Podcasts about Forgotten Realms

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin tackle an opening question that is the embodiment of Justin's nightmares. You're offered your dream house, but it comes with a tarantula the size of a small dog…do you take it? After shaking off that thought experiment, the guys shift to their main topic: if you were dropped into various fantasy worlds, what would be your chances of survival? The dorks about what they'd bring to survive in places like Middle Earth, Westeros, Forgotten Realms, The Wizarding World, and the Land of Oz.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they're from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now!   Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  

TCW Podcast Episode 233 - Baldur's Gate   When three doctors, a prolific dungeon master, a database programmer, and a writer come together to make video games, you get Baldur's Gate! Often credited with saving the Western RPG, Baldur's Gate became a phenomenal hit, taking full advantage of Microsoft's new DirectX API and Windows 95. With this technology, the team created massive, beautiful maps for players to explore. They began shopping their new Infinity Engine around—drawing attention from top figures at Virgin Interactive—but ultimately secured a deal with Interplay, after an initial rejection. This partnership allowed them to shift from an original pantheon-based RPG to using the Dungeons & Dragons license that Interplay had acquired from TSR. They focused on the Sword Coast and the city of Baldur's Gate—an underdeveloped region of the Forgotten Realms that stayed true to the classic swords-and-sorcery motif. The result was a game that captured the spirit of D&D while delivering the fast-paced action that gamers of the late '90s craved!   VGA Standard Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5exFKr-JJtg SSI Gold Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBodtk1JnxQ Dungeon Master (Atari ST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3UdUWU4j1Y Shattered Steel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvyi0l4s-wI&list=PLFTDBbYrcivppTQ8bupD3DQ7U23qTv5cK What is DirectX and Why is it important?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfSk6kwWBuE Why Windows 95 was a big deal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DCNt0cqTQY Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast: https://archive.org/details/tsr09460addfrvolosguidetotheswordcoast Baldur's Gate Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooqFu_enV30&list=PLNU3jYa35cy3gahj5NBKymMB6grIGykOr   New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1     Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode  Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love    Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Special guest Chris joins Jesse to chew the TTRPG cud while Matty takes a well deserved break.

The new Book Club book is announced! Plus, Erik Mona (Paizo) and Skid Maher (GCN) join the show to discuss epic D&D campaign settings, including Greyhawk, Forgotten Realms, Dark Sun, Eberron, Planescape, Dragonlance and more! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3bdUsq-DI_8 0:00 Intro 7:30 Greyhawk 40:30 Forgotten Realms 1:09:50 Elevator Pitch 1:33:40 Setting Prep 1:45:15 Beat McD Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Rosie roll for initiative and revisit the Faerûn to break down the excellent D&D movie starring Chris Pine, a full tome of spells, and a big fat dragon! First, they set the stage with a recap worthy of the greatest bards of the Forgotten Realms, then they’re joined by Aaron to discuss the many D&D easter eggs in the film, and finally Jason breaks down the history and legacy of Dungeons and Dragons on every aspect of pop culture with a lore deep dive. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textGrab your d20s and prepare for adventure as we dive into Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the 2023 film that captured the heart and soul of D&D while delivering one of the most entertaining fantasy adventures in recent years.This episode feels like a natural critical hit as we explore what made this Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez-led romp so special, despite it not achieving the box office success it deserved. Rich, our resident D&D newcomer, shares his unbridled enthusiasm for the film, comparing his experience to watching the first Pirates of the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Dakota and Anthony offer the perspective of active D&D players, pointing out how perfectly the film captures the experience of a tabletop campaign, from critical failures to unexpected solutions.We break down the stellar cast performances, with Hugh Grant's deliciously self-serving Forge Fitzwilliam and the scene-stealing appearances by a pint-sized Bradley Cooper deserving special mention. The hosts dissect memorable sequences like Doric's shapeshifting escape, the speaking-with-dead cemetery scene, and that hilariously literal straight-line-walking paladin Xenk. For D&D players, the film offers delightful references to game mechanics and lore, while newcomers get a perfectly accessible fantasy adventure that stands on its own.The conversation expands to how the film has influenced official D&D materials, with items and locations from the movie becoming part of the game's canon. We also touch on upcoming D&D media projects, including a Netflix series being produced by Stranger Things' Sean Levy.Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or someone who's never rolled a saving throw in your life, our discussion celebrates why Honor Among Thieves deserves your attention and the sequel that fans are desperately hoping for. Listen now, and you might just find yourself inspired to start your own adventure in the Forgotten Realms!Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbATwitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowSupport the show

In this week's episode, I take a look at some of the historical influences & inspirations that went into my new book GHOST IN THE ASSEMBLY. This coupon code will get you 25% off SILENT ORDER: OMNIBUS ONE at my Payhip store: SILENT25 The coupon code is valid through April 7th, 2025. So if you need a new book to read for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 244 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is March 21st, 2025, and today we are looking at some of the historical influences that went into Ghost in the Assembly. Before we get into that, we will do Coupon of the Week and an update my current writing and audiobook projects. And then Question of the Week, which we did have time for this week.   This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Silent Order: Omnibus One at my Payhip store. That coupon code is SILENT25. I'll have the links and the coupon code in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through April 7, 2025, so if you need a new book to read for these spring months, we have got you covered.   Now an update on my current writing projects. I am 44,000 words into Shield of Battle, the fifth book in the Shield War series. I'm hoping to have that out towards the end of April, if all goes well. A reminder that the Shield War series will be six books, so Shield the Battle will be the second to last one. I have also started on the sequel to Ghost in the Assembly, and I am 4,000 words into that, give or take. I had originally planned to call this book Ghost in the Assassins, but I thought that sounded too similar to Ghost in the Assembly. So the fifth book in the Ghost Armor series will be called Ghost in the Corruption. A reminder that Ghost Armor will be six books long and Ghost in the Corruption will be the fifth of six books, so the second to last book in that series as well.   In audio news, recording has started for Shield of Deception and Ghost in the Assembly. Shield of Deception will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and Hollis McCarthy will excellently narrate Ghost in the Assembly. I expect both of them will probably be out sometime towards the end of May if all goes well, given how long it usually takes to record an audiobook.   In Stealth and Spells Online news, I am 68,000 words into the third and final book in this trilogy. Once Ghost Armor and Shield War are complete, then I will hopefully release the final book in the Stealth and Spells Online because I've been working on that as a tertiary project for quite a long time now. So that's where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects.   00:02:17 Question of the Week   Now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is of course designed to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question, what is your favorite style of fantasy setting (like a more high fantasy, one like Middle Earth or the Forgotten Realms, urban fantasy like the Dresden Files or Kate Daniels or more steampunk like Everon and so on)? No wrong answers, obviously.   And as you can imagine this inspired quite a few responses.   Perry says: Hyperborea! Lankhmar is up there as well. Setting where magic is rare, and usually dangerous or evil. The first edition of the Forgotten Realms (the grey box from the ‘80s) was great. Enough detail to let you use the setting, lots of room to make it your own. Then all the Forgotten Realms novels started to appear with the release of the second edition in the ‘90s and everybody in the world suddenly had powerful magic at their fingertips. Elminster, the Seven Sisters, Drizz't, and others took the appeal right out of the setting for me.   Joachim says: I like the Spelljammer Campaign setting best. A lot of great modules. It seemed it was not overly successful. A shame. I had a campaign running in this setting with some people who liked it. In addition to the Spelljammer modules, you can easily transfer any normal module centered on a small town onto an asteroid.   Evan says: A huge Sanderson Cosmere fan here, especially Stormlight Archive. I like the magical progression tied in to character development, with a bit of mystery of how things work or an unknown that takes time to unwind or tease out.   Justin says: My problem here is separating the settings from the authors. Given that near impossibility, I would cast my vote for high fantasy with a bit of techno/steampunk mixed in. Example – Andre Norton's Witch World.   Bonnie says: I seem to gravitate towards the swords and sorcery genre like Frostborn, but I also enjoyed the urban fantasy/Nadia and the other genres. I have to thank you for introducing me to all of these.   Michael says: Okay, Jonathan, that's the second time I've noticed you indicating a preference for sword and sorcery saga where a barbarian hero travels between corrupt city states and now I really, really want you to write this. And yeah, that's definitely my favorite type of setting too.   Simone says: Definitely urban fantasy. Even in your books, which offer an unusual variety of fantasy settings, I find I enjoy the Cloak series the best.   Roger says: Being an old fogey, I prefer high fantasy always. Can't seem to get my head around urban fantasy. It jars with me.   John says: While I enjoy all settings, I'm also a traditionalist and want a non-industrial, non punk setting without some sprawling empire, more like the aftermath of empire with multiple successor states.   Jonathan T. says: Personally, Star Wars has always been fantasy in a science fiction setting, and that remains a personal favorite. Other than that, I suppose I'm for high fantasy, although I'm not opposed to high fantasy slapstick either such as the Wuntvor trilogy. At some point I must try again to surmount the obstacle known as The Wheel of Time.   Catriona says: Epic and high fantasy are my favorite, enjoy Dark Fantasy, too. Urban fantasy is a hard pass for me.   Juana says: Sword and sorcery, parfait gentle knights, medieval societies, historical fiction like Doyle's The White Company and Sir Nigel. Wherever Nadia lives.   Justin says: Sword and sorcery, magical creatures/beasts. Definitely needs different environments like cities and wild mountains and forests. Not sure what genre that is, but that's what I like.   MG says: High fantasy.   Brandy says: I like ones with a clearly defined map. Sometimes it seems like the world wasn't thought about clearly, so it makes it hard to imagine and I find those stories the least successful. The ones I go back to repeatedly, the ones I read over and over or pimp out to other authors or groups are those I feel like they have a great structure and map, even if it's added on to later. So high, low, or middle, I just really just want the author to tell a great story and make it a great one.   Speaking as an author myself, I really dislike drawing maps, but fantasy readers really like maps, so that's why I have been doing more and more maps lately.   Pauline says: Urban fantasy is definitely my favorite.   Jeremy says: High Fantasy is my favorite. However, my favorite fantasy author is Terry Brooks. His series is Low Fantasy based on Earth. I found out years after reading the series LOL.   For myself, I think my favorite would be a pre-industrial setting with a lot of city-states and various dangerous magic, like you have a barbarian hero wandering from city-state to city-state with monster infested ruins and wilderness between them. When he gets to the city states, he can fight corrupt sorcerers, arrogant nobles, and thieves guilds, and then move on to a new adventure in the next book. So basically a sword and sorcery style setting. So that's it for Question of the Week.   00:06:30 Main Topic of the Week: Ghost in the Assembly: Inspirations and Sources (Note: Spoilers for Ghost in the Assembly!)   This week and now onto our main topic, Ghost in the Assembly inspirations and sources that went into the book. I should mention that this episode contains mild spoilers for Ghost in the Assembly. So if you have not finished reading Ghost in the Assembly yet, stop listening and go finish reading Ghost in the Assembly.   So I thought it would be interesting to talk about some of the ideas and influences that went into Ghost in the Assembly. I have to admit, it took me a few years of thinking between Ghost Night and Ghost Armor to figure out how to write more Caina stories because Caina had become a political figure by the end of Ghost Night and political figures typically do bad things for personal advancement and then lie about it. That is in some ways the essential definition of a political figure. This of course, is hard for a writer to use as a sympathetic protagonist.   Of course, I eventually realized the way around this, the success of a political figure cannot be judged by their personal morality or even their political morality, but by the results of their decisions. Did they do the most for the greatest good of their people? Therefore, I just needed to write a political figure who did somewhat sketchy things (like subverting the Kyracian houses via buying up their debt) in the name of the greater good of the people (defending them from the impending attack of the Red Krakens).   I frequently said that if you want to write a good fantasy novel, you should try to stick to about 15 to 25% of the actual harshness of the past. I don't think you want to go full Grimdark, but you don't want your fantasy world to be indistinguishable from a typical 21st century parliamentary democracy because I think that kind of defeats the purpose of fantasy where you want to visit a world that is eldritch and strange and at least somewhat different than our own. So for Ghost in the Assembly, I went to about 15 to 25% of the experience of ancient Greek democracy. For the entire time that New Kyre and the Kyracians have been in the series (Ghost in the Storm was way the heck back in 2012 and the Kyracians were mentioned before that), they've always been very loosely based on the democracy of ancient Athens. In fact, the very name Assembly of New Kyre comes from ancient Athens, where the gathering of voting citizens was called the ecclesia, which translates into English as assembly. Interestingly, this is also the origins of the word ecclesiastical in terms of a church since one of the first words for the church was ecclesia in the sense of the assembly of the believers in Christ.   Athens wasn't the first ancient Greek democracy, but it was one of the most successful. It was also one of the democracies that self-destructed in the most spectacularly dramatic fashion possible. The Athenians decided to convert the Delian League from an alliance of city-states into their own private empire. A demagogue convinced them to waste enormous resources attacking Syracuse and Sicily, which ended disastrously. The Athenians were eventually defeated by the more militaristic Spartans.   People have debated for centuries whether or not this means democracy is inferior to the Spartans' harsher system, but that overlooks the key fact that a few decades later, Athens, Sparta, and all the rest of the Greek city-states were conquered by the Macedonians anyway. I suppose the actual historical lesson is that a city-state, regardless of its government, is no match for a larger centralized state with better leaders and better military organization. In fact, historically city-states tend to eventually get subsumed into larger political entities. If they last for a long time, it tends to be because of geography (like in ancient Greece) or because of weak and or remote central authority like the medieval Italian city-states, which were ostensibly under the authority of the Holy Roman emperor but in practice tended to do whatever they wanted. Places like modern Vatican City tend to be special exceptions.   Caina's criticism of the assembly of New Kyre in the book is that it is not as egalitarian as it pretends and is easily swayed by both demagogues and bribes. The Athenian assembly of citizens had both these problems, but far worse. You needed to have a substantial level of property to be allowed to vote, and there were numerous examples of the votes swinging on bribes or last minute orations. The Athenian assembly was easily swayed into making bad decisions, such as supporting the disastrous attack on Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War that was the start of Athens' downfall.   In Ghost in the Assembly, Lady Eirenea Tritos is one of the nine chief magistrates of the city, but in an Athenian democracy, women were not allowed to vote and most definitely were not allowed to hold political office. The ancient Greeks in general did not have a very high opinion of women. One Greek orator said that men had wives to produce legitimate heirs, concubines to attend to the body's “daily needs”, and prostitutes for pleasure.   Because of things like that, I thought a setting with a hundred percent of the harshness of ancient Greece would be off-putting to the reader. So as I said, I shot for between 15 and 25% of the actual harshness. New Kyre is definitely richer, better governed, and less elitist and chauvinistic than the ancient Greeks. That said, New Kyre isn't an egalitarian place. Nobles have vastly more rights and money than commoners, and both nobles and commoners own slaves and only the poorest commoners own no slaves themselves. Indeed, slavery is so common in New Kyre that the other nobles see Kylon's decision that House Kardamnos will have no slaves as a sign of malevolent and sinister foreign influence.   Kalliope's fear that she could be dispossessed and Kylon simply take her children is very real. If Kylon wanted, he probably could keep Kalliope from seeing Nikarion and Zoe ever again, though that would inevitably put him in conflict with Lysikas Agramemnos and Calliope is charismatic enough to powerful allies to her side. If Kylon did in fact refuse to allow Kalliope to see their children, he might well set off a civil war. But Kylon, who lost both his parents when he was young, doesn't want to deprive his children of a loving mother.   Of course, the ancient Greeks never had to fight the Red Krakens and orcs. The Red Krakens, the Caphtori, are kind of written like snake-worshipping Vikings. In fact, Caphtori are inspired by the “Sea Peoples”, pirates that seem to have contributed to the collapse of Bronzes Age civilization. Historians argue endlessly about the impact of the Sea Peoples or whether they existed at all, but if they did exist, they might well have been proto-Ancient Greeks, perhaps Mycenaean in origin.   Since having one ancient Greek-esque group fighting another would've been confusing in the book, I made the Caphtori/Red Kraken more like Vikings, which I suppose is a bit of historical anachronism, but Ghost Armor is a constructed world with elves, orcs, and sorcerers, so it's not like I'm writing period accurate historical fiction here.   So these are some of the influences that went into Ghost in the Assembly. I don't have any grand concluding point here. Those were just some of the ideas I thought about and went into the story. Though I should mention that for a while I was a graduate student in medieval history and I hated the experience so much I left and went into IT instead. That said ,decades later it has proven a useful source of plot ideas for fantasy novels, so it worked out in the end.   One final note, a reader suggested that Kalliope Agramemnos and Mardun Scorneus might hook up in later books. And I have to admit, I laughed at that suggestion. Kalliope would react with dismay at the thought of marrying anyone other than an extremely high ranking Kyracian noble, and at the prospect of marrying Kalliope, Mardun would think about it, fake his death, and flee back to the Empire, preferring to take his chances with the Magisterium rather than Kalliope. Anyway, thank you to everyone who has read Ghost in the Assembly. I am very grateful that so many people have enjoyed the book.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all back episodes of the show on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

Angus concludes our review of Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures and the story arc 'Prisoner of the Deep' in celebration of Appendix N Month. Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Saturday-Morning-Adventures/dp/1684059437/⁠⁠Long before the world turned upside down and new generations discovered D&D, six kids boarded a magical roller coaster and were transported to the Forgotten Realms!Noble ranger Hank, intrepid acrobat Diana, quiet thief Sheila, impulsive barbarian Bobby, fearful and cavalier Eric, and uncertain magician Presto only want to get back to their own world. But escaping the Realms has turned out to be much harder than getting there! Danger lurks at every turn, the enigmatic Dungeon Master is less than helpful, and Venger, the force of evil, will stop at nothing to get his hands on the magical weapons the kids have come to rely on. To top it off, Hank has made a startling discovery: Despite the dangers, Sheila, Bobby, Diana, and the others aren't so sure they want to go home after all!Bards David M. Booher (Canto) and Sam Maggs (Rick and Morty Ever After) join artificer George Kambadais (John Carter of Mars) for a thrilling “lost episode” that charts new territory in the world of D&D.Dungeons & Dragons aired on CBS in 1983 and ran for three seasons with 27 episodes, but premature cancellation meant crucial scripts went unproduced. Yet, it still made an indelible impression on its audience, and legions of D&D players recall it fondly to this day.Please join us for our Appendix N Month celebration reads:Graphic Novels Of The Month - Conan The BarbarianBarbarian Life: A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian (Volume Two)⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Life-Literary-Biography-Conan-ebook/dp/B08379KF9M/⁠⁠⁠Conan The Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.2⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Conan-Barbarian-Original-Comics-Omnibus/dp/1787740846/⁠⁠⁠_______________Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Sun Vol. 1: Ianto's Tomb⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Dark-Vol-Iantos-ebook/dp/B009CI6GEU⁠⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Angus continues our celebration of Appendix N Month with a review of Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures and the story arc 'Prisoner of the Deep'. Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures⁠https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Saturday-Morning-Adventures/dp/1684059437/⁠Long before the world turned upside down and new generations discovered D&D, six kids boarded a magical roller coaster and were transported to the Forgotten Realms!Noble ranger Hank, intrepid acrobat Diana, quiet thief Sheila, impulsive barbarian Bobby, fearful and cavalier Eric, and uncertain magician Presto only want to get back to their own world. But escaping the Realms has turned out to be much harder than getting there! Danger lurks at every turn, the enigmatic Dungeon Master is less than helpful, and Venger, the force of evil, will stop at nothing to get his hands on the magical weapons the kids have come to rely on. To top it off, Hank has made a startling discovery: Despite the dangers, Sheila, Bobby, Diana, and the others aren't so sure they want to go home after all!Bards David M. Booher (Canto) and Sam Maggs (Rick and Morty Ever After) join artificer George Kambadais (John Carter of Mars) for a thrilling “lost episode” that charts new territory in the world of D&D.Dungeons & Dragons aired on CBS in 1983 and ran for three seasons with 27 episodes, but premature cancellation meant crucial scripts went unproduced. Yet, it still made an indelible impression on its audience, and legions of D&D players recall it fondly to this day.Please join us for our Appendix N Month celebration reads:Graphic Novels Of The Month - Conan The BarbarianBarbarian Life: A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian (Volume Two)⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Life-Literary-Biography-Conan-ebook/dp/B08379KF9M/⁠⁠Conan The Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.2⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Conan-Barbarian-Original-Comics-Omnibus/dp/1787740846/⁠⁠_______________Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Sun Vol. 1: Ianto's Tomb⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Dark-Vol-Iantos-ebook/dp/B009CI6GEU⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Hey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 1998 and we play the closest thing to single-player Advanced Dungeons & Dragons on our PCs via BioWare's Baldur's Gate!Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest James Carter of the Cane and Rinse podcast as we explore the Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms!Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now available to all Fire Flower tier (and higher) Patreon Patrons! These amazing episodes post on the 28th of each month, and I really want as many of you to hear them as possible, so I've made it easier to be a part of that audience! Be sure to check them out at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/smashingbricks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smashing Bricks has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our community and chat about games, the podcast, and anything else your heart desires! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/gfnpx62JzS⁠⁠⁠⁠You're invited to join the discussion with your comments on our current and upcoming titles or any past game we've played. You can also make suggestions for games you'd like to hear about on future episodes!Check out the Smashing Bricks Playlist and help me fill in the gaps, or let me know that a game that's already on the list is a must-play for the show!Here's a link to the list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And again, if you'd like to go above and beyond to support the show and even get yourself some brand new bonus episodes, donate a few bucks a month via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/SmashingBricks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL LINKS:Linktree with all links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠links.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on Intagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eddie's Photography on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/edwardinzauto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eddie's Music on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/lightseekersoundwaves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we dive into the often-debated world of roleplaying game fiction. From Dragonlance to Forgotten Realms, RPG tie-in novels have carved out a unique niche in speculative fiction—but are they genuinely compelling reads or just glorified game manuals?Music: A Stranger Thing, by Bruno E.Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work

Angus reviews in the screening room 'The History of The Dungeons and Dragons Cartoon: Too Violent for Saturday Mornings?' in celebration of Appendix N Month. The History of The Dungeons and Dragons Cartoon: Too Violent for Saturday Mornings?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMxXx8ne29EPlease join us for our Appendix N Month celebration reads:Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventureshttps://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Saturday-Morning-Adventures/dp/1684059437/Long before the world turned upside down and new generations discovered D&D, six kids boarded a magical roller coaster and were transported to the Forgotten Realms!Noble ranger Hank, intrepid acrobat Diana, quiet thief Sheila, impulsive barbarian Bobby, fearful and cavalier Eric, and uncertain magician Presto only want to get back to their own world. But escaping the Realms has turned out to be much harder than getting there! Danger lurks at every turn, the enigmatic Dungeon Master is less than helpful, and Venger, the force of evil, will stop at nothing to get his hands on the magical weapons the kids have come to rely on. To top it off, Hank has made a startling discovery: Despite the dangers, Sheila, Bobby, Diana, and the others aren't so sure they want to go home after all!Bards David M. Booher (Canto) and Sam Maggs (Rick and Morty Ever After) join artificer George Kambadais (John Carter of Mars) for a thrilling “lost episode” that charts new territory in the world of D&D.Dungeons & Dragons aired on CBS in 1983 and ran for three seasons with 27 episodes, but premature cancellation meant crucial scripts went unproduced. Yet, it still made an indelible impression on its audience, and legions of D&D players recall it fondly to this day.___________________________Graphic Novels Of The Month - Conan The BarbarianBarbarian Life: A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian (Volume Two)⁠https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Life-Literary-Biography-Conan-ebook/dp/B08379KF9M/⁠Conan The Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.2⁠https://www.amazon.com/Conan-Barbarian-Original-Comics-Omnibus/dp/1787740846/⁠_______________Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Sun Vol. 1: Ianto's Tomb⁠https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Dark-Vol-Iantos-ebook/dp/B009CI6GEU⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Gemeinsam mit Moritz Mehlem vom Gruftschrecken-Podcast stellen wir einigermaßen chronologisch alle (für uns relevanten) Kampagnensettings für DnD vor.

Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures (2023) synopsis: “Long before the world turned upside down and new generations discovered D&D, six kids boarded a magical roller coaster and were transported to the Forgotten Realms!”Creators: David M. Booher, Sam Maggs, and George KambadaisPublisher: IDW PublishingThis week on Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo review the comic book mini-series, Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures by IDW! Since the boys haven't covered the cartoon series from 1983 on TV Obscura before, this episode will be divided into two conversations: the first half being dedicated to the 80s cartoon and the second half will be the review of the comic. Take note, there will be spoilers for the Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures comic book in this episode!Click here to listen to our review of G.I. Joe: Saturday Morning Adventures (2022)Leave a comment on Patreon or our socials and let us know if you remember these shows!You can find Diallo Jackson here: Facebook / Instagram / Website Listen to Galactica, Actually here: Apple Podcasts/ Spotify / iHeartRadioListen to Another Review...You Didn't Ask For here: Apple Podcasts— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

NEWS: - GOONIES 2 is a go? - Netflix bringing The Forgotten Realms to streaming as a TV show - First look at MURDERBOT; debuts May 16 - Daniel Craig no longer attached to SGT. ROCK (DCU) - Amazon gains control of 007 - Will Smith courting Zendaya for role in HANCOCK 2 - Marvel ""exploring"" bring back other Defenders from Netflix OGTW: - Becker - BALDUR'S GATE 3, Geddy Lee, Bill Gates - Diaz: CUNK ON EVERYTHING finished, RAISED BY A SERIAL KILLER... finished, MAIN TOPIC: The first MCU film of 2025 is out, so of course Joe and Michael are here to give their unfiltered thoughts on CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Was it a homerun? Did it right the MCU ship? Let the team know what you think! Welcome to the Kybercast! #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld #Goonies2 #ForgottenRealms #DungeonsAndDragons #Murderbot #SgtRock #Hancock2 #BaldursGate #GeddyLee #BillGates #CunkOnEverything #RaisedByASerialKiller

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, these are exciting times we have! Not only do we get so say hello to our new Captain America in his Brave New World, but we also are getting a Goonies sequel, AND we finally have to say goodbye to Cobra Kai. This is a packed episode! First up, we dive into major movie and TV news with the announcement that it is no longer a rumor, a Goonies sequel is moving forward with Steven Spielberg producing. Plus, He-Man finally gets a plot description and it's essentially the reverse of the 80s version. Finally, Dungeons and Dragons is getting a TV series that is not connected to the Chris Pine movie in any way.  Then we move on to spoiler-free reviews where we discuss our thoughts on two films that release on February 21st: The Unbreakable Boy and Cleaner, as well as Reacher Season 3 which releases on February 20th. There is a ton to watch in theaters and at home these days.  There's still more show after that! Captain America: Brave New World has been unleashed on the world, and boy do we have thoughts! Does Anthony Mackie live up to the shield? Does the villain carry any weight? Is Marvel back on track? These answers and more as we dive into our latest spoilercast.  Last, but certainly not least, Aaron and Troy say goodbye to one of their favorite franchises with Cobra Kai! It has been a bittersweet ride that has finally come to an end, and we have so many thoughts on how it all wrapped up. Was it perfection? Let's find out. If you want to watch the panel Aaron hosted with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, you will find the link below.  Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 18:13) Movie and TV News: Goonies 2 is a go (listen to our Goonies Remake This Movie RIGHT episode here), Dungeons and Dragons takes on The Forgotten Realms, He-Man gets a plot (18:14 – 38:02) Spoiler-Free Reviews: Reacher Season 3, The Unbreakable Boy, Cleaner (38:03 – 1:10:06) Captain America: Brave New World Spoilercast (1:10:07 – 1:47:41) Cobra Kai Series Finale Spoilercast Listen to our other podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

GET YOUR MULTIVERSE NEWS MERCH HERE:https://multiverse-news-shop.fourthwall.com/Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesCaptain America: Brave New World premiered globally last week, soaring to the top of the Valentine's and President's Day weekend box office with a $192.4 million haul in tow. The Anthony Mackie-led vehicle, which is the fourth Captain America film and 35th MCU film overall, managed to exceed somewhat meager box office projections, however, its reception with both critics and audiences isn't as definitive a victory. The film is currently sitting at 51% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has earned a B- CinemaScore, which is among some franchise lows for Marvel.According to exclusive reports from Deadline, the Mike Flanagan-penned, solo Clayface film seems to be on track to meet its targeted September 2026 release, with DC leadership set to hear pitches from potential filmmakers next week. Two noteworthy names rising to the top as candidates to helm the rumored horror-tragedy include Speak No Evil's James Watkins and Truth or Dare's Jeff Wadlow – with the expectation that casting will quickly follow suit once a director is locked-in. James Gunn has described the film as a DCU project, but it is still unclear whether it will connect to any existing projects or continuity. Christopher Nolan's next film for Universal, The Odyssey, has assembled an understandably stacked cast that includes the likes of Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o and Jon Bernthal to name a few; now Mia Goth has joined the cast in an undisclosed role, while Matt Damon's role has finally officially been revealed to the title of role of Odysseus as announced via a photo shared from the film's X account. The retelling of Homer's epic poem is slated for a July 17, 2026 release. Universal has debuted the first full trailer for the live action remake of How To Train Your Dragon ahead of its June 13 release.Hulu released a first-look teaser for the final season of The Handmaid's Tale, premiering with three episodes on April 8, followed by weekly releases until the May 27 finale. Meanwhile, the sequel series The Testaments has cast Chase Infiniti to star alongside returning Handmaid's Tale veteran Ann Dowd.Six-time Emmy winner John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO‘s high-profile series adaptation of the Harry Potter books, sources tell Deadline.Ridley Scott's dystopian thriller The Dog Stars is adding to its cast, with Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, and Guy Pearce in final talks to join Jacob Elordi. Written by Mark L. Smith, the film adapts Peter Heller's 2012 apocalyptic novel for 20th Century Studios.Prime Video has confirmed The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for a third season, set to film this spring. The new season will feature a major time jump, unfolding during the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron as the Dark Lord forges the One Ring.Peacock has released the first teaser trailer for season 2 of Twisted Metal, starring Anthony Mackie. The series will return this summer.Deadline's sources say Netflix is developing a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series titled The Forgotten Realms. Shawn Levy, Hasbro Entertainment, and showrunner Dave Crevello are producing the project.Warner Bros. has hired Potsy Ponciroli to write a sequel to the 1985 film The Goonies, with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus returning as producers. The project has no director attached yet.Deadline has learned that Denis Villeneuve is currently planning to film Dune 3 this summer and a team has been in pre-production on the film for quite some time. The trade also confirmed that the third film will adapt Frank Herbert's sequel novel Dune: Messiah and will complete Paul Atreides' story.

Pathfinder introduces NPC romance and relationship rules, D&D signs a deal with Netflix for a Forgotten Realms tv series, and evil Drow could be returning to 5e 2024!Explore Jarren's Outpost here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndnerds/jarrens-outpostEmail your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydael Shawn: @shawnmerwinAdam:  @RetroArchetype Editor:  @ZsDante  Topics:00:00 - Intro02:13 - Favorite D&D species11:54 - Evil Drow returning!14:15 - D&D Netflix Series21:59 - Jarren's Outpost27:39 - Pathfinder romance rules39:08 - Kickstarter Pledge Over Time44:31 - Steve Jackson Games & Possum Creek49:05 - Fantasy travel between settlements

Netflix is developing a new Dungeons & Dragons series set in The Forgotten Realms, led by Shawn Levy and Drew Crevello. This adaptation aims to bring the game's beloved characters and storylines to life in a fresh, expansive fantasy world. I can't wait to see how they translate the tabletop magic to the screen—it's about time this epic got its moment!

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In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast hosts discuss the latest Unearthed Arcana release and its potential implications for the upcoming Forgotten Realms Player's Guide. The hosts speculate on new and revised subclasses, examining how these additions and modifications impact gameplay balance and character building. The discussion covers the changes to the Knowledge Domain Cleric, which has received significant buffs in the 2024 rules. The updated spell lists provide more utility options, and Mind Magic introduces spell slot-free casting, increasing versatility. However, the introduction of setting floors for checks sparks debate about whether it undermines core rolling mechanics. Additionally, they explore revisions to the Purple Dragon Knight, which has undergone significant changes. The new features resemble those of the Drake Warden, and the introduction of the Amethyst Dragon Companion adds a fresh dynamic to gameplay. The hosts analyze the viability of these changes and how they may shape future class interactions. Links  DnDBeyond Key Takeaways: Unearthed Arcana releases spark speculation about new and revised subclasses, hinting at potential shifts in game balance. Knowledge Domain Clerics receive significant buffs in the 2024 rules, including expanded spell lists and spell slot-free casting via Mind Magic. Setting minimum check values remains a debated mechanic, with some arguing it disrupts gameplay balance. The Purple Dragon Knight sees major improvements, with new features resembling those of the Drake Warden and introducing the Amethyst Dragon Companion. Rallying Surge provides tactical advantages, further improving the subclass's viability. Community engagement and discussion around Unearthed Arcana updates help shape player perspectives on game design choices. This episode provides an in-depth analysis of upcoming Unearthed Arcana content, offering insights into potential gameplay changes and subclass adjustments. 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, the RPGBOT.Podcast hosts discuss the latest Unearthed Arcana release and its potential implications for the upcoming Forgotten Realms Player's Guide. The hosts speculate on new and revised subclasses, examining how these additions and modifications impact gameplay balance and character building. The discussion covers the changes to the Knowledge Domain Cleric, which has received significant buffs in the 2024 rules. The updated spell lists provide more utility options, and Mind Magic introduces spell slot-free casting, increasing versatility. However, the introduction of setting floors for checks sparks debate about whether it undermines core rolling mechanics. Additionally, they explore revisions to the Purple Dragon Knight, which has undergone significant changes. The new features resemble those of the Drake Warden, and the introduction of the Amethyst Dragon Companion adds a fresh dynamic to gameplay. The hosts analyze the viability of these changes and how they may shape future class interactions. Links  DnDBeyond Key Takeaways: Unearthed Arcana releases spark speculation about new and revised subclasses, hinting at potential shifts in game balance. Knowledge Domain Clerics receive significant buffs in the 2024 rules, including expanded spell lists and spell slot-free casting via Mind Magic. Setting minimum check values remains a debated mechanic, with some arguing it disrupts gameplay balance. The Purple Dragon Knight sees major improvements, with new features resembling those of the Drake Warden and introducing the Amethyst Dragon Companion. Rallying Surge provides tactical advantages, further improving the subclass's viability. Community engagement and discussion around Unearthed Arcana updates help shape player perspectives on game design choices. This episode provides an in-depth analysis of upcoming Unearthed Arcana content, offering insights into potential gameplay changes and subclass adjustments. 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

If Clerics can outsmart Wizards, Fighters get pet dragons, and Bladesingers are still ridiculously overpowered—has D&D officially lost its mind? The new episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is live! This week, we ask the hard-hitting questions—should Clerics be smarter than Wizards? Do Fighters deserve pet dragons? And has the Bladesinger finally reached levels of power where even the gods are filing complaints? Join us for heated debates, unnecessary tangents, and the kind of overanalysis that would make a rules lawyer weep. Listen now before Wizards of the Coast patches reality. Links DnDBeyond Episode Summary In this whirlwind episode, the hosts embark on a rollercoaster of topics ranging from the perils of rogue socks in the laundry to the existential nightmare of troubleshooting wired internet connections. Between these real-life boss battles, they somehow manage to talk about Dungeons & Dragons. The latest Unearthed Arcana release is scrutinized with the fervor of scholars deciphering ancient texts—except these texts involve subclasses with confusing names and power levels that may or may not break the game. The hosts dissect the freshly buffed Knowledge Domain Cleric, marveling at its new spell lists and the power of Mind Magic, which essentially lets Clerics moonlight as Wizards without all that pesky spell-slot management. They also ponder whether setting floors on ability checks is a stroke of genius or an affront to the sacred chaos of rolling dice. Next, they turn their attention to the Purple Dragon Knight, a class previously dismissed as the fantasy equivalent of soggy toast. With new features resembling the Drake Warden and the introduction of an Amethyst Dragon Companion (because dragons make everything cooler), this once-ignored subclass suddenly has tactical depth. The hosts debate whether it's finally worth playing or if it remains the equivalent of a participation trophy for Fighters. Finally, the Bladesinger Wizard takes center stage, dazzling with its high-powered, glass-cannon energy. The hosts discuss its absurd combat effectiveness, its revamped Song of Defense mechanic, and its continued ability to make DMs question their life choices. They also consider whether Steel Wind Strike is a spell or just an excuse for Wizards to roleplay as anime protagonists. All of this is wrapped up with heated opinions, terrible jokes, and an unwavering commitment to finding the perfect balance between power and design—except when it comes to Bladesingers, because apparently, they're just unstoppable. Key Takeaways The Bladesinger Wizard is so strong it probably multiclasses into itself. Laundry disasters are real, and they don't discriminate. Unearthed Arcana is like a D&D loot box—exciting, unpredictable, and possibly game-breaking. Technical difficulties are the true final boss of podcasting. Knowledge Clerics can now out-Wizard Wizards in intelligence checks, which feels… illegal. Setting a floor for ability checks is either genius or blasphemy, depending on how much you enjoy suffering. The Purple Dragon Knight is no longer D&D's equivalent of a sad birthday party. Adding a dragon companion instantly makes any class 300% cooler. Song of Defense makes Bladesingers even more unkillable, which will surely delight players and frustrate DMs. The hosts are equal parts analysts and comedians, which is why this episode feels like a chaotic, but delightful, deep dive into D&D mechanics. If you love high-level theorycrafting, chaotic energy, and the occasional rant about internet cables, this episode is a must-listen.

If Clerics can outsmart Wizards, Fighters get pet dragons, and Bladesingers are still ridiculously overpowered—has D&D officially lost its mind? The new episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is live! This week, we ask the hard-hitting questions—should Clerics be smarter than Wizards? Do Fighters deserve pet dragons? And has the Bladesinger finally reached levels of power where even the gods are filing complaints? Join us for heated debates, unnecessary tangents, and the kind of overanalysis that would make a rules lawyer weep. Listen now before Wizards of the Coast patches reality. Links DnDBeyond Episode Summary In this whirlwind episode, the hosts embark on a rollercoaster of topics ranging from the perils of rogue socks in the laundry to the existential nightmare of troubleshooting wired internet connections. Between these real-life boss battles, they somehow manage to talk about Dungeons & Dragons. The latest Unearthed Arcana release is scrutinized with the fervor of scholars deciphering ancient texts—except these texts involve subclasses with confusing names and power levels that may or may not break the game. The hosts dissect the freshly buffed Knowledge Domain Cleric, marveling at its new spell lists and the power of Mind Magic, which essentially lets Clerics moonlight as Wizards without all that pesky spell-slot management. They also ponder whether setting floors on ability checks is a stroke of genius or an affront to the sacred chaos of rolling dice. Next, they turn their attention to the Purple Dragon Knight, a class previously dismissed as the fantasy equivalent of soggy toast. With new features resembling the Drake Warden and the introduction of an Amethyst Dragon Companion (because dragons make everything cooler), this once-ignored subclass suddenly has tactical depth. The hosts debate whether it's finally worth playing or if it remains the equivalent of a participation trophy for Fighters. Finally, the Bladesinger Wizard takes center stage, dazzling with its high-powered, glass-cannon energy. The hosts discuss its absurd combat effectiveness, its revamped Song of Defense mechanic, and its continued ability to make DMs question their life choices. They also consider whether Steel Wind Strike is a spell or just an excuse for Wizards to roleplay as anime protagonists. All of this is wrapped up with heated opinions, terrible jokes, and an unwavering commitment to finding the perfect balance between power and design—except when it comes to Bladesingers, because apparently, they're just unstoppable. Key Takeaways The Bladesinger Wizard is so strong it probably multiclasses into itself. Laundry disasters are real, and they don't discriminate. Unearthed Arcana is like a D&D loot box—exciting, unpredictable, and possibly game-breaking. Technical difficulties are the true final boss of podcasting. Knowledge Clerics can now out-Wizard Wizards in intelligence checks, which feels… illegal. Setting a floor for ability checks is either genius or blasphemy, depending on how much you enjoy suffering. The Purple Dragon Knight is no longer D&D's equivalent of a sad birthday party. Adding a dragon companion instantly makes any class 300% cooler. Song of Defense makes Bladesingers even more unkillable, which will surely delight players and frustrate DMs. The hosts are equal parts analysts and comedians, which is why this episode feels like a chaotic, but delightful, deep dive into D&D mechanics. If you love high-level theorycrafting, chaotic energy, and the occasional rant about internet cables, this episode is a must-listen.

"Where's my Battlerager Barbarian, Bruce?" Check out the new Forgotten Realms Subclasses UA at: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/forgotten-realms-subclasses Also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs For more blogs and articles, you can check out my Substack at: https://dragonmind.substack.com/ To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Today, we're stepping into the Forgotten Realms to explore Baldur's Gate, the iconic role-playing game first released on December 21, 1998. We'll start by uncovering the origins of BioWare, from their humble beginnings as a small team of D&D enthusiasts to their ambitious vision for a groundbreaking RPG. Then, we'll delve into the game's development, exploring its innovative tactical pause system, expansive world, and rich storytelling that revitalized the Western RPG genre. Finally, we'll reflect on Baldur's Gate's lasting legacy, from its role in shaping modern RPGs to its celebrated sequels and recent resurgence. So, ready your party and join us on this epic adventure on today's trip down Memory Card Lane. Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co

Join the Roll Together Kobolds as they explore the mystery of what happened to the Question Masters. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Grief, Bugs, Existential Crises. Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/digital-games/console-mobiletablet-pcmac/idle-champions-forgotten-realms - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ - Michael Dopson Character Art: https://www.instagram.com/m_dopson/ Cast of Players: Evey Wyld - https://www.instagram.com/evey_wylde/ Shaun Smith - https://www.instagram.com/shaunsmithdesigns/ Tom Jancis - https://www.instagram.com/thomasjancis/ Josh Watson-Morse - https://www.instagram.com/devornknight/ Natalie Winter - https://www.instagram.com/winternatters/ You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg We are using: - Hero Forge: http://heroforge.com - D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ - Inkarnate: https://inkarnate.com/ #rolltogether #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #dnd #homebrew

Join us for our first festive one-shot of 2024, as 4 adventurers come together to solve some puzzles. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Grief, Bugs, Existential Crises. Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/digital-games/console-mobiletablet-pcmac/idle-champions-forgotten-realms - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ - Michael Dopson Character Art: https://www.instagram.com/m_dopson/ Cast of Players: Evey Wyld - https://www.instagram.com/evey_wylde/ Lola Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/thirdvaultyarns/ Tallia Ingall - https://www.instagram.com/tallia3/ Josh Watson-Morse - https://www.instagram.com/devornknight/ Shaun Smith - https://www.instagram.com/shaunsmithdesigns/ You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg We are using: - Hero Forge: http://heroforge.com - D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ - Inkarnate: https://inkarnate.com/ #rolltogether #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #dnd #homebrew

Jason Tandro, senior designer of D&D, dehumanizes old school players as "Grognards" after Elon Musk told WotC to "burn in hell" for trying to distance itself from Gary Gygax. D&D's current leadership considers old school players "not worth listening to," prioritizing a "modern audience" and "enlightened" players over the game's original creators and fans. Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have allegedly mistreated creators like Ed Greenwood and Margaret Weis, denying proper credit and residuals for their work on Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance. Gen Con has been accused of downplaying Gary Gygax's legacy, reflecting a broader trend in tabletop gaming to distance from its roots. The D&D team anticipated backlash from "progressives" and "underrepresented groups" over original game language, but failed to foresee criticism from longtime fans.

Welcome to our Roll Together and  @QuestJunkies  crossover episode titled Quest Together! A Devil is trying to use the chaotic energies flying around the Togetherverse and QJverse to make their own universe and 5 "Heroes" have been pulled from their worlds and are now looking to get home. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Grief, Bugs, Existential Crises. Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/digital-games/console-mobiletablet-pcmac/idle-champions-forgotten-realms - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ - Michael Dopson Character Art: https://www.instagram.com/m_dopson/ Cast of Players: Fluffles - played by Evey Wyld - https://www.instagram.com/evey_wylde/ Toni- played by Nat Winter - https://www.instagram.com/winternatters/ Pip - played by Tom Jancis - https://www.instagram.com/thomasjancis/ Josh Watson-Morse as the Game Master - https://www.instagram.com/devornknight/ with Special Guests from  @QuestJunkies  Feronia - played by Mairead the Pirate - https://beacons.ai/maireadthepirate Caerlin - player by Patch Kelly - https://www.instagram.com/everhumbledm/ You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg We are using: - Hero Forge: http://heroforge.com - D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ - Inkarnate: https://inkarnate.com/ #rolltogether #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #dnd #homebrew

This week Diego, Jasmine, and Alex are building characters. Not just any characters. They are taking celebrities and fictional characters and turning them into playable 5e characters. So, it's like you'd make a character sheet for Sherlock Holmes cause he doesn't have one yet. Get it? So, if you've ever wanted to be Gordon Ramsey, Ellen Ripley, or Peter Parker while running around the Forgotten Realms, now you have the ability. Also, Conner stops in to join a discussion about what species and class everyone in the cast is and we get some of his deception/DM origin story. The backstage energy is more palpable than ever. Come and palp us!!! Follow Jasmine @jazzylovesdrama Follow Diego @diego_f_salinas Foillow Conner @conner_marx Want to Adventure with us??? Get Tickets to the Show Here! Join the Discord! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our group of "Heroes" come face to face with Kimdack, what could go wrong? Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Bones, Corpses, Death of Loved Ones, Grief, Bugs, Torture, War Crimes, Disease, Existential Crises, Undead. Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/digital-games/console-mobiletablet-pcmac/idle-champions-forgotten-realms - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ - Michael Dopson Character Art: https://www.instagram.com/m_dopson/ Cast of Players: Brahm Shatteroak - played by Tom Jancis - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis Elodie Fogg - played by Nat Winter - https://twitter.com/WinterNatters Hiira Castillo - played by Tallia Ingall - https://twitter.com/Tallia3 Lucian Graves - played by Michael Dopson - https://www.instagram.com/m_dopson/ Josh Watson-Morse as the Game Master - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg We are using: - Hero Forge: http://heroforge.com - D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ - Inkarnate: https://inkarnate.com/ Artwork: The artwork used in this series was created by Michael Dopson - https://www.instagram.com/digitaldopson?utm_source=qr&igsh=MXR1OHF2Z3p2MjJnaQ%3D%3D #rolltogether #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #dnd #homebrew

Join Trent and Jeni on this episode of The Disney DNA Podcast as they embark on a whimsical journey through the forgotten realms of Disney! Ever wondered why some attractions seem to vanish into thin air or why certain promises from Disney remain unfulfilled? This episode is packed with delightful anecdotes, insider secrets, and a sprinkle of nostalgia as they uncover the mysteries behind abandoned attractions, lost snacks, and the ever-evolving landscape of Disney parks.What to Expect: Abandoned Attractions: Discover the fate of beloved spots like Tomorrowland Terrace and Stitch's Great Escape. Why are these places left in the dust? Disney's $60 Billion Budget: Get the scoop on where Disney is investing its money over the next decade and what it means for new attractions based on your favorite characters. Lost Snacks: Take a trip down memory lane as Trent and Jeni reminisce about snacks that have disappeared from the parks. From waffle sandwiches to peanut butter pie, they'll discuss what we've lost and what new treats might fill those gaps. Broken Promises: Explore the ambitious plans for Epcot's transformation that didn't quite pan out. What happened to the Mary Poppins ride and other projects that were promised but never delivered? Listener Interaction: Trent and Jeni want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on what should fill abandoned spaces or what snacks you miss most. Your ideas could be featured in a future episode! Whether you're a seasoned Disney veteran or planning your first trip, this episode is sure to entertain and inform. So grab your favorite Disney snack, tune in, and let's dive into the magic that's been left behind! Subscribe now to The Disney DNA Podcast for more enchanting discussions about everything Disney! Connect with Us: Instagram Facebook Patreon For more magical Disney content, tips, and updates, be sure to visit our website at The Disney DNA Podcast. There, you'll find links to our episodes, and additional resources to help you plan your next Disney adventure! Leave a Review: We'd love to hear your thoughts! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite platform. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more Disney fans! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Leave a review on Spotify Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to share more Disney magic with you! A podcast for Disney fans, dedicated to the magic of Walt Disney World. Join us as we explore everything from the enchanting attractions of Magic Kingdom to the thrilling experiences at Hollywood Studios, the cultural wonders of Epcot, and the adventures at Animal Kingdom. Tune in for insightful discussions, tips, and the latest news to enhance your visits to the most magical place on Earth!

Send us a textCreating timelines might sound like a niche hobby, but for me, Dakota, it's a thrilling journey through the fabric of fictional universes. While Anthony is off enjoying some family time in Tennessee, I've taken the liberty of sharing my deep-seated passion for timelines, particularly those sprawling across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Over the years, this obsession with chronology has transformed my YouTube channel, Geekritique, into a community-driven haven for timeline enthusiasts, thanks largely to early efforts with my wife and the incredible support from our fans.From the ambitious worlds of Avatar: The Last Airbender to the mesmerizing depth of James Cameron's Avatar, I'm constantly captivated by the art of weaving intricate timelines. This episode uncovers the successes and challenges of crafting these narratives, touching on lesser-known gems like My Neighbor Totoro and the Forgotten Realms sparked by Honor Among Thieves from D&D. Insights from the One Piece live-action series, the dynamic Spider-Verse films, and input from Frozen super fans highlight the diverse worlds I'm excited to map out, offering listeners a taste of the lore within these celebrated stories.The complexities of the Marvel and Star Wars timelines take center stage, revealing the delicate balance of integrating TV series like Cloak and Dagger into the larger MCU fabric. Join me as I ponder potential future projects, including an Alien timeline focused on the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, while navigating the uncertain waters of Marvel's TV universe. Together, let's explore Project Geekology's upcoming plans and continue our vibrant discussions, promising you a front-row seat to the timeless stories that captivate our imaginations.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbATwitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowSupport the show

In this episode, all the ladies come together to cover a lot of different undead dragons and reanimated dragon parts, including some of the famous undead dragons from The Forgotten Realms! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Dracolich Recap 7:28 Ebondeath 11:22 Draconic Shard 15:55 Ghost Dragon 29:45 Miirym 44:47 Dragonblood Ooze 1:02:09 Hollow Dragon 1:15:42 Dragonbone Golem 1:33:53 Outro 1:46:04 Closing Theme 1:55:39 Post Credit 1:56:07 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/  YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Social: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Email at info@itsamimic.com DM 1: Megan Lengle DM 2: Pepperina Sparklegem DM 3: Kasi Just Kasi DM 4: Miaca Nason DM 5: Ehlwyn (Ellie for Short) Written by:  Megan Lengle and Adam Nason Director:  Megan Lengle and Adam Nason Editor:  Adam Nason Produced by:  Megan Lengle Executive Producer: Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by:  Tyler Gibson at https://www.instagram.com/melodicasmusic/ Logo by:  Megan Lengle at https://www.instagram.com/0meggart/ This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

The group discover more pieces to the puzzle. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Bones, Corpses, Death of Loved Ones, Grief, Bugs, Torture, War Crimes, Disease, Existential Crises, Undead. Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/digital-games/console-mobiletablet-pcmac/idle-champions-forgotten-realms - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ - Michael Dopson Character Art: https://www.instagram.com/m_dopson/ Cast of Players: Brahm Shatteroak - played by Tom Jancis - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis Elodie Fogg - played by Nat Winter - https://twitter.com/WinterNatters Hiira Castillo - played by Tallia Ingall - https://twitter.com/Tallia3 Lucian Graves - played by Michael Dopson - https://www.instagram.com/m_dopson/ Josh Watson-Morse as the Game Master - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg We are using: - Hero Forge: http://heroforge.com - D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ - Inkarnate: https://inkarnate.com/ Artwork: The artwork used in this series was created by Michael Dopson - https://www.instagram.com/digitaldopson?utm_source=qr&igsh=MXR1OHF2Z3p2MjJnaQ%3D%3D #rolltogether #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #dnd #homebrew

Join us on another multiverse adventure as the Gatecrashers deal with some internal issues. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Bones, Corpses, Death of Loved Ones, Grief, Bugs, Torture, War Crimes, Disease, Existential Crises, Undead, Multiverses Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/digital-games/console-mobiletablet-pcmac/idle-champions-forgotten-realms - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: Ruin - played by Naail Ishaq - https://twitter.com/naail_ishy Irerai - played by Lola Johnson - https://twitter.com/ThirdVaultYarns Burnard - played by Shaun Smith - https://twitter.com/WargamingBumble Sirra - played by Nat Winter - https://twitter.com/WinterNatters Gamemaster - played by Tom Jancis - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg We are using: - Hero Forge: http://heroforge.com - D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ #rolltogether #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #dnd

The Forgotten Junior Adventurer's continue running the summer camp for kids out of Drifter's Hallow. Where last we left our interns, they were busy keeping the children entertained and fed, while also noticing a lot of strange squirrel activity happening outside… Will our junior adventurers be able to successfully run this summer camp without losing and children and keeping Drifter's hallow intact? Find out on Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms! This session's natural 20 shoutout goes to Old World Games in Scottsdale, AZ. From miniature wargames to the most popular trading card games and everything in between, this locally owned business is here to help get you what you need so you can start gaming right away. Head on over for trading card games, miniature gaming, board games, and RPGs. With an emphasis on service, Old World Games exists to serve their growing community of players, new and old. https://www.oldworld-games.com

We continue our Dead Three series and yap about Bane! The Lord of Darkness is responsible for much of the strife and tyranny in the Forgotten Realms. We dive into his history and lore this week. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, Book I by one of our listeners, E.S. Scrivner! Available on Amazon now! CLAIM Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn on DnDBeyond Download the 3.5 Web Compendium for free Homebrew Corner: The Banelich +++ Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Manual: https://amzn.to/2Eeh8Qp  38 Fantasy Miniatures: https://amzn.to/34kh6kX  Awesome Looking Dice Sets: https://amzn.to/3aHFwpM Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! Fandom University - Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* NoSleep Podcast - online and on Twitch, a horror fiction podcast Mary helps work on Check out all the socials right here: https://linktr.ee/dndlorecast And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week's tabletop RPG news including a free Dungeons & Dragons adventure based on the 1980s cartoon, the D&D Players Handbook is the fastest selling D&D Book ever, Mork Borg getting a video game, and more! -------------------- News [2:52] 2024 Players Handbook Fastest Selling D&D Book Ever https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-is-%E2%80%98fastest-selling-d-d-book-ever%E2%80%99.706875/ [10:29] TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle on Itch.io https://itch.io/b/2623/ttrpgs-for-accessible-gaming-charity-bundle [12:53] Dungeon Master's Guide Previews Start October 1sthttps://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeon-masters-guide-previews-start-october-1st.706881/ [15:01] Wizards of the Coast is hiring a new Brand Publicity Manager https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-is-hiring-a-new-brand-publicity-manager.706855/ [16:46] Conspiracy and Reality on Itch.io https://ksandra.itch.io/conspiracy-and-reality [18:23] Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary Double Vinyl Album themed on Forgotten Realms coming https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-to-release-50th-anniversary-double-vinyl-record.706894/ [22:29] The Collaborative Worldbuilder's Guide on Itch.io https://brookletgames.itch.io/the-collaborative-worldbuilders-guide [23:47] D&D Beyond releases free adventure featuring 1980s cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-releases-new-free-d-d-adventure-featuring-1980s-cartoon-characters.706878/ Official 5e stats for the 1980s D&D cartoon characters https://www.enworld.org/threads/heres-the-d-d-cartoon-characters-stats.706882/ [26:04] Image Comics releasing 5e campaign as part of graphic novel release for The Swords of the Wintersea https://www.enworld.org/threads/image-comics-to-release-the-swords-of-the-wintersea-graphic-novel-includes-5e-campaign.706862/ [27:06] Alien RPG 2nd Edition maps revealed https://www.enworld.org/threads/alien-rpg-2nd-edition-maps-revealed.706931/ [29:27] Cult of Jai'crodah for Level Up: Advanced 5e from Anthony Alipio on DriveThruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/495402/the-cult-of-jai-crodah-a5e?affiliate_id=36142 [31:43] Beadle & Grimm revealed what  maps will appear in the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/map-list-for-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-revealed.706917/ [34:55] Impending Longshoreman Union strike could affect UK and EU games shipments to the USA https://www.enworld.org/threads/longshoreman-union-strike-could-affect-eu-uk-games-shipping-to-usa.706930/ [41:20] How the Discworld TTRPG works https://www.enworld.org/threads/how-the-discworld-ttrpg-works.706903/ Download the free Quickstart for Terry Pratchett's Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork https://modiphius.net/en-us/collections/new-arrivals/products/discworld-quickstart-guide-pdf [52:19] Mork Borg video game Heresy Supreme coming to Steam https://www.enworld.org/threads/m%C3%B6rk-borg-is-getting-a-video-game.706879/ [53:05] Fantasy AGE 2e gets Cthulhu Mythos sourcebook https://www.enworld.org/threads/fantasy-age-2e-gets-cthulhu-mythos-sourcebook.706929/ [56:53] Titmouse announces Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, a TTRPG party game https://www.enworld.org/threads/titmouse-announces-drunkards-druggies-delinquents-new-ttrpg-party-game.706846/ [59:43] Level Up Gateway dev update from September https://www.levelup5e.com/news/level-up-gateway-september-dev-update -------------------- 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, PJ 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

We debrief on D&D Direct and talk about the new 2024 Players Handbook, the upcoming "total rewrite" of the Dungeon Masters Guide, and potential balance issues to look out for until the new Monstrous Manual comes out. Also, we try to decide Wizards of the Coast employees were actively trolling Josh on the pronunciation of "Sigil" during GenCon, and Brandon makes another push for new box set releases when we talk about the two new Forgotten Realms books coming out as part of the 2024 refresh. Somewhere in there we also mention the Dragon Anthology. We recorded a couple of longer Deep Dive videos for Patreon that will come out over the next couple of weeks. One of them is on branding and strategy mistakes that WotC has made throughout this whole edition refresh and the other is a discussion about the business end of third-party content on D&D Beyond. If you like the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon -- we're working on new content that we can deliver there, both podcast-related and non-podcast-related.   GET OUR MONTHLY GAMING NEWS NEWSLETTER:  https://goblinsandgrowlers.beehiiv.com/subscribe SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSPHOe-0jQARPpxvi0xgHQ JOIN 800+ GOBLINS ON OUR DISCORD:  http://bit.ly/goblindiscord Don't forget the usual: Telephone, Telegraph, Tell a Friend about the Goblins and Growlers Podcast. ----more---- LISTEN, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE! If you like the show, please tell a friend about it. And if you want to tell more people, then please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or your podcatcher of choice. You can find and/or support us at all the places below: https://instagram.com/WayOfBrandolore https://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers https://facebook.com/GoblinsAndGrowlers https://goblinsandgrowlers.podbean.com (and basically any other podcatcher) https://quidproroll.podbean.com (our sister podcast, the best narrative play) The Goblins and Growlers Podcast is produced by Goblins and Growlers, a Richmond, Virginia-based tabletop-roleplaying game content and events company dedicated to inclusivity through TTRPGs. 

Today's episode Matthew and Nort review the 2023 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a 2023 American fantasy heist film directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Gilio from a story by Chris McKay and Gilio. Based on the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, it is set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. We are a comedy movie review podcast where Matthew & Nort take turns watching and reviewing a movie the other host has not seen. They go over the entire plot with spoilers and discuss how they feel about the film. They also talk about fun facts, box office, actors, and how the movie impacted us.Join our Patreon to support the show and get ad-free podcast episodes, full access to our exclusive Patron Discord, and get access to a secret podcast called Flight School where we watch and review a TV Pilot voted on by the Patrons! You get all of that for the low price of $5! Sources for So, You Finally Watched Support the lovely people who created stuff for the show:Art by: Meraki2019Deep Voice by: MarlarIntro music by: Ozeyzin GET THE MERCH!Scroll down the page to find our shows! GET THE CHIBI SHIRT!https://encounterco-shop.fourthwall.com/pages/byshow We are a part of The Encounter Co. network! Check out all the other awesome shows on the network! Follow us on Twitter at:Show: @SYFWPodNort's Twitter: @NortSauwceOther Socials:Instagram: SoyoufinallywatchedpodTik Tok: SyfwpodcastYouTube: So, You Finally Watched Podcast If you liked the show be sure to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify so we can get the word out about our show! Also tell a friend or two! Thanks for listening!  Nort has another podcast with his co-host and wife Anna called Reading isn't for Kids! The pair review and discuss children chapter books, YA books, and sometimes comics. Check it out here! If you want to check out Nort's actual play podcast click this link! The show is called Grim Encounters and it is a campy horror actual play podcast using the Chill 3rd Edition ruleset for seasons 1-3 and season 4 is a campy sci-fi Fallout setting. Best place to start is Season 1, Season 2, or Season 4.

Ed Greenwood, the mastermind behind the iconic Forgotten Realms, shares his journey from childhood daydreams to becoming a Dungeons & Dragons legend. He reveals the magic formula: read everything, find your unique voice, and create like there's no tomorrow. Greenwood's wisdom goes beyond writing; it's about finding a career that lights you up, surrounding yourself with people who support your quirks, and aiming for a legacy that's more about impact than income. Whether you're just starting out or switching gears, Greenwood's story is a reminder to pursue your passions with relentless creativity and heart. Listen to his story and choose the action that resonates the most with you today!Action Principles Pick one to do this week: Learn from those you admire. Study their work to build a more profound basis for creativity. ACTION: Choose your favorite format and learn something new from someone you admire.Be prolific. Creating a lot of content opens more doors. ACTION: Schedule regular time to create content without worrying about perfection.Have a clear vision. Make that vision the result of engaging all five senses, not just sight. ACTION: Review your vision and ask yourself if you're using all five senses to develop it more clearly.Keep up the momentum. To keep the creative process rolling, start the next creative task immediately after completing the previous one. ACTION: Schedule a 5-minute block after all existing creative tasks dedicated to starting “the next one.”Guest ResourcesFollow Ed Greenwood on X, username @TheEdVerse, or on Discord by joining the server, Greenwood's Grotto.Suggested LinkedIn Learning CoursesTime Management FundamentalsDave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!, leave a message or ask a question here https://forms.gle/MmMB73qiXaKFvX9m9valgabriev - Love the show, always glad when you have an episodegarchomp635 - What are your thoughts on painting miniatures?News* [ ] D&D Direct August 27th on YouTube.* [ ] Cosmere RPG Kickstarter finished at $14,692,791* [ ] Shipping Estimated September 2025* [ ] Someone made an Alien Romulus module!Design / Inspiration* [ ] BLAME!* [ ] DamiLee Video on BLAME!* [ ] Modular_D6 v0.6.5 on Itch! (FREE)My Games* [ ] Planegea 5e* [ ] Running Dying Earth DCC - The Great Visp Hunt This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jorphdan.substack.com

William and Brian peer once more into the realm of the gods, specifically back into the Elven pantheon of the Forgotten Realms. Learn all about the history, domains, and whims of the Elven Goddess Eilistraee on the final episode of The Dungeoncast! Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund Our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Dungeoncast Merch Patreon Discord Twitter Instagram Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask us what kind of tree it is, because it's a Chris Pine (movie). We watched “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves” and explored the world of the Forgotten Realms with our favorite dorky, dysfunctional adventuring party. Cullen references The Veggie Tales for the 100th time, Hannah shares her close call with a rogue gang of Minions, and Maiko reports live from Legolas' back woods.   Check out our guest appearance on Shoot the Flick! We had a fun conversation dissecting the obliteration of history in “Night About the Museum.” You can find that episode of Shoot the Flick on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!   Research for this episode: Dungeons & Dragons - Wikipedia Miniature wargaming - Wikipedia Chainmail (game) - Wikipedia Editions of Dungeons & Dragons - Wikipedia Forgotten Realms - Wikipedia  Harpers - Wikipedia  Emerald Enclave - Wikipedia  Neverwinter - Wikipedia    ====================================   Watch Us on YouTube!   Follow Our Adventures on Social Media:   @notmyfantasypod Instagram TikTok   Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan & Hannah Sylvester.  This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.   Cover Art by William Callaghan Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.

SEASON 4 IS COMING AND WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a creative gaming question send it our way at jauntymantis@gmail.comIn this bonus episode, the Jaunty Mantis boys discuss Ed Greenwood and The Forgotten Realms. How we as gamers perceive the time honored tropes of fantasy peoples (such as dwarves and orcs). Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work

In this episode of Epic Realms, award-winning author and renowned editor James Lowder joins the Nick to discuss his extensive experience in writing, editing, and the world of tabletop gaming. From his early days in high school to his work on iconic projects like Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft and Call of Cthulhu. James shares insights into his creative journey. Discover his passion for horror, his upcoming projects, and his appearances at Gen Con and Gamehole Con. Plus, get a peek into his latest works. Don't miss this engaging conversation with a true industry expert!

Jessiye Davis continues to lead us an adventure in the Forgotten Realms with Ole Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu. The tokolosh have fled, and apparently they stole something. The party learns what it is, why it's important, and why the priest who lost it can't come with them in pursuit. Because pursue they do, into the savannah of the Shaar. While Minguu's tracking skills seem sharp, Dimple does a great job of distracting him, so Sampson has to keep them on the trail. When the three unlikely adventurers reach the end of the tracks, they find themselves at an old temple–but one that seems like it's had recent use. They delve into it, past electric birds, puzzle rooms, and sleeping tokolosh, and are quite surprised by what they find within.  Then, on Dirty Crit, a discussion of how we do puzzles, both in game and out of game, as well as the kinds of things we like to put in our character builds.    Find this entire episode on video, including the Patreon Preshow, at Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens   And you can find Jessiye and Tabletop Gaymers at these upcoming conventions:  Origins Game Fair June 19 - 23, 2024 Gen Con August 1-4, 2024 https://tabletopgaymers.org/  Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol. Theme Music: Nathan Paul Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra   Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram  @whencrithappens

Jessiye Davis, our first guest DM, begins our adventure through The Shaar, a part of The Forgotten Realms that is inspired by real world Africa. Meet Ole Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu, and join them as they begin to investigate the drought and blight that is plaguing The Shaar.  Then, on Dirty Crit, a discussion of avoidance, the meta-game relationship inherent between any character and the person playing them, and the heightened emotions that D&D allows us to explore, even if seemingly contradictory in nature. If you enjoy listening to this episode, a video is available for Level 10 members. Join here: Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens   Fanroll Pride Dice collaboration with Tabletop Gaymers: https://fanrolldice.com/product/pride-bundle/#dice Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol. Theme Music: Nathan Paul Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra   Email us WhenCritHappens@gmail.com Or get in touch on the socials: Instagram  @whencrithappens