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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 5:55 Transcription Available

Ken elaborates on the Attention Economy – how many things people need to keep track of – for D&D 2024, and how it differs from the 2014. (and yeah, this explains his initial reaction to the Blade Ward cantrip back in Episode 5). He reviews the idea of the Action Economy (how many things a […] The post The D&D Attention Economy – Greyhawk '76 (Ep. 7) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Original D&D Greyhawk Supplement | Wandering DMs S07 E05

Wandering DMs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 64:48

Paul & Dan review the first add-on to Original D&D in 1975: Supplement I, Greyhawk! Presenting content and rules changes stemming from Gygax's home campaign, we get new classes (the Thief and Paladin), spells, monsters, and magic items. But how much of it was a boon to D&D in general, and how many were mistakes?

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The D&D Attention Economy – Greyhawk ’76 (Ep. 7)

Lair Of Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 5:55 Transcription Available

Ken elaborates on the Attention Economy – how many things people need to keep track of – for D&D 2024, and how it differs from the 2014. (and yeah, this explains his initial reaction to the Blade Ward cantrip back in Episode 5). He reviews the idea of the Action Economy (how many things a […] The post The D&D Attention Economy – Greyhawk '76 (Ep. 7) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

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Podcast #198: Mammoth & June Mountains President & Chief Operating Officer Eric Clark

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 76:33

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and to support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As of episode 198, you can now watch The Storm Skiing Podcast on YouTube. Please click over to follow the channel. The podcast will continue to stream on all audio platforms. WhoEric Clark, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mammoth and June Mountains, CaliforniaRecorded onJanuary 29, 2025Why I interviewed himMammoth is ridiculous, improbable, outrageous. An impossible combination of unmixable things. SoCal vibes 8,000 feet in the sky and 250 miles north of the megalopolis. Rustic old-California alpine clapboard-and-Yan patina smeared with D-Line speed and Ikon energy. But nothing more implausible than this: 300 days of sunshine and 350 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters more: 715 inches two seasons ago, 618 in the 2016-17 campaign, 669 in 2010-11. Those are base-area totals. Nearly 900 inches stacked onto Mammoth's summit during the 2022-23 ski season. The ski area opened on Nov. 5 and closed on Aug. 6, a 275-day campaign.Below the paid subscriber jump: why Mammoth stands out even among giants, June's J1 lift predates the evolution of plant life, Alterra's investment machine, and more.That's nature, audacious and brash. Clouds tossed off the Pacific smashing into the continental crest. But it took a soul, hardy and ungovernable, to make Mammoth Mountain into a ski area for the masses. Dave McCoy, perhaps the greatest of the great generation of American ski resort founders, strung up and stapled together and tamed this wintertime kingdom over seven decades. Ropetows then T-bars then chairlifts all over. One of the finest lift systems anywhere. Chairs 1 through 25 stitching together a trail network sculpted and bulldozed and blasted from the monolithic mountain. A handcrafted playground animated as something wild, fierce, prehuman in its savage ever-down. McCoy, who lived to 104, is celebrated as a businessman, a visionary, and a human, but he was also, quietly, an artist.Mammoth is not the largest ski area in America (ranking number nine), California (third behind Palisades and Heavenly), Alterra's portfolio (third behind Palisades and Steamboat), or the U.S. Ikon Pass roster (fifth after Palisades, Big Sky, Bachelor, and Steamboat). But it may be America's most beloved big ski resort, frantic and fascinating, an essential big-mountain gateway for 39 million Californians, an Ikon Pass icon and the spiritual home of Alterra Mountain Company. It's impossible to imagine American skiing without Mammoth, just as it's impossible to imagine baseball without the Yankees or Africa without elephants. To our national ski identity, Mammoth is an essential thing, like a heart to a human body, a part without which the whole function falls apart.About MammothClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Alterra Mountain Company, which also owns:Located in: Mammoth Lakes, CaliforniaYear founded: 1953Pass affiliations:* Ikon Pass: unlimited, no blackouts* Ikon Base Pass: unlimited, holiday blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: June Mountain – around half an hour if the roads are clear; to underscore the severity of the Sierra Nevada, China Peak sits just 28 miles southwest of Mammoth, but is a seven-hour, 450-mile drive away – in good weather.Base elevation: 7,953 feetSummit elevation: 11,053 feetVertical drop: 3,100 feetSkiable acres: 3,500Average annual snowfall: 350 inchesTrail count: 178 (13% easiest, 28% slightly difficult, 19% difficult, 25% very difficult, 15% extremely difficult)Lift count: 25 (1 15-passenger gondola, 1 two-stage, eight-passenger gondola, 4 high-speed six-packs, 8 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 6 triples, 3 doubles, 1 Poma – view Lift Blog's inventory of Mammoth's lift fleet) – the ski area also runs some number of non-public carpetsAbout JuneClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Alterra Mountain Company (see complete roster above)Located in: June Lake, CaliforniaYear founded: 1963Pass affiliations:* Ikon Pass: unlimited, no blackouts* Ikon Base Pass: unlimited, holiday blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Mammoth Mountain – around half an hour if the roads are clearBase elevation: 7,545 feetSummit elevation: 10,090 feetVertical drop: 2,590 feetSkiable acres: 1,500 acresAverage annual snowfall: 250 inchesTrail count: 41Lift count: 6 (2 high-speed quads, 4 doubles – view Lift Blog's inventory of June Mountain's lift fleet)What we talked aboutMammoth's new lift 1; D-Line six-packs; deciding which lift to replace on a mountain with dozens of them; how the new lifts 1 and 16 redistributed skier traffic around Mammoth; adios Yan detachables; the history behind Mammoth's lift numbers; why upgrades to lifts 3 and 6 made more sense than replacements; the best lift system in America, and how to keep this massive fleet from falling apart; how Dave McCoy found and built Mammoth; retaining rowdy West Coast founder's energy when a mountain goes Colorado corporate; old-time Colorado skiing; Mammoth Lakes in the short-term rental era; potential future Mammoth lift upgrades; a potentially transformative future for the Eagle lift and Village gondola; why Mammoth has no public carpets; Mammoth expansion potential; Mammoth's baller parks culture, and what it takes to build and maintain their massive features; the potential of June Mountain; connecting to June's base with snowmaking; why a J1 replacement has taken so long; kids under 12 ski free at June; Ikon Pass access; changes incoming to Ikon Pass blackouts; the new markets that Ikon is driving toward Mammoth; improved flight service for Mammoth skiers; and Mammoth ski patrol.What I got wrong* I guessed that Mammoth likely paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $15 million for “Canyon and Broadway.” I meant that the new six-pack D-line lifts likely cost $15 million each.* I mentioned that Jackson Hole installed a new high-speed quad last year – I was referring to the Sublette chair.* I said that Steamboat's Wild Blue Gondola was “close to three miles long” – the full ride is 3.16 miles. Technically, the first and second stages of the gondola are separate machines, but riders experience them as one.Why now was a good time for this interviewTalk to enough employees of Alterra Mountain Company and a pattern emerges: an outsized number of high-level execs – the people building the mountain portfolio and the Ikon Pass and punching Vail in the face while doing it – came to the mothership, in some way or another, through Mammoth Mountain.Why is that? Such things can be a coincidence, but this didn't feel like it. Rusty Gregory, Alterra's CEO from 2018 to '23, entered that pilot's seat as a Mammoth lifer, and it was possible that he'd simply tagged in his benchmates. But Alterra and the Ikon Pass were functioning too smoothly to be the products of nepotism. This California ski factory seemed to be stamping out effective big-ideas people like an Italian plant cranking out Ferraris.Something about Mammoth just works. And that's remarkable, considering no one but McCoy thought that the place would work at all as a functional enterprise. A series of contemporary dumbasses told him that Mammoth was “too windy, too snowy, too high, too avalanche-prone, and too isolated” to work as a commercial ski area, according to The Snow Mag. That McCoy made Mammoth one of the most successful ski areas anywhere is less proof that the peanut gallery was wrong than that it took extraordinary will and inventiveness to accomplish the feat.And when a guy runs a ski area for 52 years, that ski area becomes a manifestation of his character. The people who succeed in working there absorb these same traits, whether of dysfunction or excellence. And Mammoth has long been defined by excellence.So, how to retain this? How does a ski area stitched so tightly to its founder's swashbuckling character fully transition to corporate-owned megapass headliner without devolving into an over-groomed volume machine for Los Angeles weekenders? How does a mountain that's still spinning 10 Yan fixed-grip chairs – the oldest dating to 1969 – modernize while D-Line sixers are running eight figures per install? And how does a set-footprint mountain lodged in remote wilderness continue to attract enough skiers to stay relevant, while making sure they all have a place to stay and ski once they get there?And then there's June. Like Pico curled up beside Killington, June, lost in Mammoth's podium flex, is a tiger dressed up like a housecat. At 1,500 acres, June is larger than Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Highlands, or Taos. It's 2,590-foot-vertical drop is roughly equal to that of Alta, Alyeska, or Copper (though June's bottom 1,000-ish vertical feet are often closed due to lack of lower-elevation snow). And while the terrain is not fierce, it's respectable, with hundreds of acres of those wide-open California glades to roll through.And yet skiers seem to have forgotten about the place. So, it can appear, has Alterra, which still shuffles skiers out of the base on a 1960 Riblet double chair that is the oldest operating aerial lift in the State of California. The mountain deserves better, and so do Ikon Pass holders, who can fairly expect that the machinery transporting them and their gold-plated pass uphill not predate the founding of the republic. That Alterra has transformed Deer Valley, Steamboat, and Palisades Tahoe with hundreds of millions of dollars of megalifts and terrain expansions over the past five years only makes the lingering presence of June's claptrap workhorse all the more puzzling.So in Mammoth and June we package both sides of the great contradiction of corporate ski area ownership: that whoever ends up with the mountain is simultaneously responsible for both its future and its past. Mammoth, fast and busy and modern, must retain the spirit of its restless founder. June, ornamented in quaint museum-piece machinery while charging $189 for a peak-day lift ticket, must justify its Ikon Pass membership by doing something other than saying “Yeah I'm here with Mammoth.” Has one changed too much, and the other not enough? Or can Alterra hit the Alta Goldilocks of fast lifts and big passes with throwback bonhomie undented?Why you should ski Mammoth and JuneIf you live in Southern California, go ahead and skip this section, because of course you've already skied Mammoth a thousand times, and so has everyone you know, and it will shock you to learn that there is anyone, anywhere, who has never skied this human wildlife park.But for anyone who's not in Southern California, Mammoth is remote and inconvenient. It is among the least-accessible big mountains in the country. It lacks the interstate adjacency of Tahoe, the Wasatch, and Colorado; the modernized airports funneling skiers into Big Sky and Jackson and Sun Valley (though this is changing); the cultural cachet that overcomes backwater addresses for Aspen and Telluride. Going to Mammoth, for anyone who can't point north on 395, just doesn't seem worth the hassle.It is worth the hassle. The raw statistical profile validates this. Big vert, big acreage, big snows, and big lift networks always justify the journey, even if Mammoth's remoteness fails to translate to emptiness in the way it does at, say, Taos or Revelstoke. But there is something to being Not Tahoe, a Sierra Nevada monster throwing off its own gravity rather than orbiting a mother lake with a dozen equals. Lacking the proximity to leave some things to more capable competitors, the way Tahoe resorts cede parks to Boreal or Northstar, or radness to Palisades and Kirkwood, Mammoth is compelled to offer an EveryBro mix of parks and cliffs and groomers and trees and bumps. It's a motley, magnificent scene, singular and electric, the sort of place that makes all realms beyond feel like a mirage.Mammoth does have one satellite, of course, and June Mountain fills the mothership's families-with-kids gap. Unlike Mammoth, June lets you use the carpet without an instructor. Kids 12 and under ski free. June is less crowded, less vodka-Red Bull, less California. And while the dated lifts can puzzle the Ikon tote-bagger who's last seven trips were through the detachable kingdoms of Utah and Colorado, there is a certain thrill to riding a chairlift that tugged its first passengers uphill during the Eisenhower administration.Podcast NotesOn Mammoth's masterplanOn Alterra pumping “a ton of money into its mountains”Tripling the size of Deer Valley. A massive terrain expansion and transformative infill gondola at Steamboat. The fusing of Palisades Tahoe's two sides to create America's second-largest interconnected ski area. New six-packs at Big Bear, Mammoth, Winter Park, and Solitude. Alterra is not messing around, as the Vail-Slayer continues to add mountains, add partners, and transform its portfolio of once-tired giants into dazzling modern megaresorts with billions in investment.On D-Line lifts “floating over the horizon”I mean just look at these things (Loon's Kancamagus eight on opening day, December 10, 2021 – video by Stuart Winchester):On severe accidents on Yan detachablesIn 2023, I wrote about Yan's detachable lift hellstorm:Cohee referenced a conversation he'd had with “Yan Kunczynski,” saying that, “obviously he had his issues.” If it's not obvious to the listener, here's what he was talking about: Kuncyznski founded Yan chairlifts in 1965. They were sound lifts, and the company built hundreds, many of which are still in operation today. However. Yan's high-speed lifts turned out to be death traps. Two people died in a 1985 accident at Keystone. A 9-year-old died in a 1993 accident at Sierra-at-Tahoe (then known as Sierra Ski Ranch). Two more died at Whistler in 1995. This is why all three detachable quads at Sierra-at-Tahoe date to 1996 – the mountain ripped out all three Yan machines following the accident, even though the oldest dated only to 1989.Several Yan high-speed detachables still run, but they have been heavily modified and retrofit. Superstar Express at Killington, for example, was “retrofitted with new Poma grips and sheaves as well as terminal modifications in 1994,” according to Lift Blog. In total, 15 ski areas, including Sun Valley, Schweitzer, Mount Snow, Mammoth, and Palisades Tahoe spent millions upgrading or replacing Yan detachable quads. The company ceased operations in 2001.Since that writing, many of those Yan detachables have met the scrapyard:* Killington will replace Superstar Express with a Doppelmayr six-pack this summer.* Sun Valley removed two of their Yan detachables – Greyhawk and Challenger – in 2023, and replaced them with a single Doppelmayr high-speed six-pack.* Sun Valley then replaced the Seattle Ridge Yan high-speed quad with a Doppelmayr six-pack in 2024.* Mammoth has replaced both of its Yan high-speed quads – Canyon and Broadway – with Doppelmayr D-line six-packs.* Though I didn't mention Sunday River above, it's worth noting that the mountain ripped out its Barker Yan detachable quad in 2023 for a D-Line Doppelmayr bubble sixer.I'm not sure how many of these Yan-detach jalopies remain. Sun Valley still runs four; June, two; and Schweitzer, Mount Snow, and Killington one apiece. There are probably others.On Mammoth's aging lift fleetMammoth's lift system is widely considered one of the best designed anywhere, and I have no doubt that it's well cared for. Still, it is a garage filled with as many classic cars as sparkling-off-the-assembly-line Aston Martins. Seventeen of the mountain's 24 aerial lifts were constructed before the turn of the century; 10 of those are Yan fixed- grips, the oldest dating to 1969. Per Lift Blog:On Rusty's tribute to Dave McCoyFormer Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory delivered an incredible encomium to Mammoth founder Dave McCoy on this podcast four years ago [18:08]:The audio here is jacked up in 45 different ways. I suppose I can admit now that this was because whatever broke-ass microphone I was using at the time sounded as though it had filtered my audio through a dying air-conditioner. So I had to re-record my questions (I could make out the audio well enough to just repeat what I had said during our actual chat), making the conversation sound like something I had created by going on Open AI and typing “create a podcast where it sounds like I interviewed Rusty Gregory.” Now I probably would have just asked to re-record it, but at the time I just felt lucky to get the interview and so I stapled together this bootleg track that sounds like something Eminem would have sold from the trunk of his Chevy Celebrity in 1994.More good McCoy stuff here and in the videos below:On Mammoth buying Bear and Snow SummitRusty also broke down Mammoth's acquisition of Bear Mountain and Snow Summit in that pod, at the 29:18 mark.On Mammoth super parksWhen I was a kid watching the Road Runner dominate Wile E. Coyote in zip-fall-splat canyon hijinks, I assumed it was the fanciful product of some lunatic's imagination. But now I understand that the whole serial was just an animation of Mammoth Superparks:I mean can you tell the difference?I'm admittedly impressed with the coyote's standing turnaround technique with the roller skis.On Pico beside KillingtonThe Pico-Killington dilemma echoes that of June-Mammoth, in which an otherwise good mountain looks like a less-good mountain because it sits next door to a really great mountain. As I wrote in 2023:Pico is funny. If it were anywhere else other than exactly next door to the largest ski area in New England, Pico might be a major ski area. Its 468 acres would make it the largest ski area in New Hampshire. A 2,000-foot vertical drop is impressive anywhere. The mountain has two high-speed lifts. And, by the way, knockout terrain. There is only one place in the Killington complex where you can run 2,000 vertical feet of steep terrain: Pico.On the old funitel at JuneCompounding the weirdness of J1's continued existence is the fact that, from 1986 to '96, a 20-passenger funitels ran on a parallel line:Clark explains why June removed this lift in the podcast.On kids under 12 skiing free at JuneThis is pretty amazing – per June's website:The free June Mountain Kids Season Pass gives your children under 12 unlimited access to June Mountain all season long. This replaces day tickets for kids, which are no longer offered. Everyone in your family must have a season pass or lift ticket. Your child's free season pass must be reserved in advance, and picked up in-person at the June Mountain Ticket Office. If your child has a birthday in our system that states they are older than 12 years of age, we will require proof of age to sell you a 12 and under season pass.I clarified with June officials that adults are not required to buy a season pass or lift ticket in order for their children to qualify for the free season pass.While it is unlikely that I will make it to June this winter, I signed my 8-year-old son up for a free season pass just to see how easy it was. It took about 12 seconds (he was already in Alterra's system, saving some time).On Alterra's whiplash Ikon Pass accessAlterra has consistently adjusted Ikon Pass access to meter volume and appease its partner mountains:On Mammoth's mammoth snowfallsMammoth's annual snowfalls tend to mirror the boom-bust cycles of Tahoe, with big winters burying the Statue of Liberty (715 inches at the base over the 2022-23 winter), and others underperforming the Catskills (94 inches in the winter of 1976-77). Here are the mountain's official year-by-year and month-by-month tallies. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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DnD Lorecast Presents: Adam Lee, author of Worlds & Realms

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 68:18

We sit down with Adam Lee, the author of Dungeons & Dragons Worlds & Realms: Adventures from Greyhawk to Faerûn and Beyond which you can buy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and even Bed Bath & Beyond? Regardless, the book is an ABSOLUTE must have for any D&D fans, especially if you're as obsessed with lore as you seem to be reading the episode notes for this show. We also talk some of his other projects including Obojima Tales From The Tall Grass: A 5E Campaign Setting, which you can pre-order HERE DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearthed Arcana - Forgotten Realms Subclasses Free Digital DnDBeyond adventure 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 and Shaun's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics 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

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DnD Lorecast Presents: Adam Lee, author of Worlds & Realms

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 68:18

We sit down with Adam Lee, the author of Dungeons & Dragons Worlds & Realms: Adventures from Greyhawk to Faerûn and Beyond which you can buy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and even Bed Bath & Beyond? Regardless, the book is an ABSOLUTE must have for any D&D fans, especially if you're as obsessed with lore as you seem to be reading the episode notes for this show. We also talk some of his other projects including Obojima Tales From The Tall Grass: A 5E Campaign Setting, which you can pre-order HERE DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearthed Arcana - Forgotten Realms Subclasses Free Digital DnDBeyond adventure 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 and Shaun's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics 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

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Enemy Mine – Greyhawk ’76 (Ep. 6)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 8:03 Transcription Available

Ken recaps his group's second session using the D&D 2024 rules, with specific looks at Blade Ward (spiffy spell, won't save you from critical) and Mastery (a character ability that unlocks special characteristics of weapons). Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to Greyhawk '761:10 – The Burrow Boys Arrive: Ogres, Halflings, and a Goliath3:20 – Trickery and […] The post Enemy Mine – Greyhawk '76 (Ep. 6) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Enemy Mine – Greyhawk ’76 (Ep. 6)

Lair Of Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 8:03 Transcription Available

Ken recaps his group's second session using the D&D 2024 rules, with specific looks at Blade Ward (spiffy spell, won't save you from critical) and Mastery (a character ability that unlocks special characteristics of weapons). Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to Greyhawk '761:10 – The Burrow Boys Arrive: Ogres, Halflings, and a Goliath3:20 – Trickery and […] The post Enemy Mine – Greyhawk '76 (Ep. 6) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

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The Horror of D&D, Greyhawk comes out of the legends, and Comics Closure affects Board Game stores

Red Raccoon Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 79:03

John and Jamie talk about the latest trade show Jamie is hauling goodies from and how Diamond Distributing's bankruptcy may hurt many FLGS.

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Discussions & Dragons #89 Découverte de DND 2024: Le Guide du Maitre 2/2

Rôliste TV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 72:36

La deuxième et finale partie de l'exploration du nouveau guide du maitre en version 2024.L'exploration notamment sur le reste de la boite à outil, comment créer ses aventures et campagnes, le retour de Greyhawk et l'avènement des Bastions. Mais bien plus encore. Music:Exciting Trailer by Kevin MacLeodLink:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3726-exciting-trailerLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Episode 225: Greyhawk History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 119:15

We kick off 2025 with a CHONKER of an episode. Join The Loremaster as well as the guys from Tabletop Journeys as they yap abut the history of Greyhawk! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearth Arcana - The Artificer Homebrew Corner: Greyhawk Campaign Guide 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 and Shaun's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics 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

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Episode 225: Greyhawk History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 119:15

We kick off 2025 with a CHONKER of an episode. Join The Loremaster as well as the guys from Tabletop Journeys as they yap abut the history of Greyhawk! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearth Arcana - The Artificer Homebrew Corner: Greyhawk Campaign Guide 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 and Shaun's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics 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

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I Hate Blade Ward – Greyhawk ’76 (Ep. 5)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 3:05 Transcription Available

Ken rants about the new and improved Blade Ward cantrip. in Dungeons & Dragons 2024. Chapters 0:00 Intro – Welcome to Greyhawk '760:15 Why I Hate Blade Ward1:10 Blade Ward: 2014 vs. 20242:00 The Action Economy Problem2:30 Final Thoughts & Playtesting3:00 Outro – Like & Subscribe Listen to the Video Watch the Episode Watch “I […] The post I Hate Blade Ward – Greyhawk '76 (Ep. 5) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Build a Greyhawk Library – Greyhawk ’76 (Ep. 3)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 16:01

On this episode of Greyhawk '76, Ken talks about the essential books for running a World of Greyhawk campaign, including the new Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), the World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) and the Expedition to the The Ruins of Greyhawk (2007). Chapters 0:00 Introduction1:00 Greyhawk ‘76 Campaign Kickoff2:30 Reviewing the 2024 Dungeon Master's […] The post Build a Greyhawk Library – Greyhawk '76 (Ep. 3) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Our First D&D 2024 Adventure – Greyhawk ’76 (Ep. 4)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 9:24 Transcription Available

Ken talks about lessons learned during his first Dungeons & Dragons 2024 adventure, “The Lost Coins of Cousin Ernest”, including: Chapters 0:00 Intro0:35 Setting the Scene: The Treasure Mine1:50 Rival Factions: Fairheights vs. Witherwinns3:10 Water Weird Ambush4:20 Rogue Abilities Shine5:15 Hand-Drawn Maps and Retro Vibes6:30 Lessons Learned: Rules and Mechanics7:45 Blade Ward: Overpowered or Balanced?8:30 […] The post Our First D&D 2024 Adventure – Greyhawk '76 (Ep. 4) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Meet the Party – D&D 2024 (Ep. 2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 1:57 Transcription Available

Meet the adventurers taking center stage in Ken's Greyhawk '76 test drive campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 2024! Listen to the Episode Watch the Episode Watch “Meet the Party – D&D 2024 (Ep. 2)” on YouTube Show Notes In the second episode of Greyhawk '76, Ken talks about the player characters the campaign is using […] The post Meet the Party – D&D 2024 (Ep. 2) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Test Driving the New D&D – D&D 2024 (Ep. 1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 4:25 Transcription Available

Welcome to Greyhawk '76, a test drive campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 2024! (aka D&D 5.5). This episode introduces the test drive, what it hopes to accomplish, and explains where the campaign gets its name from (hint: it takes place in the Common Year 576). Chapter List 0:00 Intro to Greyhawk '760:45 The Legacy of […] The post Test Driving the New D&D – D&D 2024 (Ep. 1) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

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TEASER - Greyhawk Tuah

Dungeon Master of None

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 5:05

Matt and Rob return to Greyhawk to talk about the setting guide included in the new 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide, discuss what's there, and what you can use for your games.

Episode 358: Greyhawk Adventures Hardback

The Dice are Screaming

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 41:37

One of the last orange spined books produced for AD&D, this manual delivered a variety of lore from the World of Greyhawk. Join us as we delve deep in the last days of AD&D in it's original setting. #TTRPG #DnD #AD&D #Greyhawk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedicearescreaming/support

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Ignite Your Next D&D Campaign – Campaigns & Coffee

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 23:08 Transcription Available

In this episode, we brainstorm ways to launch your campaign without resorting to “they meet in a bar”. Providing fodder and inspiration is Greyhawk '76, Ken's upcoming D&D 2024 test drive campaign, and David's just launched open table ShadowDark campaign. We talk about how to engage players through immediate conflict, emphasizing choice, and balancing proactive […] The post Ignite Your Next D&D Campaign – Campaigns & Coffee appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

2024 DMG - First Look: The Dungeon Master's Guide to Pandemonium

The RPGBOT.Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 78:24

Get ready, adventurers—this week on the RPGbot.podcast, we're cracking open the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide (aka “D&D 5.5: Now with Extra Crunch!”) and going deep! From traps to revamped monster mechanics, and maybe a bit too much love for Lesser Restoration, we're tackling it all. Is Greyhawk back? Are magic item prices going up? Will combat ever stop feeling like wizarding math homework? Join us for a wild ride through dungeons, dragons, and dungeon dragons. Listen in, laugh along, and maybe—just maybe—take that leap into a whole new RPG system! Summary In this raucous rollercoaster of an episode, the RPGbot crew dives headfirst into the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide, or as they affectionately dub it, "D&D 5.5: Now with Extra Crunch!" With laughter and some mildly controlled frustration, they tackle everything from trap hazards to reworked monster mechanics, sprinkling in a fair share of "why, Wizards, why?" moments. From marveling at the rebalanced Tomb of Horrors (a little less horror, a lot more trap insurance) to dissecting the Greyhawk revival as a "setting comeback nobody asked for," the hosts leave no stone unturned. There's something for everyone in this episode—whether you're curious about new magic item pricing (hint: dragons might actually start haggling) or just hoping to understand why balancing a combat encounter suddenly feels like filing taxes. Plus, with epic riffs on spells like Lesser Restoration and a side quest into safety tools, they manage to skewer and celebrate D&D's evolution all at once. Will they convince you to stick with the game, or inspire a brave leap into the weird and wonderful world of other RPGs? Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and a dungeon's worth of insights! Links 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes 2024 PLAYER'S HANDBOOK: The RPGBOT.Review Takeaways The new DMG focuses on accessibility, especially for newcomers. With low initial expectations, the 2024 DMG brought some pleasant surprises. Chapter 1 offers a beginner-friendly foundation for new Dungeon Masters. Safety tools are included but cleverly rebranded to sidestep backlash. The hosts are skeptical about the new edition's marketing approach. They explore player dynamics and how different player types impact game flow. Dungeon design has evolved to meet changing player expectations. Tomb of Horrors is called out for being a bit... unforgiving in design. Fun remains the top priority in gameplay, according to the hosts. Community reactions to safety tools reveal a split in player opinions. For better or worse, "a bag of rats" won't be helping in combat anymore. The DM's toolbox is met with mixed reviews from the crew. Hazards feel softened—danger with a little less bite. Traps aren't the deadly trials they once were. Player feedback has clearly shaped some rule updates. Monster creation options are more limited now. New mob-handling rules make things simpler for DMs. Settlements now come with additional mechanics and tools. Creating adventures and campaigns received some welcome enhancements. Options for both DMs and players are heavily emphasized. Encounters now include more than just combat—social and exploration play are on equal footing. Greyhawk is used as an example setting, though not the new default. Combat encounter balancing is streamlined. Magic item pricing updates feel half-baked. Crafting magic items now needs proficiency in Arcana and tools. New crafting rules are solid but don't quite rival Pathfinder 2. Lore updates in the DMG are minimal, with no major revelations. The hosts feel disappointed with the limited magic item pricing details. Low-level characters can create legendary items if they have enough gold—a fun twist! Diseases and magical contagions are introduced but feel underwhelming. Lesser Restoration raises questions on the relevance of disease mechanics. The 2024 DMG has its highs and lows, with various improvements and setbacks. Simplified mechanics divide the community's reception. A general apathy toward D&D's current state seems prevalent. The hosts encourage exploring other RPG systems for a fresh experience. Players are urged to try new games to discover what truly excites them. Corporate influence in game development worries some players. The hosts hope for more meaningful and engaging game mechanics. Engaging with new systems could bring a renewed love for tabletop gaming. The broader D&D community seems to share in the hosts' mixed feelings. 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

2024 DMG - First Look: The Dungeon Master's Guide to Pandemonium

RPGBOT.Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 78:24

Get ready, adventurers—this week on the RPGbot.podcast, we're cracking open the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide (aka “D&D 5.5: Now with Extra Crunch!”) and going deep! From traps to revamped monster mechanics, and maybe a bit too much love for Lesser Restoration, we're tackling it all. Is Greyhawk back? Are magic item prices going up? Will combat ever stop feeling like wizarding math homework? Join us for a wild ride through dungeons, dragons, and dungeon dragons. Listen in, laugh along, and maybe—just maybe—take that leap into a whole new RPG system! Summary In this raucous rollercoaster of an episode, the RPGbot crew dives headfirst into the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide, or as they affectionately dub it, "D&D 5.5: Now with Extra Crunch!" With laughter and some mildly controlled frustration, they tackle everything from trap hazards to reworked monster mechanics, sprinkling in a fair share of "why, Wizards, why?" moments. From marveling at the rebalanced Tomb of Horrors (a little less horror, a lot more trap insurance) to dissecting the Greyhawk revival as a "setting comeback nobody asked for," the hosts leave no stone unturned. There's something for everyone in this episode—whether you're curious about new magic item pricing (hint: dragons might actually start haggling) or just hoping to understand why balancing a combat encounter suddenly feels like filing taxes. Plus, with epic riffs on spells like Lesser Restoration and a side quest into safety tools, they manage to skewer and celebrate D&D's evolution all at once. Will they convince you to stick with the game, or inspire a brave leap into the weird and wonderful world of other RPGs? Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and a dungeon's worth of insights! Links 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes 2024 PLAYER'S HANDBOOK: The RPGBOT.Review Takeaways The new DMG focuses on accessibility, especially for newcomers. With low initial expectations, the 2024 DMG brought some pleasant surprises. Chapter 1 offers a beginner-friendly foundation for new Dungeon Masters. Safety tools are included but cleverly rebranded to sidestep backlash. The hosts are skeptical about the new edition's marketing approach. They explore player dynamics and how different player types impact game flow. Dungeon design has evolved to meet changing player expectations. Tomb of Horrors is called out for being a bit... unforgiving in design. Fun remains the top priority in gameplay, according to the hosts. Community reactions to safety tools reveal a split in player opinions. For better or worse, "a bag of rats" won't be helping in combat anymore. The DM's toolbox is met with mixed reviews from the crew. Hazards feel softened—danger with a little less bite. Traps aren't the deadly trials they once were. Player feedback has clearly shaped some rule updates. Monster creation options are more limited now. New mob-handling rules make things simpler for DMs. Settlements now come with additional mechanics and tools. Creating adventures and campaigns received some welcome enhancements. Options for both DMs and players are heavily emphasized. Encounters now include more than just combat—social and exploration play are on equal footing. Greyhawk is used as an example setting, though not the new default. Combat encounter balancing is streamlined. Magic item pricing updates feel half-baked. Crafting magic items now needs proficiency in Arcana and tools. New crafting rules are solid but don't quite rival Pathfinder 2. Lore updates in the DMG are minimal, with no major revelations. The hosts feel disappointed with the limited magic item pricing details. Low-level characters can create legendary items if they have enough gold—a fun twist! Diseases and magical contagions are introduced but feel underwhelming. Lesser Restoration raises questions on the relevance of disease mechanics. The 2024 DMG has its highs and lows, with various improvements and setbacks. Simplified mechanics divide the community's reception. A general apathy toward D&D's current state seems prevalent. The hosts encourage exploring other RPG systems for a fresh experience. Players are urged to try new games to discover what truly excites them. Corporate influence in game development worries some players. The hosts hope for more meaningful and engaging game mechanics. Engaging with new systems could bring a renewed love for tabletop gaming. The broader D&D community seems to share in the hosts' mixed feelings. 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

Episode 122- 2024 DMG Videos and PC Renown and Reputation

DnDiscussions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 62:43

Ryan and Ben dig into the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide videos and then discuss your player characters' renown and reputation. Community Pages: DMG New Magic Items and Crafting video; Magic Items and Crafting video recap; DMG DM's Toolbox video; DM Toolbox video recap; Lore Glossary video; Greyhawk video; 2024 DM Screen video; Bell of Lost … Continue reading "Episode 122- 2024 DMG Videos and PC Renown and Reputation"

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#160. What's So Great About the D&D 2024 DMG?

The Eldritch Lorecast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 51:51

LIVE from Gamehole Con, the Eldritch Lorecast peaks inside the D&D 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide with LaTia Jacquise. It's a whole Dungeon Master toolbox filled with chase rules, the entire Greyhawk setting, and... doors? Back the Grim Hollow Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostfiregaming/grim-hollow?ref=5z40qv Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Joe: @_Joe_Raso LaTia: @latiajacquise Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Gamehole Con 08:12 - 2024 DMG 16:04 - Greyhawk setting 21:38 - D&D movie sequel? 27:14 - Losing animal companions 35:44 - Hobby vs profession 46:37 - Player red flags

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The new DMG seems... useful?

The Goblins and Growlers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 64:15

Handy gaming tools: A useful DMG? Early access and bonus content on Patreon Subscribe to our monthly gaming newsletter Join the Discord We collected a bunch of news about the upcoming 2024 Dungeon Masters' Guide release. Word on the street is that this version of the DMG is going to be a much more useful tool than previous iterations from editions past. We talk about the return of Greyhawk, adventure-writing coaching, and bastions/strongholds. Honestly, if this version of the DMG is even half as useful as it seems, this is a huge win for both new and experienced GMs. Also, please donate to save the clock tower. Check us out on Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers) for additional Deep Dive videos along with early access to the video and audio of the podcast. And don't forget: Telephone, Telegraph, Tell a Friend about the Goblins and Growlers Podcast. Links: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1825-whats-new-in-the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWNT9N3cE2U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT0e1gNDgE4 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://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.

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320 | More DMG Previews, Discworld RPG Over $1 million, Chris Perkins No Longer Production Lead, and more!

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 86:16

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week's tabletop RPG news including more DMG previews, Discworld RPG breaks $1 million, Chris Perks no longer production lead, and more! -------------------- News Discworld RPG Kickstarternow over $1 million https://www.enworld.org/threads/discworlds-headed-for-a-million-dollars.707337/ Discworld RPG live stream from Modiphius https://www.enworld.org/threads/watch-this-discworld-livestream-game-from-modiphius.707286/ Vaesen travels to Prague and Stockholm in new expansions https://www.enworld.org/threads/vaesen-travels-to-prague-and-stockholm-in-new-expansions.707365/ Call of Cthulhu in a Prison https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/call-of-cthulhu-pentridge-prison-tours-tickets-1023143699347 Steve Jackson Games releasing Fighting Fantasy gamebooks in the US https://www.enworld.org/threads/fighting-fantasy-gamebooks-coming-to-america-via-steve-jackson-games.707386/ 2024 DMG will be Chris Perkins's last book as Project Lead https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide-is-chris-perkins-last-book-as-product-lead.707360/ Wyrd Science https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499186/wyrd-science-vol-1-issues-1-6-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=36142 Monstrous Menagerie II introduction https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-monstrous-menagerie-ii%E2%80%99s-introduction.707356/ Slayer's Survival Kit and Hunter's Journal on Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/slayers-survival-kit-and-hunter-s-journal A deep dive into the 2024 Player's Handbook https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-deep-dive-into-the-2024-d-d-players-handbook.707382/ A sneak peek at the 2024 Dungeon Masters' Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/a-sneak-peek-of-the-2024-d-d-dungeon-masters-guide.707331/ Five Big Takeaways from the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/five-big-takeaways-from-the-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707318/ Dungeons & Dragons has done away with the Adventuring Day https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-has-done-away-with-the-adventuring-day.707237/ Grewhawk now an option for DMs Guild material https://www.enworld.org/threads/you-can-now-make-greyhawk-stuff-on-dms-guild.707335/ Dungeons & Dragons may not come back to Greyhawk after the 2024 DMG https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-may-not-come-back-to-greyhawk-after-2024-dungeon-masters-guide.707276/ -------------------- 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

Audio EXP podcast: The October 19th - Zombie Greyhawk

Geek Native's Audio EXP

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 7:03

What's Chris Perkins' role in Wizards of the Coast and D&D any more? Ars Magica is doing great things as an Open License RPG and let's look at some Halloween games! About Audio EXP Audio EXP is Geek Native's highlights podcast. Each week, there's a recap of some favourite or exciting RPG and geeky news, conventions, interviews, and thought pieces. The average length of the podcast is just over 10 minutes long. You will find a transcript of this week's podcast and links to the stories mentioned here: https://www.geeknative.com/169176/audio-exp-podcast-258-zombie-greyhawk/

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Crawls of Greyhawk-Slavers-[Old School Essentials]-007

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 137:35

"I said, 'Cast Fireball!'!" GMs: Petey and Hollywood Elwita, the Dwarveness Fighter: PeteA Murgh, the Cleric: Medicine Man Dread Delgath, the Magic-User: Duck Blodgett, the Thief: Evil Jack Karraway, the Cleric: Dave Kayen Telva, the Fighter/Magic-User: Ty

Leadership on the Greens: Donnie Thomas' Golfweek Tour Success, Record-Breaking Scores, and TPC Scottsdale/French Lick Excitement

Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 66:05 Transcription Available

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a passion for golf can evolve into leading a thriving tour? Discover the journey of Donnie Thomas from the Jacksonville tour, whose leadership and teamwork have sparked incredible success. In an episode filled with heartfelt stories and valuable insights, we also celebrate the remarkable achievements of players like Lance Lacombe, Joe Jaspers, and Chad Frank, whose record-breaking scores set the bar high for competitive golf. Our travel plans are shaping up, and we're thrilled about the upcoming regional tournaments and the much-anticipated trips to TPC Scottsdale and French Lick Resort, promising a blend of camaraderie and fierce competition.Our conversation spans the fast-paced end of August, reflecting on the Kiawah Island Regional tournament and the unexpected, yet insightful, data from Dennis. For those balancing careers and passions, we highlight a fascinating story of managing a law enforcement career while directing a tour, showcasing the dedication and camaraderie within our golfing community. The impact of live scoring on the tour is a game-changer, and we delve into the essential role of behind-the-scenes contributors who ensure fair play and integrity across different regions.From discussing rules around alignment aids to celebrating record-breaking achievements, this episode covers it all. Hear about the unforgettable experiences at Greyhawk and TPC, including a memorable sandstorm encounter. We also provide updates on the shirt contest, aiming to make it more inclusive and exciting for everyone involved. As we gear up for our trips to TPC Scottsdale and French Lick Resort, the friendship and competitive spirit of our golfing community take center stage, promising an episode filled with engaging stories and valuable insights for every golf enthusiast. Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTube#GWPodcastshirtChallengeJ Butler GolfMeridian PuttersJohn Robinson (JR) Contact InformationCell - ‭(843) 422-3767‬E-Mail - hiltonheadjr@aol.com

Quests from the Infinite Staircase (Episode 189)

Tabletop Journeys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 35:23

(00:00) Show Intro(08:20) Mission Tie Ins(12:50) Greyhawk is back!(17:20) Lewanika’s Favorite Adventure?(23:35) Quick Hits(30:40) Closing Looking for ways to support the show? Check out our Linktree for Social Media Accounts,...

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RPGaDAY2024 August the 21st

Creative Play and Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 24:09

(Reposted from D&D Journey of the Fifth Edition) It is that time again! #RPGADAY2024! We are huge long time fans of RPGaDAY2024 and this is its 11th year! Keeping it Classic! Its going to be a great month! We will be doing the normal prompt along with the alternate options on both the dnd journey of the fifth edition podcast as well as I'm going to do the Alt list on the creative play and podcast network podcast just to change things up some ;) Check out where RPGADAY started at https://www.autocratik.com/ Lost Mine of Phandelver, and the Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set The Keep on the Borderlands (Dungeons & Dragons Module B2) Heres a copy of the 25th anniversary version I found: Keep on the Borderlands: Greyhawk Adventures (Greyhawk Classics) https://amzn.to/3SYVAL2 "Keep on the Borderlands" was one of the very first D&D adventures, so seasoned gamers remember this product from their early days, and newer gamers will recognize it from the 25th anniversary rerelease.Greyhawk novels are based on the classic D&D modules from this world and provide readers with the same kind of feeling that they get playing classic D&D modules. Our LinksCreative play and podcast creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com Facebook facebook.com/gaming/CreativePlayandPodcastNetworkD&DJourneyoftheFifthedition dndjourneyofthefifthedition.podbean.com Twittertwitter.com/CreativePPNetTwitchtwitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast YouTube Channel details http://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetw5402 Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com

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RPGaDAY2024 August the 21st

D&D Journey of the Fifth Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 24:09

It is that time again! #RPGADAY2024! We are huge long time fans of RPGaDAY2024 and this is its 11th year! Keeping it Classic! Its going to be a great month! We will be doing the normal prompt along with the alternate options on both the dnd journey of the fifth edition podcast as well as I'm going to do the Alt list on the creative play and podcast network podcast just to change things up some ;) Check out where RPGADAY started at https://www.autocratik.com/ Lost Mine of Phandelver, and the Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set The Keep on the Borderlands (Dungeons & Dragons Module B2) Heres a copy of the 25th anniversary version I found: Keep on the Borderlands: Greyhawk Adventures (Greyhawk Classics) https://amzn.to/3SYVAL2 "Keep on the Borderlands" was one of the very first D&D adventures, so seasoned gamers remember this product from their early days, and newer gamers will recognize it from the 25th anniversary rerelease.Greyhawk novels are based on the classic D&D modules from this world and provide readers with the same kind of feeling that they get playing classic D&D modules. Our LinksCreative play and podcast creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com Facebook facebook.com/gaming/CreativePlayandPodcastNetworkD&DJourneyoftheFifthedition dndjourneyofthefifthedition.podbean.com Twittertwitter.com/CreativePPNetTwitchtwitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast YouTube Channel details http://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetw5402 Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com

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Crawls of Greyhawk-Slavers-[Old School Essentials]-006

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 149:52

Karraway rejoins the party as the party searches the ruined temple for the entrance to the slave pits ... where they come upon a forlorn and broken stranger. GMs: Petey and Hollywood Elwita, the Dwarveness Fighter: PeteA Murgh, the Cleric: Medicine Man Dread Delgath, the Magic-User: Duck Blodgett, the Thief: Evil Jack Karraway, the Cleric: Dave Kayen Telva, the Fighter/Magic-User: Ty

MSRcast 296: Metal and Harsh Vocals

Metal Geeks Podcast/MSRcast Metal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 157:41

Welcome to episode 296 of MSRcast, with your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon. This episode features special guests Justin and Christian from the Harsh Vocals Podcast. We'll discuss Gojira playing the Olympics, the Hell's Heroes festival, and our favorite new metal releases. We also dive into killer tracks from bands like Anciients, Dream Evil, Vinur, Vale of Pnath, Mega Colossus, Nightmare, Stygian Crown, Greyhawk, and Silent Deep Ocean, and we talk about new singles from Legions of Doom and Majestica. Tune in and keep it metal! Learn more about Harsh Vocals Podcast at: https://harshvocals.com/ Playlist: Anciients - Cloak of the Vast and Black - In The Absence of Wisdom Dream Evil - Chosen Force - Metal Gods Vimur - The Cold Only We Know - The Timeless Everpresent Vale of Pnath - Soul Offering - Between the Worlds of Life and Death Mega Colossus - Fortune & Glory - Showdown Nightmare - Incandescent - Encrypted Stygian Crown - Scourge of the Seven Hills - Funeral For A King Greyhawk - Spellstone - Thunderheart Legions of Doom - All Good things Majestica - A New Beginning Silent Deep Ocean - Her Journey's End (In Memory of Aleah Starbridge) - The Throne of Whispers and Dust Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don't forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

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Metal Shop's Backstage Pass - Episode 381 : GREYHAWK

Metal Shop's Backstage Pass

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 30:09

I chatted with the mighty GREYHAWK about their new vocalist, new music, touring overseas and more! You can see GREYHAWK LIVE at Loud and Local Fest 2024 - JULY 12 / 13 at CLUB HEKTIC in Lynnwood. Tickets available at loudandlocalfest.net

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Season 4, Episode 1 - Mike Schley and the new Greyhawk Map

Saturday Morning D&D Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 62:40

On this episode we interview WoTC Cartographer Mike Schley and talk about his work and the new map of the Flanaess he made for the new DMG. You can find his website here: https://mikeschley.com/

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Ep 004 - Extra Art on D&D Beyond and FREE RPG DAY!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 31:59

Catch the show live Saturday Mornings on YouTube!News* [ ] Free RPG Day!* [ ] I'm running Beneath the Well of Brass for DCC.* [ ] Vecna EoR has more art and changes in DnDBeyond compared to the physical book.* [ ] Lots of WotC sponsored videos on youtube featuring stuff from the 2024 books.* [ ] Greyhawk is the new default campaign setting in the DMG 2024.* [ ] 5e backwards compatible with 2024 d&d.* [ ] I think it'll work because 5B works really well with existing 5e classes.* [ ] The Kraken is Coming?* [ ] Ginny Di* [ ] Pointy Hat* [ ] Corkboards & Curiosities* [ ] Dungeon Dudes* [ ] Legal KimchiCrowd Funding* [ ] Caverns of Thracia for 5e and DCC (Backerkit)Design / Writing* [ ] Playtesting with friends! Building simplified characters and a quick dungeon.Home Games* [ ] Between two Cairns, Brad summed up his Forbidden Lands game. I'm having similar thoughts with the system.* [ ] Planegea picks back up on the 30th.* [ ] I want to run Sea of Sands or The Undying Sands with Old-School Essentials.Cool StuffUnique Dice, Metal Dice Roulette Wheel. 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

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Crawls of Greyhawk-Slavers-[Old School Essentials]-005

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 133:46

You never know just who you'll meet in the slave pits of an undercity... GMs: Petey and Hollywood Elwita, the Dwarveness Fighter: PeteA Murgh, the Cleric: Medicine Man Dread Delgath, the Magic-User: Duck Blodgett, the Thief: Evil Jack Karraway, the Cleric: Dave Kayen Telva, the Fighter/Magic-User: Ty

303 | 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook Preview, Evil Genius Games Controversdy, and more!

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 65:44

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the week's tabletop RPG news including new previews of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player's Handbook, controversy with Evil Genius Games again, and more! -------------------- News Is Evil Genius Games Doubling Down on NFTs & Blockchain? https://www.enworld.org/threads/is-evil-genius-games-doubling-down-on-nfts-blockchain.704819/ Glaze 2.0 released https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/downloads.html DC20 Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20 The Stormlight Archive RPG Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg Roll20 Updated D&D Character Sheet https://app.roll20.net/characters/create/dnd2024alpha 2024 D&D Character Sheets on D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/LP-CRB-2024/D3898000 All 48 Player's Handbook 2024 Subclasses https://www.enworld.org/threads/all-48-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-2024-subclasses.704863/ Greyhawk map from Mike Schley https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-the-new-dungeon-masters-guides-greyhawk-map.704864/ Wizards of the Coast 2024 Player's Handbook Reveal #1 “Everything You Need to Know” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-1-everything-you-need-to-know.704817/ Reveal #2 “New Fighter https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-2-new-fighter.704843/ Reveal #3 “New Paladin” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-3-new-paladin.704871/ Reveal #4 “New Barbarian” https://www.enworld.org/threads/2024-players-handbook-reveal-4-new-barbarian.704894/ Pre-order page for D&D Beyond https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/core-rulebook-bundle Pre-order page for Roll20 https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/31887/dandd-core-rulebook-bundle-2024 Pre-order page for Fantasy Grounds http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/318633/15958/url_30966 Pre-order page for Foundry https://foundryvtt.com/packages/dnd-players-handbook Pre-order page for Amazon Player's Handbook https://amzn.to/3VxjeyV Dungeon Master's Guide https://amzn.to/3VRKoln Monster Manual https://amzn.to/3KSsrwG Dungeon Master's Screen https://amzn.to/3VX5BdS Character Sheets https://amzn.to/3KVCpNO Egg Embry's Free RPG Day 2024 Guide https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2024-guide.704816/ Voidrunner's Codex on Kickstarter from EN Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-voidrunners-codex-sci-fi-box-set-for-5e-and-level-up-a5e EN Publishing Update for June 2024 covering Voidrunner's Codex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjZdFXBTlek Pathfinder Plushies from WizKids available for pre-order https://www.enworld.org/threads/pre-orders-open-for-pathfinder-plushies-from-wizkids-and-kidrobot.704884/ -------------------- 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

Season 3, Episode 25 - Robert E. Howard

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 64:29

On this episode we look at the work of Robert E. Howard and his influence on Greyhawk.

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Season 3, Episode 23 - An Update from Greyhawk Grognard

Sly Flourish's Lazy DM Prep

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 53:33

In this episode we're visited by Joe Bloch, aka Greyhawk Grognard to chat about Greyhawk and his resources.

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Tales of the Valiant on Shard VTT – Lazy RPG Talk Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 65:34

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 01:24 D&D & RPG News: Cypher Humble Bundle -- $570 of books for $25 04:31 D&D & RPG News: New Covers and Greyhawk in 2024 D&D Books 11:35 D&D & RPG News: Support Victims of Rio Grande Flooding with this $20 RPG Bundle 12:48 D&D & RPG News: Rob Heinsoo Interview on La Taberna de Rol 15:56 Product Spotlight: Tales of the Labyrinth by Kobold Press 23:15 D&D & RPG News: Tales of the Valiant on Shard Tabletop 36:08 Patreon Spotlight: Myre's End Adventure for Patrons 39:23 Commentary: One Night with Level Up Advanced 5e 56:44 Patreon Question: Three House Rules for Shadowdark RPG Links Cypher Humble Bundle D&D 2024 Cover Reveal D&D 2024 Other News Rio Grande Flood Charity Bundle Rob Heinsoo on La Taberna de Rol Thirteenth Age V2 Kickstarter Guide to the Labyrinth by Kobold Press Tales of the Valiant on Shard Black Flag SRD on Shard Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books:

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Season 2, Episode 22 - Publishing Community GH Content

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 49:25

On this episode we interview Canibaal and discuss his recent Greyhawk works.

VECNA, EVE OF RUIN: Behind the Cover with Lead Designer Amanda Hamon

The RPGBOT.Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 50:05

In this special episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, Wizards of the Coast Lead Designer Amanda Hamon joins the team to discuss the latest Dungeons and Dragons release, Vecna, Eve of Ruin. We talk about the history of Vecna in D&D, his motivations, and how he fits into the 50th anniversary celebration of D&D. We also discuss the inclusion of Greyhawk and other classic settings in the adventure, as well as the return of iconic characters like Mordenkainen and Elminster. Amanda provides insight into the development and excitement surrounding this major adventure release. Amanda also share with us the inclusion of lesser-known characters like Strahd, Lord Soth, and Miska the Wolf Spider. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of designing a high-level adventure and the importance of creating a simple yet engaging narrative. The hosts also ask about new monsters and magic items in the book. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts and guest discuss the use of a magic item called the Head of Vecna, which can banish powerful creatures to other planes of existence. They also give advice to players who are new to high-level play. Stay tuned until the end for the free-flowing conversation with Amanda. Vecna: Eve of Ruin Amanda Hamon Twitter: @amandahamon Pathfinder Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Hamon_Kunz Other Stuff Rod of Seven Parts 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

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Crawls of Greyhawk-Slavers-[Old School Essentials]-004