Wizards' Council Podcast

The lights wink out and the tavern closes, signaling the time for the council to adjourn for now. Abe, John, and Matt gather their spellbooks and pay their tab as the council closes out this campaign and bids those who sat in and listened goodbye for now. New lessons to learn and stories to be had. For those who've listened to this little podcast we thank you and with this, our goodbye session.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

---------------------------------------------------------------- 60 episodes in the bank and it's time to put some of that gold where their mouth is. So, in today's session the council sits down and they build out an entire one-shot adventure from the ground up. They make use of the tools at hand and come up with pulpy fun desert adventure. So, sit down, grab a drink, and enjoy!   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hello you beautiful listeners,   Our normally scheduled episode is delayed for another two weeks. We are crafting up something very special for you guys but as all good wizards know sometimes these rituals are finicky. We are very excited to share it with you guys but need just a little more time to get it right. So until next time, please practice safe casting! If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri  

MUAHAHAHAHA! A great campaign can be made even greater with the use of great villains and oppositions to the players at the table, be it the evil lich bent on godhood or even the holy knights of the kingdom. Great villains are what push our characters and the best ones are the ones we love to hate for doing so. So, sit down, grab a drink, and let's talk about villains!   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Ahhh the sweet death knell of the BBEG going back to hell. Abe and John sit down with Niko, the @broke_dm, to discuss the campaign, The Tomb of Annihilation. This episode is filled with spoilers so if you are currently playing said campaign, we strongly suggest for the sake of your own fun, not to listen in as we'll be talking about our path through the adventure and the ending. If you are playing it, come back and give us a listen afterwards and join those who have also played through it and compare our run to yours, what made your run different from our's? So pull up a chair and let's compare notes!   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

DMing is hard work and sometimes despite our best efforts we don't see the quality of our work the same way as our players do, no matter how much they say it was fun or amazing, we just can't see it ourselves. In today's session we wanted to talk about something akin to imposter syndrome for DM's. What we ourselves feel and the suggestions we have to often remind ourselves to overcome it.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Let's face it whether we are humans or liches we sometimes get in our own way. Today in our session the council sits down to discuss some common pitfalls they've experienced themselves or witnessed in other players that made it hard for them or the player to roleplay at the table. So hopefully as you sit in and listen you can hear some things that you've seen other players do or maybe even yourself and hopefully the suggestions help you out. So grab a drink, kick your feet up and chill with us a bit.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hmm, John has abandoned you to Matt and Abe. We are sorry for what you are about to go through.   But really, this session we are going to talk about some gripes Abe has with some players nowadays, for better or for worse. So come along on this journey and enjoy our hot takes.

The Council is taking a brief respite while our new clone bodies are formed, we may have over fed during the holidays. We hope you all had a happy holiday season.   Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Today on WCP we talk Roleplaying. From helpful and useful tips, such as making use of those backgrounds you select when creating a D&D character to general table roleplaying etiquette. When to step into the spotlight and when to point the spotlight on your fellow players. So sit down, grab a beverage, and maybe a notepad as the boys talk Roleplaying!   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Once upon a time long ago, during the first editions of D&D there was a section an appendix found in those ancient tomes known as the Appendix N. It was there that stories of inspiration and creativity were forged. In today's session the council sits down and presents their own take on the Appendix N, providing you the listeners where they have formed their ideas for stories and ideas. So, sit down and listen in and maybe something will draw your attention and warrant picking up one of their entries to view, listen, and enjoy. If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod. Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Whether it be the generic to the outlandish, tropes and cliches weave their way into the narrative of all platforms of storytelling and our Tabletop games are no exception? Stop me if you've heard this one before “The campaign begins when you enter the tavern.” Cliches and Tropes like this are the topic of the day today in our session, so join us in said tavern, grab a beverage and enjoy.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

TWO YEARS!! Holy crap we're on two years of this adventure! With that we find the council taking on the challenges of space as the guys delve into an RPG system called Kingdom, by Lame Mage Productions (how fitting!). So join us in this extra long session as they once more bring a live play session to your ears! Grab a drink, relax, and laugh as they make their way through the trials of space in this one shot special!   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri Odyssey by John Tasoulas | https://soundcloud.com/john-tasoulas Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Abe's away… doing something (??) leaving Matt and John to have a one on one. But neither are smokers, so they mix some drinks and have themselves their own version of a smoke break. In this session the two of them shoot the breeze and talk about things in Matt's campaigns he's running.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

In today's session, Abe and John sit down to discuss something a lot of DMs could use and Abe is currently working on. A session zero Campaign Handout. A small bit of reading to introduce your characters to the game they are about to dive into. Some of its recap, some of its new info. But just another great tool in the DM's toolbox. So grab a beverage and relax with us as we talk about what goes into this helpful doc!   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri  

If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Would you still do it if you know there was ramifications to the world or your person if you used the wish poorly? Welcome to the episode where the Council sits down with their friend @broke_dm, Niko, to discuss the Wish spell. Find out the complexities and intricacies of this ultra powerful, world altering spell.    If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri  

This week on the Wizard's Council Podcast, the guys sit around and create another character. This time from the opposite direction. John conjures up a store about a possible character to be made and then Abe and Matt set out to build it. What makes sense? What options do we leave open for the future? Come and sit and watch this fairly chill episode of WCP.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

You cast out your BBEG and like good little fishes those Players come nibbling and biting at that sweet sweet bait. All to draw them into the great arcs you have in store for them. Wait, what? Why aren't they biting? But my quests? All my sidequests and plots and plans? Hours of work lost to the whimsy of some rogue and his cockemamy scheme to rob the local brewer of its recipe for its popular brew!... this episode is brought to you by FrustrationTM. The aggravation maker. But jokes aside today we discuss quest hooks and the fruits and foibles of them as you use them in your game.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Peanut butter and jelly. Salt and Vinegar. Earth, Wind, and Fire. The Beatles. Many a great pairing and grouping and among those greats is the DM and their Players. But like some of those things, they can have issues and clash, so today we wanted to discuss today the DM-Player dynamic. What should be expected of players and what should be expected of DMs. Join us today as we touch on this classic pairing.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

An episode idea requested by a listener, the council sits down to discuss their experiences with TTRPGs. What have they played, what may be their favorite system, and potential bars for entry for new players. So sit back and relax as this pseudo “coming soon to a theater near you” plays out.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Matt had mysteriously disappeared on Abe and John this week, so they bust out the lounge chairs, kick back with a beverage, and just kind of shoot the shit to fill the time. So, come on in and join them as they discuss things going on in their own games.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

During the session today, the council sits down and creates a character. Matt builds it, while John and Abe fill in the details. In the process they find that they may have just come up with a one shot they'd love to run in the future just based on their creation. So, listen in while these guys just spitball ideas and create a character for you.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hidden in the pages of the Dungeon Masters' Guide are some hidden gems that any DM should know about. In today's session, the council sits down and sheds some like on these nuggets of gold. From additional combat actions to useful tables. So, grab a chair, a jeweler's eyepiece, and let's look over these delightful little gems.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Howdy partner, how ya’ll doin’? In today’s session, a couple cowpokes want to talk on the topic of Genre’s in tabletop games. So order up a sasparilla, have a seat, and listen in as the boys talk over genres like horror, intrigue, crime, and, a personal favorite, westerns.   Web of Contacts referenced in the podcast: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14a54X-8SgtXjrhkLeDAx8Achqp0_JgfsVibZ-sB-emI/pubhtml    Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

We’ve covered some diversity of NPCs in a previous session, but in this session we talk about NPC creation and use. We wanted to touch on creating vital characters for your PCs to engage with from the king of the nation or a court influencer.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

So many years of rolling dice and creating stories with friends and strangers alike. After doing this for so many years, why do we continue to still do it? What keeps us coming back for more. Abe, John, and Matt sit around the table and discuss what it is that keeps this still coming back as DMs and Players, regardless of the system they play. So, sit back and relax as a couple of long time buddies shoot the breeze about what keeps them coming back.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

You’ve seen the thousand yard stare of a player clearly checked out. “What have I done that’s so boring?” you might think to yourself. Well in today’s session we wanted to discuss some ways to keep things interesting and engaging for players as you crawl through the dungeon. We toss around some ideas for things in and out of combat as well as some things players can do to help themselves. So find your comfy chair, grab a drink, and listen in.    Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Here ye! Here ye! We call to order this council to discuss the topics of politics in our games. From the hierarchy to the global and galactic scales of war and its ramifications. Our panel of council members discuss questions you need to ask yourself as you construct your governmental bodies. So, have a sit, pour yourself a glass of something, and listen in as the council presides over this session.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hindsight is 20/20 and sometimes without someone to speak up you may not learn all of the lessons you may need to learn before heading into your next game that you run or even play in. Abe’s out due to some major event about Bowls or something, so we bring in a friend and discuss campaigns we’ve run and some of the take away from those campaigns. What did we do right and what did we do wrong. This is just a retrospective talk and we hope you enjoy and maybe take something good away from our conversation! Have a seat, drink up, and listen in as the council is in session. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

You may have been lucky at some point to have a great DM at your table, but what made them great? Was it how they roleplayed an npc or how they crafted an engaging or thrilling adventure? Were they ready to go when they sat down at the table, prepared for the night’s activities.? If you had to take all those qualities and instill them into a DM, what would make an ideal DM to you? Today in our session we talk about the positive traits we want to see in ourselves as DMs and the DMs we play under as we think on the DM’s side of the screen. The ideal DM, the one we want to play with and the one we want to be. So grab a drink, sit down, and have a listen. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

We have all had great players at our table, but what made them great? Was it how they roleplayed or how they interacted with other players at the table? Were they ready to go when they sat down at the table? If you had to take all those qualities and instill them into a players, what would make an ideal player to you? Today in our session we talk about the positive traits we want to see in ourselves and our players as we sit on the players side of the screen. The ideal player, the one we want to play with and the one we want to be. So grab a drink, sit down, and have a listen. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Whether your rolls aren’t in your favor or you’re just not having the best of luck, we wanted to discuss what players and DMs could do to help one another and help themselves to handle and overcome failures at the table. Players and DMs both experience different things when they encounter it, but we hope to put some ideas out there to help you bounce back from it and hopefully, have fun with it when it happens.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

While Matt is out once more, he promised to not cause any problems, Abe and John just have a sit down and talk session. Just random stuff that they have going on in each other’s campaign and just shoot the breeze just like they would post games when we weren’t subjected to a pandemic. So, join these two as they sit down for a smoke break.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Whether you are trying to pick up a new skill, change class, improve your social standing in society you need the time to do just that. And that is where Downtime comes in. In this episode we discuss what you can do between adventures and ideas for DMs and players. The story doesn’t go on pause during this time period the world keeps spinning and the DM can keep the world advancing in the background, while players work their way through noble courts, crafting items magic and mundane, or simply take the time to learn new tradeskills or language. So, sit back, relax, and let’s talk about what we can do on vacation.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

  Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Your character, heir to the wealth and business of the family, has succumbed to the curse of lycanthropy! What kind of life does that mean for him or her? Do you ask kindly for your family or friends to end your cursed existence or do you steer into the skid and find a new path forward? These are the kinds of things we wanted to discuss today when we talk about Character Growth. Where and what are some things you can do to help your character to grow in this world as a person. It’s easy to grow stats, but a living person within the world of your game comes with its own complications. But DMs you aren’t excluded from this as we discuss ways you can help facilitate that player growth. So, grab a drink, sit down, and listen as we discuss. Enjoy!   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

We leave the lands of swords and sorcery and delve into the realms traveling between the stars and the dark reaches of the science fiction. While Abe is out determining new forms his transmutation magics can change him into, John and Matt talk Kevin Crawford’s Stars Without Number. Touching on things brought up in previous episodes as the topic of choice had been alluded to many times before, we dive back into it and give the system its own dedicated episode. So sit down, buckle up, and let us take care of plotting the course as we discuss Stars Without Number.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

The blade thrown from the warrior’s hand flies true, like a dark raven upon the wind, strikes the fleeing foe in the back. As the weapon stands tall, lodged in his foes back, it sprouts ethereal wings that returns it back to the warrior’s hand. Magic items give history and lore to your world, in addition to adding power to your players’ repertoire of skills and talents. Maybe it’s the object that overcomes the upcoming hurdles. Maybe it’s the bane of your existence. One way or another magic items are the glitter sprinkled across your world. So today we wanted to talk about them a bit with you all. So sit back in your chairs of cushioning, enjoy the enchanted mugs of everfilling ale, and listen in with your Crystals of Vox Casting.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Wow does time fly. We’ve made it guys a whole year. So as our one year anniversary it’s time for the Wizards’ Council to put its money where their mouth is as they take their creations to battle and drop the characters they made into an adventure! Join us for our one year anniversary one shot adventure led by a friend of ours! So sit back, and get ready for a long one folks. It’s the extra long 4 hour special one shot adventure. Enjoy! ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

We have suffered a small Lich infestation, so while we are dealing with that our episode this week will be delayed. However do not worry, once Editomancer Abe has gotten caught up you will see it drop into your feeds. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri   ===================================

What happens when you start to build something and then you pass it off to someone to finish? Well, sometimes some craziness ensues. That’s what we tackled this week. After our last session we decided that during our discussion today we were gonna build some characters for ourselves, but only the stat blocks of the character. The mechanics and items. After we finished them we each took one of the other council member’s character sheets and gave them a name and backstory that we kept from one another until this episode. So grab a drink, take a seat, and listen in as we share our little nightmares.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri   ===================================

In today’s session we talk about world building again. Whether you start off small and work your way out or you are constructing the cosmos we wanted to give some new DMs some guidance today. So, we focus on scaling and the uses of things such as having a homebase. What is the current state of the world and how it affects where the party is? We also advise on ways of transitioning your campaign from the small towns of odd jobs to cities of adventures. If it’s the scaffolding behind the scenes intrigues you, grab a drink, kick back and relax, and join us as the council is back in session.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

In today’s episode we wanted to bring up the topic of representation in D&D. From how we talk about it and how we reference the beauty of people, creatures, and species from every walk of life in D&D and even our world. We then discuss things such as words that we should really stop using and words we should get more used to using. We try to be sensitive to all our listeners as we discuss this topic so please sit in, give us a listen, and share your thoughts in the comments.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri   ===================================

In today’s session we are missing one of our wizards, Matt, as he goes on a Lich’s sabbatical. So Abe and John sit down and discuss a topic that they have often referred to in previous sessions. DragonLance. The start for some of our own forays into the realm of D&D before we even rolled a dice for it. They sit down to discuss how it has impacted their play styles and game running, as well as how you can turn to it for influences in your own games. So, grab a drink, yell at the tree your sitting under for stealing your sunlight, and enjoy as we discuss DragonLance.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Today we tackle some big questions. Dragons and Orcs. Drow and Goblins. Each of these races and many more have been viewed as evil through the history of D&D, but what makes them so? Do you save one person but doom hundreds more? Do you do what is right for you or right for the world? These are just some of the quandaries we bring up in today’s session on Morality. So sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy!   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hello to the world wide web! We digital wizards wish to reach out to our digital peers that are working in this new social distancing world. When we can no longer meet face to face we need to find new spells and trade in for some scrying stones as we find ourselves playing at greater distances. I’m talking about digital tools! Some of you who listen to our bi-weekly ramblings may already be familiar with some of the things we tools like Roll20, but some of you tabletop typhoons may be still scrambling to find something to work for you and yours. So, listen in as we talk about the tools you guys may find useful as we play in this new socially distant world.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

The drive is waning. The love turns to grumbling. Excitement turning to boredom. Burnout, my friends, it’s a real thing and you should be aware of it. Today, we wanted to talk about our experiences with it and provide some suggestions on how to possibly overcome it or to avoid it altogether. So, pour yourself a drink, grab a seat, and relax as we discuss the topic of Burnout.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri  

You all know how this goes. Someone sells their soul for ultimate power, to save a loved one, or hell even to play a fiddle better than anyone else. But whether the devil visits you in Georgia or you seek him out, it’s the very basis of what Warlocks are. The pact they make whether its with a devil, a fey, or a being of untold age and origin they strike a deal. As a player, you should try to answer how does that deal work? What are the stipulations of it? What breaks the contract? Can you break the contract? Oh gods! What happens when you break the contract? We’ll talk about this in today’s session. So grab your drinks, grab a seat, and listen in.   *Please remember to give us a like or rating after giving us a listen. It really helps others like yourself find us. Thank you, take care, and remember to love one another. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Last session we talked at length about what makes the Paladin tick. What some of the core features are that make for powerful tools in the Paladin’s arsenal. This week we’re talking about the very tenets of the Paladin, and I mean that quite literally. We’re going to go over each of the official subclasses for the Paladin. Their theme and tenets, along with the abilities that come with them. So, get cozy, grab your divine wine, and listen in as we discuss Paladins Part 2: Electric-smite-a-loo.   *Please remember to give us a like or rating after giving us a listen. It really helps others like yourself find us. Thank you, take care, and remember to love one another. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

If Clerics are the voice of the gods, then Paladins are their swords. Knights of holy orders, these divine warriors channel the energies instilled in them by their convictions, whether it be to summon a faithful steed from out of the ether, bring down righteous fury in combat, or heal the wounded and the sick with a touch of their hands. In today’s session we’re focusing on the core aspects that make up the Paladin and talk about that in more depth. In the next episode we’ll go over their subclasses. In the meantime though pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s discuss our favorite holy avengers, Paladins.   *Please remember to give us a like or rating after giving us a listen. It really helps others like yourself find us. Thank you, take care, and remember to love one another. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Clerics! When your warrior falls and the light is fading from his eyes, these divine outlets for their god can bring a person back from the brink with a prayer and a blessing.Today we discuss the cleric and its subclasses. What are some of their standout features and spells. What are their subclasses like? We discuss it all in this session as we turn the divine spotlight on the cleric. So if you are new to the game and contemplating playing one or maybe a veteran player just looking for some new ideas. So come along, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and listen in.   *Please remember to give us a like or rating after giving us a listen. It really helps others like yourself find us. Thank you, take care, and remember to love one another. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri   ===================================