Inter-Party Conflict

WHAT YEAR IS IT!? It's been a very long time, but we're back- for a one-time engagement! Jeff and I dusted off the old mics to reunite and record like old times. We're mainly here to let you all know how we've been, but also to tell you all about a new project I've been working on that's coming out soon! Strap in for a long one, we've got three years' worth of nonsense to catch up on! Question(s) discussed: 1. Hey Gabe and Jeff, what have you been up to for the past three years? 2. How Is the recording and editing process for the actual play different from IPC? 3. Have you guys been guests on any other podcasts? 4. During the last few episodes of the podcast you mentioned playing Pathfinder: are you still playing that (privately)? And how do you like it? 5. What systems have you been playing? Has the "main system" shifted (as in, "used to play mostly 5e, and a little of 2e, now it's mostly 2e" or something like that)? 6. Are you still as passionate about TTRPGs? Why / why not? 7. Did you play Baldur's Gate 3 and how did you like it? 8. Dinner-Party Conflict time. What have you been cooking? 9. How has your (turkey) smoking journey been going Gabe? 10. Any new and exciting RC Cola flavours / stories you want to tell us about? 11. Is RC still the greatest? 12. Are you all interested in maybe hitting up some conventions like gencon in the future? 13. How are the dogs doing? 14. Gabe, how's your brother doing? 15. Will the new show be on the IPC main stream? 16. Are there any new game systems you're interested in trying out soon? 17. Will there be a return to Cloudstralia in the future? 18. If you absolutely had to do it, what do you both think would be the best starting point to making a Final Fantasy-themed campaign setting? 19. Are y'all following Daggerheart at all? What do you think of it? Think it has any real staying power? With Critical Role campaign 3 wrapped up, do you think they'll give a shot moving to it as their main game? 20. Do you feel obligated to throw out the old edition the moment a new one comes out or do you wait until they work the bugs out? 21. Will we finally find out what Gabe's mystery metric was for the episode titles?

Hello, everyone! The end has come, but we're not going down without a fight. Join us as we look back at five years of podcasting, the guests who have helped us get where we are, and put our experiences to the test. It's been a wild ride, and we couldn't have done it without all of you. So grab a drink, take a deep breath, and come with us as we go out on a high note! To take the IPC Trivia Quiz, click this link: http://www.quiz-maker.com/QP91SWE5F Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Well, it's here: episode 250, the end of five years of tabletop gaming advice. We're celebrating this occasion with our good friend and fellow podcast, Justin from Crit Academy! With his help, we're knocking out all the rest of our unused discussion questions in a grab bag of gaming advice and memories. I hope you enjoy it, and be sure to join us next week as we wind down and send off Inter-Party Conflict! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is a good way to bring up the subject if you think the DM is kneecapping certain skills, such as by setting DCs too high? 2. I'm making music playlists for my DnD game. What playlist themes (combat music, tavern music, etc.) would I need to cover all of the various states of play? 3. Have you ever played/encountered someone else playing an alternate character in a campaign? Did it enhance the gameplay in expected/unexpected ways, or hurt the gameplay in expected/unexpected ways? Or both? 4. What are your top tips for a new DM? 5. What is the most fun way a PC has died in a game you have been in? 6. What are your opinions on Gith? 7. What do you do when one player seems to be directly antagonizing another player in-game? 8. How can I play a narrow-minded, self-centered character in a party without ruining everyone else's experience? 9. What is the best way to learn how to optimize a character in D&D? 10. What minor rule in your games do you keep forgetting? 11. If you could make a useless cantrip, what would it do? Dragon's Hoard Item: Frostbringer Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: www.critacademy.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

After 249 episodes, we're tackling the problem that spawned this entire podcast: Problem players, and how to deal with them. This is a jam-packed episode, so come along with us and let's figure this out together! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some types of problem players you may encounter in a game, and how should you deal with them? Dragon's Hoard Item: Orbs of Dragonkind Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

As our episodes are winding down, we're using this one to talk about one of our favorite subjects: Magic! Specifically, how ability scores relate to magic for different classes. Also, we run down some of our favorite non-combat spells! Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. Why do Sorcerers use Charisma as their spellcasting stat? 2. What is your favorite utility spell? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Finger Trap Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we have another special guest- game editor, Jacob Cassens! The three of us use this opportunity to discuss adapting RPGs for children, removing racism from the rulebooks, and much, much more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What kind of things have people done to adapt 5E for kids? 2. What do you think of role playing a world or game sessions without the racism that seems cooked into the very crust of D&D? Dragon's Hoard Item: Coin Pouch of Mask Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: https://twitter.com/jacobthegm Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We're joined by Damian the DM, host of a great Actual Play podcast, to talk about the nitty gritty of running, recording, and producing an Actual Play podcast! Question(s) discussed: 1. When recording an Actual Play podcast, what are the best recording software options? 2. What are tips and hacks for short-cutting or expediting the post recording editing process? 3. How do you prevent or reduce side conversations that are fun at a normal game but would distract and annoy a podcast audience? 4. Similarly, how do you strike a balance of getting to know the players and keeping the focus of the pod on the characters? 5. Do you give PCs plot armor in an actual play? What are some reasons for or against? Dragon's Hoard Item: Hope's Justice Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: www.adventuresinerylia.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we talk about starting points, outdated options, and what to do when you've really biffed an adventure scenario. Come along for the ride, as there's not much ride left! Question(s) discussed: 1. If you wanted to run a campaign based on an earlier edition, but the character options (races, classes, etc.) hadn't been updated to the current edition, how would you proceed? 2. How do you feel about starting session 1 in media res rather than a "starting point" like a tavern? 3. One of my players had a class feature that completely ruined my adventure. Was I in the wrong to house rule that ability away? Dragon's Hoard Item: Storm Lord Sextant Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Fortune and glory. Those are the things all adventurers want, yes? Well, this week we talk about a couple... unusual ways that they might be found. So come along with us, and let us know what you think! Question(s) discussed: 1. What should I do when my players would rather be store owners than adventurers? 2. Imagine an NPC pays the party to make them famous by staging a battle or giving them credit for some heroic act. How would you do this throughout a campaign? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Scepter of Hitzipo Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Oh my gods! How does a person become a god? How does a person... *kill* a god...? We discuss these topics and more on this week's episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. How does a person become a god? 2. I'm going to be fighting a god soon, what's some advice you can give? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Poking Stick of Magic Detection Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We're back again this week, this time with a grab bag of quick questions. We talk about surviving in a bag, starting a new character when the old one dies, weird mounts, and young characters. Come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What methods would you recommend to let someone survive in a Bag of Holding for as long as possible? 2. When a PC dies, what level do you give to the new PC? 3. What is the strangest mount you've ever had? 4. How young is too young for a player character? Dragon's Hoard Item: Dagger of Swarms Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Happy Halloween! Last year we put up one of our Patreon bonus episodes as a Halloween treat, and this year we're doing it again. This time it's an Actual Play (loosely based on the movie The Thing) that we made while playing S.C.R.E.A.M. The Horror, a rules-lite RPG from Ursidice. I think it was a lot of fun, so I hope you do too! Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Happy Halloweek, everyone! We've got a spooOOooOOky episode hot off the presses- we run through the five-room dungeon to create an impromptu horror adventure just for you. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you make a spooky horror adventure? Dragon's Hoard Item: Trick and Treat Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We're back this week with a super-sized episode, and a very special guest- Freeman from Encounter This! We're talking about villains, game mechanics, and what makes them good or bad. This episode is a lot of fun, so come check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What monsters make the best Big Bad Evil Guy? 2. What is your favorite villain trope and how often do you use them? 3. What mechanics would you borrow from other game systems, why, and how do you keep/make them balanced? Dragon's Hoard Item: Earthen Sling Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: www.EncounterThis.ca Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We took this week off so I could go on vacation, but in the meantime, we've got a special treat: four short discussions prompted by our patrons over the past year. Enjoy, and see you next week! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we're talking about the amount of money we have (or haven't) spent on miniatures, as well as rules exploits we've seen firsthand. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. How much do you think you've spent on minis and battlemat decor? 2. What is the best/worst exploit you've seen used/attempted in a game? Dragon's Hoard Item: Vision in the Night Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Hello again everyone! This week we're soldiering on with a strong theme: What makes D&D, D&D? Can you play D&D without combat? What about without dungeons? For that matter, why do people insist on playing D&D, rather than something else? Hear our thoughts and feel free to share yours! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you think it would be possible to run a D&D campaign with no or very little combat? How would you do this? 2. Why do you think people choose to play D&D, rather than a different game with a more (or less) restrictive ruleset? 3. Are "dungeons" obsolete or no longer used in your game sessions? Why or why not? Dragon's Hoard Item: Blubber Balm Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Just when you thought the bad news was over, this week we've got some more! But then we move on to talk about what to do when you invite too many players, which book to be stranded with on a desert island, and why we think players choose to make new characters instead of reviving a dead one. We're making the best of the next few months, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. I sent out too many invitations and now I have nine players. Any tips? 2. Desert Island question: You can take one DnD book. Which do you take? 3. Why do people usually roll new characters when they die (instead of trying to revive the old one)? Dragon's Hoard Item: Spear of Kimahri Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Hot off the heels of last week's bummer announcement, we've got a super-fun episode for you today! We're talking about making a D&D fighting game, Wishing your character out of the timeline, traps- all kinds of fun stuff. Come along and enjoy the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Imagine a D&D fighting game. What sort of characters should be on the roster? 2. Can you use Wish to respec your character (such as changing your class or race)? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bag of Trapsmith Caltrops, Combat Edition Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We begin this week with a very important announcement. After that, we talk about two harbingers of the apocalypse: guns in D&D, and tolerance of rules lawyers. Bang! Question(s) discussed: 1. Guns in fantasy. Yay or nay? 2. Why should a DM bother to entertain a rules lawyer? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Sadist's Scourge Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we're joined by Collins Blakely, host of Where Streams Come True! We discuss official D&D modules, wrangling in chaotic players, and some tips on adjudicating Charisma (and more!). Come join us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Of all of the official 5e modules, which stick out to you as best for adventurers of each level bracket (1-5, 6-11, 12+)? 2. When is it OK to wrangle in new players who enjoy playing but are very chaotic in their play-style (wanting to fight every peasant who looks at them wrong, or has very little forethought/compassion for others outside of the party)? 3. Charisma: Should the player's words matter or should you treat the stat like all the others? Dragon's Hoard Item: Requiem of the Lost Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: https://twitter.com/CollinsBlakely Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

On this week's episode, we talk about time travel, meeting gods, and plot armor for PCs. It's a fun one, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever encountered a deity in a game? As a presumably mortal GM, how do you go about depicting divine wisdom? 2. Plot armor for your players. Yay or nay? Dragon's Hoard Item: Kyphos' Vessel of Timeless Spite Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we talk about magic item attunement, domination magic, traps, and more. Also, the details for our new big giveaway! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would allowing more magic item attunements be broken? 2. When a spell or effect compels a player to do something, should the DM tell them what they do (separate from the player's agency) or should they be free to interpret it as their character? 3. What makes a good trap to you? What's the best trap you've sprung on your players/had sprung on you? Dragon's Hoard Item: Pentagram of the Ages Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we're talking about optional things, and what to do when you've got options but nobody is choosing one. Don't make us kick in the door- listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever bought or considered buying a "special edition" of any source book, or do you feel that they generally aren't worth the additional cost? 2. Choice Paralysis. How do you get a set of players stuck on sorting out what to do to actually move some part of the ideas forward to actually play the game? 3. Do you prefer Active or Passive defense in combat? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Escritoire of the Silent Scriptorium Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're joined by my good friend Dave (aka Stiltzkinkupo84) to talk about an awesome project he's working on- creating a tabletop RPG world that utilizes real-world languages in the setting! So come along and join in! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever taken part in a game where real-world foreign languages were a part of the setting? 2. Should sign language be usable for verbal components when casting spells? Dragon's Hoard Item: Gallo's Gentleman's Cane Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Join our guest's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DWDRPG Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we're covering two fun topics: Breaking the fourth wall, and hiring a professional player to play in your game! How much would YOU pay? Question(s) discussed: 1. Breaking the fourth wall in an RPG. Whaaat? Is it possible? Would it work? How would you do it???? 2. How much would you pay to have a Professional Gamer at your table? Dragon's Hoard Item: Crypt Dust Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Imagine this: You arrive at the session to play your favorite RPG, but something is... missing. A person, a role, an attitude- what do you do? Come along with us this week and find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What changes would you make to best adapt a prewritten adventure for a party of three PCs? 2. What are some creative ways you have dealt with missing roles in a party? 3. What do you do when your character isn't built to be a leader but nobody else at the table takes the initiative? Dragon's Hoard Item: "The Red Dragon" Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're talking about spells: Specifically, the ones nobody uses. Or at least, the ones we've never used. It shouldn't be a surprise that in a game with hundreds of spells, there's bound to be a few stinkers (and spoilers: Stinking Cloud is on the list)! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are the spells that never really get used either by players or DMs? Why is that, and have you ever found new uses for them? 2. What are great spells for NPCs to have? Dragon's Hoard Item: Mineral Water of Orrd Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome back! This week we're talking about player disobedience- for better and for worse- and what the DM should do to keep things moving in the right direction. Come check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think about players sidelining the story entirely and going off on something completely unrelated? As a DM, should I try to engage them in the story still? Should I create a new story? Or should I just let them do their thing? 2. Am I a jerk for canceling a session since players didn't read the rules? Dragon's Hoard Item: Seaglass Oil Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Hello everyone! No guests this week (but stay tuned...) but instead we are discussing a couple specific rules-based questions, involving the wording of a few spells in 5th Edition D&D. That may sound dry but we're still going to have a lot of fun picking apart these scenarios! Question(s) discussed: 1. The firebolt spell says it can target creatures and objects. Do you let your players use other spells that don't specifically target objects to target them or no? I can understand a vicious mockery not breaking down a door but maybe an acid splash could. 2. If you cast "Wall of Stone" is the wall made of stone or magic? Dragon's Hoard Item: Blue Falcon Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

For the third week in a row, we've got another guest- this time, it's our long-time friend and internet personality, Jamie (aka Rantasmo, host of Needs More Gay on Youtube)! The three of us reminisce about the characters we've played, and figure out exactly how much they mirror ourselves. Come along with us, and maybe think about how much your own characters are based on you! Question(s) discussed: 1. What types of characters do you tend to play, and to what extent do you tend to play an idealized version of yourself? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Lyre Off Liars Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: www.needsmoregay.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're joined by two good friends of mine- Alan and Delilah, two members of the foam swordfighting community that I used to be a part of! We'll be talking all about the sport, LARPing, camaraderie, and everything else that you can expect. Question(s) discussed: 1. How did you get into tabletop gaming? 2. What are your thoughts on foam swordfighting? Dragon's Hoard Item: Vanishing Cabinet Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guests' products: https://www.maumeeriverleather.com/ Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Today, we're joined by Fionn (aka PotatoPlunderer) to hang out and talk about some of our tips on creating homebrew content! This one is a ton of fun, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. You're creating a homebrew campaign. Where do you start the process and what follows after? 2. How do you best balance homebrew mechanics? For that matter, what are your opinions on homebrew in general? 3. How do you determine CRs for homebrewed monsters? 4. What are your tips on creating homebrew classes/races/backgrounds/etc.? Dragon's Hoard Item: Crown of the Library of Leng Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we discuss playing the same character across multiple campaigns, as well as withholding information from players in favor of a big twist. There's a lot of fun in this episode, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you feel if someone played the same character in multiple campaigns? 2. Would it be a bad idea to lie to my players about the type of campaign I plan on running, in favor of a big twist? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bounce Back Bands by Brasiliensis Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Classical witches, communicating via transmitted sound, and dreams. If you're going to do something, do it well and listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. What class/subclass is best for making a classic witch? 2. Can the Message Cantrip communicate with a deaf person? Dragon's Hoard Item: Orb of Nepos Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're joined by our good friend Dustun! The three of us discuss incorporating PCs with disabilities (both mental and physical) and much, much more! Come along with us and see what we have to say! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you integrate a PC with a disability into your game without just eliminating that disability? (And not just blindness, but missing limbs, using a wheelchair, etc.) 2. Have you ever roleplayed a mentally challenged person? Should that even be attempted? If so, what are your tips and suggestions for doing so respectfully? Dragon's Hoard Item: Carapaced Horn Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: https://twitter.com/medschooldaddy Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week's episode is about... changing things up. Specifically, changelings, who can change up their appearance! What are they about? Are they too powerful? Come find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. One of my players wants to play a changeling. They seem way too powerful! Am I missing something? 2. How do you feel about changing weapon stats and mechanics from the ones in the book? Dragon's Hoard Item: Gourde d'Aqua Pura Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Forget about the heroes; this week, we're talking about SIDEKICKS! Tasha's Cauldron of Everything has some fun mechanics, so come along and explore them with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think of the new Sidekick rules in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bloodstone Amulet of Oman'atah Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Trolls. This week, we're talking trolls. (The D&D kind, not the internet kind. I guess maybe the internet kind too.) What makes them tick? Is it magic? We'll find out in this episode! (Small spoiler: Yes it's magic, and I'll explain why.) Question(s) discussed: 1. Are trolls "magical creatures"? Why or why not? Dragon's Hoard Item: Troll Blood Elixir Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We're joined by Nathan Heard (AKA Seawood Scribe) to talk about low-magic campaigns, gritty games, and mobile combats. Come along with us for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Why do you think so many people play campaigns where magic is illegal or in some way limited? 2. How would you make a game of D&D more gritty and realistic while still having fun, and make it seem like the players are more like real-world heroes and less like demigods? 3. Do you have any tips on making a more mobile combat? Dragon's Hoard Item: Staff of the Deliverer Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: https://www.nathanheardwords.com/ Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're joined by Justin and Ian, two of the great hosts of Crit Academy! Together, the four of us talk about creating subclasses, and we've each brought examples of our own! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you go about creating a subclass? Dragon's Hoard Item: Corrupted Heavy Crossbow of Triumph Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guests: http://www.critacademy.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome back! This week we talk rolling damage for magic spells, and the theoretical mechanics for the Polymorph spell. (Warning: This one gets a little gross!) Question(s) discussed: 1. When you roll damage for a spell, do you roll multiple dice or do you roll one and multiply it? 2. If I polymorph someone into a cow, milk the cow, then they turn back to normal... what happens to the milk? Dragon's Hoard Item: Scolding Tongs Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we talk about virtual tabletops, campaign settings, and online compendiums- and much, much more. Our third topic will shock you! Be sure to check out the other podcasts on the Critnation fellowship- go to HTTP://www.critacademy.com/critnation for more details! Question(s) discussed: 1. What tips/tricks/suggestions y'all have for making the most out of Roll20 (or other online platforms) for your players? 2. DnD Beyond- is it worth it? 3. Any tips on adapting a setting or world such as one from Magic: The Gathering to D&D? How do you make sure you fully flesh out the world in both mechanics and lore for D&D while making sure you stay true to the original iteration?  Dragon's Hoard Item: Pogs of Power Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Psionics. What even are psionics? How is it different from magic? How is it the same? How have psionics changed over the years? This week we're doing a deep dive into the magic alternative (and more), so come along and you just might learn something! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is the difference between magic and psionics? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Lasso of Doom Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week's episode is about the longevity of magic: What to do when a magic potion goes past its expiration date, and what sort of a spell we would be if we were a spell. There's some solid goofs in here, so have fun! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do potions have a "shelf life"? If a potion has "gone off" after hundreds of years, what are some changes that might occur and how would the Identify spell react? 2. If you could live the rest of your days as a living spell (like exists in Eberron) what spell would you choose to be? Dragon's Hoard Item: The McGuffin Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome back! This week we talk about getting the most out of your adventure modules, even if the players and the dice gods decide otherwise. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. As a DM, are you disappointed if the players don’t attempt or complete the side quests or find all the treasure possible? 2. What changes would you make to best adapt a prewritten adventure for a party of three PCs? Dragon's Hoard Items: Hawkeye's Bow and Hawkeye's Quiver Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Hello again! This week we talk about a few different topics- succubi, reading, truth, evil- all the bases, really. Come along and let us know what you think! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would an asexual character be affected by a succubus? 2. When reading a module for the first time, do you read all the way through or skip around? 3. How do you drop hints as to the lore/plot of a campaign in the form of long-established myths and legends in the world without making it immediately obvious that those legends are true, and without overworking yourself to make tons of legends, some of which are true and some of which are not? 4. What are some ideas for how to portray nature as "evil", or at least as an antagonistic force, without it being corrupted? Dragon's Hoard Item: Attune Shears Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We're back again, listeners, with another episode! This time we talk about picking up the pieces and moving on- literally and figuratively. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you think you can make a castle using the Mending spell to put the bricks of stone together instead of mortar? 2. Total Party Kills. What do you do when one occurs during an adventure module? Do you re-start the module as is, do you re-skin it as something else, or do you just call it a loss? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Sling of David Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Strap in, folks- this week's episode is another one of Gabe's Patented D&D Rants (Trademark Pending). This time, it's about backstories (and whether a 1st-level character is allowed to have an epic one). Is this rant way too long? Is it unnecessary? Yes and yes, but here it is anyway! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you do when a player writes an epic backstory for a 1st-level character? Dragon's Hoard Item: Wondrous Hammer of Fixing Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Hello, everyone! Today we're joined by one of our friends, Taylor (aka Alistar the Minotaur) to discuss other RPGs we've played, as well as the responsibility of the DM regarding metagaming. This episode is packed with fun, so come along with us for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Apart from D&D, what other games/genres/systems do you guys have experience with? 2. Is asking another party member's hit points meta gaming? 3. Should a DM ever punish players for meta gaming, or is it their job to punish players at all? Dragon's Hoard Item: Silent Conference Stones Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome back! This week we're joined by two very special guests- Austin and Jac from the People's Trivia Company! The four of us ease our way into 2021 by reminiscing about some of our favorite (and least favorite) moments from past D&D campaigns, and more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is your favorite story moment from D&D as a DM and as a player? 2. What is your worst story moment from D&D as a DM and as a player?   Dragon's Hoard Item: Party Grab Bag Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guests: https://peoplestrivia.co/ Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord