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Hosts: Ruby Pinto and Gary Gibson On this episode: Two home games in a row without a rain delay! On a roll. Gotham takes care of business in a 2-1 victory against the thorns We say goodbye to a legend Abby Smith is having an unreal season. Another save of the week. We're about to start the #abby4nwslmvp campaign No guest this week. Starting this break early. Let's just get started. How are you Ruby? Produced and Edited by Gary Gibson Theme Song: Epic by Geriart
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss at light, darkness, and darkvision in DnD and Pathfinder. We examine and explain the mechanics, look at rules which most players don't know exist, and answer long-debated questions about weird situations with magical darkness. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Heroforge (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Stealth and Invisibility – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E43 Fire: Light, Smoke, Damage and then it Starts to get Crazy – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E45 Copy Left V – Resolution? with Alex Kammer and Mark Greenberg – RPGBOT.Masterclass S3E9 Other Stuff Elemental Evil Players Companion Shard Tabletop Talespire Vantablack ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art: The Digital Artist on Pixabay Show Music Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss at light, darkness, and darkvision in DnD and Pathfinder. We examine and explain the mechanics, look at rules which most players don't know exist, and answer long-debated questions about weird situations with magical darkness. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Heroforge (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Stealth and Invisibility – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E43 Fire: Light, Smoke, Damage and then it Starts to get Crazy – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E45 Copy Left V – Resolution? with Alex Kammer and Mark Greenberg – RPGBOT.Masterclass S3E9 Other Stuff Elemental Evil Players Companion Shard Tabletop Talespire Vantablack ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art: The Digital Artist on Pixabay Show Music Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
Lion Cat Mirror Image by Thomas Wolter on Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
Lion Cat Mirror Image by Thomas Wolter on Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss aberrations. We look at all the weirdness from both a player's and a DM's perspective, and look at ways to make aberrations interesting and engaging in your game. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Meeting an Ancient Aboleth – dScryb (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 10 – Horror Kobold Press Tome of Heroes: the Wit and Wisdom of Brian Suskind – RPGBOT.News S2E53 Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel – RPGBOT.News S2E57 Dice Math – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E92 Keith Baker on Eberron – RPGBOT.Masterclass S3E3 Keys from the Golden Vault – RPGBOT.News S3E17 The Undead – A Guide to Incorporating Undead Creatures in TTRPGs – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E28 The Undead II: A Guide for Role Playing Undead Creatures in TTRPGs – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E30 Content from RPGBOT.net Call of Cthulhu Starter Set – A Review Other Stuff Baldur's Gate Chaosium Basic Roleplaying System (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss aberrations. We look at all the weirdness from both a player's and a DM's perspective, and look at ways to make aberrations interesting and engaging in your game. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Meeting an Ancient Aboleth – dScryb (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 10 – Horror Kobold Press Tome of Heroes: the Wit and Wisdom of Brian Suskind – RPGBOT.News S2E53 Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel – RPGBOT.News S2E57 Dice Math – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E92 Keith Baker on Eberron – RPGBOT.Masterclass S3E3 Keys from the Golden Vault – RPGBOT.News S3E17 The Undead – A Guide to Incorporating Undead Creatures in TTRPGs – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E28 The Undead II: A Guide for Role Playing Undead Creatures in TTRPGs – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E30 Content from RPGBOT.net Call of Cthulhu Starter Set – A Review Other Stuff Baldur's Gate Chaosium Basic Roleplaying System (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss playing evil characters in TTRPGs. We discuss important guidelines for safely playing an evil character in, ideas for playing an evil character successfully, and how you can run a game for an evil party. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 1 of 2) RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 2 of 2) Content from RPGBOT.net Otherworldly Patrons and You – DnD 5e Dark Gifts or Distinctive Quirks? – DnD 5e Villains – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E58 Other Stuff Book of Vile Darkness (3e) (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link) Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss playing evil characters in TTRPGs. We discuss important guidelines for safely playing an evil character in, ideas for playing an evil character successfully, and how you can run a game for an evil party. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 1 of 2) RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 2 of 2) Content from RPGBOT.net Otherworldly Patrons and You – DnD 5e Dark Gifts or Distinctive Quirks? – DnD 5e Villains – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E58 Other Stuff Book of Vile Darkness (3e) (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link) Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss languages in TTRPGs. Why do languages work the way they do? What's wrong with the way they work? What can we do better to make languages matter in an interesting way? If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE dScryb – Comprehend Languages (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes The Maniculum Podcast – RPGBOT.News S2E48 Other Stuff Maniculum Podcast Tuckernut Island Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss languages in TTRPGs. Why do languages work the way they do? What's wrong with the way they work? What can we do better to make languages matter in an interesting way? If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE dScryb – Comprehend Languages (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes The Maniculum Podcast – RPGBOT.News S2E48 Other Stuff Maniculum Podcast Tuckernut Island Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss undead creatures in TTRPGs. We look at what makes them unique from both a storytelling and mechanics perspective, and how you can bring them into your game in ways that are fun for players to engage with. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 9 – Death DnD Goes to the Movies (Featuring Reviews of All Four Movies including Honor Among Thieves!) – RPGBOT.News S3E23 Other Stuff Brandon Sanderson Candlekeep Mysteries (affiliate link) Forgotten Realms How Orcus Stole Christmas (affiliate link) ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on PixabayNo Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss undead creatures in TTRPGs. We look at what makes them unique from both a storytelling and mechanics perspective, and how you can bring them into your game in ways that are fun for players to engage with. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 9 – Death DnD Goes to the Movies (Featuring Reviews of All Four Movies including Honor Among Thieves!) – RPGBOT.News S3E23 Other Stuff Brandon Sanderson Candlekeep Mysteries (affiliate link) Forgotten Realms How Orcus Stole Christmas (affiliate link) ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on PixabayNo Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion of the Tomb of Horrors. We dig into the adaptations of Tomb of Horrors in 4e, D&D Next (yes, that exists), and 5e, then we take a look at how the game has evolved since its earliest days, and where the Tomb of Horrors stands in today's world. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 1 – DnD 5e's Investigation Skill RPGBOT.Podcast S2E11 – Puzzles Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic – RPGBOT.News S2E32 Part I Tomb of Horrors as a Window in DnD History – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E24 Other Stuff Dungeons of Dread (1e) (affiliate link) Return to the Tomb of Horrors (2e) (affiliate link) Tales from the Yawning Portal (5e) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (3.5) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (4e) (affiliate link) ATTRIBUTIONS: Image by ayoub wardin from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion of the Tomb of Horrors. We dig into the adaptations of Tomb of Horrors in 4e, D&D Next (yes, that exists), and 5e, then we take a look at how the game has evolved since its earliest days, and where the Tomb of Horrors stands in today's world. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 1 – DnD 5e's Investigation Skill RPGBOT.Podcast S2E11 – Puzzles Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic – RPGBOT.News S2E32 Part I Tomb of Horrors as a Window in DnD History – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E24 Other Stuff Dungeons of Dread (1e) (affiliate link) Return to the Tomb of Horrors (2e) (affiliate link) Tales from the Yawning Portal (5e) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (3.5) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (4e) (affiliate link) ATTRIBUTIONS: Image by ayoub wardin from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
Bonjour tout le monde,Après ce temps d'absence, je vous reviens avec une méditation chère à mon coeur. Elle est en effet réalisée dans le cadre d'un grand projet collaboratif : le site SORORIFEMME-ENDOMÉTRIOSE, initié par ma meilleure amie Sarah Bekkens.https://www.sororifemme-endometriose.fr/ - (Début de la méditation à 4:05) Dans le cadre de ce projet, cette méditation se veut être une main tendue vers les personnes souffrant de la maladie et qui souhaitent s'offrir un moment de répit à travers les crises.Bien entendu, elle s'adresse aussi de façon plus large à celleux qui cohabitent avec une douleur chronique et/ou vivent une période plus difficile.Aucun accessoire ou expérience en méditation ne sont requis. Si le projet autour de l'endométriose vous parle et que vous souhaitez y contribuer grâce à votre art, votre témoignage, vos connaissances, contactez Sarah ! courriel : sororifemme-endometriose@gmx.fr J'espère sincèrement et très humblement que ces minutes vous donneront l'espace nécessaire pour souffler un peu. Avec toute ma compassion,Valentine [Mon courriel si vous souhaitez me partager votre expérience :valentine.ressaire@gmail.com / Réseaux sociaux : @yogaavecvalentine La meilleure façon de soutenir les méditations Yoga avec Valentine est de laisser un 5 étoiles sur Apple Podcast, Spotify, ou de partager vos méditations favorites sur vos réseaux sociaux et à vos proches ! Vous faites une immense différence. Merci de tout coeur.] Les méditations sont aussi téléchargeables gratuitement pour être écoutées hors-ligne ici :https://yogaavecvalentine.lepodcast.fr/ www.yogaavecvalentine.com Musique de l'introduction : GeriArt depuis Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the Tomb of Horrors. The first D&D adventure ever published, Tomb of Horrors holds a special place in history, and because it was one of the only adventures published across every edition it serves as a unique window into the evolution of TTRPG style and mechanics. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Other Stuff dScryb – Spiked Pit Trap Game Wizards Gary Gygax Necropolis – Frog God Games ATTRIBUTIONS: SHOW ART: Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the Tomb of Horrors. The first D&D adventure ever published, Tomb of Horrors holds a special place in history, and because it was one of the only adventures published across every edition it serves as a unique window into the evolution of TTRPG style and mechanics. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Other Stuff dScryb – Spiked Pit Trap Game Wizards Gary Gygax Necropolis – Frog God Games ATTRIBUTIONS: SHOW ART: Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
ATTRIBUTIONS Image by levelord from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
ATTRIBUTIONS Image by levelord from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
ATTRIBUTIONS: Image by Hassas Arts from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
ATTRIBUTIONS: Image by Hassas Arts from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss magical mishaps. We look at wild magic, spell failure effects, scroll mishaps, and all manner of ways that magic can go unexpectedly wrong. Equal parts punishment and flavor, we discuss how you can use magical mishaps in you game to make magic feel risky, mysterious, and magical. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Keith Baker on Eberron – RPGBOT.Masterclass S3E3 Treasure Vault for PF2 – RPGBOT.News S3E11 RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules Other Stuff Baldur's Gate (the CRPG) Hero Forge (affiliate link) Net Libram's Random Magical Effects Neverwinter Nights ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss magical mishaps. We look at wild magic, spell failure effects, scroll mishaps, and all manner of ways that magic can go unexpectedly wrong. Equal parts punishment and flavor, we discuss how you can use magical mishaps in you game to make magic feel risky, mysterious, and magical. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Keith Baker on Eberron – RPGBOT.Masterclass S3E3 Treasure Vault for PF2 – RPGBOT.News S3E11 RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules Other Stuff Baldur's Gate (the CRPG) Hero Forge (affiliate link) Net Libram's Random Magical Effects Neverwinter Nights ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss consumable items in TTRPGs. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Treasure Vault for PF2 – RPGBOT.News S3E11 Gold – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E70 RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 11 – The Spooktober Halloween Spectacular Content from RPGBOT.net DnD 5e — Practical Guide to Poisoner, Poison and Poisoning Other Stuff dScryb: I Brew a Potion (affiliate link) Greetings Adventurers podcast ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art: Photo by murat esibatir Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss consumable items in TTRPGs. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Treasure Vault for PF2 – RPGBOT.News S3E11 Gold – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E70 RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 11 – The Spooktober Halloween Spectacular Content from RPGBOT.net DnD 5e — Practical Guide to Poisoner, Poison and Poisoning Other Stuff dScryb: I Brew a Potion (affiliate link) Greetings Adventurers podcast ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art: Photo by murat esibatir Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we discuss the basics of Call of Cthulhu. Ash walks us through the basic mechanics and how the game works so that you're ready to go immediate and irrevocably insane. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Call of Cthulhu Source Materials Call of Cthulhu Starter Set (affiliate link) Call of Cthulhu Investigator's Handbook (affiliate link) Call of Cthulhu Keeper's Handbook (affiliate link) Content from RPGBOT.Net Call of Cthulhu Starter Set – A Review Call of Cthulhu: Regency Cthulhu – A Review ATTRIBUTIONS: Image by Waldkunst on Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we discuss the basics of Call of Cthulhu. Ash walks us through the basic mechanics and how the game works so that you're ready to go immediate and irrevocably insane. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Call of Cthulhu Source Materials Call of Cthulhu Starter Set (affiliate link) Call of Cthulhu Investigator's Handbook (affiliate link) Call of Cthulhu Keeper's Handbook (affiliate link) Content from RPGBOT.Net Call of Cthulhu Starter Set – A Review Call of Cthulhu: Regency Cthulhu – A Review ATTRIBUTIONS: Image by Waldkunst on Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss upcasting spells in DnD and Pathfinder. Casting a spell above its base spell level is a crucial mechanic in both DnD 5e and in Pathfinder 2e, and understanding how it works and how to put it to good effect is crucial to understanding spellcasting. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Dice Math – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E92 How to Defend Your Lair with Keith Ammann – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E95 Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 – RPGBOT.News S2E101 Kobold Press Tome of Heroes: the Wit and Wisdom of Brian Suskind – RPGBOT.News S2E53 Content from RPGBOT.net Bardadin: The Portable Punching Bag – DnD 5e Practical Guide to Doom-Style DnD Combat – DnD 5e DnD 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Big Bad Booklet by Hitpoint Press Other Stuff Lamentations of the Flame Princess (affiliate link) Roll20 Veins of the Earth ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay Imagen de Ann_Milovidova en Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss upcasting spells in DnD and Pathfinder. Casting a spell above its base spell level is a crucial mechanic in both DnD 5e and in Pathfinder 2e, and understanding how it works and how to put it to good effect is crucial to understanding spellcasting. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Dice Math – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E92 How to Defend Your Lair with Keith Ammann – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E95 Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 – RPGBOT.News S2E101 Kobold Press Tome of Heroes: the Wit and Wisdom of Brian Suskind – RPGBOT.News S2E53 Content from RPGBOT.net Bardadin: The Portable Punching Bag – DnD 5e Practical Guide to Doom-Style DnD Combat – DnD 5e DnD 5e Player's Handbook (affiliate link) Big Bad Booklet by Hitpoint Press Other Stuff Lamentations of the Flame Princess (affiliate link) Roll20 Veins of the Earth ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay Imagen de Ann_Milovidova en Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion on war in dungeon fantasy TTRPGs. In part 2, we discuss writing and running adventures and campaigns with mass war as a meaningful focus in the game. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Descriptions Masterclass Part I with dScryb's Alex Gray – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E76 Descriptions Part II with Alex Gray – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E91 How to Defend Your Lair with Keith Ammann – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E95 War Part 1 – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E104 Content from RPGBOT.net Oversized Weapons Handbook – DnD 5e Other Stuff Heroes of Battle (affiliate link) Kingdoms and Warfare ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay Show Art: Image by luarangin from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion on war in dungeon fantasy TTRPGs. In part 2, we discuss writing and running adventures and campaigns with mass war as a meaningful focus in the game. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Descriptions Masterclass Part I with dScryb's Alex Gray – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E76 Descriptions Part II with Alex Gray – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E91 How to Defend Your Lair with Keith Ammann – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E95 War Part 1 – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E104 Content from RPGBOT.net Oversized Weapons Handbook – DnD 5e Other Stuff Heroes of Battle (affiliate link) Kingdoms and Warfare ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay Show Art: Image by luarangin from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss war in dungeon fantasy TTRPGs. In part 1, we dig into what we expect from a fantasy war scenario, available mechanical options, and some thematic high points which we want to experience in war games. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen – RPGBOT.News S2E97 Other Stuff Kingmaker (affiliate link) Kingmaker Player's Guide MCDM's Kingdoms and Warfare MCDM's Strongholds and Followers (affiliate link) Red Hand of Doom (affiliate link) Warriors of Krynn (affiliate link) ATTRIBUTIONS: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay Show Art: Image by luarangin from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss roleplaying in combat. Play acting and character development frequently halt when initiative is rolled, which means losing a huge opportunity to roleplay. We discuss ways to make characters and creatures feel alive and interesting while you're rolling dice and tossing fireballs. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Descriptions Masterclass Part I with dScryb's Alex Gray – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E76 Descriptions Part II with Alex Gray – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E91 Playing Martial Characters – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E96 GMing for Martial Characters – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E98 Movement – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E41 RPGBOT.podcast Episode 3 – Metacurrencies in Tabletop RPGs How to Defend Your Lair with Keith Ammann – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E95 RPGBOT.News – MOAR The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen – RPGBOT.News S2E97 RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 9 – Death Content From RPGBOT.Net The Kender Handbook – DnD 5e Other Stuff Critical Role ATTRIBUTIONS: Image by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss DMing/GMing for martial characters. We look at what game masters can do to keep martial players engaged and happy and how we can address limitations inherent to those martial characters in a game which disproportionately favor spellcasters. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Dice Math – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E92 Movement – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E41 How to Defend Your Lair with Keith Ammann – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E95 RPGBOT.News – MOAR The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules Content From RPGBOT.Net Practical Guide to Impractical Skill Checks – DnD 5e ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art Image: Imagen de chantal MURE en Pixabay Intro Music: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Outtro Music: Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Cover Art: Image by Gioele Fazzeri on Pixabay Show Intro Music: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Show Outtro Music: Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss naval combat in TTRPGs. We talk about what we want from naval combat mechanics, and we look at some existing rules across D&D and Pathfinder and discuss what we do an don't like and how we would improve things. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Spelljammer: Adventures in Space – RPGBOT.News S2E67 Other Stuff Ghosts of Saltmarsh (affiliate link) Skulls and Shackles ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art: Image by Manlio Miglioli from Pixabay Opening Theme Music: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss dice math. We examine statistics and probabilities around dice, how they influence and explain game design, and how you can understand them better to make more informed choices while playing TTRPGs. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Content from RPGBOT.net DnD 5e – The Fundamental Math of Character Optimization Other Stuff Easy Roller Dice (affiliate link) Gamescience Dice Geometric Distribution Monte Carlo Method Monte Cooke Games Monty Hall Problem Noether's Theorem ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Art: Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Intro Music: Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Outtro Music: Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
Henry "Hollywood" Morris, the creator of Support Our Shields and the Critical Conversations podcast, joins Anthony on this episode. He shares his riveting story and how that led him to boldly support law enforcement. He openly talks about the level of violence and heartache in his home and neighborhood. He shares his journey, highlighted with a flawed father, and how that relationship along with those he had with teachers, coaches, and police officers shaped who he is today. Hollywood lays out why he now boldly supports the police and is critical of those pushing a woke agenda. At the end of the episode Anthony highlights an incident where three officers were ambushed in Bristol, Connecticut and then he closes out the episode talking about smashing idols. Support Our Shields: www.supportourshields.com Diakonos ACC Podcast Website: www.diakonosacc.com Free 30 Day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/diakonosacc Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss handling animals. We look at skills and mechanics for handling animals in various TTRPGs. We talk about what we want to do with animals in a game, how we can do those things, and what our favorite games actually support. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 2 – Mounted Combat RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 6 – The Tarrasque RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 14 – Pets, Companions, and Hirelings RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic – RPGBOT.News S2E32 Content from RPGBOT.net Forbidden Lands – A Review The Monsterizer Other Stuff Mork Borg Online Tools ATTRIBUTIONS: Show Cover Image by d0ran from Pixabay Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss splitting the party. Perhaps the greatest mistake a party can make in TTRPGs, can we make splitting the party interesting and fun while avoiding problems which can grind the game to a halt and lead to character deaths? Yes, we can, and we discuss how. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 4 – Failure, with special guest Colby of the Crit Fails Podcast Chases – RPGBOT.News S2E84 Other Stuff Andy Serkis J. R. R. Tolkien Scooby-Doo ATTRIBUTIONS Image by Ulrich B. on Pixabay Opening Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay
Anthony sits down with Ret. Sgt. Manny Luciano to speak about his career in law enforcement and the military. Manny shares personal and emotional stories from his time in law enforcement and his multiple combat tours in the military. This includes a car stop with an uzi, the murder of a baby, and his military duties after the capture of Saddam Hussein. At the end of the episode Anthony addresses the 30x30 Initiative and why it is so woke it's broke. He also highlights the work of a local officer who worked through an assault and recovered multiple stolen guns during the KUtheDIP segment. Plus the story of Stephen in Acts 7 and why Jesus stands for those who confess and believe. TIME STAMPS: 05:14-Interview with Ret. Sgt. Manny Luciano 02:11:19-So Woke It's Broke Segment 02:39:38-KUtheDIP 02:43:42-Why did Jesus Stand for Stephen Diakonos ACC Podcast Website: www.diakonosacc.com The Lancaster Patriot: www.thelancasterpatriot.com Iron Shirt BBQ Co. www.facebook.com/Iron-Shirt-BBQ-Co-103465168925512 Free 30 Day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/diakonosacc Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
Ret. Sgt. John Mattingly joins Anthony to discuss who he is, what made him passionate about police work, and the truth about the tragic search warrant that ended with him getting shot and Breonna Taylor's death. This riveting conversation will challenge what you think you know about that raid. In addition John speaks openly about the on-going threats and lack of action against suspects. He also talks about the recent charges brought by the feds against other officers involved in this case. Included at the end of the episode is a So Woke It's Broke about growing activism in law enforcement, a KUtheDIP officer that recently stopped an active shooter at Dallas Love Field Airport, and how we can claim the promises of God by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. Time Stamps: 05:12--Conversation with Sgt. John Mattingly 01:53:35--Anthony's Closing Thoughts from the Interview 02:01:47--So Woke It's Broke 02:10:45--KUtheDIP 02:17:01--Who Can Claim The Promises of God Diakonos ACC Podcast Website: www.diakonosacc.com The Lancaster Patriot: www.thelancasterpatriot.com Iron Shirt BBQ Co. www.facebook.com/Iron-Shirt-BBQ-Co-103465168925512 Free 30 Day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/diakonosacc Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
Det. Jessica Higgins speaks to Anthony and Gary about her pro boxing career, a horrific bike accident, her career thus far in police work, and her take on women in law enforcement. Anthony discusses the incredible background and policies that led to the recall of San Francisco DA Boudin. He also highlights the KUtheDIP officer that stopped a murderer and addresses what God has said and how Jesus paid it all. Time Stamps: 09:50-So Woke It's Broke 27:30-Conversation with Det. Higgins 02:21:35-KUtheDIP 02:26:35-Did God Really Say? Diakonos ACC Podcast Website: www.diakonosacc.com The Lancaster Patriot: www.thelancasterpatriot.com Iron Shirt BBQ Co. www.facebook.com/Iron-Shirt-BBQ-Co-103465168925512 Free 30 Day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/diakonosacc Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
Retired NYPD Lt. John Macari joins Anthony on this episode to talk about how the senseless COVID mandates pushed him to early retirement. He also talks about his observations on crime in New York from when he was a child to the present day. John highlights some of the work he did with the NYPD, the pressure and politics of the job, and shares a riveting and gut wrenching story about the suicide of a fellow officer. Anthony highlights an officer who pressed on despite being stabbed in the neck in the KUtheDIP segment. In So Woke It's Broke he explains how Washington State has labeled the word "marijuana" as racist. Time Stamps: 08:19-Kicking Up the Dust In Pursuit (KUtheDIP) 16:57-Conversation with Ret. Lt. John Macari 02:15:06-So Woke It's Broke Diakonos ACC Podcast Website: www.diakonosacc.com New York's Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast: www.thefinestunfiltered.com The Lancaster Patriot: www.thelancasterpatriot.com Iron Shirt BBQ Co. www.facebook.com/Iron-Shirt-BBQ-Co-103465168925512 Free 30 Day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/diakonosacc Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
Hosts: Ruby Pinto and Gary Gibson Guest: Stephanie Insixiengmay of https://amicusarcane.carrd.co/. A California soccer expert and writer. We take a deep dive into California soccer culture and rivalries. On this episode we talk about the new minority owners and Gotham's return to Motown Philly. We break down this dominant win in Orlando and what we can learn from it. Thanks for listening. Let's go Gotham! www.soccerovergotham.com Intro: Action by GeriArt
Pastor Nate Lott joins Anthony on this episode and shares his testimony from darkness to light. He discusses his childhood, his substance abuse, his criminal activity, and how the Gospel changed his life. Pastor Nate also shares some important truth and care for police officers. In addition Anthony talks about a cop killer giving a speech to SUNY students and highlights the ultimate sacrifice of Lebanon City Lt. William Lebo. Time Stamps: 05:25-So Woke It's Broke 17:03-Conversation with Pastor Nate 01:59:16-KUtheDIP Free 30 Day Audible Trial: https://www.audibletrial.com/diakonosacc Diakonos Website: https://www.diakonosacc.com/ Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
Lt. Chris Laser joins Anthony to talk about his career thus far. They speak about their time together as partners, what true leadership entails, homicide scenes, and the night Chris was run over by a suspect in a car. At the top of the show Anthony pays tribute to retired Lt. Mike Bradley who recently passed away. Anthony also discusses the Portland Police Bureau attempt to rehire retired officers, an officer who adopted 5 children, and what adoption means to him as a Christian. Time Stamps: 03:25-Tribute to Lt. Mike Bradley 06:56-So Woke it's Broke about Portland Police Bureau Rehire Push 23:26-Some thoughts on the Russia invasion of Ukraine 27:52-Interview with Lt. Chris Laser 02:20:35-KUtheDIP segment 02:25:22-Adoption by God through Jesus Christ Free 30 Day Audible Trial: https://www.audibletrial.com/diakonosacc Help the Quintana Family: https://gofund.me/c87b600a Diakonos Website: https://www.diakonosacc.com/ Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
Deputy Sheriff Adam Georgia from North Carolina joins me for this episode. We discuss the challenges he faces as he conducts patrol in a very rural area, the effects of meth on his area, and how his faith sustains him and helps him in the course of his duties. At the top of the episode So Woke It's Broke highlights DA Gascon in LA County and a travesty of justice his office recently oversaw. #KUtheDIP comes at the end of the episode and spotlights the actions of Honolulu Officer Stan Cook during a traffic stop in 1994. Plus a chance for you to enter a prize drawing and some news about the podcast are also on the docket. Notable Time Stamps 5:44- Information on Prize Drawing 8:56- So Woke It's Broke Segment 22:30- Interview with Deputy Sheriff Adam Georgia 2:01:07- KUtheDIP and final words Website: www.diakonosacc.com Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/
Retired Det. Chris Depatto joins Anthony on the very first episode of Season 2. He talks about his side gig as a public address announcer, his work as a polygraphist, and his career in law enforcement. In addition you'll get some news about the podcast, a brand new KUtheDIP segment, a brand new segment about wokeness in law enforcement, and how we can have hope even as our world marches towards the end. Anthony on Stand in the Gap: https://standinthegapmedia.org/radio/?sapurl=Lys5MmE0L2xiL21pLytzano2bW45P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5Lm1lZGlhLXNlcmllcyZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZVNsdWc9JTJCb25lY291dQ== Website: www.diakonosacc.com Music and Sound Effects by 8er41, GeriArt and Frolickingdp1 on www.pixabay.com/