The Dadvantage

The dads review their favorite new monsters from the 2024 new Monster Manual. Plus, a dad joke!

The dads go deep in the catalogue to look at past builds with the lens of the new '24 rules and see what nonsense we can get up to. This time, our very first episode, and the trope of the fish out of water. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads start the year discussing why you should try out and play our favorite classes with the new 2024 ruleset, plus a few dad jokes.

The dad's start the new year off with an overview of what we like about the new 2024 rules. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dad's are joined by the Crit Eating Grin crew to rock a follow up to our Halloween special actual play arc inspired by the 1994 Brandon Lee classic 'the Crow'. We are also exploring our fist foray into the new 2024 ruleset!!! Join us for all the spooky vibes and ridiculous shenanigans!

The dad's are joined by the Crit Eating Grin crew to rock a follow up to our Halloween special actual play arc inspired by the 1994 Brandon Lee classic 'the Crow'. We are also exploring our fist foray into the new 2024 ruleset!!! Join us for all the spooky vibes and ridiculous shenanigans...plus a MONKEY!

The dads take a break from actual plays and talk to DM Extraordinaire Jayden King: D&D in a Castle, GenCon, and Pro DM. We talk about Jayden's journey, how to manage new player tables, diversity in D&D, urban fantasy, and the new 2024 rules. Plus, a dad joke.

The dad's are joined by the Crit Eating Grin crew to rock Halloween with a small 3 part actual play arc inspired by the 1994 Brandon Lee classic 'the Crow'. We are also exploring our fist foray into the new 2024 ruleset!!! Join us for all the spooky vibes and ridiculous shenanigans...plus a MONKEY!

The Party Finale! Can the princesses defeat Maleficent and her hag coven? Find out in the final episode of the Princess Party. With special guest Rachel the Organized DM.

Once again...we dive into the world of Disney Princesses in eldritch horror with episode 4. Peter joins again as our DM, Ollie as Briar Rose, Andy as Belle, Michael as Rapunzel and special Rachel, the Organized DM, joining as Ariel.

The dads return to adventuring actual play as Disney Princesses; with Peter as the DM, Ollie joining as Briar Rose and a special guest appearance by Rachel the OrganizedDM!

Michael goes solo this episode discussing the new 2024 update to D&D rules  and 5 things that have him excited to try it out.

The dads give a rundown on GenCon and advice on navigating cons overall. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads with Andy's kids Peter and Ollie pick up where they left off last episode. Briar Rose (Ollie), Rapunzel (Michael), and Belle (Andy) face off against Sir Yesnid and his minions. Plus a dad joke!

The dad continue to explore Disney Princesses in 5e this time joined by Andy's children and friends of the show; Peter and Ollie. See what happens when the princesses face certain horror! 

The dads continue the Disney Princess battle! PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads face off with a whole new approach to character building tropes. This time PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.

We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist, part 2! Plus, as always, a dad joke.

We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist! Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads discuss the wide variety of feats and single out 6 that are best for building flavor for your characters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

Dads do a new face off this time competing to see who can build the most flavorful, and dangerous homebrew monsters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads cover what you need to play (and what you don't) as well as discussing IRL game resources and digital. Everything you need to get going and be inspired. Plus, a dad joke.

The dads celebrate March 14th (3.14) with a special Pi-rate build. Plus 2 dad jokes!

Michael is joined this week by Peter Davis and they face off with who can build the character most ready to smite their foes with holy vengeance! Plus,  as always, a dad joke.

The dads give some expert dadvice in the form of hot takes on the top things every beginner (and pro) should know about playing D&D. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads celebrate 2 years and 50 episodes of shenanigans with a classic face off on who can build the best (and most flavorful) Protector trope. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads start off the new year exploring 5 custom flavored spells and discuss how to lean into your characters unique qualities via spell names and descriptions. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads are on holiday so we picked out a build to help you slay the new year! This is consistently one of our most popular episodes and it has a dad joke!

The dads return to flavorful character builds, facing off on the sneakiest of them all...the infiltrator! Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads bring back the Face-Off! This time bringing in our very best homebrew magic items to battle it out. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dad's give their recommendations for the best D&D (and gaming) gifts out there for the D&D nerds in your life. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

Halloween Werewolf spooktacular!!! The dad's return to actual play with Stories from the Shattered Chasm...this time taking on our version of the Magnificent Seven/Seven Samurai trope. The Battle of the Seven, part 2 sees Peter and Andy pulling a team together to defend the town of Silver Springs Gulch from the Moonfang Gang. Plus, as always, a dad joke. At the end the crew discusses their decisions and the overall Battle as advice to players and DMs.

The dad's return to actual play with Stories from the Shattered Chasm...this time taking on our version of the Magnificent Seven/Seven Samurai trope. The Battle of the Seven, part 1 sees Peter and Andy pulling a team together to defend the town of Silver Springs Gulch from the Moonfang Gang. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads give their hot take on how to handle spicy and unsavory issues at your D&D table. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

Continuing our 'Stories from the Shattered Chasm' series of one-shots designed to help you learn how to play, the dads take on the most western of plots...a train heist. Peter joins again to lead Andy and Michael through a 2 part actual play with an after action review of our decisions and thoughts on what we did and why at the end of part 2. Note: There is some light swearing in this episode 

Continuing our 'Stories from the Shattered Chasm' series of one-shots designed to help you learn how to play, the dads take on the most western of plots...a train heist. Peter joins again to lead Andy and Michael through a 2 part actual play with an after action review of our decisions and thoughts on what we did and why at the end of part 2. 

The dads build a straight up wizard and a fiery one at that. Learn the ins and outs of building the most flavorful fire wizard possible! Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads face off, seeing who can build the most flavorful D&D character around the trope of the Revolutionary! Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads use the character builds from throughout our history to engage in part 2 of our epic battle royale! A special guest DM joins the crew.

The dads use the character builds from throughout our history to engage in an epic battle royale! A special guest DM joins the crew.

This week the dads tackle how DM's can ensure their monsters feel and behave uniquely to drive fear into the hearts of your players, focusing on the undead. Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads take a look at the recent unearthed arcana/one D&D playtest rules release, focusing on the weapons masteries, the fighter and the barbarian. They give their hot-take on what these changes tell us about the future of D&D! Plus, as always, a dad joke!

The dad's take on a character co-build, this time attending an anger management class with the ever-tasty barbarian! Plus, as always, a dad joke!!!

The Dad's interview Pete Albertson, founder of Void Knight Games and creator of Forgotten Depths, a cooperative tile based dungeon crawl game. We talk about playing RPGs with your children, the trials and tribulations of doing a kickstarter and what's in store for Forgotten Depths in 2023. Plus a Dad Joke...

The Dad's do a hot take on things you should consider for your first (or 100th) attempt at being a Game Master. Plus, a dad joke.

This week the dads review the new D&D Movie: Honor Among Thieves. Plus, a dad joke...

The dads discuss one of the more challenging homebrew items, the character sub-class. Andy interviews Michael on the ins and outs of creating a sub-class and they introduce a new sub-class, the College of Escapes bard!  Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The dads face off in a character build to make all your Hollywood dreams come true....the Martial Artist!  Plus, as always, a dad joke.

The Dad's cover the strange OGL (open gaming license) mess within the TTRPG space from January and discuss what it means for DM's, Players and fans of Dungeons & Dragons. Plus, a dad joke (or two).

The Dads double down on our Dadvice for new players with our first combat walk-through. This week Andy and Michael take the party we assembled in parts 1-3 and take them into the super dangerous ground of level 1 combat. We show you how to approach combat basics like leveraging the action economy to win the day! Plus, as always, a dad joke.Sound effects and background music brought to you by TabletopAudio.com

The Dads continue their D&D Dadvice Basics series for new players with our third how-to. A primer on building a character.  This week Andy and Michael build a rogue character with and eye towards showing you how to assemble a party and take them into the dungeon ready for action! Plus, as always, a dad joke.