willow. Zadriel. April. Kyrin & Essie. Soul Shards. Giveaway winners announced: Lacie, Tarren, Shannon, Emily P, Brianna! Pokerole RPG. Strongholds & Followers by Matt Colville. Dungeons & Dragon Types. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 54: Tigers of Chaos (feat. Connie Chang from Transplanar RPG)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 72:21


    Join us as we welcome back Connie Chang (they/he/she) from Transplanar RPG, catch up on all their TTRPG projects, and make a character in their homebrew world of Andake! CW: Some use of profanity. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Abortion Support: Links on our website. Donate to support abortion funds by state. Scripts for ad. Episode notes: Transcript. Chaos character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Chaos character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Connie Chang: Website. Transplanar RPG. Godkiller. Blood Hunter Class. Hemomancer Spell Sources: Dark Arts Player's Companion from Jonoman3000 on Reddit. Hemomancy School of Magic. Mentioned books: The Last Wish (Witcher Book 1) by Andrzej Sapkowski, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D books. Mentioned episodes: Connie's first appearance. Willow. Spy with Stonecunning. Blake Dragonbortles. Homebrew Monk. Dungeons & Dragon Types. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    June 2022 Libro.fm Audiobook Giveaway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022


    June is audiobook month, and to celebrate, we're partnering with Libro.fm for a giveaway! Libro.fm is an online audiobook retailer that splits profits with independent bookstores. Fill out this form to be entered into a drawing to win a free audiobook from Libro.fm. The giveaway will run through June 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Winners will be announced the week of July 4, 2022. Five winners will be randomly selected to receive a free audiobook from our list of audiobook favorites. Must have a valid email address to receive your prize. You will NOT be put on a mailing list. You can enter regardless of your location, though we may need to work with you to find a book that is available in your region. No purchase necessary. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 53: The Spy Who Sniffed Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 44:09


    What happens when you take the super-sniffer and put it on Black Widow? Find out this week as we create a super spy that's out of this world. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Naldiin Illond character sheet. Homebrew Echo Skulker sub-class. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Naldiin Illond character sheet. Homebrew Echo Skulker sub-class. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: Starless by Jacqueline Carey, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Malice by Heather Walter, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Princess Bride by William Goldman. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Mentioned episodes: MBMBaM. Willow. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 52: An Elemental Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022


    We have special episode this week, the continuation of our Kosnos Campaign. Join best friends Nebun and Dagnal as they take the initiation test at the fabled Ironheart Institute. Check out episode 24 for the their first adventure. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Freezing Ray Spell homebrew. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Freezing Ray Spell homebrew. Mentioned episodes: Kosnos 1. Animated Battle Robe. Dale Chihuly. Sara, creator of the combat wheelchair: Twitter. Patreon. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 51: Dr. Artemis and Mr. Blade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022


    In this episode, we create a character with a backstory as dark as their name. CW: Mention of drugs and psychosis. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Artemis Blade character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Artemis Blade character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Helm of Midnight by Marina Lostetter, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Sabriel (Old Kingdom Book 1) by Garth Nix, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Mentioned episodes: Story Break Surgeon's Baby Surgeon. Zyfappias. Morro. Quincy Tyson. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 50: Let's Talk About Dex, Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022


    Ever wondered what a character with a 20 in dexterity and 8 in all their other stats might be like? Join us this week as we figure it out together! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Zyfappias character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Zyfappias character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: Race the Sands by Sarah Beth Durst, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Mentioned episodes: Jasper. Dexerus. Quincy Tyson, Oath of the Ancients Paladin. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 49: Avatar the Last Windflower

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 52:52


    Earth, wind, and fire, oh my! Let's get wet and wild as we share our new take on an elemental monk. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Independent Bookstore Day is April 30! Head over to Libro.fm through May 1 to get discounted bestselling audiobooks. Episode notes: Transcript. Morro Windflower character sheet. Homebrew Monk Way of the Avatar. Homebrew Monk Way of the Avatar, accessible version. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Morro Windflower character sheet. Homebrew Monk Way of the Avatar. Mentioned books: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Links to mentioned D&D books can be found on our website. Mentioned episodes: Kyrin and Essie. Lorcan O'Ponzi. Quinster Bigdream. Gideon. An Ekans. Ashroxl. Our guest appearance on Bubbling Questions! Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 48: Beefy Bean Boy (feat. Dane Fox-McGraw from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022


    We're joined by our first guest of the year, Dane Fox-McGraw (he/him) from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types! We talk podcasting, spells, and even make a familiar face into a D&D character. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Dane Fox-McGraw: Podcasts. Twitter. The Pumpkining: A Halloween Oneshot. Episode notes: Transcript. Quincy Tyson character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Quincy Tyson character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: The Mysterious Affair at Styles: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. D&D The Tortle Package. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. Mentioned episodes: The Pumpkining. Benjamin Huffman: The Pugilist Class. Sterling Vermin website. Mentioned RPGs: Pathfinder. Fate. Bubbling Questions: Podcast feed. Twitter. Our guest appearance! Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 47: Fantasy Frat Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022


    Join us for some silly stories and the creation of a character that uncovers a conspiracy! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Dexerus character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Dexerus character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Mentioned books: My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Mysterious Affair at Styles: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Player's Handbook. Mentioned episodes: Orrel. Gideon. April. Bubbling Questions: Podcast feed. Twitter. Our guest appearance! Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 46: The Devil Went Down to Dublin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022


    Join us this St. Paddy's Day as we create a tricksy, quicksy leprechaun. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Episode notes: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow. D&D The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Mentioned episodes: Magnus Burnsides, featured in TAZ: Balance. Cleffa Elderberri. Brik Houz. Sasha Fierce. What I Deserve from Cyrano, AKA the "Privilege Song". Cairde, a modern Irish step-dancing group. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 45: Merlin's Good, Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022


    Join us at Merlin's Good, Round Table as we take some powerful magic users down a peg, presented by Pepsi (the gnome wizard). TW: Brief mention of suicide about 15:10. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Episode notes: Transcript. Bryrlyn character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Bryrlyn character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Mentioned books: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D The Tortle Package. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. D&D 2019 Unearthed Arcana Class Features. Mentioned episodes: Orrel. Max Initiative Character. My Brother, My Brother, and Me (MBMBaM). Story Break podcast. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 44: Crypts Don't Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022


    Shine bright, shine far, Quinstar! Join us as we make a necromancer pop-star, AKA The Necrodancer. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Quinster Bigdream character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Quinster Bigdream character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Mentioned books: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. D&D Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. D&D Eberron - Rising from the Last War. D&D Dungeon Master's Guide. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Mentioned episodes: Ash the Phantom Rogue. Myrtle the Spooky Bard. An Ekans. The Bard with No Name. Crypt of the Necrodancer. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 43: If You're Not First, You're Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022


    Anything you can do, they can do first. Join us as we make a character that can't roll an initative less than 35! Note: We forgot to mention the rogue's Reliable Talent feature, which makes their minimum initiative roll a 10. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Qurc character sheet. Initiative Maximization. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Qurc character sheet. Initiative Maximization. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider. The Princess Bride by William Goldman. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Gunslinger by Matthew Mercer. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Mentioned episodes: Dude, Where's My Cantrip?. Zadriel. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 42: Baby Got Backstory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022


    My dungeon master don't want none unless you've got tales, hun. We give you tips for crafting a strong backstory so you don't accidentally serve up a nothing burger at your next game. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Ashraxl character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Ashraxl character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: So Many Beginnings by Bethany C Morrow. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Pride by Ibi Zoboi. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Curse of Strahd. D&D Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Ghosts of Saltmarsh. Mentioned episodes: Zadriel. Meet Ramas in Kosnos Session 1. April. An Ekans. Mentioned shows: DCOMedy - podcast feed, Twitter. Three Black Halflings. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 41: She's a Brik Houz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022


    We finally make a mighty-mighty sorcerer, and we're lettin' it all hang out. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Brik Houz character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Brik Houz character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Monster Manual. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight. Mentioned episodes: Paul Bunnyan. Meet Albrecht in Kosnos Session 1. Blake Dragonbortles. Friend of the show Jasper. Jasper's show Three Black Halflings. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 40: And the Lord Said, Let There Be Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021


    Join us this week as we create a cleric for a homebrew domain we created. Hopefully things aren't too chaotic... For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Paul Bunnyan character sheet. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain Accessible Version. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Paul Bunnyan character sheet. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain. Mentioned books: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North. Not Your Backup by C.B. Lee. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Eberron - Rising from the Last War. D&D The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. Mentioned episodes: Zezzor. The Adventure Zone: Graduation. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 39: Blake Dragonbortles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021


    From a throw-away line to throwing perfect spirals, we score big with this football-inspired character with dragon turtle ancestry. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Blake Dragonbortles character sheet. Homebrew Ancestry Options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Blake Dragonbortles character sheet. Homebrew Ancestry Options. Mentioned books: Dune by Frank Herbert. D&D Monster Manual. D&D Mythical Odysseys of Theros. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Mentioned episodes: Turkey Day Tune-Up. Debts Paid in the Dark. Nothing But Net. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 38: Turkey Day Tune-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021


    We serve up a side of hot tips to help elevate your own D&D 5e game this Thanksgiving! Talking points include: a new spin on handling race, class improvements, and updated capstones. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Homebrew Ancestry Options. D&D 5e Suggested Improvements. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Homebrew Ancestry Options. D&D 5e Suggested Improvements. Mentioned books: D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. D&D Dungeon Master's Guide. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Mentioned episodes: Show Me the Soulshards!. Witch, Please. Indiana Jones and the Misplaced Pyramid. Outlaws & Obelisks: Episode 1. Soulshards RPG. Critical Role Season 2. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 37: The Pumpkining

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021


    We create two characters to play in a spooky, Halloween-themed one shot from Dane Fox-McGraw, and even make a background on the fly! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Galaxia character sheet. Grimdok character sheet. Homebrew Fortune Teller background. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Galaxia character sheet. Grimdok character sheet. Homebrew Fortune Teller background. The Pumpkining! by Dane Fox-McGraw. Mentioned books: D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. D&D Xanathat's Guide to Everything. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Mentioned episodes: April. Nebun. Gideon. Dr. Marie Curie. An Ekans. Zadriel. Ash. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 36: Witch, Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021


    The spooky season is upon us, so please join us as we debut our homebrew witch class for D&D 5e, adapted from Neil Evans' witch class! We even create a witch reminiscent of a couple of Disney princesses... and a villain. CW: Brief mention of horror movies and serial killers from 02:03 to 02:55. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Dezmund character sheet. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version. Neil Evans' Witch Class. Neil Evan's Witch Class plain text. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Dezmund character sheet. Homebrew witch class. Mentioned books: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. Mentioned episodes: Nothing But Net. The Bard with No Name. The Rise of Sandwalker. Critical Role Season 2. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 35: The Emancipation of Sasha Fierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021


    Join us this week for our most ambitious creation yet, coming up with a character and backstory based solely on a pack of Magic: The Gathering cards! Visit our website to find links for everything we talked about this episode! Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. The Childhood Chums character sheets. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. The Childhood Chums character sheets. Mentioned books: King of Fools by Amanda Foody. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everyting. Mentioned episodes: Nothing But Net. Three Black Halfling's The Cub & The Caterpillar. Neal Powell: Twitter. Dungeon Master's Block podcast. Neal on Three Black Halflings. Magic: The Gathering - Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 34: Pocketful of Radium (feat. Phil from Everyone Games & Jim from Knights of the Braille)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021


    Join us as we talk with Phil (he/him) from Everyone Games and Jim (he/him) from Knights of the Braille about their upcoming charity stream. We also discuss accessibility in gaming and create a D&D character based off of Marie Curie. The stream is October 1st & 2nd 2021, from 7 AM to 10 PM ET. Quinn plays Oct 1st 7 PM to 10 PM and Alex plays Oct 2nd from 7 AM to 10 AM. CW: Some use of profanity. Visit our website to find links for everything we talked about this episode! Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Marie Curie character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Marie Curie character sheet. Everyone Games: Website. Twitter. Twitch. - Watch here! Charity Stream Schedule. Donate here! Able Gamers: Website. Twitter. Special Effect: Website. Twitter. Phil from Everyone Games: Twitter. Social Media: MostlyBlindGamer. Running the Cat game stream Oct 1 from 7-10 AM. Jim from Knights of the Braille: Website. Twitter. Twitch. Playing in the Blind Dungeon game stream Oct 2 from 3-6 PM. D&D Epic History: YouTube. Twitter. Mentioned books: Radioactive: Marie and Pierre Curie, A Tale of Love and Fallout by Lauren Redniss. Watchmen by Alan Moore. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. Mentioned episodes: Making Quinn's Everyone Games character. Nebun, the visually impaired adventurer. Comedy of Terrors D&D: Website. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 33: The Rise of Sandwalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 53:18


    Bless is best in this episode, where we sit down and create a surprisingly un-aggro character un-intentionally inspired by Stars Wars for Quinn to play in an upcoming charity stream for Everyone Games. The stream benefits Able Gamers and Special Effect. Correction: Alex is playing 7 AM - 10 AM Eastern Time (UTC-04:00) on October 2. Note: Spoilers for the end of Where the Red Fern Grows from 30:42 - 30:59. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. An Ekans character sheet. Homebrew Chameleonfolk race. Mentioned D&D Sources. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. An Ekans character sheet. Homebrew Chameleonfolk race. Mentioned D&D Sources. Mentioned books: Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Everyone Games: Website. Twitter. Twitch. Charity Stream Schedule. Donate here! Able Gamers: Website. Twitter. Special Effect: Website. Twitter. Ben M the DM. Cyorion Primer. Mentioned episodes: Sidekicks & Sidequests. Nothing But Net. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Season 2 Episode 1. Season 2 Episode 2. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer

    Episode 32: The Bard with No Name (feat. Kurt Crenwelge from Sidekicks & Sidequests)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 50:41


    We talk westerns with Kurt Crenwelge (he/him) from Sidekicks & Sidequests and create a character inspired by one of his favorite movies. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. The Bard's character sheet. Homebrew Chameleonfolk race. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. The Bard's character sheet. Homebrew Chameleonfolk race. Mentioned books: D&D Player's Handbook - Entertainer, Charlatan, and Folk Hero backgrounds; Bard College of Valor. D&D Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus - Faceless background. D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes - Lizardfolk race. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War - Changeling race. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros - Bard College of Eloquence. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - Bard College of Eloquence. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything - Bard College of Glamour. D&D Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft - Bard College of Spirits. Sidekicks & Sidequests: Website. Twitter. Facebook. Reddit. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Season 2 Episode 1. Mentioned Episodes: Kosnos episode 1. The Phantom Meowness. Sidekicks & Sidequests Episode: Hoppel the Shifter Mason. G'aznor the Sailor Troll. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 31: Yer a Trainer, Willow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021


    This week we take a deep dive into a new RPG system featuring Quinn's favorite videogame franchise, Pokemon! Note: We have since learned more about the rules of Pokemon Tabletop United and have updated Willow's character sheet accordingly. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Willow's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Willow's character sheet. Pokemon Tabletop United: PTU Rules Downloads. PTU wiki. PTU Character Creation Basics. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. 99% Invisible episode about Yokai. If you're looking to learn more about Pokemon, the Rate Every Pokemon podcast gives you a bite-sized nugget of info about a new Pokemon every episode! Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 30: The Adventurers of Frog and Toad (feat. Perri Meester from DnD Disability)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021


    Join us this week as we discuss all things disabilities with Perri (Aimee) Meester (he/him or they/them) from DnD Disability, and create a character with a disability for D&D 5e. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Toad character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Toad character sheet. Mentioned books: Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War. Mentioned episodes: Nebun. Ash. Perri (Aimee) Meester. DnD Disability: Website. Linktree. A Guide to Service Mimics. Paladin Oath of Accessibility. Three Black Halflings. Midnight Tower's Death is Only the Beginning? Fantasy Name Generators . Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 29: And This Time, They Took Away My Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021


    Join us on our first anniversary as we discuss the D&D 5e classes we might be, reminisce about our favorite characters from this past year, and make a random character. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Shayrah's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Shayrah's character sheet. Mentioned books: Touch by Claire North. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Mentioned Episodes: Halflings All the Way Down. The Phantom Meowness. Forgetting Jonathan Draco. Oh No, There's a Car. Dude, Where's My Cantrip?. Reading Glasses Podcast. Critical Role Season 1. Fantasy Name Generators. Support Coyote & Crow, a First Nations TTRPG set in a world where colonization never happened, created by an all Native team. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 28: The Phantom Meowness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021


    Some cats have more than nine lives. Join us this week as we create a tabaxi with a mysterious connection to death. CW: Discussion of trauma and death. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Ash's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Ash's character sheet. Mentioned books: A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab. A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow. Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri. Nevernight by Jay Kristoff. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Curse of Strahd. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Dungeon Master's Guide. Mentioned Episodes: Essie. Kosnos Session Zero. Kosnos Session One. Jasper. Three Black Halflings on Rogues. The Wagadu Chronicles. Critical Role Season 2. Death Knight Homebrew. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 27: Daddies & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021


    This is 99% Dads. We're Quinn and Alex. For Father's Day, we were inspired by the podcast Dungeons & Daddies to make some dads for each class in 5th edition D&D. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books: Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - Artificer Battle Smith and Alchemist, Bard College of Eloquence, Druid Circle of Stars, Sorcerer Clockwork Soul. D&D Player's Handbook - Barbarian Path of the Berserker, Cleric Life Domain, FIghter Battle Master, Monk Way of the Open Hand, Ranger Hunter, Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline, Warlock Fiend Patron, Wizard School of Conjuration. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything - Cleric Grave Domain, Paladin Oath of Conquest, Rogue Inquisitive. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount - Wizard School of Chronomancy. Ep 18 - The Emond's Field Five. Ep 21 - Death by Popcorn (feat. Jasper William Cartwright). Dungeons & Daddies podcast. 99% Invisible podcast. The Wagadu Chronicles. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 26: Dude, Where's My Cantrip?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021


    Join us this week as we combine two of Alex's loves, mathematics and D&D, as we min/max a character so they know the maximum number of cantrips and create a story that rationalizes this wild character build. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Fiza's character sheet. Cantrip optimizer notes. Cantrip optimizer code. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Fiza's character sheet. Cantrip optimizer notes. Mentioned books: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. The World Gives Way by Marissa Levien. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Evil Elemental Player's Companion. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Mrytle Crabapple episode. Fantasy Name Generators. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 25: Debts Paid in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021


    Get on your foxing gloves and make a Blades in the Dark character with us! We also discuss a homebrew bard sub-class Alex created. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Reginald's character sheet. College of Taxonomy Bard. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Reginald's character sheet. College of Taxonomy Bard. Mentioned books: There, There by Tommy Orange. Blades in the Dark: Website. Player's Kit. Twitter Poll. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 24: Adventure! It'll Put Hair on Your Chest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021


    Keep your head on a swivel with Nebun and Dagnal this week as we begin an adventure in Kosnos, a D&D 5e homebrew world created by Quinn. Become a Patreon supporter to catch future episodes of this dungeon-delving duo! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 23: Be a Hero, Have a Session Zero!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021


    Today we discuss session zeroes for RPG campaigns, what should be discussed in them, and why you should have one for your game. We also walk you through the session zero for our actual play D&D 5e campaign. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books: Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Mentioned episodes: Jasper on ACoC. Nebun's creation. Three Black Halflings session zero episodes: Session Zero. Safety Tools. Brennan Lee Mulligan. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 22: Can't Even Lift a Cupcake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021


    This week we're rolling up Alex's character for an actual play D&D 5e campaign Quinn will DM! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Nebun character sheet. Changeling homebrew. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Nebun character sheet. Changeling homebrew. Mentioned books: Lirael by Garth Nix. The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare. D&D Eberron: Rising from the Last War. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. Get your own set of Braille dice! Fantasy name generators. Tweet by Harper. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 21: Death by Popcorn (feat. Jasper William Cartwright from Three Black Halflings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 107:08


    Today we're kicking it with Jasper William Cartwright (he/him) from Three Black Halflings! Join us three April fools as we give advice about playing tabletop RPGs, reminisce about our wildest stories from the table, and create a Black character in the Wagadu setting for D&D 5e. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Aster Sesuna character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Aster Sesuna character sheet. Jasper William Cartwright. Three Black Halflings: Podcast. Twitter. Twitch. Mentioned Three Black Halflings episodes: Brennan Lee Mulligan episode. Alex episode. The Wagadu Chronicles. Intro to Wagadu on Three Black Halflings. Mentioned books: The Lies of Locke Lamora (Book 1, Gentleman Bastard Series) by Scott Lynch. The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb: Assassin's Apprentice (Book 1), Royal Assassin (Book 2), Assassin's Quest (Book 3). Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

    Episode 20: Warrior Cats and Street Youths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021


    In this episode, we give you a double feature as we both make characters for the next campaign of our regular D&D 5e game set in Theros. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Kyrin character sheet. Essie character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Kyrin character sheet. Essie character sheet. Mentioned books: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik. Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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