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Philomythia Podcast is about stories and the love of stories seen through the lens of table top role playing games. Eric and Ian, the intrepid hosts of Philomythia, think everybody should play RPGs. It's stimulating, engaging, and the most fun you'll ever

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    • Dec 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Philomythia Podcast

    The Final Countdown!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 34:03


    Salutations! This is it, the final episode! Thank you so much for all of you that listened and continue to. We appreciate all the love, the Discord will remain up if any of you would like to speak to us. Contact us at: ⁠philomythia@gmail.com⁠ Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3⁠ All The Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/philomythia⁠ – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at ⁠https://theplayercharacter.com/⁠

    Rules?!?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 41:59


    Hello! Welcome to the Penultimate episode! This episode we talk about the point of rules, when to we break or bend them. I break and bend the rules all the time to my own dismay!!!!!! Contact us at: ⁠philomythia@gmail.com⁠ Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3⁠ All The Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/philomythia⁠ – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at ⁠https://theplayercharacter.com/⁠  

    Lessons Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 45:52


    Hello! Welcome to another exciting episode. Today we chat about a few things we have learned along the road of playing as few different TTRPGS. Hopefully it will help you too! Contact us at: ⁠philomythia@gmail.com⁠ Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3⁠ All The Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/philomythia⁠ – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at ⁠https://theplayercharacter.com/⁠

    Black Hat Or White Hat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 43:48


    Hello!!!!!!! Welcome to another episode! Today we talk about alignment. So make sure to take your car in, get them wheels and stuff fixed. No, no, not that kind of alignment. Listen, enjoy! Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    RPGS?!?! Oh Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 55:14


    Welcome. We hope you enjoy our chat about TTRPGS and RPGs as far as video games and how they have influenced each other over the years. We also talk about Rainbows....... Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Engaging Your Descriptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 42:11


    Hello!!!!!!!!! Have you ever heard this from your players: So tomorrow from 7 to 10 will you PLEASE act like you have more than a two word vocabulary. It must be green, okay? Well I hope not, thats from 5th element, but today we talk about descriptions. Whats enough, whats too much, and we didnt start the fire. Enjoy!!!!!!! Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Paizo Pants Party!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 46:06


    Its a PARTY!!!!! A Paizo Party!!!!! Hello! We talk about Pathfinder and other things from the wonderful company of Paizo. Gen-Con was happening when we recorded this, so we have lots to talk about. Please Enjoy the Party! Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Burnout 3 the Sequel!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 42:48


    Hello one and all!!!! Welcome to our chat about Burnout! Join us as we talk about player and GM burnout, our experiences with this, and how we overcame it! I hope this helps anyone that is going through that. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Background Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 44:05


    Go ahead and give us your info so we can perform a standard background check.... Oh wait, I mean backstory. We talk today about backstory and the benefits of loose and complicated back stories. So join us as we check your credit score and criminal history on: The Philomythia Podcast! Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Skinning Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 36:55


    Cut em up. Slash em to pieces. Put them back together what do you get? Monsters. Hello!!! Welcome!!!! Today we chop it up about keeping monsters fresh, and how we have gone about reskinning them or creating them. A little surprise for all you that have been listening is contained in this episode. Enjoy. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Toolkit for GMS Pt.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 46:20


    Hammer, Nails, Screwdriver..... wait.... No. Today we talk about GMs Tools. Welcome, Music and Art, how do we incorporate them into the online games that we run? How about in person games? We chat about this and more. Join us. (this episode was uploaded prior but had some issues, this is the reedit) Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    We reminice..... Roll for initiative!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 36:28


    Hello and Welcome! Today we chat about our campaigns a bit, as we swing into chatting about initiative. So join us as we chat about a few different things we have been running into while running our games lately. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Comedia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 75:10


    Hello, Comedy.... Tragedy.... How doth one Utilize the quips and jibs of the ancient art of comedy? I have no idea, lets listen to these two jokers and see what insight they have into it. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Agencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 40:08


    Hello!!!!!! Central Intelligence.... or Player..... What about GM/DM... We speak today of agency, not that kind, but the other kind..... You know what you should just listen in to our conversation. Hint Hint. Pigeons. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Improv to Improve at the table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 36:38


    Welcome! Today we speak! Improving the Improv. Discussing pieces between and hither to. Please enjoy!!!! Hit us up on our DISCORD!!! links below Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/login UN: darthforcepalm@gmail.com PW: Playmahsh1t (edited)

    Biggie Smalls?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 47:32


    BIG groups. small groups. We talk about running a big table, we talk about small tables, online specifically. What are some of our experiences, what are some of the ways we tackle this challenging issue. I used to be a patient man..... Have Fun!!!!! Stay Sweaty!!!!!! Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Learning & Converting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 50:06


    Welcome all you wonderful listeners!!!!! Today we talk about the ins and outs of converting a campaign from one system to another. We also talk about learning a system and the teaching it. Join us as Eric serenades us with song again... He is Beautiful. Oh side note 50th episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    RPGs are Co-Op games?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 30:03


    Welcome! Today we talk about co..co..communic....No. Cooperation and Problem solving in RPGS, and the idea "can it improve your day to day skill in that" Join us as I Ian, talk about communication. While Eric brings the actual subject to light. Listen as we regale ye with tales of old. Please Enjoy! Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    VTT Shmee Tee Tee!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 41:05


    Welcome my friends, Today we talk about the benefits and pitfalls of using a VTT. Whats a VTT you ask? Its a virtual Table Tennis..... Wait no, Its a Varied Time Table. Yeah, No. No. Its. Virtual Table Top. We use them, so let us regale you a tale of absurdity. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Societal Issues ***warning***

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 34:00


    Welcome all!!! ***trigger warning*** Today we chat about a few challenging topics for the table. So lets put a ***trigger warning*** here. We discuss racism, and slavery and other issues like this and using them in your TTRPGs. Let us know if you like this or hate this. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

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    Icons: Beholders!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 32:46


    We be holdin beholders! Beholdin Beholders? Behol.... Nevermind. We look into Beholders, where they came from. What they are. This is an older episode we recorded. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Designing!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 64:26


    Welcome Welcome!Today we talk about, well we brainstorm about, thats similar to talking. Anyway we start to delve into ideas behind designing a RPG system. This will be an ongoing project we tackle, first up what systems are we looking at for inspiration.... Stay tuned!Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Why Campaigns Fail and How to Keep them Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 62:45


    Salutations weery game masters, or players. Are you burning out? Are the people at your table stuck to their phones and checked out?Well welcome to the common problems in TTPRGS, we will chat about some of this stuff, and give you all some insights to what we have found. So wash your dice and learn about some different hygienic practices for your campaigns..Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Discomfort?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 66:57


    Grab your warm blankets, sit by the fire, get comfortable as we discuss DISCOMFORT at the table as a GM. What will our names be this time. I dunno but it makes me feel things.... Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    The Return of the Lazy Dungeon or Game Master!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 71:09


    Hey, here we are just chillin on the couch, being lazy..... Wait no!!!!! Welcome back!This episode we talk about a book, The Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master!!!!! The return?!? when was the first!? Do not worry my dice rollers. We shall illuminate this for you. Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Philomythia Reviews!!! Willow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 127:22


    Hello!!! Welcome!!!!Rool you fool get out of the road!!!! Watch out cause here we come reviewing Willow from the RPG lens. Please Enjoy as we talk about the effects this had on our young minds and translate this as if it were a RPG game.Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    OGL OMG!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 60:52


    Welcome!!! Today we chat about the Big time news in the TTRPG community. THE OGL!!!!! OMG!!!!!! We really talk about how it will affect our games and the podcast going forward. So strap in and join us!!!!Contact us at: info@philomythia.comAll The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythiaDiscord: https://discord.gg/Nd36NDve–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Thoughts on one D&D!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 46:52


    Hello!!!!Did you? I didn't...... You did. We have been play testing One D&D. Today we share our thoughts thus far on the playtest material!!Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!Contact us at: info@philomythia.comAll The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Hylica Part IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 58:25


    Hello Hello Hello! Welcome...Rock me like a baby, like I'm in a manger.....We are visiting our campaign world HYLICA, and what how we would approach running the first session of it. Hold on to your butts!Contact us at: info@philomythia.comAll The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Reinspiring Resources!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 72:02


    Welcome,On this episode we talk about the many things we utilize as resources for our games. We hope these inspire you to create many amazing things. Contact us at: info@philomythia.comAll The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    What is a Hero?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 43:31


    Welcome, Welcome, We are now in season two of Philopmythia. A conversation about how we perceive heroes. Join us in this conversation--Contact us at: info@philomythia.comAll The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia–Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Improving Tabletop Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 58:14


    Hello, hello, helloooo... greetings road weary adventurer! What's that you say? You got into an argument with a CR 8 Ogre who then called all his buddies and chased you for five miles??? Well it sounds like you should rest your feet awhile and listen to our latest episode, which is all about improving your communication

    Blades In The Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 44:46


    Grab yer cowl, some spirit bottles, and a blade or two, cause it's time to take a deep dive into the world of Blades in the Dark! Set in the city of Doskvol, Blades is a world of literal darkness. One where the sun has been blasted out of the sky, where there is a veritable cornucopia of monsters, ghosts, and demons who will swallow your soul without a second thought, where there's a gang on every street corner waiting to take you for everything you're worth. Blades in the Dark is a game that's very close to our hearts and one that you should definitely check out right now on this week's episode! – Contact us at: info@philomythia.com – All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – EPISODE LINKS https://johnharper.itch.io/ (Johnathan Harper) https://bladesinthedark.com/greetings-scoundrel (Blades in the Dark) https://bladesinthedark.com/basics (Beginner's guide) https://bladesinthedark.com/character-playbook (Playbooks) https://bladesinthedark.com/stress-trauma (Stress & Trauma) https://bladesinthedark.com/action-roll (The Devil's Bargain) https://bladesinthedark.com/progress-clocks (Progress Clocks) https://bladesinthedark.com/planning-engagement (Flashbacks) https://bladesinthedark.com/planning-engagement (Engagement rolls) http://Itch.io (Itch.io) https://evilhat.com/ (Evil Hat Productions) https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/ (Thirsty Sword Lesbians) https://fate-srd.com/ (FATE) https://evilhat.com/product/dresden-files-rpg-our-world/ (Dresden Files) http://apocalypse-world.com/ (Apocalypse World) https://lumpley.itch.io/ (Vincent & Meguey Baker) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogs_in_the_Vineyard (Dogs in the Vineyard) https://lumpley.itch.io/murderous-ghosts (Murderous Ghost) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_by_the_Apocalypse (Powered by the Apocalypse) https://bladesinthedark.com/forged-dark (Forged in the Dark) https://bladesinthedark.com/blades-supplements (Moar Forged in the Dark)

    Hacking Subclasses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 38:47


    Hello, adventurers! This week we're diving into the world of subclasses and ways you can hack them, bend them, and possibly even break them. Curious about how we're doing this? Listen now to find out! – Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – LINKS • https://roll20.net/ (Roll20) • https://www.notion.so/ (Notion) • https://www.dndbeyond.com/ (D&D Beyond) • https://thestoryforge.notion.site/PM-33-Hacking-Subclasses-38484526ffae414cb21c5700c5603cd8 (Synthesis builds)

    The Dice Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 48:19


    Welcome back, adventurers, to another episode of the Philomythia podcast! This week is all about dice: Their history, how we've used them, and why, and the answers might surprise you! But There's only one way to find out: Listen meow! – Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS https://www.awesomedice.com/blogs/news/history-of-dice#:~:text=Dice%20have%20been%20used%20in,of%20the%20Meaning%20of%20Senet.) (Awesome Dice) https://q-workshop.com/en/glowna/1595/dragons-modern-dice-set-obsidian (Dragons Modern Dice) https://q-workshop.com/en/glowna/1571/d4-dragons-modern-bottle-green-gold (Modern d4) https://fb.watch/eJSnRWD3uv/ (Modern d4 video) https://www.shapeways.com/product/LE3XNVQQM/knucklebone-dice-set (Knucklebone Comparison) https://www.dieharddice.com/pages/dnd-dice-explained (Basic Dice Glossary) https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Dice (Detailed Glossary) https://youtu.be/NtvBpKirE3s (The History of Dice in Under 6 Minutes (Video)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZskjLq040I&t=166s (The Royal Game of Ur) https://www.otagomuseum.nz/athome/how-to-play-senet (The Game of Senet) https://ancienttouch.com/gaming%20astragali%20and%20dice.htm (The Game of Astragali) https://www.archaeology.org/news/1217-130815-turkey-bronze-age-gaming-tokens-found (Basur Hoyuk) https://www.dancarlin.com/ (Hardcore History) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punic_Wars (The Punic Wars) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_Hill (Avalon Hill) https://bombardgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-08-12-21-at-12.58-PM.jpg (Creative Publications Dice Set) http://www.dellacivetta.org/goldandjade/2020/07/05/juryeonggu-14-sided-dice/#:~:text=Juryeonggu%20(%EC%A3%BC%EB%A0%B9%EA%B5%AC)%20is%20a%2014,%E2%80%9D%2C%20and%20%E2%80%9Ctool%E2%80%9D.) (Juryeonggu: Korean d14) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentagonal_trapezohedron (Pentagonal trapezohedron (d10)) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platonic_solid (Platonic Solids) https://hellenicfaith.com/platonic-solids/ (Platonic solids and the elements) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorism#:~:text=The%20four%20humors%20of%20Hippocratic,of%20the%20traditional%20four%20temperaments.) (Humorism) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/impactminiatures/13-and-15-sided-dice-d13-and-d15-w-dcc-and-other-s (Non-standard dice) https://www.impactminiatures.com/minis/big/DC_DCPS.jpg (Non-standard dice packs) https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ArchimedeanSolid.html#:~:text=The%2013%20Archimedean%20solids%20are,91%2D92 (Archimedean solids)(not euclidian solids) https://polyhedra.tessera.li/ (Polyhedral Viewer) https://patents.google.com/patent/USD267569S/en (d10 patent) https://www.etsy.com/listing/770287412/d20-from-the-dark-relic-dice-set (D20 cylinder dice) https://help-action.com/7-of-the-most-expensive-dice-sets/ (High end dice examples) https://wyrmwoodgaming.com/dice-rolling-options/ (Wyrmwood dice trays) https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 (Stranger things) https://www.dndbeyond.com/ (D&D Beyond) https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/digital-dice/battle-for-beyond (Battle for the Beyond Dice Pack) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wNYbNh0vBA&list=PLPjdPog_vKX3VBXwHMcme7SK4j7qiOlAr&index=1&t=12s (The Fiend of Hollow Mine) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Daymond (Robbie Daymond) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Johnson_(actress) (Ashley Johnson) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taliesin_Jaffe (Taliesin Jaffe)

    Philomythia Reviews: Terminator 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 74:27


    **Spoiler alert** We're Talking about Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and we talk about the whole movie. Welcome adventurers, to the second installment of our 'Philomythia Reviews' series! This time around we tackled the classic movie 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day,' and boy was it a Duesy! Full of killer robots, car chases, and time travel, T2 is chock full of D&D inspo. So join us as we plum the depths of this classic movie. P.S. Eric is confused as to how full cover mechanics work.

    Tabletop Icons: Vecna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 37:23


    In this episode we're talking about Vecna, the legendary litch from D&D history! Vecna seems to be everywhere these days, and is only getting more popular. Join us as we delve into the history and secrets of the famous demigod. We even talk about where Wizards of the Coast might be heading in regards to Vecna. Join us to find out! *Spoiler alert* We're going to be talking about the three Vecna adventures, Critical Role campaign one, and Stranger things season 4. If you don't want any of these thingies spoiled, tread carefully, dear adventurer. **Trigger Warning** We also talk about ‘The  Book of Vile Darkness” which is chock full of adult content of the R-rated variety. If you're sensitive to these darker subjects, you may want to skip this part.  – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – LINKS Anagrams: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anagram (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anagram) Jack Vance Dying Earth Series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Earth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Earth) Vancian Magic: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VancianMagic (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VancianMagic) Robert E. Howard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Howard_bibliography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Howard_bibliography) Empire of the Petal Throne: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_the_Petal_Throne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_the_Petal_Throne) Creator - M. A. R. Barker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._A._R._Barker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._A._R._Barker) Black Razor: https://greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/Blackrazor (https://greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/Blackrazor) Numenera: http://numenera.com/ (http://numenera.com/) Dark Sun: https://athas.org/ (​​https://athas.org/) Genre tropes Gonzo: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/GONZO (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/GONZO) Sword & Sorcery: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwordAndSorcery (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwordAndSorcery) Science Fantasy: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScienceFantasy (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScienceFantasy) Expedition to the Barrier Peaks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expedition_to_the_Barrier_Peaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expedition_to_the_Barrier_Peaks) Riftwar saga Raymond E. Fiest: ​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_E._Feist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_E._Feist) Midkemia: https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Midkemia_Wiki (https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Midkemia_Wiki) Kelewan: https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Kelewan (https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Kelewan) (Kelewan is the place Eric was thinking of, not Midkemia) Michael Moorcock History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock) Elric of Melnibone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elric_of_Melnibon%C3%A9 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elric_of_Melnibon%C3%A9) Cormyr: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corum_Jhaelen_Irsei (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corum_Jhaelen_Irsei) (Eric kept referring to Corum as “Cormyr.”) Matthew Colville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZAjzUBYmU&t=952s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZAjzUBYmU&t=952s) Jorphdan Vecna Lives!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06V5XKSrUB8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06V5XKSrUB8) Vecna Reborn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne2pa_8vbyI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne2pa_8vbyI) Die Vecna. Die!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja96NmKnOYs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja96NmKnOYs) New Vecna lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQz1e26Qc8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQz1e26Qc8) Eldritch Wizardry (Supplement Three):...

    Philomythia Plays: Symbaroum Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 32:40


    This week the boys are back with another actual play game. This time we delve into the dark forest of Davokar from the Symbaroum setting. To guide us on our journey, we are joined by GM Paul Stead who sat down with us last episode. Will our characters survive this time??? Only one way to find out. Join us as Philomythia plays Symbaroum! – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS • Free League: (publisher): https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/ (https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/) • Symbaroum website: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/symbaroum/ (https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/symbaroum/) • Ambria/Davokar map: https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/11437/244552.jpg (https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/11437/244552.jpg) • Symbaroum for 5E: https://www.symbaroum.com/ (https://www.symbaroum.com/)

    Books to Inspire Your RPG Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 56:09


    This week we're delving into the subject of books and how the written word can inspire the stories we tell at the table. To help us on our journey we're joined by longtime friend, self professed nerd, and fellow D&D player Paul Stead! Join us for all the hot goss on speculative fiction this week on the Philomythia Podcast. – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – Authors Laura Anne Gilman: https://www.lauraannegilman.net/ (https://www.lauraannegilman.net/) Vineart War series: https://www.lauraannegilman.net/whats-in-print/vineart-war/ (https://www.lauraannegilman.net/whats-in-print/vineart-war/) 1st book - Flesh & Fire: https://www.lauraannegilman.net/whats-in-print/vineart-war/flesh-fire/ (https://www.lauraannegilman.net/whats-in-print/vineart-war/flesh-fire/) Brandon Sanderson: http://www.brandonsanderson.com/ (https://www.brandonsanderson.com/) Mistborn series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistborn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistborn) 1st book - The Final Empire: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-mistborn-saga-the-original-trilogy/#FINALEMPIRE (https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-mistborn-saga-the-original-trilogy/#FINALEMPIRE) Garth Nix: https://garthnix.com/ (https://garthnix.com/) The Old Kingdom series: https://garthnix.com/books/the-old-kingdom/ (https://garthnix.com/books/the-old-kingdom/) 1st book - Sabriel: https://garthnix.com/books/the-old-kingdom/sabriel-25th-anniversary/ (https://garthnix.com/books/the-old-kingdom/sabriel-25th-anniversary/) Naomi Novik: https://www.naominovik.com/ (https://www.naominovik.com/) Uprooted: http://www.naominovik.com/uprooted/ (http://www.naominovik.com/uprooted/) Brian Staveley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Staveley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Staveley) 1st book - The Emperor's Blades: https://bstaveley.wordpress.com/the-series/ (https://bstaveley.wordpress.com/the-series/) China Mieville: https://www.chinamieville.net/ (https://www.chinamieville.net/) Perdido Street Station: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perdido_Street_Station (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perdido_Street_Station) New Crobuzon: https://baslag.fandom.com/wiki/New_Crobuzon (https://baslag.fandom.com/wiki/New_Crobuzon) Races: https://list.fandom.com/wiki/Races_of_Bas-Lag (https://list.fandom.com/wiki/Races_of_Bas-Lag) Ken Follett: https://ken-follett.com/ (https://ken-follett.com/) Pillars of the Earth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pillars_of_the_Earth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pillars_of_the_Earth) Joe Abercrombie: https://joeabercrombie.com/ (https://joeabercrombie.com/) The First Law Trilogy: https://joeabercrombie.com/books/ (https://joeabercrombie.com/books/) 1st book - The Blade Itself: https://joeabercrombie.com/books/the-blade-itself/ (https://joeabercrombie.com/books/the-blade-itself/) Diana Wynne Jones: http://www.dianawynnejones.com/ (http://www.dianawynnejones.com/) Howl's Moving Castle series: https://howlscastle.fandom.com/wiki/Castle_Series (https://howlscastle.fandom.com/wiki/Castle_Series) 1st book - Howl's Moving Castle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howl%27s_Moving_Castle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howl%27s_Moving_Castle) Robert Jordan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan) Wheel of Time series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time) 1st book - The Eye of the World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eye_of_the_World (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eye_of_the_World) Voice Actors John Lee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rafter_Lee (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rafter_Lee) Steven Pacey:...

    Player Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 48:08


    This week it's all about manners. You know, those things you're supposed to use at the dinner... er, the D&D table. This episode, we're focusing on player etiquette, and what actions players can take to make their table top RPG even more awesomer! P.S. Brownie points for any listener who knows who Victor Wooten is. P.P.S. Sometimes you drop the penny and you get a pickle, sometimes you don't. – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS Points of Player Etiquette Minimize crosstalk Get to know your character sheet Support game flow & immersion Co-author the campaign world Embrace conflicts & setbacks Match the tone of the campaign Player buy-in Cultivate teamwork/trust your fellow players Ask yourself "How can I make the game even better?" Blades in the Dark: Website: https://bladesinthedark.com/greetings-scoundrel (https://bladesinthedark.com/greetings-scoundrel) Ghosts of Saltmarsh: https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/ghosts-saltmarsh (https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/ghosts-saltmarsh) The Sunless Citadel: https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sunless_Citadel (https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sunless_Citadel) Youtube OSR Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_reiwGThR9Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_reiwGThR9Y) The Questing Beast: https://www.youtube.com/c/QuestingBeast (https://www.youtube.com/c/QuestingBeast) Jorphdan: https://www.youtube.com/c/Jorphdan (https://www.youtube.com/c/Jorphdan) The Arcane Library: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheArcaneLibrary (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheArcaneLibrary) Victor Wooten Website: https://www.victorwooten.com/ (https://www.victorwooten.com/) Awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve37F3Ee9Ow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve37F3Ee9Ow)

    Philomythia Plays: Call of Cthulhu, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 44:03


    *Trigger warning* Everyone gets a bit stabby by the end of the episode. And we're back with the conclusion to our Call of Cthulhu actual play! Things are not looking good for Francis and Teddy. Will they survive to see another sunrise? Only one way to find out... – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS • Cody's Website: http://www.crlangille.com/ (http://www.crlangille.com/) • KIckstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crlangille/dead-stars-and-stone-arches-a-collection-of-utah-horror/ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crlangille/dead-stars-and-stone-arches-a-collection-of-utah-horror/) • Timber Ghost Press: www.timberghostpress.com • Call of Cthulhu 7th edition: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rules/ (https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rules/)

    Philomythia Plays: Call of Cthulhu, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 49:47


    This is the first episode of our actual play series, Philomythia Plays, where we and guests of the show play through one-shots of D&D, and even different rule systems. To begin our adventure, we've called on the skills of the intrepid DM, Cody Langile to help guide us through the treacherous world of Cthulhu. Will we survive? Only one way to find out. – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS • Cody's Website: http://www.crlangille.com/ (http://www.crlangille.com/) • KIckstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crlangille/dead-stars-and-stone-arches-a-collection-of-utah-horror/ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crlangille/dead-stars-and-stone-arches-a-collection-of-utah-horror/) • Timber Ghost Press: www.timberghostpress.com • Call of Cthulhu 7th edition: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rules/ (https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rules/)

    Horror In RPGs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 44:07


    For Friday the 13th we're digging into the Horror genre, and to help us delve into these treacherous waters, we've brought on Horror author and fellow DM Cody Langille. Join us for our spookiest episode yet! – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS Cody's Website: http://www.crlangille.com/ (http://www.crlangille.com/) KIckstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crlangille/dead-stars-and-stone-arches-a-collection-of-utah-horror/ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crlangille/dead-stars-and-stone-arches-a-collection-of-utah-horror/) Timber Ghost Press: http://www.timberghostpress.com (www.timberghostpress.com) The Crystal Shard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crystal_Shard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crystal_Shard) Dragonlance Chronicles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance_Chronicles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance_Chronicles) Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/ (https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/) Curse of Strahd 5E: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_Strahd (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_Strahd) Friday the 13th:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_(franchise) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_(franchise))

    Let's Build A One-Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 58:30


    We're back, after a few weeks on hiatus, and this week is all about building a one-shot! Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: philomythia@gmail.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/

    Using Maps In D&D

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 54:24


    Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia This week's episode is all about maps in D&D and fantasy. The history of them, how best to use them, and creative ways to use them at your table. We even talk about our favorite fantasy cartographers! So join us as we delve into the magical, artistic world of maps in D&D. – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – EPISODE LINKS MAP HISTORY • http://steamtunnel.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-praise-of-6-mile-hex.html (http://steamtunnel.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-praise-of-6-mile-hex.html) • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_map (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_map) • https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/218802/what-was-the-earliest-printed-map-in-the-modern-since-1800-fantasy-genre (https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/218802/what-was-the-earliest-printed-map-in-the-modern-since-1800-fantasy-genre) • King Solomon's Mine (1885): https://i.stack.imgur.com/h4Gul.png (https://i.stack.imgur.com/h4Gul.png) • Tik-Tok of Oz (1914): https://i.stack.imgur.com/QgmiF.jpg (https://i.stack.imgur.com/QgmiF.jpg) • Hyborian Age: https (1932): https://i.stack.imgur.com/WG6v0.jpg (https://i.stack.imgur.com/WG6v0.jpg) • Treasure Island (1883): https://i.stack.imgur.com/rw6Hd.jpg (https://i.stack.imgur.com/rw6Hd.jpg) • Map of Middle Earth (1954): https://i0.wp.com/www.maproomblog.com/xq/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cjrt-middle-earth-1954.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1 (https://i0.wp.com/www.maproomblog.com/xq/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cjrt-middle-earth-1954.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1) • Source: https://www.maproomblog.com/2020/01/christopher-tolkien-1924-2020/ (https://www.maproomblog.com/2020/01/christopher-tolkien-1924-2020/) OCTAGONAL GRID • Image: https://i.stack.imgur.com/UvO5x.jpg (https://i.stack.imgur.com/UvO5x.jpg) • Original forum post: https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/questions/54027/why-dont-we-use-octogonal-maps-instead-of-hexagonal-maps (https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/questions/54027/why-dont-we-use-octogonal-maps-instead-of-hexagonal-maps) HEX MAP INFORMATION • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_map (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_map) • https://gnomestew.com/wait-why-exactly-do-we-use-hex-maps/ (https://gnomestew.com/wait-why-exactly-do-we-use-hex-maps/) • http://steamtunnel.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-praise-of-6-mile-hex.html (http://steamtunnel.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-praise-of-6-mile-hex.html) D&D MAPS • The Underworld & Wilderness Adventures (Brown Book 3): https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_3-Volume_Set (https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_3-Volume_Set) • Cross section (page 3): https://markrollsdice.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/dd-book-3-pg-3.jpg?w=349&h=415 (https://markrollsdice.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/dd-book-3-pg-3.jpg?w=349&h=415) • Example map (page 4): https://i.imgur.com/8mQBUzJ.jpeg (https://i.imgur.com/8mQBUzJ.jpeg) • D&D Supplement II: Blackmoor: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17172/ODD-Supplement-II-Blackmoor-0e (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17172/ODD-Supplement-II-Blackmoor-0e) • Temple of the Frog (Page 27): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4UTmEcXoAEfjFG.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4UTmEcXoAEfjFG.jpg) • The First Fantasy Campaign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Fantasy_Campaign (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Fantasy_Campaign) • Regional map (page 12): https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6p1U_Xb2t7Y/X2FrvHWxJ3I/AAAAAAAAByU/9tKupilUVQ0SuAdV2-ggOVg3UE-JAegzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s922/Blackmoor%2BGreat%2BKingdom.png...

    Getting Inspiration Outside Of D&D

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 46:01


    Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia n this episode we talk about getting inspiration outside of D&D. From Blades In The Dark to Numenera to Symbaroum and beyond, there are some amazing tabletop RPGs out there. They are well worth examination in their own right, and are perfect for reigniting the fires of inspiration for D&D. So come join us as we plumb the depths of these systems, and who knows… You might just come away inspired to start your own game.

    Best Music For Your D&D Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 67:31


    Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia (https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia) In this episode we welcome our very first guest to the show! The Player Character, aka Jerry Stenquist, comes on to talk about all things music: Music in life, music in video games, and most importantly, music in D&D. He also did our sweet, cheemy opening/closing theme song, so this is a full circle episode for us here at the Philomythia Podcast. So put your +3 perception elferton ears on, it's time to talk about the best music and D&D and video games and life and . . . FORCE DMG RULES – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by The Player Character, aka Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/)

    History of D&D Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 58:36


    Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia (https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia) – This week on the Philomythia podcast it's all about the art of D&D. The history of it, our favorite pieces, artists and more! Tune in and delve into the magical world of D&D art. – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS SOURCES • Eye Of The Beholder: https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Beholder-Art-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/B07Q334KBS • Art And Arcana: https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/22/18001762/dungeons-and-dragons-art-arcana-visual-history-book-review-excerpt (https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/22/18001762/dungeons-and-dragons-art-arcana-visual-history-book-review-excerpt) CAMPAIGN SETTINGS • Ravenloft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenloft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenloft) • Dragonlance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance) • Forgotten Realms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgotten_Realms_Campaign_Setting (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgotten_Realms_Campaign_Setting) • Planescape: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planescape_Campaign_Setting (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planescape_Campaign_Setting) • Birthright: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthright_Campaign_Setting (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthright_Campaign_Setting) • Dark Sun: https://athas.org/ (https://athas.org/) • Al Qadim: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Qadim (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Qadim) • Legend of the Five Rings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Five_Rings_Roleplaying_Game (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Five_Rings_Roleplaying_Game) • Spelljammer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelljammer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelljammer) ARTWORKS • The Flying Citadel, Keith Parkinson: https://www.keithparkinson.com/product/the-flying-citadel-photo-stock-print/ (https://www.keithparkinson.com/product/the-flying-citadel-photo-stock-print/) • AD&D 2E PHB, Jeff Easley: https://jeffeasleyart.com/store/PHB9/players-handbook-2nd-edition (https://jeffeasleyart.com/store/PHB9/players-handbook-2nd-edition) • The Dark Queen, Clyde Caldwell: https://clydecaldwell.com/gallery/the-dark-queen/ (https://clydecaldwell.com/gallery/the-dark-queen/) • Conan The Barbarian, Frank Frazetta: https://www.frazettagirls.com/products/conan-the-barbarian-print (https://www.frazettagirls.com/products/conan-the-barbarian-print) • John Carter and the Savage Apes, ibid: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9f/91/5c/9f915cb971be21145d3d069ff4943bc3.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9f/91/5c/9f915cb971be21145d3d069ff4943bc3.jpg) • AD&D 1E PHB cover, Dave Trampier: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RviSTC_Via4/U4tmj6bns2I/AAAAAAAAAo0/cmDbnr2P8pU/s1600/Players+handbook+-+small.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RviSTC_Via4/U4tmj6bns2I/AAAAAAAAAo0/cmDbnr2P8pU/s1600/Players+handbook+-+small.jpg) • Deities & Demigods cover, Erol Otus: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E81ZAU3UUAIXMmb.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E81ZAU3UUAIXMmb.jpg) • Greyhawk map, Darlene: https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images2/1/0318/24/ad-world-greyhawk-folder-maps_1_7a0492c431be60d7dfb580d437d6925b.jpg (https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images2/1/0318/24/ad-world-greyhawk-folder-maps_1_7a0492c431be60d7dfb580d437d6925b.jpg) • Overlord, Brom: https://darksunart.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/overlord.jpg (https://darksunart.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/overlord.jpg) • Planescape campaign setting cover, Robh Ruppel: https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/44/17267.jpg (https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/44/17267.jpg) • Silver Dragon, Todd Lockwood:...

    Building Our Homebrew World Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 72:14


    Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia (https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia) – In this episode we take a deep dive into our campaign world, Hylica, and answer the hard questions... like How exactly do you pronounce Hylica??? Is it hillika? Hy-lkaaah? Hoolaca? Join us to find out! – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – LINKS HYLICA MAPS • Cut out: https://www.philomythia.com/hylica (https://www.philomythia.com/hylica) • Randomly Generated Map: https://www.philomythia.com/hylica.lowrez (https://www.philomythia.com/hylica.lowrez) • Delshad: https://www.philomythia.com/delshad (https://www.philomythia.com/delshad) CORRUPTION MECHANIC • Google Drive link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NcuDmDE4lf3FKT_shln0-O31b0Cw2UJ_AAPqvH3NLvA/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NcuDmDE4lf3FKT_shln0-O31b0Cw2UJ_AAPqvH3NLvA/edit?usp=sharing) FAERUN INFO • The Spellplague: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDyqSsJPIs4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDyqSsJPIs4) • The Second Sundering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bstyqFw3H8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bstyqFw3H8) • Elminster: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Elminster (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Elminster) • Archomentals: https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Archomental (https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Archomental) • Chan: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Chan (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Chan) • Mystra: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Mystra (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Mystra) • Abeir-Toril: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Abeir-Toril (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Abeir-Toril) • Blue Fire: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Spellplague#The_Storm_of_Blue_Fire (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Spellplague#The_Storm_of_Blue_Fire) • Dragonborn: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonborn (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonborn) • The Spellscar (what Eric called the 'spell-touched'): https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Spellscar (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Spellscar) • The Dalelands: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dalelands (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dalelands) • Shadowdale: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Shadowdale (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Shadowdale) WEBDM • Building A City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKdSCIXaUGQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKdSCIXaUGQ) • Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq88oM2Cfy8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq88oM2Cfy8) WATAWATABOU • Itch.io: https://watabou.itch.io/ (https://watabou.itch.io/) • City Generator: https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator (https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator) • World Map Generator: https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/ (https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/) MONT-SAINT-MECHEL • Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont-Saint-Michel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont-Saint-Michel) • Image 1: https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-818591066.jpg (https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-818591066.jpg) • Image 2: https://bigseventravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/52833015_2522091817819575_4671529116317515776_o-1920x1079.jpg (https://bigseventravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/52833015_2522091817819575_4671529116317515776_o-1920x1079.jpg) • Image 3: https://sites.psu.edu/bleedwhiteandblue/wp-content/uploads/sites/1108/2013/02/mont-saint-michel-france.jpg (https://sites.psu.edu/bleedwhiteandblue/wp-content/uploads/sites/1108/2013/02/mont-saint-michel-france.jpg) SYMBAROUM •...

    Our Favorite Campaign Settings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 74:29


    Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia (https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia) – Today we're campaigning for our favorite campaign worlds. Which world, you ask? I guess you'll have to listen to find out . . . How do you say Majere, again? Or is it Majore? Margereee??? – Website: https://philomythia.com (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ (https://theplayercharacter.com/) – EPISODE LINKS DRAGONLANCE Videos • Joe Manganiello interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlvTgFFxJkg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlvTgFFxJkg) • Joe's D&D group: https://youtu.be/KdUSja1afjE (https://youtu.be/KdUSja1afjE) • Margaret Weis interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxa5JjZyJKM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxa5JjZyJKM) • Dragonlance Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WICSZRSH8E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WICSZRSH8E) • Origins of the Dragonlance setting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KDuO656tDc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KDuO656tDc) Articles & Art • Sourcebooks & modules: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dragonlance_modules_and_sourcebooks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dragonlance_modules_and_sourcebooks) • Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance_Chronicles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance_Chronicles) • Heroes of the Lance: https://dragonlance.fandom.com/wiki/Heroes_of_the_Lance (https://dragonlance.fandom.com/wiki/Heroes_of_the_Lance) • Kitiara: https://dragonlance.fandom.com/wiki/Kitiara_Uth_Matar (https://dragonlance.fandom.com/wiki/Kitiara_Uth_Matar) • 'The Flying Citadel', by Keith Parkinson: https://www.keithparkinson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/theflyingcitadel.png (https://www.keithparkinson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/theflyingcitadel.png) EXANDRIA Videos • Exandria: An Intimate History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYBM3myR914 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYBM3myR914) • Interview with Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, and Travis Willingham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kTJxgNCdw4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kTJxgNCdw4) • The Legend of Vox Machina: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09PZGQMD7/ref=atv_hm_hom_1_c_myhimm_2_1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09PZGQMD7/ref=atv_hm_hom_1_c_myhimm_2_1 ) Articles • Critical Role products: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Role%E2%80%93related_products (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Role%E2%80%93related_products) • Vox Machina members: https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Campaign_One:_Vox_Machina (https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Campaign_One:_Vox_Machina) • Vestiges of Divergence: https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Vestiges_of_Divergence (https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Vestiges_of_Divergence) Randoms • THAC0: https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/THAC0 (https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/THAC0) • TSR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TSR,_Inc. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TSR,_Inc.) • Logos: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0ldQXaME-MtiQ9IFunG1-28dAy2Ro8S3T4aNZ1ojuJIjTZY2i7naNFUuM_BnUFqHYIk8&usqp=CAU (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0ldQXaME-MtiQ9IFunG1-28dAy2Ro8S3T4aNZ1ojuJIjTZY2i7naNFUuM_BnUFqHYIk8&usqp=CAU) • Dan Harmon's Story Circle: https://www.ghostlittle.com/hubfs/dan-harmon-story-circle.jpg (https://www.ghostlittle.com/hubfs/dan-harmon-story-circle.jpg)

    Dealing With Character Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 67:36


    Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia (https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia) – Today we talk about a heavy subject: Character death. It can often take us by surprise when a character suddenly moves beyond the veil, and you never quite know how you'll feel about it until it happens. Having recently experienced character death in our own campaigns, we offer a fresh, if somewhat raw perspective on the subject. Hopefully our experiences can add value to your own campaigns and adventures. So gather round as the hosts of the Philomythia Podcast tackle this most heavy of topics... and try not to cry in the process. – Website: https://philomythia.com/ (https://philomythia.com) Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia (https://linktr.ee/philomythia) – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa25GNWVzVHNTWkNrOGdTaGQzRVJya3VFdkZOQXxBQ3Jtc0tscENyTWVYU240Q3ZOd0MtSmRWNDBESWZZb3ZMZF8xaUhMU1pHS2RoTG1xb0ktSlBpMUZJMjdPUzBkREJMQk9TWk14N3N1c21pSVJ4SkFvUU5KYmg0Q21yXzA1TTdpejR1X2RaUmMySjFqQ3VaS0hkVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheplayercharacter.com%2F (https://theplayercharacter.com/)

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