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On this episode, Richard & Tyler discuss Chapter 4 of Daggerheart's Core Rulebook!Links to Stuff & Things:https://darringtonpress.com/welcoming-chris-perkins-and-jeremy-crawford-to-our-team/https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/https://makerworld.com/en/models/378730-daggerheart-logo-dagger#profileId-278731Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1
On this episode, Richard & Tyler discuss Chapter 3 of Daggerheart's Core Rulebook!Links to Stuff & Things:https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/https://makerworld.com/en/models/378730-daggerheart-logo-dagger#profileId-278731Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1
On this episode, Richard & Tyler discuss Chapter 2 of Daggerheart's Core Rulebook!Links to Stuff & Things:https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/https://makerworld.com/en/models/378730-daggerheart-logo-dagger#profileId-278731Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1
On this episode, Richard & Tyler discuss Chapter 1 of Daggerheart's Core Rulebook!Links to Stuff & Things:https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/https://makerworld.com/en/models/378730-daggerheart-logo-dagger#profileId-278731Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1
Crack open your Core Rulebook, dump stat Charisma, and calibrate your resolve points—because it's time to roll initiative against entropy itself with the Starfinder Galaxy Guide, where space is weird, and the rules are weirder. This episode is brought to you by Dungeon Flow—because your players will never know you prepped their dungeon during the loading screen of Baldur's Gate 3. In this multidimensional episode of The RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts open with an honest and humorous take on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the emotional nuances surrounding both. The discussion then shifts into exciting news about their upcoming expansion on YouTube, underscoring the importance of consistency and community engagement in content creation. The heart of the episode dives deep into Paizo's Starfinder Galaxy Guide, with the hosts enthusiastically breaking down the lore, design, and imaginative potential of Starfinder's universe. From the cosmic horror of the Absurdity to the mechanical brilliance of new ancestries, this episode offers rich insight for both new players and veteran spacefarers. Starfinder 2e Galaxy Guide (affiliate link) Key Takeaways: Mother's Day gets more attention than Father's Day, and that's okay—maybe. Consistency is crucial to podcast and community growth, especially on platforms like YouTube. Personal challenges and humor can coexist, making space for honest conversations in nerd culture. The Starfinder Galaxy Guide offers exciting new content and structure for storytelling. The Gap remains a fascinating mystery driving Starfinder's lore. Absalom Station is the galaxy's heartbeat—narratively and thematically. The Absurdity introduces chaos and creativity into campaign design. Starfinder blends genres like horror, sci-fi, and fantasy in a way few systems can. New ancestries and backgrounds open doors to fresh character creation strategies. Cosmic horror and dystopian themes can be deeply engaging when done well. Characters like Sarkeesians and Vlaka bring unique narrative and mechanical twists. Patrons in Warlock-style pacts should have tangible narrative impact. RPG humor—yes, even bad fast food jokes—adds depth to the gaming table. Engaging with the community sparks creative inspiration and innovation. 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 BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Crack open your Core Rulebook, dump stat Charisma, and calibrate your resolve points—because it's time to roll initiative against entropy itself with the Starfinder Galaxy Guide, where space is weird, and the rules are weirder. This episode is brought to you by Dungeon Flow—because your players will never know you prepped their dungeon during the loading screen of Baldur's Gate 3. In this multidimensional episode of The RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts open with an honest and humorous take on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the emotional nuances surrounding both. The discussion then shifts into exciting news about their upcoming expansion on YouTube, underscoring the importance of consistency and community engagement in content creation. The heart of the episode dives deep into Paizo's Starfinder Galaxy Guide, with the hosts enthusiastically breaking down the lore, design, and imaginative potential of Starfinder's universe. From the cosmic horror of the Absurdity to the mechanical brilliance of new ancestries, this episode offers rich insight for both new players and veteran spacefarers. Starfinder 2e Galaxy Guide (affiliate link) Key Takeaways: Mother's Day gets more attention than Father's Day, and that's okay—maybe. Consistency is crucial to podcast and community growth, especially on platforms like YouTube. Personal challenges and humor can coexist, making space for honest conversations in nerd culture. The Starfinder Galaxy Guide offers exciting new content and structure for storytelling. The Gap remains a fascinating mystery driving Starfinder's lore. Absalom Station is the galaxy's heartbeat—narratively and thematically. The Absurdity introduces chaos and creativity into campaign design. Starfinder blends genres like horror, sci-fi, and fantasy in a way few systems can. New ancestries and backgrounds open doors to fresh character creation strategies. Cosmic horror and dystopian themes can be deeply engaging when done well. Characters like Sarkeesians and Vlaka bring unique narrative and mechanical twists. Patrons in Warlock-style pacts should have tangible narrative impact. RPG humor—yes, even bad fast food jokes—adds depth to the gaming table. Engaging with the community sparks creative inspiration and innovation. 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 BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Free League and Skybound have announced Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying, a tabletop RPG based on Robert Kirkman's Invincible comic series, which has been adapted into a Prime Video animated show. The game, set to launch on Kickstarter later this year, will feature a Core Rulebook and Starter Set with illustrations by original artists Cory […]
In episode fifteen of Season 2, Shrawn, Conroy and Goren are joined by newcomer Thebold Vost as they make a plan of action to find out what happened to Aven and to locate something known as a god-lock. What happens next is up to the players, and down to the dice! Thats right, we're giving away TWELVE Core Rulebooks for D&D's newest edition, dropping later this year! Here's how to enter the draw: You can get one raffle into the draw by joining our Discord! Click on this link! You can get another raffle into the draw by joining our Patreon , at any tier - including the free one! This already gets you bonus content like extra episodes, but now you might win a new Core Rulebook - sweet! You can get THREE more raffles into the draw, just by leaving us an honest review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And that's it! We'll be announcing a winner each month until we have 12 lucky winners! It could be you! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support the show further, here's how you can do that! Subscribe to the show in the podcast platform of your choice! Become a Patron on Patreon (the only way to access our Prologue episodes!) Hang out with us on Discord for fun exclusives Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok Write a review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever podcast app you use!) Tell a friend about the show in person or via text! Wanna follow the guys? Here are links to all their socials! Adam on TikTok Jacob on Instagram Ryan on Twitch and TikTok Dan on Instagram and TikTok Olek on Instagram Down to the Dice is edited & mixed by Francy Goudreault at Hello Francy Sound & Story. Starting a podcast? Find out how he can help. This episode of Down to the Dice was brought to you by Francy Planet has his first release, "Storyboards." Click here to listen wherever you get your music. Our theme song & music is composed by Jacob Joseph. Additional songs sourced from YouTube's Audio Library and Artlist.io This episode used sound effects sourced from FreeSound. The following sounds required attribution: https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/219940/
In episode fourteen of Season 2, the party (minus one) deliberates what to do after watching Aven be taken through a mysterious portal by The Dreadweaver. What happens next is up to the players, and down to the dice! Thats right, we're giving away TWELVE Core Rulebooks for D&D's newest edition, dropping later this year! Here's how to enter the draw: You can get one raffle into the draw by joining our Discord! Click on this link! You can get another raffle into the draw by joining our Patreon, at any tier - including the free one! This already gets you bonus content like extra episodes, but now you might win a new Core Rulebook - sweet! You can get THREE more raffles into the draw, just by leaving us an honest review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And that's it! We'll be announcing a winner each month until we have 12 lucky winners! It could be you! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support the show further, here's how you can do that! Subscribe to the show in the podcast platform of your choice! Become a Patron on Patreon (the only way to access our Prologue episodes!) Hang out with us on Discord for fun exclusives Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok Write a review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever podcast app you use!) Tell a friend about the show in person or via text! Wanna follow the guys? Here are links to all their socials! Adam on TikTok Jacob on Instagram Ryan on Twitch and TikTok Dan on Instagram and TikTok Olek on Instagram Down to the Dice is edited & mixed by Francy Goudreault at Hello Francy Sound & Story. Starting a podcast? Find out how he can help. This episode of Down to the Dice was brought to you by Francy Planet has his first release, "Storyboards." Click here to listen wherever you get your music. Our theme song & music is composed by Jacob Joseph. Additional songs sourced from YouTube's Audio Library and Artlist.io This episode used sound effects sourced from FreeSound. The following sounds required attribution: https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/219940/
In episode thirteen of Season 2, the party discovers what will become of their beloved ranger and friend Aven after a harrowing figure known as The Dreadweaver turns out to be not just a figment of their nightmares, but as real as death itself. What happens next is up to the players, and down to the dice! Thats right, we're giving away TWELVE Core Rulebooks for D&D's newest edition, dropping later this year! Here's how to enter the draw: You can get one raffle into the draw by joining our Discord! Click on this link! You can get another raffle into the draw by joining our Patreon, at any tier - including the free one! This already gets you bonus content like extra episodes, but now you might win a new Core Rulebook - sweet! You can get THREE more raffles into the draw, just by leaving us an honest review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And that's it! We'll be announcing a winner each month until we have 12 lucky winners! It could be you! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support the show further, here's how you can do that! Subscribe to the show in the podcast platform of your choice! Become a Patron on Patreon (the only way to access our Prologue episodes!) Hang out with us on Discord for fun exclusives Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok Write a review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever podcast app you use!) Tell a friend about the show in person or via text! Wanna follow the guys? Here are links to all their socials! Adam on TikTok Jacob on Instagram Ryan on Twitch and TikTok Dan on Instagram and TikTok Olek on Instagram Down to the Dice is edited & mixed by Francy Goudreault at Hello Francy Sound & Story. Starting a podcast? Find out how he can help. This episode of Down to the Dice was brought to you by Francy Planet has his first release, "Storyboards." Click here to listen wherever you get your music. Our theme song & music is composed by Jacob Joseph. Additional songs sourced from YouTube's Audio Library and Artlist.io This episode used sound effects sourced from FreeSound. The following sounds required attribution: https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/60649/
In the twelfth episode of Season 2, the party continues the fight for Iron Haven. But all bets are off when Aeven comes face to face with a harrowing figure he's only encountered in his dreams. What happens next is up to the players and down to the dice! Thats right, we're giving away TWELVE Core Rulebooks for D&D's newest edition, dropping later this year! Here's how to enter the draw: You can get one raffle into the draw by joining our Discord! Click on this link! You can get another raffle into the draw by joining our Patreon, at any tier - including the free one! This already gets you bonus content like extra episodes, but now you might win a new Core Rulebook - sweet! You can get THREE more raffles into the draw, just by leaving us an honest review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And that's it! We'll be announcing a winner each month until we have 12 lucky winners! It could be you! Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support the show further, here's how you can do that! Subscribe to the show in the podcast platform of your choice! Become a Patron on Patreon (the only way to access our Prologue episodes!) Hang out with us on Discord for fun exclusives Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok Write a review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever podcast app you use!) Tell a friend about the show in person or via text! Wanna follow the guys? Here are links to all their socials! Adam on TikTok Jacob on Instagram Ryan on Twitch and TikTok Dan on Instagram and TikTok Olek on Instagram Down to the Dice is edited & mixed by Francy Goudreault at Hello Francy Sound & Story. Starting a podcast? Find out how he can help. This episode of Down to the Dice was brought to you by Francy Planet has his first release, "Storyboards." Click here to listen wherever you get your music. Our theme song & music is composed by Jacob Joseph. Additional songs sourced from YouTube's Audio Library and Artlist.io This episode used sound effects sourced from FreeSound. The following sounds required attribution: https://freesound.org/people/Yap_Audio_Production/sounds/218522/ https://freesound.org/people/Artninja/sounds/745723/
Wanna make your own +1 Spoon of Soup Stirring? Or brew a potion that tastes just as magical as it feels? In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're diving into the mystical, sometimes messy world of crafting mechanics in TTRPGs! Join us as we discuss D&D, Pathfinder, and other faves to figure out what works, what doesn't, and the tools of the trade to make crafting actually... worth the time (and the in-game gold.) So grab your imaginary hammers, folks, and let's get crafting! Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Survival – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E64 RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 18 – Downtime Sentient Items – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E49 DnD 5e Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Frog God Games' Tome of Alchemy for 5e (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Critical Role Dimension 20 FFG Star Wars Forbidden Lands (affiliate link) Minecraft Something Something Soup Something 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
Wanna make your own +1 Spoon of Soup Stirring? Or brew a potion that tastes just as magical as it feels? In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're diving into the mystical, sometimes messy world of crafting mechanics in TTRPGs! Join us as we discuss D&D, Pathfinder, and other faves to figure out what works, what doesn't, and the tools of the trade to make crafting actually... worth the time (and the in-game gold.) So grab your imaginary hammers, folks, and let's get crafting! Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Survival – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E64 RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 18 – Downtime Sentient Items – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E49 DnD 5e Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Frog God Games' Tome of Alchemy for 5e (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Critical Role Dimension 20 FFG Star Wars Forbidden Lands (affiliate link) Minecraft Something Something Soup Something 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
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're talking TOOLS in TTRPGs. How do tools work in D&D and Pathfinder? How can we make them more than just a fancy hammer in a rogue's bag of tricks? Can a crowbar change your destiny? (Hint: Yes.) Join us as we get into the nuts, bolts, and… thieves' tools! Listen now and learn how to turn your humble toolkit into an epic storytelling device! Materials Referenced in this Episode Articles from RPGBOT.net Practical Guide to Tools – DnD 5e DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Brennan Lee Mulligan Call of Cthulhu (affiliate link) Dimension 20 Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Fantasy Flight Star Wars (affiliate link) Star Trek (The Chris Pine version) Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 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
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're talking TOOLS in TTRPGs. How do tools work in D&D and Pathfinder? How can we make them more than just a fancy hammer in a rogue's bag of tricks? Can a crowbar change your destiny? (Hint: Yes.) Join us as we get into the nuts, bolts, and… thieves' tools! Listen now and learn how to turn your humble toolkit into an epic storytelling device! Materials Referenced in this Episode Articles from RPGBOT.net Practical Guide to Tools – DnD 5e DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Brennan Lee Mulligan Call of Cthulhu (affiliate link) Dimension 20 Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Fantasy Flight Star Wars (affiliate link) Star Trek (The Chris Pine version) Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 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
Get ready to laugh as we break down the funniest ways status conditions wreck your DnD and Pathfinder characters! From being Charmed into helping the villain to running scared with Frightened or turning into a statue with Petrify—we've got it all. Tune in to this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast and find out why being Incapacitated is just an excuse for your party to make you the punchline. Summary Ever had your epic hero reduced to a gibbering mess because of a pesky status condition? Welcome to the wacky world of DnD and Pathfinder mishaps! In our uproarious roundup, we explore how your legendary warrior becomes a helpless bystander faster than you can say "natural one." First up, Charmed—when your mighty barbarian thinks the dragon is just a scaly best friend who wants to borrow the kingdom's keys. Then there's Dominated, where you become the DM's puppet, attacking your own party while they scream, "Not again!" Feeling brave? Not for long! Frightened turns your fearless paladin into a track star sprinting away from battle. Poison and disease make a cameo too, transforming your stout dwarf into a vomiting mess recalculating HP mid-barf. Let's not forget Petrified—the ultimate freeze frame. You're now modern art, and your friends are debating whether to pawn you or use you as a coat rack. Finally, Incapacitated leaves you lying on the battlefield contemplating life choices while everyone else actually plays the game. In short, status conditions are the universe's way of saying, "Don't take yourself too seriously." So next time you're turned into a potted plant, just roll with it—and hope someone has Greater Restoration handy! Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Status Conditions, Part 1: How to Restrain Your Dragon – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E52 Articles from RPGBOT.net Gloom Stalker Ranger Handbook How to Literally Play Dungeons and Dragons Oath of Conquest Paladin Handbook DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Call of Cthulhu (affiliate link) Mike Mearls Neverwinter nights Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Initiative and Surprise – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E27 Stealth and Invisibility – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E43 Articles from RPGBOT.net How to Restrain Your Dragon DnD 3.x – Sorcerer/Wizard Supremacy Caster Spell List DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 1e d20PFSRD.com's section on grappling – Look for links in the big yellow box Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot Key Takeaways Charmed Condition: It makes the target friendly, but doesn't allow full control. In DnD 5e, once the charm wears off, NPCs often become hostile. Players need to be careful when using charm spells as they can backfire socially. Dominate Person: This spell gives the caster full control over the target's actions. However, DMs are advised to use it sparingly against players to avoid removing their agency and reducing enjoyment. Frightened Condition: Fear mechanics have evolved. In earlier DnD editions, fear could stack and become more severe. In 5e, it imposes disadvantage on attacks and ability checks, while in Pathfinder 2 (PF2), it introduces a numerical system (Frightened 1, 2, etc.) that decays each turn. Poison and Disease: 3.x DnD made these effects more severe by causing ability score damage, making it difficult for players to track changes. In 5e, poisons primarily impose disadvantage, and diseases are less impactful, much to the hosts' disappointment. PF2 strikes a balance by introducing afflictions with less need for constant recalculations. Incapacitated: This condition is particularly devastating in 5e, as it strips away most actions, leaving characters vulnerable. In PF2, mental actions like recalling knowledge can still be performed, even when paralyzed. 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
Get ready to laugh as we break down the funniest ways status conditions wreck your DnD and Pathfinder characters! From being Charmed into helping the villain to running scared with Frightened or turning into a statue with Petrify—we've got it all. Tune in to this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast and find out why being Incapacitated is just an excuse for your party to make you the punchline. Summary Ever had your epic hero reduced to a gibbering mess because of a pesky status condition? Welcome to the wacky world of DnD and Pathfinder mishaps! In our uproarious roundup, we explore how your legendary warrior becomes a helpless bystander faster than you can say "natural one." First up, Charmed—when your mighty barbarian thinks the dragon is just a scaly best friend who wants to borrow the kingdom's keys. Then there's Dominated, where you become the DM's puppet, attacking your own party while they scream, "Not again!" Feeling brave? Not for long! Frightened turns your fearless paladin into a track star sprinting away from battle. Poison and disease make a cameo too, transforming your stout dwarf into a vomiting mess recalculating HP mid-barf. Let's not forget Petrified—the ultimate freeze frame. You're now modern art, and your friends are debating whether to pawn you or use you as a coat rack. Finally, Incapacitated leaves you lying on the battlefield contemplating life choices while everyone else actually plays the game. In short, status conditions are the universe's way of saying, "Don't take yourself too seriously." So next time you're turned into a potted plant, just roll with it—and hope someone has Greater Restoration handy! Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Status Conditions, Part 1: How to Restrain Your Dragon – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E52 Articles from RPGBOT.net Gloom Stalker Ranger Handbook How to Literally Play Dungeons and Dragons Oath of Conquest Paladin Handbook DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Call of Cthulhu (affiliate link) Mike Mearls Neverwinter nights Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Initiative and Surprise – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E27 Stealth and Invisibility – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E43 Articles from RPGBOT.net How to Restrain Your Dragon DnD 3.x – Sorcerer/Wizard Supremacy Caster Spell List DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 1e d20PFSRD.com's section on grappling – Look for links in the big yellow box Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot Key Takeaways Charmed Condition: It makes the target friendly, but doesn't allow full control. In DnD 5e, once the charm wears off, NPCs often become hostile. Players need to be careful when using charm spells as they can backfire socially. Dominate Person: This spell gives the caster full control over the target's actions. However, DMs are advised to use it sparingly against players to avoid removing their agency and reducing enjoyment. Frightened Condition: Fear mechanics have evolved. In earlier DnD editions, fear could stack and become more severe. In 5e, it imposes disadvantage on attacks and ability checks, while in Pathfinder 2 (PF2), it introduces a numerical system (Frightened 1, 2, etc.) that decays each turn. Poison and Disease: 3.x DnD made these effects more severe by causing ability score damage, making it difficult for players to track changes. In 5e, poisons primarily impose disadvantage, and diseases are less impactful, much to the hosts' disappointment. PF2 strikes a balance by introducing afflictions with less need for constant recalculations. Incapacitated: This condition is particularly devastating in 5e, as it strips away most actions, leaving characters vulnerable. In PF2, mental actions like recalling knowledge can still be performed, even when paralyzed. 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
In this week's remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're feeling stunned, paralyzed, and maybe just a little charmed! Join us as we dive into the wild world of status conditions in DnD and Pathfinder. From the good ol' days of DnD 3.0 to the modern mechanics that keep you blinded and restrained—we're talking about how these conditions have evolved, what they say about the games we love, and how they can cripple your enemies or... you, if you're not careful! Whether you're a sneaky rogue trying to stun your foes or a DM looking to frighten your players, we've got tips and tricks to help you stay on top of your game. Give it a listen before you're left petrified! Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Initiative and Surprise – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E27 Stealth and Invisibility – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E43 Articles from RPGBOT.net How to Restrain Your Dragon DnD 3.x – Sorcerer/Wizard Supremacy Caster Spell List DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 1e d20PFSRD.com's section on grappling – Look for links in the big yellow box Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot 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
In this week's remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're feeling stunned, paralyzed, and maybe just a little charmed! Join us as we dive into the wild world of status conditions in DnD and Pathfinder. From the good ol' days of DnD 3.0 to the modern mechanics that keep you blinded and restrained—we're talking about how these conditions have evolved, what they say about the games we love, and how they can cripple your enemies or... you, if you're not careful! Whether you're a sneaky rogue trying to stun your foes or a DM looking to frighten your players, we've got tips and tricks to help you stay on top of your game. Give it a listen before you're left petrified! Links RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Initiative and Surprise – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E27 Stealth and Invisibility – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E43 Articles from RPGBOT.net How to Restrain Your Dragon DnD 3.x – Sorcerer/Wizard Supremacy Caster Spell List DnD 5e Players Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 1e d20PFSRD.com's section on grappling – Look for links in the big yellow box Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot 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
Welcome back everybody! This week Kyle, Rick and Jeremy talk about the (at the time of this release) the upcoming 2024 core rulebook and the change logs.www.dndbeyond.com/changelogX/Twitter: @TTTalkPodYouTube: Table-Top TVTikTok: @TableTopTVLLCReddit: r/TableTopTVAll socials and platforms available at Linktr.ee/tabletoptalk
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the mechanics of stealth and invisibility in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). We explore how stealth functions in Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Pathfinder 2e, examining the nuances of invisibility, and offering tips for both using and countering these abilities as a player. For Dungeon Masters and Game Masters, we provide insights on how to effectively handle stealth and invisibility in your campaigns. Whether you're a player or a DM/GM, this episode is packed with strategies to elevate your gameplay! Links DnD 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) 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
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the mechanics of stealth and invisibility in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). We explore how stealth functions in Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Pathfinder 2e, examining the nuances of invisibility, and offering tips for both using and countering these abilities as a player. For Dungeon Masters and Game Masters, we provide insights on how to effectively handle stealth and invisibility in your campaigns. Whether you're a player or a DM/GM, this episode is packed with strategies to elevate your gameplay! Links DnD 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast from April 2022, we discuss experience and advancement systems in tabletop RPGs. We discuss classic experience point, milestone leveling, and other ways of tracking experience. We also look at RPGs that use that experience differently from DnD/Pathfinder, such as by using it to purchase specific improvements. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules RPGBOT.News – The One Ring 2nd Edition Articles from RPGBOT.Net DnD 5e – Epic Boons Breakdown Practical Guide to Doom-Style DnD Combat – DnD 5e Dungeons and Dragons 5e Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) The One Ring 2e Core Rulebook (digital) (affiliate link) Core Rulebook (physical) (affiliate link) 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast from April 2022, we discuss experience and advancement systems in tabletop RPGs. We discuss classic experience point, milestone leveling, and other ways of tracking experience. We also look at RPGs that use that experience differently from DnD/Pathfinder, such as by using it to purchase specific improvements. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules RPGBOT.News – The One Ring 2nd Edition Articles from RPGBOT.Net DnD 5e – Epic Boons Breakdown Practical Guide to Doom-Style DnD Combat – DnD 5e Dungeons and Dragons 5e Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) The One Ring 2e Core Rulebook (digital) (affiliate link) Core Rulebook (physical) (affiliate link) 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss initiative and surprise mechanics in TTRPGs. We examine how initiative and surprise work in DnD 5e and how people are using it wrong, we compare 5e to other RPGs including Pathfinder 2e and The One Ring, and we explore some variant initiative options which you might use in your own games. This episode was originally published April 6, 2022 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.News – Caleb Valorozo-Jones on Neurodiversity in TTRPGs RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Gamemastery Guide (affiliate link) Other Stuff Alien RPG Easy Roller Dice's Hollow Metal Dice (affiliate link) Fantasy Flight Star Wars (affiliate link) Mörk Borg The One Ring 2e 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss initiative and surprise mechanics in TTRPGs. We examine how initiative and surprise work in DnD 5e and how people are using it wrong, we compare 5e to other RPGs including Pathfinder 2e and The One Ring, and we explore some variant initiative options which you might use in your own games. This episode was originally published April 6, 2022 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.News – Caleb Valorozo-Jones on Neurodiversity in TTRPGs RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Gamemastery Guide (affiliate link) Other Stuff Alien RPG Easy Roller Dice's Hollow Metal Dice (affiliate link) Fantasy Flight Star Wars (affiliate link) Mörk Borg The One Ring 2e 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
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss flight. We examine the state of flight rules in DnD 5e and PF2 and take a peek at DnD 3.x and PF1 for comparison, then we explore how to handle flying enemies from a player's perspective and how to handle flying players from a GM/DM perspective. We also take a brief aside into how cool airships are. Special thanks to @SenChatterton on Twitter for the question of the week this week. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast was originally published on February 23, 2022 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 2 – Mounted Combat RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 6 – The Tarrasque Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Eberron: Rising From the Last War (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Gamemastery Guide (affiliate link) DnD 3.5 DnD 3.5 Flight Rules Races of the Wild (affiliate link) Savage Species (affiliate link) Other Stuff BESM d20 Revised Edition (affiliate link) Final Fantasy 6 My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Roll20 Equation for range while flying: [[[[(?{vertical distance|0}**2)+(?{Horizontal distance|0)**2)]]**.5]] X-Men: Fastball Special 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
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss flight. We examine the state of flight rules in DnD 5e and PF2 and take a peek at DnD 3.x and PF1 for comparison, then we explore how to handle flying enemies from a player's perspective and how to handle flying players from a GM/DM perspective. We also take a brief aside into how cool airships are. Special thanks to @SenChatterton on Twitter for the question of the week this week. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast was originally published on February 23, 2022 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 2 – Mounted Combat RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 6 – The Tarrasque Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Eberron: Rising From the Last War (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Gamemastery Guide (affiliate link) DnD 3.5 DnD 3.5 Flight Rules Races of the Wild (affiliate link) Savage Species (affiliate link) Other Stuff BESM d20 Revised Edition (affiliate link) Final Fantasy 6 My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Roll20 Equation for range while flying: [[[[(?{vertical distance|0}**2)+(?{Horizontal distance|0)**2)]]**.5]] X-Men: Fastball Special 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the world of random encounters. From epic battles to unexpected obstacles, random encounters can add an exciting element to any RPG adventure. But how can we make them more than just a filler? In this post, we'll take a closer look at the do's and don'ts of designing and presenting random encounters, provide tips on how to make them engaging and memorable, and provide you with an example of a Random Encounter chart. Special thanks to @Jedyst for the question of the week this week. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.News – MOAR The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann Dungeons and Dragons 5e Explorer's Guide to Wildemount Out of the Abyss Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos Xanathar's Guide to Everything Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Gloomhaven 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the world of random encounters. From epic battles to unexpected obstacles, random encounters can add an exciting element to any RPG adventure. But how can we make them more than just a filler? In this post, we'll take a closer look at the do's and don'ts of designing and presenting random encounters, provide tips on how to make them engaging and memorable, and provide you with an example of a Random Encounter chart. Special thanks to @Jedyst for the question of the week this week. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.News – MOAR The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann Dungeons and Dragons 5e Explorer's Guide to Wildemount Out of the Abyss Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos Xanathar's Guide to Everything Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Other Stuff Gloomhaven 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
Medicine is often seen as a background feature in the world of fantasy games, overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of magical healing. But in reality, mundane medicine plays a crucial role in the survival and success of adventurers in these fantastical worlds. In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dig into the often overlooked world of mundane medicine in RPGs and how it can add depth and complexity to your gaming experience. Join us as we explore the mechanics, skills, and strategies of mundane medicine in popular RPGs like DnD 5e and discover how you can make it a meaningful and impactful aspect of your game. This episode was originally published February 9, 2022 Special thanks to October Sky for the question of the week this week. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 1 – DnD 5e's Investigation Skill Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Gamemastery Guide (affiliate link Fantasy Flight Star Wars Edge of the Empire (affiliate link) Other Stuff DnD 3.5's heal Skill Etymology of the word “Mundane” PF1's Heal Skill 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
Medicine is often seen as a background feature in the world of fantasy games, overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of magical healing. But in reality, mundane medicine plays a crucial role in the survival and success of adventurers in these fantastical worlds. In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dig into the often overlooked world of mundane medicine in RPGs and how it can add depth and complexity to your gaming experience. Join us as we explore the mechanics, skills, and strategies of mundane medicine in popular RPGs like DnD 5e and discover how you can make it a meaningful and impactful aspect of your game. This episode was originally published February 9, 2022 Special thanks to October Sky for the question of the week this week. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 1 – DnD 5e's Investigation Skill Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Gamemastery Guide (affiliate link Fantasy Flight Star Wars Edge of the Empire (affiliate link) Other Stuff DnD 3.5's heal Skill Etymology of the word “Mundane” PF1's Heal Skill 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss running one-shot adventures and what level at which you should do so. We discuss the pros and cons of a 1st-level adventure, what levels we recommend for 5e and PF2 one-shots and why, and how to handle one-shots for classless systems and systems that don't use the concept of levels like Shadowrun and Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG. Special thanks to @oaks_and_ravens on twitter for the question of the week this week. This episode was originally published on January 19th, 2022 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes How to Play Dungeons and Dragons, Part 2 – Characters Episode 18 – Downtime Articles on RPGBOT.net DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Campaign Planning DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Starting Above 1st Level DnD 5e – Encounter Builder Dungeons and Dragons (DnD 5e) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Little Trouble in Big Absalom – Free PDF Sundered Waves 5th-level one-shot adventure On Roll20 On Paizo.com Other Stuff Halo: Reach on wikipedia Quicken (affiliate link) – I bet you thought we were kidding. Shadowrun Beginner Box (affiliate link) Star Wars Edge of the Empire (affiliate link) The Drake Equation on Wikipedia 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss running one-shot adventures and what level at which you should do so. We discuss the pros and cons of a 1st-level adventure, what levels we recommend for 5e and PF2 one-shots and why, and how to handle one-shots for classless systems and systems that don't use the concept of levels like Shadowrun and Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG. Special thanks to @oaks_and_ravens on twitter for the question of the week this week. This episode was originally published on January 19th, 2022 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes How to Play Dungeons and Dragons, Part 2 – Characters Episode 18 – Downtime Articles on RPGBOT.net DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Campaign Planning DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Starting Above 1st Level DnD 5e – Encounter Builder Dungeons and Dragons (DnD 5e) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Little Trouble in Big Absalom – Free PDF Sundered Waves 5th-level one-shot adventure On Roll20 On Paizo.com Other Stuff Halo: Reach on wikipedia Quicken (affiliate link) – I bet you thought we were kidding. Shadowrun Beginner Box (affiliate link) Star Wars Edge of the Empire (affiliate link) The Drake Equation on Wikipedia 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
Are you tired of travel feeling like a mundane chore in your RPG sessions? Look no further, because in this episode we will explore the art of making travel an exciting and essential part of your game. Learn from the successes and failures of popular fiction and discover techniques to make your players engaged and invested in the journey. Say goodbye to boring travel and hello to epic adventures! Special thanks to for this week's questions of the week. This episode was originally published on December 22, 2021 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast episodes referenced in this episode Episode 0 – The Adventure Begins Episode 15 – Food Articles on RPGBOT.net DnD 5e – Oath of Conquest Paladin Handbook DnD 5e – The Fundamental Math of Character Optimization DnD 5e Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Chapter 9, under “Creating a Monster” Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Chapter 8, under “Movement” Pathfinder 2e: Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Page 479: Travel Speed https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=470 Other Stuff Dijkstra's Algorithm Eurotrip XKCD: Unpopular Opinions Left for Dead 2 Lord of the Rings Mulan 2 – Escort Mission Boogaloo Oregon Trail Oregon Trail Card Game (affiliate link) Red Hand of Doom (affiliate link) Skyrim, available now on your smart fridge or whatever The Mandalorian – Chapter 10: The Passenger Wheel of Time (affiliate link) 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
Are you tired of travel feeling like a mundane chore in your RPG sessions? Look no further, because in this episode we will explore the art of making travel an exciting and essential part of your game. Learn from the successes and failures of popular fiction and discover techniques to make your players engaged and invested in the journey. Say goodbye to boring travel and hello to epic adventures! Special thanks to for this week's questions of the week. This episode was originally published on December 22, 2021 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast episodes referenced in this episode Episode 0 – The Adventure Begins Episode 15 – Food Articles on RPGBOT.net DnD 5e – Oath of Conquest Paladin Handbook DnD 5e – The Fundamental Math of Character Optimization DnD 5e Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Chapter 9, under “Creating a Monster” Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Chapter 8, under “Movement” Pathfinder 2e: Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Page 479: Travel Speed https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=470 Other Stuff Dijkstra's Algorithm Eurotrip XKCD: Unpopular Opinions Left for Dead 2 Lord of the Rings Mulan 2 – Escort Mission Boogaloo Oregon Trail Oregon Trail Card Game (affiliate link) Red Hand of Doom (affiliate link) Skyrim, available now on your smart fridge or whatever The Mandalorian – Chapter 10: The Passenger Wheel of Time (affiliate link) 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
Troy and Joe return from hanging with the Naish in Kansas City and Austin with some exciting news about new Glass Cannon Labs content, a primetime video game stream for Joe, and the return of Troy's Baldur's Gate 3 campaign. This week's episode of the GCP sparks lots of conversation, including how and when Troy decides to use backmatter from a Paizo AP and Joe's conspiracy theories regarding the party's newest member. In Listener Mail, when the rubber hits the road where should you begin your PF2E journey? With the original Core Rulebook? Or with the newly Remastered version? Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/pYylk7Wlnhs For more podcasts and livestreams, visit glasscannonnetwork.com and for hundreds of hours of exclusive shows and benefits, make your membership official and join Glass Cannon Nation today by becoming a subscriber at jointhenaish.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss a topic that many of us are familiar with: lifestyle changes. But have you ever stopped to consider how these changes can drastically transform your Pathfinder 2e or D&D 5e RPG campaigns? From going from rags to riches, or from luxury to survival, our characters' lifestyles can have a profound impact on the stories we tell and the experiences we have in our role-playing games. So grab your dice and join us as we explore the power of lifestyle changes in RPGs, how they work, what they mean, and how you can use them as a storytelling device; and how they can take your campaigns from squalor to splendor. Special thanks to @F_Capomax and @KevinLowman60 for this week's questions of the week. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast was originally published December 8th, 2021 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast episodes referenced in this episode Episode 10 – Horror Episode 15 – Food Articles on RPGBOT.net DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Campaign Planning The Quartermancer The section of RPGBOT.net about Pokemon DnD 5e Acquisitions Incorporated (affiliate link) Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Ghost of Saltmarsh (affiliate link) Out of the Abyss (affiliate link) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e: Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Downtime Rules on pages 294 and 500 https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=181 https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=538 Other Stuff Dungeon Master's Guide II (DnD 3.5) (affiliate link) Forbidden Lands (affiliate link) Magmar (The pokemon) Magnamar (The city) Red Hand of Doom The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link) 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
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss a topic that many of us are familiar with: lifestyle changes. But have you ever stopped to consider how these changes can drastically transform your Pathfinder 2e or D&D 5e RPG campaigns? From going from rags to riches, or from luxury to survival, our characters' lifestyles can have a profound impact on the stories we tell and the experiences we have in our role-playing games. So grab your dice and join us as we explore the power of lifestyle changes in RPGs, how they work, what they mean, and how you can use them as a storytelling device; and how they can take your campaigns from squalor to splendor. Special thanks to @F_Capomax and @KevinLowman60 for this week's questions of the week. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast was originally published December 8th, 2021 MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast episodes referenced in this episode Episode 10 – Horror Episode 15 – Food Articles on RPGBOT.net DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Campaign Planning The Quartermancer The section of RPGBOT.net about Pokemon DnD 5e Acquisitions Incorporated (affiliate link) Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Ghost of Saltmarsh (affiliate link) Out of the Abyss (affiliate link) Xanathar's Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e: Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Downtime Rules on pages 294 and 500 https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=181 https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=538 Other Stuff Dungeon Master's Guide II (DnD 3.5) (affiliate link) Forbidden Lands (affiliate link) Magmar (The pokemon) Magnamar (The city) Red Hand of Doom The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link) 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
This week we talk about the new rules added to the Core Rule Book, the pre-Order leaks for some new units, and John and Koray recount some games played at two different tournaments. Check out our sponsors and use our code for discounts: Panhandle3d for your terrain needs. Use code 'Glorious' at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Panhandle3d. Baron of Dice for some really cool looking alternate dice. Use code 'Glorious' at https://baronofdice.com/. Dice Must Flow for some great dice trays. Use code 'IGBLASTERS'. Webstore is currently down, but requests can be made to TheDiceMustFlow@gmail.com.
Character death is an inevitable part of the tabletop RPG experience, but it's a topic that often sparks controversy and fear among players. Whether it's a planned sacrifice or an unexpected twist of fate, the loss of a beloved character can be a difficult pill to swallow. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the world of character death in tabletop RPGs, joined by special guest Wolf from the Seattle LARP Grounds. Join us as we discuss how to prepare for and handle both planned and unplanned character deaths, and gain valuable insights on coming back from the brink of defeat. Special thanks to @pugmonzz for this week's question of the week. Special thanks to Asher Ely of the Critical Fails Podcast on the Monsterizer winner assist. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Middleground, a Pacific Northwest LARP Venue DnD 5e Spells referenced in this episode Miracle Raise Dead Resurrection Revivify DnD 3.x spells referenced in this episode – See the Spell Compendium (affiliate link) Revenance Revivify DnD 5e source books referenced Eberron: Rising From the Last War (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e source book referenced Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Guns and Gears (affiliate link) 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
Character death is an inevitable part of the tabletop RPG experience, but it's a topic that often sparks controversy and fear among players. Whether it's a planned sacrifice or an unexpected twist of fate, the loss of a beloved character can be a difficult pill to swallow. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the world of character death in tabletop RPGs, joined by special guest Wolf from the Seattle LARP Grounds. Join us as we discuss how to prepare for and handle both planned and unplanned character deaths, and gain valuable insights on coming back from the brink of defeat. Special thanks to @pugmonzz for this week's question of the week. Special thanks to Asher Ely of the Critical Fails Podcast on the Monsterizer winner assist. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Middleground, a Pacific Northwest LARP Venue DnD 5e Spells referenced in this episode Miracle Raise Dead Resurrection Revivify DnD 3.x spells referenced in this episode – See the Spell Compendium (affiliate link) Revenance Revivify DnD 5e source books referenced Eberron: Rising From the Last War (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e source book referenced Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Guns and Gears (affiliate link) 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
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.podcast, we discuss metacurrencies in tabletop RPGs, including things like DnD 5e's Inspiration, Pathfinder 2e's Hero Points, Savage World's Bennies, and Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG's Destiny Points. We discuss how they work and how to use them as a tool to assist storytelling in your game, as well as some possible variant rules to make DnD 5e's Inspiration both more interesting and more impactful. Materials Referenced in this Episode DnD 3.5's Action Points, which are detailed in the 3rd edition source book Unearthed Arcana (affiliate link), available as a PDF on DMsGuild.com and available for free on d20srd.org DnD 5e's Inspiration rules, which are available in the Basic Rules for free both as a PDF and on DnDbeyond.com DnD 5e's Dungeon Masters Guide (affiliate link), which expands upon the core Inspiration rules on pages 240-241 Pathfinder 2e's Core Rulebook (affiliate link), which details Hero Points on pages 29, 467, and 507. The same rules are available for free on the Archives of Nethys. Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG's Destiny Points, which is detailed in all three of core rulebooks, including pages 23 and 315 of Edge of the Empire (affiliate link). Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (affiliate link), also available as a PDF via DriveThruRPG (affiliate link) Originally Published September 1, 2021 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 Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.podcast, we discuss metacurrencies in tabletop RPGs, including things like DnD 5e's Inspiration, Pathfinder 2e's Hero Points, Savage World's Bennies, and Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG's Destiny Points. We discuss how they work and how to use them as a tool to assist storytelling in your game, as well as some possible variant rules to make DnD 5e's Inspiration both more interesting and more impactful. Materials Referenced in this Episode DnD 3.5's Action Points, which are detailed in the 3rd edition source book Unearthed Arcana (affiliate link), available as a PDF on DMsGuild.com and available for free on d20srd.org DnD 5e's Inspiration rules, which are available in the Basic Rules for free both as a PDF and on DnDbeyond.com DnD 5e's Dungeon Masters Guide (affiliate link), which expands upon the core Inspiration rules on pages 240-241 Pathfinder 2e's Core Rulebook (affiliate link), which details Hero Points on pages 29, 467, and 507. The same rules are available for free on the Archives of Nethys. Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG's Destiny Points, which is detailed in all three of core rulebooks, including pages 23 and 315 of Edge of the Empire (affiliate link). Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (affiliate link), also available as a PDF via DriveThruRPG (affiliate link) Originally Published September 1, 2021 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 Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Do you like horses? Do you like the idea of charging into battle atop a mighty steed? If you don't like horses, how about a pegasus or a dragon? No? How about riding around on a party member's shoulders? In this episode of the RPGBOT.podcast, we discuss mounted combat both in DnD 5e and throughout the history of Dungeons and Dragons, as well as drawing comparison to Pathfinder 2e's handling of mounts. We discuss the current state of the rules in 5e, including issues with the mounted combat rules and challenges around handling things like centaurs, intelligent mounts, and riding on your party members' shoulders. For more on mounted combat in 5e, see our Practical Guide to Mounted Combat. Materials Referenced in this Episode DnD 5e's Mounted Combat rules, which are available in the Basic Rules for free both as a PDF and on DnDbeyond.com. Chainmail (affiliate link), available as a PDF on DMsGuild.com DnD 1st edition source book Unearthed Arcana (affiliate link), available as a PDF on DMsGuild.com DnD 3rd edition source book Unearthed Arcana (affiliate link), available as a PDF on DMsGuild.com and available for free on d20srd.org Pathfinder 2e's rules for Animal Companions, which are available in both in the Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) and for free on Archives of Nethys. 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 Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Are you ready to run your first game of Dungeons and Dragons? If so, get ready to embark on an epic adventure in the realm of fantasy! As the Dungeon Master, it's your responsibility to create a thrilling and captivating story world for your players to explore. But it can be daunting to take on such a big role for the first time. Luckily, we're here to help! In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the essential elements you'll need for a successful first game session, from rulebooks and dice to pre-written adventures. We'll also offer advice on how to be an effective and engaging Dungeon Master. So get ready to roll the dice and discover the secrets of the dungeon! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN PART I RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 – Why are you running your one shots at level 1 (or 2 or 3)? RPGBOT.Podcast S2E10 – Session Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Monster Manual (affiliate link) Volo's Guide to Monsters (affiliate link) Official Free Pregen Characters (affiliate link) AAW Games Mini-Dungeons A Wild Sheep Chase (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Gamemastery Guide (affiliate link) Archives of Nethys MATERIALS REFERENCED IN PART II RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 16 – Surviving a Long Hiatus Articles from RPGBOT.Net DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Faster Combat DnD 5e – Practical Guide to One Hour DnD Sessions How to Literally Play Dungeons and Dragons Dungeons and Dragons 5e Essentials Kit Starter Set A Wild Sheep Chase (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box (affiliate link) RPGBOT companion guide for the Beginner Box 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 Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about Blades in the Dark. In the news, teases for D&D 50th anniversary, Critical Role sells out Wembley and announces a charity stream, Dungeons & Dragons educator giveaway, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a trio of ghosts discussing haunting methodology. -------------------- News Critical Role sells out Wembley Arena https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-roles-sold-out-wembley-arena-show.700667/ Critical Role Charity Stream for Red Nose Day https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-charity-stream-announced-for-red-nose-day.700671/ Born into Black Nights on Itch.io https://junkyardtornado.itch.io/born-into-black-nights A5ESRD now has all Core Rulebook material from Level Up: Advanced 5e https://www.enworld.org/threads/a5esrd-core-rulebooks-now-all-completed-making-biggest-open-5e-srd-available.700640/ Manual of the Planes for 5e on DMs Guild https://www.enworld.org/threads/manual-of-the-planes-for-5e-on-dmsguild.700597/ Paizo updates and sustainability policy https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-pricing-update-new-releases-war-of-immortals-playtest-wrap-up-partnerships.700519/ GameHoleCon D&D 50th Anniversary preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-sneak-peek-at-gameholecon-50th-anniversary-adventure-rod-of-seven-parts-the-endless-stair-tsojcanth-barrier-peaks.700644/ Dungeons & Dragon Educator Giveaway https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-educator-giveaway.700670/ The Fablemaker's Deck of Many Things on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-fablemakers-deck-of-many-things-for-5e Worlds to-go! The Elysians by PJ Coffey on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewandhacking/worlds-to-go-the-elysians Wizards of the Coast up, Hasbro overall down in quarterly report https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55450/magic-sales-up-20-q3 Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks: Bound for Ruin on Amazon https://amzn.to/3QhPNOu MIT Technology Review article on the Nightshade data poisoning for algorithmic “AI” scraping https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/10/23/1082189/data-poisoning-artists-fight-generative-ai/ -------------------- Blades in the Dark Blades in the Dark website https://bladesinthedark.com/ Blades in the Dark on DriveThruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/170689/blades-in-the-dark?affiliate_id=36142 Girl by Moonlight Preview https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/438011/girl-by-moonlight-preview?affiliate_id=36142 Not DnD Girl by Moonlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzfhpNbG0Pc Band of Blades https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/243347/band-of-blades?affiliate_id=36142 Scum and Villainy https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/198681/scum-and-villainy?affiliate_id=36142 Dogs in the Bark https://www.olddog.games/Dogs-in-the-Bark -------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don't forget to join the Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M Ask your Listener Question on Twitter, email morruspodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on TikTok at TikTok -------------------- Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott Theme Song: Steve Arnott Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com
Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK).A new episode, and and a new campaign! In this episode, we take a look at the fallout from the first two weeks of our 'Back to Basics' campaign variant, in which Arbitrator Dixie has had us battling it out with a Restricted Weapons List, universal scenario rewards and no tactics cards!We discuss the current state of the campaign and how new players are faring with the streamlined mechanics, along with how the updated rules from the new Core Rulebook have changed up play in the Underhive, before a round-up the team's hobby progress.Download our ‘Back to Basics' unofficial community campaign supplement here;https://linktr.ee/guildersfordradioShoutouts:Sump City RadioNecromacho EntertainmentDice Tower by Sirbats on ThingiverseSupport the showHelp us make better content, and download free community resources!www.patreon.com/guildersfordradioAny comments, questions or corrections? We'd love to hear from you! Join the Guilders-Ford Radio community over at;https://linktr.ee/guildersfordradiowww.instagram.com/guildersfordradiowww.facebook.com/guildersfordradioGuildersFordRadio@Gmail.com ** Musical Attribution - Socket Rocker by (Freesound - BaDoink) **
Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK).After a brief lull, the Necromunda hype train is once again picking up some momentum!In Episode 10, we're joined by new Guildford Games Club member and Necromunda newbie Callum White (@50_cal_miniatures) and discuss the entry point for brand new players to both Necromunda and Guilders-Ford, getting into the game and diving into the lore.We're all fantastically excited for the new Core Rulebook that's been announced, and discuss our hot takes on some of the incoming changes to the game mechanics.We also give a sneaky peek into Dixie's next campaign where we're going Back to Basics.Forget all your fancy weapons, or Stacks of WAAC… this campaign will be all about picking up that rusty pipe and getting to work!Thanks to Goonhammer for all their notes on the new rulesGoonhammer Necromunda Rules BreakdownSupport the showHelp us make better content, and download free community resources!www.patreon.com/guildersfordradioAny comments, questions or corrections? We'd love to hear from you! Join the Guilders-Ford Radio community over at;https://linktr.ee/guildersfordradiowww.instagram.com/guildersfordradiowww.facebook.com/guildersfordradioGuildersFordRadio@Gmail.com ** Musical Attribution - Socket Rocker by (Freesound - BaDoink) **
Justin GM's Steve and Johnny as well Christian and Ned from Improv Tabletop, through the Vanishing Act One Shot found in the Core Rulebook. As four people find themselves at the carnival which recently arrived in the Lower Ring of Ba Sing Se they quickly becoming embroiled in a mysterious disappearance. Can they find the missing person and figure out who kidnapped them? And will our heroes join the circus or have to wait till next year? ----more---- Improv Tabletop Come follow us on Twitch! If you want to help the show directly, support us on Patreon! For the quenchiest merch, check out our store. We'd love to meet you. Come hang out with us on Discord. Instagram: @flyingbisonpodcast Facebook: @flyingbisonpodcast Twitter: @flyingbisoncast The Flying Bison Podcast is a weekly Avatar Legends Actual Play podcast set within the beloved Avatar the Last Airbender Universe. Come journey across the Four Nations with us as we tell stories full of humor and heart. Intro music is Dizu by Senbei Outro music is Tokyo Funk by LATG Music Logo and Art by Cate and Matthew Mahnke, find more of their work at pomekin.com Special thanks to our amazing supporters: Adam W., Caleb M./Lord Immortal, Alyssa, Klagada, ikoroki, Derek O., Topknots Hairpin, Chris, Rachel, Ben K., Bento Box, Merrai, Jesper, Niko M., Paul C, vaeVictus, Kaychbee
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