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Every player wonders at one point in their adventuring career, "What would my adventurer do if they were evil?". Would they be the ultimate BBEG of a campaign or just a mid-level boss fight? We wonder this a lot and we are here to discuss this today! P.S. We apologize for Braden's audio, his mic fell down the tavern cellar and we are trying to still get it back from the Rat-Kin who live below. He also found a baby down there... so that's new!---------------Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Music also provided by Monument Studios

With Marvel finally back, the boys talk about Thunderbolts* and it is sad boy summer with Sunrise on the Reaping as we prepare for even more depression as we jump into this void of an episode of Gayme Boys!

Send us a textGreetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. Do you like bad guys? You know the antagonists of the story? Ne'er-do-wells, do no goods and all around vile villainous villains? If so, what is wrong with you? You should want to be the very best, strive to be heroic and fight all the good fights worth fighting! .... Ok, is the cost clear? Good. The bad guys are so cool! With out them there would be no fights to fight, good or otherwise, but how do you bring them to life you might ask. Well, join the DM bois as they discuss what makes a good bad guy, how to weave them into your story and much, much more. Oh, and Gumbo makes an appearance. He really wants his own show, what do you all think? I vote yes!

We rip open Pathfinder 2E's NPC Core like a loot chest at midnight—all killer, no filler, just gun-wielding witches, charming villains, and side characters spicy enough to steal the spotlight (and maybe your party's gold). #Pathfinder2E, #NPCCoreRules, #PF2GMFuel NPC Core (affiliate link) Show Notes In this episode, the RPGBOT crew opens up Pathfinder 2E's NPC Core and immediately gets lost in the endless possibilities of building bartenders who could solo a dragon and criminals with the fashion sense of a runway model. They dig into the  shockingly well-organized stat blocks, and the book's philosophy of making every town guard, blacksmith, or shady fence into a potential campaign highlight. The hosts explore how NPCs are no longer just glorified exposition dumpers or sacrificial goblin #3—they're diplomats, villains, witches with guns (yes, that's a thing), and essential storytelling tools that add flavor and chaos to any scene. Need someone to warn your party that they're about to die horribly? The NPC Core has a stat block for that. Want a non-combatant spy with more plot hooks than a pirate ship? It's in there too. They highlight how the book helps GMs create NPCs that aren't just throwaway extras but fully customizable agents of drama, comedy, or world-ending terror. From themed spell lists to the new relationship subsystem (think: dating sims, but with more stabbing), the crew dives into mechanics and storytelling tricks that make your NPCs actually matter. The episode crescendos in a live-build exercise where the hosts create an unforgettable NPC—part crime boss, part matchmaker, all chaos—and demonstrate how NPC Core can help any GM bring wild new energy to the table. Key Takeaways Monster Hunter Wilds: Yes, it influenced this book, and no, you don't need a 12-foot greatsword to enjoy it. Organized, Beautifully: Stat blocks so clean, you'll cry tears of efficiency. Non-Combatant, Not Non-Important: Some of the best NPCs don't fight—they ruin lives socially. Custom Archetypes Galore: Build a frogfolk librarian who also moonlights as a necromancer. No one can stop you. Gun Witch: Just... gun witch. You're welcome. Villains with Vibes: Give your BBEG a tragic backstory, a fashion-forward cloak, and a snarky catchphrase. Diplomacy is OP: Talking your way through an ambush is now a viable strategy—unless the dice hate you. Magical Shenanigans: Spells aren't just for combat—use them to cook, sneak, charm, or fake your own death for tax reasons. Advanced Relationship Mechanics: Because your players will romance the bartender, and now there's a chart for that. Sample Organizations: Pre-built groups so your GM notes don't look like the scribbles of a sleep-deprived conspiracy theorist. Themed Spell Lists: Pre-curated magic menus for fast flavor and fewer tears. NPC Advancement: Level up your innkeeper until they're ready for the final boss fight. The Connection Subsystem: Build emotional bonds, tragic betrayals, and passive-aggressive tea parties. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

We rip open Pathfinder 2E's NPC Core like a loot chest at midnight—all killer, no filler, just gun-wielding witches, charming villains, and side characters spicy enough to steal the spotlight (and maybe your party's gold). #Pathfinder2E, #NPCCoreRules, #PF2GMFuel NPC Core (affiliate link) Show Notes In this episode, the RPGBOT crew opens up Pathfinder 2E's NPC Core and immediately gets lost in the endless possibilities of building bartenders who could solo a dragon and criminals with the fashion sense of a runway model. They dig into the  shockingly well-organized stat blocks, and the book's philosophy of making every town guard, blacksmith, or shady fence into a potential campaign highlight. The hosts explore how NPCs are no longer just glorified exposition dumpers or sacrificial goblin #3—they're diplomats, villains, witches with guns (yes, that's a thing), and essential storytelling tools that add flavor and chaos to any scene. Need someone to warn your party that they're about to die horribly? The NPC Core has a stat block for that. Want a non-combatant spy with more plot hooks than a pirate ship? It's in there too. They highlight how the book helps GMs create NPCs that aren't just throwaway extras but fully customizable agents of drama, comedy, or world-ending terror. From themed spell lists to the new relationship subsystem (think: dating sims, but with more stabbing), the crew dives into mechanics and storytelling tricks that make your NPCs actually matter. The episode crescendos in a live-build exercise where the hosts create an unforgettable NPC—part crime boss, part matchmaker, all chaos—and demonstrate how NPC Core can help any GM bring wild new energy to the table. Key Takeaways Monster Hunter Wilds: Yes, it influenced this book, and no, you don't need a 12-foot greatsword to enjoy it. Organized, Beautifully: Stat blocks so clean, you'll cry tears of efficiency. Non-Combatant, Not Non-Important: Some of the best NPCs don't fight—they ruin lives socially. Custom Archetypes Galore: Build a frogfolk librarian who also moonlights as a necromancer. No one can stop you. Gun Witch: Just... gun witch. You're welcome. Villains with Vibes: Give your BBEG a tragic backstory, a fashion-forward cloak, and a snarky catchphrase. Diplomacy is OP: Talking your way through an ambush is now a viable strategy—unless the dice hate you. Magical Shenanigans: Spells aren't just for combat—use them to cook, sneak, charm, or fake your own death for tax reasons. Advanced Relationship Mechanics: Because your players will romance the bartender, and now there's a chart for that. Sample Organizations: Pre-built groups so your GM notes don't look like the scribbles of a sleep-deprived conspiracy theorist. Themed Spell Lists: Pre-curated magic menus for fast flavor and fewer tears. NPC Advancement: Level up your innkeeper until they're ready for the final boss fight. The Connection Subsystem: Build emotional bonds, tragic betrayals, and passive-aggressive tea parties. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Ihr wollt einen BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy), den eure Gruppe WIRKLICH hasst? Dann habt ihr heute genau in die richtige Folge geschaltet. Dominik, Patrick und Matthias sprechen über das große Thema Villians im Rollenspiel. Es geht um Fragen wie: Was macht einen guten Bösewicht aus? Wie viel "evil" ist vielleicht zu viel? Welche Rolle spielen Motivationen, Methoden und Schwäche? Und darf man sich in den BBEG eigentlich verlieben?Zum Abschluss der Folge bauen wir noch einen schnellen Proto-BBEG, dessen Ähnlichkeit mit lebenden Personen komplett zufällig ist. Viel Spaß beim Hören!

Send us a textThe Two Crew discover the identity of the BBEG.  Music: "Flowered Rust" by Myuu "Northbound Along the 25th" by Robbie Whiplash All other music by Tabletop Audio Thanks for listening! You can find us on Twitter @25northpodcastYou can join our Discord community with this invite code "nBTZzTGZdA"You can send us an email at 25northpodcast@gmail.com if you wish

As the game starts a Djinn makes an offer and soon after hears "i want a rain cheque" and the DM gives them exactly what they ask for "okay, a cheque made of rain appears in you hand", soon when getting lost they remember "ah, yes, the four directions, left, right forward and back!" but as all things go they eventually have to....wait... roll for bitchslap? thats what kind of "SHITUATION" these folks get into, but then again, when asked ' "whats going on?" i run over and say in her ear "i have no fucking clue" ' becomes cannon and then....hugging....yes....hugging "im not going to force a hug onto anybody....i go in for a bro hug" the BBEG looms as someone shouts "i was fighting before i was born, was throwing hands in the womb!" and the battle begins with "we're gonna tag team this guy, put the porn music back on!".... email us anytime at youwannadowhatpodcast@gmail.com and find us on youtube!

It was a busy week for Tom and Dan: teaching teachers to play DnD (and other games); putting on a mini-con with game club students at our high school, and jumping into the final showdown with the BBEG in the Telessaria adventure. It's all here for your listening pleasure! Remember to like and subscribe, and connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

This week we're taking on a walk on the dark side, because we're going over the pinnacle of villains that is the BBEG! The vast majority of tabletop roleplaying games include a conflict that the main characters have to overcome. And in most of those games, that conflict includes some sort of antagonist. These are your monsters, your ne'er'dowells, your villains, and of course your Big Beaver Energy Guy… oh.. Hold on, I'm hearing from our producers that BBEG actually stands for Big Bad Evil Guy.. hmm, look at that. Anyway! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to get our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!

This week, Adam and Tiana talk about Big Bad Evil Guys and how to make them feel appropriately dangerous and scary. We've all been there: you spend a campaign building up to the BBEG, and then when you get into the final fight, they go down like a tower of cards in the first few rounds. How do we make that not happen? Let's talk about it!To watch the Death Campaign live: https://www.twitch.tv/vanalosswen Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/gYSp3vcrqs

Play through an adventure and you'll realize how strangely time can move in your D&D campaign. Longtime friend of the show, Dr. DM (Jason) returns with a question about his ocean-based campaign that we discussed in Episode 148. His question revolves around how quickly leveling can affect the passage of time in the adventure. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave discuss the strange way time can move in your campaign and how to best handle that. Is your game a non-stop march towards the inevitability of the BBEG or is it more a classic-type of campaign with a bunch of adventures linked together? As DM Tony wisely states, “The passage of time is not nearly as important as the passage of good sessions.”1:25 Dr. DM returns with the ongoing ocean-based campaign that started from our Shipping Up To Boston episode!4:08 How does time work in your campaign? One crazy summer or lasting over decades of the characters lives? How fast, or slow, are you leveling?6:45 Using a campaign calendar and how it shows how quickly time can move in D&D.9:45 Many adventures don't allow for a lot of “downtime” or times when you're not actively adventuring. 11:40 Structuring your campaign to allow for time to pass. DM Chris explains the Fellowship phase in the Lord of the Rings 5e campaign he's preparing.18:25 Does training and time really matter in your campaign? The Luke Skywalker example.23:05 Hiring crew, guides, and hirelings for your keep. How much do your players want control in this? DM Chris reviews the hiring of guides in Tomb of Annihilation.32:12 Using your NPC hirelings and townspeople to hook the characters deeper into the story… the Invasion of Vogler in Dragonlance.37:09 A slight aside to an addendum of Dr. DMs question: paying dues in game… yes or no?42:35 Final Thoughts.

It's classic D&D, except everything is decided by a couple of toddlers, from character creation to the BBEG! --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com --- Theme music “Hopscotch Hop” by Ovani Sound. Background music used under the standard-license from filmmusic.io. Anguish by Kevin MacLeod Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powerwordcrit/support

Does your party get attached to a loveable NPC that ends up getting hurt by some other force like the BBEG? Well, our tables sure do! This week we are talking all about NPC's and how sometimes our characters just can't save them all. Find us on social media at @tabletalkrpg and tell us about your NPC that met their final fight!Spoiler warning for those who haven't watched Crown of Candy or The Legends of Vox Machina, don't worry nothing too big, just talk of some NPC's who didn't make it to the end.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: DM Parenting, published by Shoshannah Tekofsky on July 17, 2024 on LessWrong. Cause no one will question your ethics if you refer to yourself as a Dungeon Mom. I snort experimentation to feel alive. It's a certain type of orientation to life, completely at odds with all parenting advice about predictability and routine. Enter DM parenting. Where you approach every parenting task as a Dungeons and Dragons session where you are shepherding a team of pure outliers on the enthusiasm-skill spectrum through the Sisyphisian ordeal of rolling their toothbrush up hi … no, wait, stop that! Anyway. You need them to fight the BBEG cause otherwise you are not having fun, but who says they wouldn't rather murder hobo their way through the local dairy supply chain?As a DM, you have to juggle an objective, your own enjoyment, and the enjoyment of your players. This is basically parenting. Of course, as a DM, you generally play with people who have opted in while playing according to a rule set someone lovingly crafted for you. Luckily kids love to play, and if you pick the right rule set, they will probably be game. Except no one wrote any rule sets on how to DM kids into their pyjamas. Till now. My kids are young - 3 and 5. These rules work far better for the older of the two. I assume they will keep working better till they become old enough to build their own rules, but here is where we got in the last 2 weeks or so: Bedtime Rules Peekaboo You close your eyes and keep them closed while your kid still needs to get ready for bed. But of course, you try to check if everything is going ok by blindingly reaching out your hands. I'd recommend exaggerating your ineptitude at determining if the little one has actually put on their pajama. It can also be fun to let them advise you on how to navigate the environment. The perspective taking training on this one seems to lead to additional giggles. Tickle Station Every time your kid does a bedtime task, they can dock into the tickle station and get tickled by you! Personally I made a tickle station by just reaching out my arms and pretending I was a booth. Some warning here that some kids do not like to be tickled so explicitly check if they find this fun, and also, crucially, let them come to you to receive tickles. In our case, my kiddos love being tickled. It has gotten to the point that the tickle station has become a bit of an emotional regulation option with me and the kids now, cause it helps them out of a funk quite easily. Walk a Mile… … in momma's (or papa's) shoes. Just let them wear your shoes while going through the entire bedtime routine. This was kind of amusing to watch. Might be important to keep them away from stairwells and the like. Duel Shots Grab two clothes pins and an elastic band. Hook the elastic band around the (closed) front of the clothes pin and pull back. You can now shoot rubber bands without them snapping your fingers. For the rule set, you both get one clothes pin. For each step of the bed time routine you shoot your kid with the elastic band and they can shoot you back. Obviously, this can hurt quite a bit, so as an opt out either of you can shout "mirror" and then the other person will have to shoot the mirror image of you instead. You may now discover if your child has ever shot an elastic band before. Mine had not. The mechanics of aim and force were a complete mystery to her. If you find yourself in this situation then an updated rule set is that the shooter can keep going till they hit. The result in our household was a lot of delight and the absolute slowest bedtime routine yet. Ghost You wear a blanket over your head and try to catch the kid while they are putting on their pyjama. If they get too excited they may fail to put on their pyjama all together. If they get sad about being caught, you can tr...

I talk about how to keep your main bad guy alive (or what to do when you can't). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radio-grognardks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radio-grognardks/support

In this episode Marlene causes a job fair, Scrag wonders if it's his fault, Artie is splitting a lot, and Steve dies (again)! The Plot... Thickens!

As we learned from the AD&D release, Deities & Demigods, “If you stat it, players will kill it.” So, what do you do if you want to place an unbeatable Kaiju-type monster, like Godzilla, into your game world? Something way more fearsome than a Tarrasque. A complete force of nature that shapes the entire world and every adventure in it. Something that you can't just “punch really hard.”In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave respond to a listener's question, “have you ever put a monster in your campaign that cannot be defeated?” and enter into a real time brainstorming session as we discuss how we've used it as DMs as well as played with it as players in our own games.1:45 DM Jim's Brainstorm Topic2:25 Are these the seeds of where the endgame of your campaign is or are you just hazing your players?3:50 Think less about defeating the unbeatable monster and more about foiling their plans.5:55 The Scroll of Tarrasque Summoning from Rime of the Frostmaiden and our tangent into the idea of WOTC playtesting adventures before they release them.8:10 “If you stat it, players will kill it.”8:55 Our return to the Woodstock Wanderers campaign and the unkillable, flying spaghetti monster that was Ghatanothoa.12:15 Be careful dropping this type of monster into your game if your players singular idea is “Frontal Assault!”17:45 The idea that this type of creature is not “good” or “evil” but just a force of nature. How do you fill this story and adventure out without it becoming monotonous?22:05 The trick of revealing the BBEG and their nefarious schemes early in the campaign… how do you do this with Godzilla who doesn't really have plans?29:00 The adventure is in realizing that this “oncoming storm” is coming and what are the heroes going to do about it.34:45 “Can you write a campaign for Superman?” Dealing with problems that you can't just punch in the nose.37:30 Final Thoughts.

Sponsored by chatty babies, you were one too!   Our rebels continue their exploits in the masquerade ball. Turns out it's easy to hdie when everyone has something to hide. They also get to see their BBEG, the Lord Ruler…

All things must come to an end. After 5 years and more than 260 episodes Sara and Rob are stepping away from the microphones and putting down their headsets. This episode wraps up the culmination of their efforts to bring more narrative nuance, reviews of different systems, and fresh perspectives on ttrpg topics. So listen in as they bid a fond farewell to their listeners. From Rob and Sara: Farewell, friends Thank you for joining us for Storyteller Conclave - a show we sincerely hope helped you run the best tabletop roleplaying game you can - whether you were a new storyteller or dungeon master learning the craft, or an experienced Storyteller looking to take your game to the next level… I'm Sara I'm Rob Saying goodnight, we love you all, and may your stories be memorable for all at your tables. Listen to us on your favorite device! Or Amazon Audible Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerConclave Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to stuff we may not have been able to detail during the show! Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG Or find our older episodes at Https://Storytellerconclave.com

Episode 184 Streamed Live Tuesday March 26, 2024. (R) Catch-up from the past week This past Friday 3/22/24 we live streamed Horde Wars Ultimate Campaign – much death and much miraculous recoveries. The Priest/Acolyte was, as always, One and Done! Hirelings & Henchmen- Tools of the Trade or just Tools? https://oldschoolroleplaying.com/henchmen-and-hirelings-in-dungeons-and-dragons/ Henchmen: is a better grade of hireling. While money may still be a motivating factor for them these are permanent retainers or allies for the player characters. They are sidekicks. Advantages Gives use for the hard-earned coin. Allows for PCs to feel like big shots and build up to Domain play in an organic way and at lower or the lowest character levels. Challenges Who plays these NPCs especially if there is many of them? Additional burden on the DM??? How do you stop them from becoming fodder or “trap detectors”? How do you handle these characters leveling up? How long will the follow the characters? A PC is level 5 and a henchman is level 4…does the boss-worker dynamic change? At what point would it be ok to have a BBEG convince one of the hirelings/henchmen to turn on the party? Kill them in their sleep? How do they/did they work throughout the editions? Story Mechanics in TTRPGs? Bennies, Re-rolls, Narrative Control, Hero Points, Fail Forward, Success with a Cost …others? Yes, no, maybe, always good, sometimes good , never good? How do they aid play? How do they hinder? Big Geek Con 2 September 20-22, 2024/$30 for those who are 13+ Parents must be with their children at all times. We are not baby sitters. Four Points by Sheraton Saginaw4960 Towne Centre Road, Saginaw, MI 48604 +1 989 790 5050 Shameless Plug Time: If you would like to support our show, please like, subscribe, and share us where you are listening or viewing the show, also we are on all the socials, video and podcast places as well. Cash Support PayPal: https://paypal.me/biggusgeekus Streamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/biggusgeekus1/tip Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/biggusgeekus Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BiggusGeekus On the Web:  Website: www.biggusgeekuspodcast.com Email: thegeeks@biggusgeekuspodcast.com Big Geek Emporium: https://biggeekemporium.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biggusgeekus/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biggusgeekus/support

How to Write a DND Heist One ShotWelcome back to How to Be a Better DM, I'm your mastermind for today, Justin Lewis, and you're here with me to learn how to tell better stories for yourself and your friends as you DM sessions of Dungeons and Dragons 5e. aHow to Be a Better DM is presented to you by Session 0 Studios, D&D podcasts and shows to sate your ever deepening hunger.I'm excited for today's show because it's actually something that I've been working to improve personally. I'll explain a little later in today's show, but I'm really excited to get into today's show. Before we do, I don't know who needs to hear this, it's probably you, the DM listener that I'm currently pointing at, but you need to hear this.You're doing wonderfully. You may think you aren't a great DM or you may have had a session recently that was less than encouraging, but know that you are doing well. First of all, most players could never do as well as you are as a DM. Second, being a DM is hard and it is a skill that requires practice. You're doing splendidly so don't give up.Now, I hope that wasn't too sappy for you because today we are going to talk about doing a DND Heist One Shot!Why Do One Shots at AllBefore we talk about heists, I want to take a moment and talk about why you would even consider doing a one shot. Back on episode 82, https://session0studios/captivate-podcast/reserve-1/, we talked about 10 reasons why you should one shots. Let me just summarize one of the points and also explain why this particular topic appeals to me. You see, with one shots you can try new mechanics, and new scenarios that might be intimidating to pull off in your actual campaign. Doing one shots challenges you.Why Do a Heist One ShotNow the next question is why you should do a heist one shot?Well the first answer is that, it's fun. Think about all of the heist movies you've seen. There's the Italian Job. Oceans 11, 12, 13 and so on, Army of Theives (which if you've seen, then in our upcoming live play Show, Calignos, the character played by Tanner Weyland, my cohost on this podcast, resembles the main character of Army of Thieves so much it's delightful).The list of fun movies is endless.The second reason is that I think a heist, more than other types of one shots, is somewhat more technically challenging. Let me explain. In order to make any particular one shot as good as it can be, there requires a certain level of believability. You must also strike a balance of difficulty. If the crown jewel of Tethrezrembot is only moderately difficult to steal, then your party will likely think the one shot was more a joke than an actual challenge.To that end, the thing that the party is trying to heist has a perceived value proportional to the difficulty of stealing that object. That means if the party is to believe the value of the target, then the defenses need to be difficult and believable. Also the party will want a sense of accomplishment.Original Characters or New Characters?So the first question you need to ask when doing any one shot is whether or not it will be canon in your campaign or not, and whether or not your players will create new characters. These are generally two separate questions.For example, in my current campaign, I am planning an extra special one shot for my players. This is a spoiler so if any of my players are listening please stop listening. In my campaign the BBEG is named Dreamtaker, and he was a very powerful Fey Creature who was split into pieces in order to be stopped previously. The pieces of Dreamtaker are all items. In my current campaign the party has fought against Dreamtaker a little here and there, and one of the characters has actually been possessed by Dreamtaker essentially and works for...

*sniff* it's all coming to an end! The gang has been through so much!! And so many twists and turns along the way! Did you listen to the last episode?? If you haven't yet I HIGHLY recommend going back and catching up as there was a BIG thing. Like super big. The gang found Arnold and the room of portals! Will they finally get to go home? Will they save Dalton?? How will they escape this realm?? All your questions will finally be answered as we head into our season 1 finale. As we make our way to the end, we want to thank you, dear listener, for following along up until now. I know we've talked about it on the show before, but we are truly truly grateful you have joined us for this crazy ride. We weren't sure how this would go but we just knew we wanted to have fun and make something creative. And we did! And we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you SO much for listening. I truly hope we've made you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between. And we hope we see you for season 2. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::THIS SHOW IS NSFW AND NSFK (Not safe for kids. sorry kids!)Our DM is Dalton Rusher-RiddleOur Players are Andrew Gehrlein, Michael Adair & Alissa AdairTheme song by Dustin HookSound effects from Zapsplat and PixabayBackground music by Pixabay and Nerdius MaximusPlease check out our Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, AND NOW PATREON on our linktree to keep up with the latest DRH news! https://linktr.ee/dungeonradiohourBye for now~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::A round table of DM chuckleheads discuss all things gaming. Join Zac, Jon, and Troy as they cover all things in the TTRPG space. From D&D and Adventurers League, to a smorgasbord of other RPGs systems, we've got you covered. Support the show

Tom and Dan talk to Wayne Denier, co-owner of Adventure Away, offering weekend getaways complete with 10 hours of professionally DM'd D&D. You can reserve a room in a castle, a manor or a cabin, with all meals and snacks provided, and focus on the thing that matters most: slaying the BBEG! The guys also talk about 4th edition D&D, dragon statues and dice-shaped waffles, so be sure to listen all the way through! Check out the Adventure Away website HERE. Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

I love inserting a villain into the party dynamic. Some of the best stories will naturally evolve if you let your players interact with the villain on a regular basis. I hope we find out more about the cleric dating the BBEG! Share your stories about problem players are problematic BBEG relationships!Before we take our leave, don't forget to subscribe to our channel, All Things DnD. Stay tuned for more amazing Dungeons & Dragons content every Tuesday!Support the show

The party enters phase two of this BBEG combat against the Pudding King. With low hit points, low resources, and minimal spell slots, will everyone be able to escape this combat with their lives? Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support!Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.Dungeon Master: William JohnstonAll NPCs: William JohnstonArtomis Star Caller: Andrew WalkerHestor: Brendan ProalScylla: Sam ConklinAUDIO:Ice Cavern | Tabletop AudioLatin Electro #10 | DmyraCosa Peluda | DmyraEndgame | Tabletop AudioBlackberry's Hedge | Secret JaneNerbuldar | Ambient MixerAnd Darkness Grew Like a Tree | Doctor TurtleNight Sky | Jar of FliesKevin Macleod | Air PreludeKevin Macleod | Dreams Become RealKevin Macleod | Garden MusicKevin Macleod | Gloom HorizonKevin Macleod | Gathering DarknessKevin Macleod | Atlantean TwilightDnd 5e, underdark, drow, wizard, cleric, warlock, Dungeons and Dragons, The Madness Table, D&D, gaming, actual play podcast, ttrpgFind us on social! https://linktr.ee/TheMadnessTable

Welcome to the first installment of Prokopios' Secret History - look no further for the next BBEG of your D&D campaign! In this episode, Prokopios, the court historian, explains the dangers of writing his record, and why he's waited so long to divulge the depravities of the Empress of Byzantium. Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon! Check out our merch! Socials: Tumblr Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Sources & Citations The Secret History and another version Come Out You Cuck Flag

In this episode, I identify several of the potential reasons why we see so many games ending due to scheduling conflicts. From there, I provide practical and simple solutions that you start acting on to ensure and save any game from ever ending in an untimely manner. This advice is based upon my experience, but every game and group have a multitude of variables...take this episode and apply it how YOU see fit. Enjoy this episode and share with your friends. Keep Gaming!

◇ Kairaku from New Zealand wants advice on designing a gaming space for teens, Tom wants to attend more cons and run con games more successfully, Taurelin asks what to do when the party starts caring about the BBEG | Hosts: Kimi, Alex, Sarah, Jason ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 01:17 - Announcements: Discord Game Day (Daze!) November 4th! 01:57 - Indie Designer of the Month: Monroe Wells-Soto (monroeroe.itch.io) | 03:40 - Kairaku from New Zealand wants advice on designing a gaming space for teens | 23:13 - Tom wants to attend more cons and run con games more successfully | 38:44 - Taurelin asks what to do when the party starts caring about the BBEG | 56:56 - Episode Closing | 57:49 - Song | ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2023 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

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The party eats more food while the wizard finishes his spells in the library. They also receive a warning from the BBEG who is getting tired of waiting.

Parents have been saved, a daughter has been found, and Callum's ready to cross the BBEG off the list... but there's still more to learn before that can happen.

The guys find themselves in the middle of a sudden conflict when they fight for their lives against killer felines.www.roll4damagepodcast.com

12 players. 2 DMs. 6 dragons. Tiamat. 2 birthday cakes… and a whole hell of a lot of fun! As a companion piece to DM Tony's recent article, the 3 Wise DMs are joined by some special guests to discuss and detail the lessons learned from running our largest endeavor yet – a massive, multiple-campaign ending game that required 2 DMs to pull off. If you've ever thought of running a massive Endgame-style game, or toyed with the idea of co-DMing, this is the episode for you!As always, please visit our affiliate link at FanRoll Dice to receive 10% off your entire dice and dice accessories order!2:20 DM Tony's concept to create our own Avengers: Endgame style 12-person game tying up loose threads from multiple campaigns.4:10 Our special guest DMs: DM Lenny and the Monster Wrangler himself, Matt!7:50 The epic, blockbuster, action movie-style terrain builds from multiple crafters and how they can add to encounter building. Check out some great tips in our Terrain episode with Scott at Paper Terrain.19:08 How we handled newer players as well as characters that weren't as tied to the campaign-length storylines we were tying up.21:25 Pro tip: make the adventure hook for a massive game as simple and straightforward as you can: Rescue Baby Walter! Special Add-on - DM Dave finally reveals the mystery of Baby Walter that started in session 1 of our Curse of Strahd campaign!26:00 How to build an adventure that 2 DMs have to run pieces of… including DM Dave's BIG blunder.28:45 The experience of the newest players at the table and how to provide them enough hook that they have reasons to join the adventure.33:20 Monster Wrangler Matt describes the issues surrounding leveling a character from 7th to 19th, and the adventures missed… as well as a happy accident surrounding Barovia.36:55 The possible pitfalls to look out for that we learned as we rolled out this prototype. 44:10 A deeper dive into the epic climax… the battle with 1 DM running 12 players and Tiamat.46:25 DM Dave's Rant on the defenses of some Legendary builds (“Bullshitium/Unobtainium”), and thoughts to consider when developing the ultimate BBEG.50:45 The bittersweet nature of high-level play.52:25 The completely unknown nature of Legendary BBEGs when you unload them on your party.56:50 Final Thoughts.

Remember that old Nickelodeon game show? Me neither! Join me in my confusion as we make a game show/livestream event oneshot along with friend of the show/BBEG of our campaign, Josh Greenway/road. Daniel harms animals, Daniel gets his spell canceled, and Josh stands his ground.

Hello and thank you for downloading this installment of the Dungeon Master Talk podcast. In this Episode, Kyle and Shea continue to flesh out the initial plot as well as think of names for the BBEG, and work to hash out what is going on with Ma-Maw? Find out this week!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->If you haven't done so already, Please subscribe/follow on your favorite podcasting platform. Doing so means so much to the DMT community and will help spread the word about this podcast to more listeners to help us all grow together. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> A special thank you to Fantasy Name Generator for having names ready when we have needed them. We are not sponsored by Fantasy Name Generator;  however they have been used in private campaigns by our co-hosts and have loved using them when needed.  If you would like to check them out, please visit www.fantasynamegenerators.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We would love to talk to you!!Email: dungeonmastertalk@gmail.comFacebook: Dungeon Master Talk PageTwitter: @dmtThePodcast     #dungeonmastertalk

One Shots, Wands, Multi-Classing, and BBEGPCs 

Content Warning - Violence, Gore, Profanity, Suicidal References, and Animal Cruelty. This week the gang learns the dangers of splitting the party, how to create the BBEG, and what it means to make new friends. Stupid Wizards Actual People is: Drew Burton as the Dungeon Master,Derek Dix playing as Vincent Greybane, Josh Matney playing as Kellen Greybane, and Elizabeth Rein playing as Willow. New episodes are bi-weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendle: "Am I evil?" Boren: "Not to me my friend"... The final BBEG showdown commences as Wendle resists Strahd's proposition to be ruler of Ravenloft, answering him with an all-in Hyruken BLAST!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Gnomecast we talk problems with scheduling. To cover that we have Ang, along with Tomas and Phil to talk about the true BBEG of ttrpgs. Time to break out the +4 calendars.

Next Session Help: Raddude557 has a scenario where they need to prove someone is noble without paperwork/ references. The A&A brain trust is on it! Mango He's players thwarted the plans of the BBEG's from taking a legendary item but now needs to find a new hiding place for it without rail roading the players into it. Take it or Leave it:   Xx_swagatron_xX offers some advice on a strategy turn during combat.   Search the _Homebrew_ Room:  Our friends at DNDbrews on Instagram let us talk about their fantastic items: Wasteland Dagger & The Warcry Helm! We're so excited and hopeful they will let us discuss their awesome items in the future. Fingers crossed! Thanks for listening! As always, you can ask us a question at www.nextsessionpodcast.com Instagram: @nextsessionpodcast Twitter: @thenextsession Facebook: @thenextsession

This town and this ship aren't big enough for our crew and the True Warriors. The real battle for Khefak Depot begins this week on Will Save! We hope you're enjoying Will Save and The Interstellar Tales From The Extra Galactic Adventure Anthology! Follow us on social media, check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more, and if you like us, please rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen! Will Save is Guest Starring - Jason Keeley! (@herzwesten) Will Garrett - no relation (@will_g) Kelly Gilliam (@KellyGi43152731) Vinnie Rodriguez (@VRodriguezTbone) Jon Swan (@jonswanny) Game Master - Kevin Decker (@thekevster101) Special thanks to Paizo, Lone Wolf Development, Roll20, Syrinscape, Epidemic Sounds, and Monument Studios!

Hello and welcome BACK to 3 Wise DMs! It's been quite some time and we're glad that we're back… Back in Black, that is - like Vampyr, our epic, final BBEG to end all BBEGs in Barovia. We thought that it worked out that the absolute, final ending to our 2+ year Curse of Strahd campaign coincided almost perfectly with the initial launch of 3 Wise DMs – and that deserves a proper sendoff. So, we gathered the players, the Monster Wrangler (what's that?), and the DM to discuss how we homebrewed the second half of our adventures in Barovia after the dread vampire lord was defeated while staying true to the setting and the tone. For everyone wanting to continue with your 5e games after your players hit 11th level and the book finishes, this is the episode for you!Time Stamps0:20 – Thank you to the listeners.1:10 – Where do we go from here?1:30 – Episode Intro.2:50 – Player Introductions.6:05 – The Monster Wrangler: What is it and how to use them?9:05 – How to delegate responsibilities to the Monster Wrangler to help manage the session.10:40 – First impressions of Scott's table set-up of Mount Ghakis, Tsolenka Pass, and the Amber Temple.19:01 – The Psychology of D&D: how the characters mowed through 2000+ hit points without a rest, yet still felt the tension.27:30 – DM Dave FINALLY dropped the Bear Totem Barbarian.28:50 – A DM Regret: How we completed every character arc except one. 31:00 - Lore dumps to set the scene to complete a character arc. Do they work?34:50 - How we homebrewed the 2nd half of the adventure without losing the original tone.40:50 – What worked and what didn't with keeping the realness of Barovia after the published adventure is complete.47:30 – How to best onboard your Monster Wrangler so they can succeed.54:00 – Communicating when side information needs to be shared as opposed to can be shared.55:50 – How the frequency of play can affect immersion and using narrative out-of-game communication to make up for it.59:25 – Final Thoughts.

Zag and Efimia travel to the Archivist's Tower in an effort to locate Cassidy and discover the solution to Zag's connection to his brother. Efimia finds Cassidy in a state of despair, and Zag learns that the phrase "Two Sides of the Same Coin" is more literal than he before thought.Support our show! Go to Patreon.com/knocked and support us for as little as $2 a month!

What's scarier than one BBEG? Thank you all for listening! We're on Discord! Join us at https://discord.gg/EuwNdbU! You also can write us on Twitter @HaplessHeroes or drop us an e-mail at haplessheroes@gmail.com.  As always, a BIG thanks to Tim @ https://tabletopaudio.com for providing the SFX and ambiences used in this episode and beyond!

Join us this week as we venture into the (un)known with a quick (for us, anyway) discussion about the backstory of the Dungeons and Dragons Open Game License, how OGL 1.1 is splitting the party, and whether or not Wizards of the Coast is the BBEG in this campaign. And, because we are who we are, we also delve into the fallacy of false choice and explain that this (and so many other situations) really isn't an Us vs Them encounter. If you'd like to get in touch… You can leave us a review at: https://ratethispodcast.com/fireside Or you can drop us a note from our Contact page! You can find all of our sources in our Show Notes. And, check out our Patreon Page! Patrons get access to early episode drops, bonus content, priority topic requests, quarterly happy hours, and more!

Once again, I'm mad at something I love – or rather, I'm mad at the company that owns it. Once again, it's Dungeons and Dragons.About a week ago, a draft copy of the new D&D Open Game License was leaked. Much more restrictive than the Open Game License that currently stands, these changes would hurt the independent third-party creators that built the community that Hasbro is trying to further exploit.We shouldn't be surprised.Submit a character for the podcast: http://characterswithoutstories.com/For more information:Dungeons & Dragons' New License Tightens Its Grip on Competition: https://gizmodo.com/dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-ogl-1-1-open-gaming-license-1849950634D&D maker backs off new licensing rules that led to fan revolt: https://www.polygon.com/23553669/dungeons-dragons-dnd-ogl-wizards-of-the-coast-licensingMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

What's the difference between a Lair and a Home?  And how do you go about designing Lair Actions for your BBEG?  In Dan's last episode of the Campaign Builder, he and Adam settle into their old routine to bring their experience and creativity to one of the most interesting mechanics of 5th Edition. Takeaways: - Regional Effects and Lair Actions have similar themes but very different functions - Every lair should have a personality and logic to itself - There should be a reason for everything within a lair - Ensure that the players can feel that they are in enemy territory Intro 0:00 Lairs 1:14 Designing a Lair 15:19 Unique Lair Actions 26:19 Outro 48:45 Post Credit 52:13   DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Info: Episode Guide at Episode Guide : ItsaMimic (reddit.com) Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Website at https://www.itsamimic.com Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ DM 1:  Dan O'Coin DM 2:  Adam Nason Written by:  Adam Nason and Dan O'Coin Director:  Dan O'Coin and Adam Nason Audio Editor:  Adam Nason Video Editor:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Dan O'Coin and Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by:  Cory Wiebe All other music provided by Tyler Gibson at https://www.instagram.com/melodicasmusic Logo by:  Katie Skidmore at https://www.instagram.com/clementineartportraits/ This post or video may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission for purchases made through our links. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products. Artwork included in this episode's video visualizations is published and/or owned by Wizards of the Coast.

In this episode, Ellie, Jarred, and Will use the infamous villain Strahd von Zarovich as a template to talk about greater design philosophy in using a recurring villain in your campaign. Learn how to elevate your BBEG from the likes of Saturday morning cartoon villains to cosmic terrors who pose an ever-present threat to your party!The Crafty Gamer: Tabletop Inspired Merchandise (use code MM10) - https://www.thecraftygamer.com/Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/supportIntro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com/thisisbardcoreFind us and the YouTube version: https://linktr.ee/Monster_multiSupport the show

Pathfinder 2e Adventure continues with the Nominated "Best Series" by Gen Con. This week's guest star is @kbeaufoster!  Find is Super powers at:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kbeaufoster https://www.youtube.com/c/KBeauFoster In this episode, our heros continue their journey after helping the Knights of Ozem defeat the two evil devils at the edge of the whispering forest. Finally reaching the rendezvous point, hinted by the Gnome, Gravis Bestical, they encounter the powerful fabled entity known as duality, played by Special Guest Star, Beau Foster, voice actor and tik tok influencer. Learning duality had a premonition of this fateful meeting days ahead of their arrival, along with the warning of the unknown silent horrors within; they agree to have him guide them safely through the ancient woods. Negotiating payment for passage to the unknown destination, seen in the magical crystal balls, they forge forward to face their destiny deep within the silent thicket where “everything wants to kill you and to keep alive you must be deathly silent”.     Beau Fandubbing  #Naruto, #Smuag the Dragon, #Castlevainia   #EldenRing #videogame. #VoiceActor. #Rykard #miraculous #anime #MCU #Thanos #StrangerThings4  #Vecna. #horror #BBEG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #StrangerThings #asmr #voiceactor  RPG All-Stars on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rpg-all-stars-the-loaded-dice-rollers/id1501263481