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Best podcasts about dice dungeon

Latest podcast episodes about dice dungeon

We Speak Common
Ep. 122 - Legends and Lore: Tasha, how to use her in your campaign

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 65:25


This week we delve into the lore and history of THE Tasha. Find out all of secret names, deeds and relationship and grab advice on how to drop her into your next session. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 121 - Tinker's Toolbox: How to run Sword & Sorcery in 5e

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 56:06


This week my good friend Ray stops by to talk about Sword & Sorcery, the well love genre and how to pull it off in 5e. We'll talk about some ways you could try to emulate the S&S feel in your games, and inevitably get over excited and want to run it ourselves. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 120 - Table Fables: What I learnt running Waterdeep Dragon Heist

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 103:35


This week is our first episode of Table Fables! I'm joined by player and Co-DM James to talk all about our adventures in Waterdeep. I'll be talking about what I learnt along the way prepping and running Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. What I changed, what I kept and things that I would do differently looking back. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 119 - A New Beginning

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 22:49


It's time to talk about the future of We Speak Common! It's an exciting time as in this short update we introduce three new shows, new ways to listen and a way to support the podcast! Get a full run down in the Press Release Want to get involved? Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Support the Podcast on Patreon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.co Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 118 - Why running Factions is a must in your games

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 75:38


Well. Here we are my friends, Joe's final episode. As we raise a glass to a great DM, amazing play and top notch best friend, we talk about why factions are so important to your D&D campaign and building a living breathing world. We'll end an era of the podcast by talking about our best moments as DM's and players. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 117 - How to plan a desert campaign and stealing from other systems

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 56:57


This week Joe talks all about his current obsession, Cyberpunk Red. The rules that stand out, how we could use them in D&D and why it's peaked his interest. We'll then get into our weekly topic, Desert campaigns. We'll give you places to seek inspiration, our thoughts on ideas floating our each others heads and why we hate sand - It's course and rough, and its gets everywhere. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 116 - How to dominate the Wizard BBEG & Giveaway

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 59:36


This week Joe spills all the details on the parties fight with Manshoon. He apologises to Ben and drops his fellow party mates in the dirt! Plus, we're doing a special giveaway for Joe's final episode on New Years Eve, find out more at the end of the episode. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 115 - Developing interesting NPC's from the mundane

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 44:41


This week we're going to help rob make his mob boss and interesting villain for some tier 2 PC's! Ideas you can take and develop to build out more interesting NPCs in your own games. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 114 - How to balance role-playing with charisma checks

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 46:35


Ever find yourself role-playing a really convincing argument but the persuasion check comes out really low? Or maybe your lying through your teeth really badly in character but you get a 20 on the deception check? This week we're going to talk about how we marry the two together, how to align roleplaying with what the dice decide. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 113 - How to make the most of running short sessions

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 65:04


This week, after running a few shorter D&D sessions, we'll talk about the Pros of a shorter D&D game, how to make the most of it, and why it might be better than playing longer games. We'll also talk more about some of the subclasses in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, and list our favourites for each class in all of 5e. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 112 - BONUS episode, How to use Tasha's Cauldron of Everything to its full potential

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 75:45


Whats this? A random Bonus Episode of We Speak Common appeared! Tasha's Cauldron of Everything is finally out, and we've read through it and can't wait to talk about it ALL! Here's how to use Tasha's Cauldron of Everything to its full potential. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 111 - How to use environmental factors to improve encounters, and a lesson all DM's need to learn

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 66:18


This week we're talking about the environmental elements you can use to enhance encounters, Ben shares an important lesson ALL DM's need to learn, and we go over our important NPC tips and tricks. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 110 - Adventuring in fairy tales with Tales of the old world Ft. Giveaway!

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 61:01


This week we've got our grubby hands on an early copy of Tales of the Old World! Dive into these bite sized adventure with us and hear all about what you can expect in your copy releasing next week! PLUS we've got 2 copies to giveaway on our twitter, head over there now for your chance to win. Ben's Tomb of Annihilation DM Document We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 109 - Character and class concepts and how to do horror and creepy encounters

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 83:54


This week, after the hassle that will now be known as the "Lost Episode", we discuss the character and class concepts we want to play the most. Plus the d&d Adventures we want to see in coming out next! We'll also talk about our halloween oneshot and how to run creepy encounters and horror games! Ben's Tomb of Annihilation DM Document We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 108 - Discussing Tasha's optional race rules, optimal party size and combining modules

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 47:20


This week we'll be delving into new info for the upcoming Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, what we think the best party size is and how to combine published modules so you get get through that back log!  We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 107 - How Baldur's Gate 3's rules could change D&D forever

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 74:59


This week we finally talk about Baldur's Gate 3. We'll get into the rules that have been adapted and changed to port 5e into a video game, how they work out and what they could mean for D&D as a table top RPG. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 106 - How, why and if you should be running a session zero

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 67:05


This week we'll be talking about our experiences running session zeros. We'll get into how we run them and how we choose when we need to run them, plus the importance of setting up boundaries with your players. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 105 - How to set up and pay off story arcs and hooks

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 66:22


This week we revisit a topic that got away from us! We'll talk about how we set up story hooks and then pay them off over the course of their arcs. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 104 - Critiquing our own Dming and how we improved

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 69:46


This week we talk about our experiences at each others tables, mainly the things that we could improve on and how we go about doing that. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 103 - Homebrew rules to bring to your table Ft. Dragon Wings and the Dice Dungeon

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 84:45


This week we're joined by our friends from Dragon Wings, and Ben from our sponsor, The Dice Dungeon, to talk all about the homebrew rules we bring to our tables. Theres a lot of people on this episode, so sit back and enjoy the nonsense that ensues while maybe finding that next rule to bring to your game. Check out Dragon Wings and their adventures with a giant chicken HERE We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 102 - How to bring prestige classes back into D&D 5e

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 73:02


This week we dig up the old Unearthed Arcana for prestige classes in 5e. We'll shine the spotlight onto the community and talk about how we think prestige classes should look in 5e. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 101 - How to move on when your session just doesn't go well

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 62:45


This week, after finally playing a game of D&D after the dry spell, we talk about what when down in our games and how to work with players doing things you just don't plan for. Plus, this week it's all about how to move on when you have a bad session. We're all human, so we'll talk about some of our bad sessions and what we do to pick ourselves back up. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 100 - What Tasha's Cauldron of Everything means for your D&D Game

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 82:16


Can you believe it? 100 episodes. Thank you so much for joining us here in our community, even if this is your first stop by, it means a lot to have you here. To celebrate we'll announce the 4 winners for the 100th episode giveaway in this episode. Plus this week we're talking about our best bits and favourites, and we'll delve into what the new book, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, means for your games. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 99 - Puzzles, Traps and their place in your game

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 67:47


This week we're talking about puzzles, traps and how they fit in to every D&D game. Got a Dungeon? TRAPS. Got a thief hitting a shop? TRAPS. Puzzles on the other hand... they might be used the way you expect. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 98 - How to create and reward players with Epic Boons

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 60:21


This week we'll finish off naming and building the lore for a brand new set of Arcane Prison dice by the Dice Dungeon. We'll talk all about the betrayal in our recent games, and how to create and reward with Epic (and less epic) boons! We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

Dragon Wings Podcast
S01E31 - The Ballad Of Kindly James

Dragon Wings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 46:04


After a desperate attempt to be sensible, the team head somewhere they really shouldn’t be this week. Via a meditation on chivalry, a mid combat buffet and a war crime of course. Because nothing is ever straightforward in the Dragon Wings Universe is it? We are proud to be teaming up with The Dice Dungeon, a UK based sellers of premium metal dice. Head over to https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk to see everything they have to offer, and enter the code DragonWings at the checkout for a 10% discount. Follow us on Twitter (@dragonwingspod) and Instagram (@dragon_wings_pod)

We Speak Common
Ep. 97 - Should you use the Spell Point and Death Save variant rules

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 72:36


This week we'll talk about our interest in the spell point variant rules and talk about an altered death save system. Plus our partners at the dice dungeon have a mission for us as we get closer to our 100th episode. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 96 - Tales from the table and using Floating AC

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 64:37


This week we'll delve into what's going on in our games! The stories, the tales and how we pulled them off - plus how the players went in completely different routes than we planned for. We'll also talk about AC and a floating rule variant. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 95 - How to run established NPC's that have in game Lore

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 64:15


How do you approach running a 'famous' NPC? You've picked up Dragon Heist and all the villains are well known characters, so where do you start? We'll talk about our approaches to setting up and successfully using NPC's with LORE. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 94 - Breaking down the new UA feats and why you shouldn't be a chef

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 68:56


This week we'll talk about our experience using digital character sheets and then get into breaking down the new Unearthed Arcana Feats that are available to download and use now! Spoiler alert, don't be a chef. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 93 - Class build guides and explaining D&D to an outsider

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 66:56


This week we'll talk about how we explain D&D to the people in our lives that have no clue what we spend so much time doing! We'll also get up close and personal with our character sheets and talk you through our build guides! We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by

We Speak Common
Ep. 92 - How to use Vignettes effectively and creating a wizard tower expedition

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 52:39


This week we'll get our creative hats on and help a listener build out their wizard tower based on all of the schools of magic. We'll coming up with a base you can run in your game! But first, we've mentioned Vignettes many times, so today we'll tell you how to use them effectively. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 91 - How to cope with writers block and burnout

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 47:26


This week we talk about how to cope with writers block and burnout. We'll tell you what it looks like for us and whether you should power through or not. We'll talk about how we combat them, and when it's best to take a break. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 90 - How to link adventures and story arcs narratively

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 57:40


This week we're talking about narratively linking published and homebrew adventures. How to tease up coming plot lines so they don't feel sudden, and we'll give out thoughts on Rime of the Frostmaiden!  We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 89 - What's it like DM'ing in a shared campaign setting?

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 56:20


This week we invite a member of our party to the podcast to talk about DM'ing in a shared campaign setting. We'll talk about what it's like as one of the DM's, and get a players perspective on the difference it has to the game. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep. 88 - How to deal with character death in game and at the table

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 61:18


This week we're talking about character death. We'll talk about our experiences with not only the deaths we've run as DM's, but how we felt about our own characters dying and what it meant to us as players. We'll chat about making those deaths satisfying and meaningful even when they creep up on you. We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/ Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

We Speak Common
Ep 87 - How to deal with Level Disparity

We Speak Common

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 48:40


We're talking all about level disparity on this weeks episode. How to you plan encounters for a party with big level gaps? Should you play and run games with larger level differences? We'll go through the pros and cons, the ups and downs and how to balance your game to create a fun time for everyone involved, from the level 5 Barbarian to the level 3 Paladin.  We Speak Common is bought to you in partnership with The Dice Dungeon. Get beautifully crafted metal sets of dice for your D&D game at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk/. Use Code 'WeSpeakCommon' at checkout for 10% off your order while supporting the show.  Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

Dragon Wings Podcast
S01E22 - Whisper, Cleaver of Silence

Dragon Wings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 46:45


After the events of last week, things don’t seem to be improving for the Dragon Wings crew. Despite their best efforts, an encounter with some menacing furniture, an extremely frightening pond and a terrifying door leaves things looking very bleak. What on earth are they going to do next? Find out on this week's episode of Dragon Wings! We are proud to be teaming up with The Dice Dungeon, a UK based sellers of premium metal dice. Head over to https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk to see everything they have to offer, and enter the code DragonWings at the checkout for a 10% discount. Follow us on Twitter (@dragonwingspod) and Instagram (@dragon_wings_pod) to check out more about the pod and to see the details for our dice giveaway competition!

Dragon Wings Podcast
S01E21 - The Vengeful Banshee’s Place

Dragon Wings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 46:17


After last week's heroic choice, the crew become awfully indecisive. Faced with a terrifying journey, Cassius learns that the dice aren’t here to play... Join us for 45 minutes of intrigue, elven curses, brushes with the undead and, of course, just a couple of chicken wings. We are also proud to team up with The Dice Dungeon! Use the code DragonWings at https://www.thedicedungeon.co.uk to support us and for a 10% discount! Like what you hear on the pod? Follow us on twitter (@dragonwingspod) and instagram (@dragon_wings_pod)