Podcasts about mind flayers

Monsters got beefier, rules got weirder, and DMs everywhere are questioning their life choices—welcome to the 2024 Monster Manual meltdown! The RPGBOT.Podcast crew dives headfirst into the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, and things get wild. Hot takes? Absolutely. Existential dread about humanoid reclassification? You bet. From debating whether False Appearance was too powerful (or if DMs were just lazy) to mourning the loss of non-magical damage resistance, this episode is packed with spicy opinions, monster mayhem, and just a tiny bit of rulebook-related outrage. The team also gushes over the ArchHag, questions the mysterious absence of high-level NPCs, and asks the important question: Does inflating HP while lowering AC make combat better or just longer? Whether you're here for monster breakdowns, homebrew chaos, or just to hear people passionately argue about stat blocks, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in now and embrace the madness! LINKS Blog of Holding: 2024 Monster Manual on an Index Card TheMonstersKnow.com Slings and Arrows RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes 2024 MONSTER MANUAL - Part 1: A Look Ahead 2024 D&D MONSTER MANUAL Pt 2 - A Look Ahead Content from RPGBOT.net 2024 DnD 5e Monster Manual Change Log Summary: In this delightfully chaotic episode, the hosts battle technical gremlins, reflect on life's existential woes, and somehow end up deep in the weeds of the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual. They break down the latest changes, from monster stat overhauls to baffling reclassifications (farewell, humanoids?), while throwing in plenty of humor and spicy opinions along the way. The discussion takes an intense turn as they dive into gameplay mechanics, lamenting the loss of beloved traits (RIP False Appearance) and questioning why poison and paralysis are suddenly less terrifying. They also express mixed feelings about the mysterious disappearance of damage resistances, argue whether inflated HP is a blessing or a curse, and call out the promised but mysteriously absent rulebook features. Of course, no Monster Manual discussion is complete without fawning over new monstrosities. The hosts gush over breathtaking artwork, break down standout creatures like the ArchHag and the Blob of Annihilation, and voice their strong opinions about the new and improved Mind Flayer. Wrapping up with thoughts on game balance, community feedback, and whether anyone actually follows official rules, this episode is a must-listen for DMs, players, and anyone who enjoys deep-diving into monster mechanics, stat block debates, and rulebook drama. Key Takeaways Monster Manual Madness The 2024 Monster Manual brings major changes, some exciting and some controversial. Monster design trends are shifting—goodbye non-magical resistances, hello glass cannons. Hags now have personal anathemas, which is both horrifying and amazing. The Blob of Annihilation is exactly as terrifying as it sounds. Mind Flayers got a glow-up, and players are here for it. The ArchHag is a fantastic new addition, possibly leading the Hag Cinematic Universe. Gameplay & Mechanics: The Great Debate False Appearance's removal: Was it too overpowered, or are DMs just lazy? Humanoids reclassified—because nothing says “fun” like redoing encounter tables. Poison and paralysis mechanics were nerfed, making things less deadly. Resistance to non-magical damage is gone. Bring tissues for your Barbarian. HP inflation versus AC reduction—a battle for the ages. Monsters now hit harder, last longer, and have questionable life choices. Community, Balance, and The Future of D&D Players expected big changes, but not these big changes. Where are the high-level humanoid NPCs? We miss them. Weapon masteries feel imbalanced, and future errata seem likely. Community feedback is key, but does WOTC actually listen? Homebrewing is both a blessing and a curse, especially with changing rulesets. Clear communication is essential for any game transition, looking at you, rulebook writers. 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

Monsters got beefier, rules got weirder, and DMs everywhere are questioning their life choices—welcome to the 2024 Monster Manual meltdown! The RPGBOT.Podcast crew dives headfirst into the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, and things get wild. Hot takes? Absolutely. Existential dread about humanoid reclassification? You bet. From debating whether False Appearance was too powerful (or if DMs were just lazy) to mourning the loss of non-magical damage resistance, this episode is packed with spicy opinions, monster mayhem, and just a tiny bit of rulebook-related outrage. The team also gushes over the ArchHag, questions the mysterious absence of high-level NPCs, and asks the important question: Does inflating HP while lowering AC make combat better or just longer? Whether you're here for monster breakdowns, homebrew chaos, or just to hear people passionately argue about stat blocks, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in now and embrace the madness! LINKS Blog of Holding: 2024 Monster Manual on an Index Card TheMonstersKnow.com Slings and Arrows RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes 2024 MONSTER MANUAL - Part 1: A Look Ahead 2024 D&D MONSTER MANUAL Pt 2 - A Look Ahead Content from RPGBOT.net 2024 DnD 5e Monster Manual Change Log Summary: In this delightfully chaotic episode, the hosts battle technical gremlins, reflect on life's existential woes, and somehow end up deep in the weeds of the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual. They break down the latest changes, from monster stat overhauls to baffling reclassifications (farewell, humanoids?), while throwing in plenty of humor and spicy opinions along the way. The discussion takes an intense turn as they dive into gameplay mechanics, lamenting the loss of beloved traits (RIP False Appearance) and questioning why poison and paralysis are suddenly less terrifying. They also express mixed feelings about the mysterious disappearance of damage resistances, argue whether inflated HP is a blessing or a curse, and call out the promised but mysteriously absent rulebook features. Of course, no Monster Manual discussion is complete without fawning over new monstrosities. The hosts gush over breathtaking artwork, break down standout creatures like the ArchHag and the Blob of Annihilation, and voice their strong opinions about the new and improved Mind Flayer. Wrapping up with thoughts on game balance, community feedback, and whether anyone actually follows official rules, this episode is a must-listen for DMs, players, and anyone who enjoys deep-diving into monster mechanics, stat block debates, and rulebook drama. Key Takeaways Monster Manual Madness The 2024 Monster Manual brings major changes, some exciting and some controversial. Monster design trends are shifting—goodbye non-magical resistances, hello glass cannons. Hags now have personal anathemas, which is both horrifying and amazing. The Blob of Annihilation is exactly as terrifying as it sounds. Mind Flayers got a glow-up, and players are here for it. The ArchHag is a fantastic new addition, possibly leading the Hag Cinematic Universe. Gameplay & Mechanics: The Great Debate False Appearance's removal: Was it too overpowered, or are DMs just lazy? Humanoids reclassified—because nothing says “fun” like redoing encounter tables. Poison and paralysis mechanics were nerfed, making things less deadly. Resistance to non-magical damage is gone. Bring tissues for your Barbarian. HP inflation versus AC reduction—a battle for the ages. Monsters now hit harder, last longer, and have questionable life choices. Community, Balance, and The Future of D&D Players expected big changes, but not these big changes. Where are the high-level humanoid NPCs? We miss them. Weapon masteries feel imbalanced, and future errata seem likely. Community feedback is key, but does WOTC actually listen? Homebrewing is both a blessing and a curse, especially with changing rulesets. Clear communication is essential for any game transition, looking at you, rulebook writers. 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

PARENTAL ADVISORY - EXPLICIT CONTENT: Prepare to have your brain slurped! This week on the RPGBOT.Podcast, our hosts dive into the mind-blasting world of Mind Flayers! Ever wonder how a brain becomes a tentacle smoothie? Curious about undead Alhoons? Or just need combat tips in case an Elder Brain crashes your next campaign? We've got ALL the answers—plus a few tentacles. Tune in for laughs, lore, and life advice from the terrifying Ill-Sensei (now accepting students!). Buckle up for horror and hilarity—you don't want to miss this one! Listen now before your brain becomes lunch! Summary PARENTAL ADVISORY - EXPLICIT CONTENT: In this gut-busting episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, our fearless hosts dive headfirst into the creepy, crawly, brain-slurping world of Mindflayers! Get ready for a wild ride as they unravel the mysteries of Mindflayer reproduction (spoiler: it's grosser than you think), explain how a perfectly good brain turns into an eldritch smoothie via seromorphosis, and discuss the dark joys of becoming an undead Alhoon. If you've ever wanted to know how to survive an Elder Brain attack or how to pronounce Ulitharid without sounding like you're sneezing, this episode has you covered. Packed with horror, hilarity, and questionable life choices, this episode also digs deep into the Mindflayer hierarchy, the bizarre mentorship of Ill-Sensei (like a life coach, but for tentacle-faced nightmares), and tactical advice for surviving these horrifying brain bandits in your next tabletop campaign. It's a terrifyingly fun exploration of D&D's most iconic, brain-hungry monsters, and trust us—there are no bad ideas, just brain snacks! Links Monsters of the Multiverse (affiliate link) Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (affiliate link) Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (affiliate link) Volo's Guide to Monsters (affiliate link) DnD 3.5 Lords of Madness (affiliate link) Futurama Why Must I be a Crustacean in Love Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot Episode Takeaways Body Horror: Mind Flayers reproduce through a grotesque process involving disturbing body transformations. Dual Sex Organs: They are hermaphroditic, having both male and female reproductive organs. Painful Transformation: Seromorphosis, the process of turning victims into Mind Flayers, takes about a week and is excruciating. Elder Brain Control: Mind Flayer society is ruthlessly controlled by Elder Brains, with no room for dissent. Ulitharid Rebels: Ulitharids, powerful Mind Flayers, can challenge the authority of Elder Brains. Short Lifespans and Cannibalism: They live only about 100 years, which often leads to cannibalism in their society. Absorbed Consciousness: When Mind Flayers die, their consciousness is absorbed by the Elder Brain. Mind Flayer Experiments: Strange creatures like Intellect Devourers and Cranium Rats are products of their terrifying experiments. Undead Variants: Alhoons are Mind Flayers that become undead through a dark process. Hive Mind Awareness: Stealth is nearly impossible against Mind Flayers due to their shared hive mind. Fragile but Deadly: Fighting them requires quick action and high intelligence saves because of their physical frailty. Elder Brain Command: Elder Brains are the central force controlling Mind Flayer colonies. Humor vs. Horror: Despite the terrifying nature of Mind Flayers, their lore is often discussed with dark humor. No Worship or Souls: Mind Flayers lack the concept of worship and do not possess souls. Central Antagonists: They make excellent primary villains or complex allies in tabletop campaigns. Good-Aligned Possibilities: Good-aligned Mind Flayers present unique narrative opportunities. Evil Representation: In most lore, Mind Flayers are depicted as inherently evil. 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  

PARENTAL ADVISORY - EXPLICIT CONTENT: Prepare to have your brain slurped! This week on the RPGBOT.Podcast, our hosts dive into the mind-blasting world of Mind Flayers! Ever wonder how a brain becomes a tentacle smoothie? Curious about undead Alhoons? Or just need combat tips in case an Elder Brain crashes your next campaign? We've got ALL the answers—plus a few tentacles. Tune in for laughs, lore, and life advice from the terrifying Ill-Sensei (now accepting students!). Buckle up for horror and hilarity—you don't want to miss this one! Listen now before your brain becomes lunch! Summary PARENTAL ADVISORY - EXPLICIT CONTENT: In this gut-busting episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, our fearless hosts dive headfirst into the creepy, crawly, brain-slurping world of Mindflayers! Get ready for a wild ride as they unravel the mysteries of Mindflayer reproduction (spoiler: it's grosser than you think), explain how a perfectly good brain turns into an eldritch smoothie via seromorphosis, and discuss the dark joys of becoming an undead Alhoon. If you've ever wanted to know how to survive an Elder Brain attack or how to pronounce Ulitharid without sounding like you're sneezing, this episode has you covered. Packed with horror, hilarity, and questionable life choices, this episode also digs deep into the Mindflayer hierarchy, the bizarre mentorship of Ill-Sensei (like a life coach, but for tentacle-faced nightmares), and tactical advice for surviving these horrifying brain bandits in your next tabletop campaign. It's a terrifyingly fun exploration of D&D's most iconic, brain-hungry monsters, and trust us—there are no bad ideas, just brain snacks! Links Monsters of the Multiverse (affiliate link) Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (affiliate link) Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (affiliate link) Volo's Guide to Monsters (affiliate link) DnD 3.5 Lords of Madness (affiliate link) Futurama Why Must I be a Crustacean in Love Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot Episode Takeaways Body Horror: Mind Flayers reproduce through a grotesque process involving disturbing body transformations. Dual Sex Organs: They are hermaphroditic, having both male and female reproductive organs. Painful Transformation: Seromorphosis, the process of turning victims into Mind Flayers, takes about a week and is excruciating. Elder Brain Control: Mind Flayer society is ruthlessly controlled by Elder Brains, with no room for dissent. Ulitharid Rebels: Ulitharids, powerful Mind Flayers, can challenge the authority of Elder Brains. Short Lifespans and Cannibalism: They live only about 100 years, which often leads to cannibalism in their society. Absorbed Consciousness: When Mind Flayers die, their consciousness is absorbed by the Elder Brain. Mind Flayer Experiments: Strange creatures like Intellect Devourers and Cranium Rats are products of their terrifying experiments. Undead Variants: Alhoons are Mind Flayers that become undead through a dark process. Hive Mind Awareness: Stealth is nearly impossible against Mind Flayers due to their shared hive mind. Fragile but Deadly: Fighting them requires quick action and high intelligence saves because of their physical frailty. Elder Brain Command: Elder Brains are the central force controlling Mind Flayer colonies. Humor vs. Horror: Despite the terrifying nature of Mind Flayers, their lore is often discussed with dark humor. No Worship or Souls: Mind Flayers lack the concept of worship and do not possess souls. Central Antagonists: They make excellent primary villains or complex allies in tabletop campaigns. Good-Aligned Possibilities: Good-aligned Mind Flayers present unique narrative opportunities. Evil Representation: In most lore, Mind Flayers are depicted as inherently evil. 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  

Spooktober alert! Ready to dive into the brain-slurping, tentacle-waving world of mindflayers?! In the latest episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we explore the charm of Illithids and their Elder Brain overlords (they're like the worst bosses ever) Thralls? Check. Brain buffets? Check. Cooking tips for keeping your creepy squid colony fed? You betcha! Oh, and we might've figured out how to turn Miss Frizzle into your next D&D character... because why not? Tune in if you dare! But, um, watch your head... Summary Get ready for Spooktober with the RPGBOT.Podcast as the gang dives into the tentacled depths of mindflayers, D&D's creepiest brain munchers. This episode is a buffet of hilarious and insightful takes on everything from the origins of the Illithid Empire to their Elder Brain overlords and weird thrall-based society. But it's not all gloom and doom! The hosts bring their signature humor, even when discussing the highbrow topic of mindflayer cuisine (spoiler: brains are on the menu). They also tackle the real challenge of keeping a mindflayer colony fed—it's tough out there for a brain-eating squid-monster! Plus, if you've ever wondered how to channel your inner Miss Frizzle from The Magic School Bus into your next D&D character, they've got you covered. So grab your thinking caps (but watch out for mind flayers) and tune in for an episode that's as spooky as it is side-splitting! Links DnD 5e 2014 Monster Manual (affiliate link) Monsters of the Multiverse (affiliate link) Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (affiliate link) Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (affiliate link) Volo's Guide to Monsters (affiliate link) DnD 3.5 Lords of Madness (affiliate link) Futurama Why Must I be a Crustacean in Love Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot Key Takeaways Mindflayers in D&D: Mindflayers are a staple of D&D horror lore, blending dark themes with a sense of unease and intrigue. The Illithid Empire's Legacy: The Illithid Empire boasts a rich and complex history, integral to the lore of mind flayers. Elder Brain Authority: Elder Brains are central to mind flayer society, serving as both leaders and key figures in their colonies. Colony Structure: Mindflayer colonies are organized around the Elder Brain, with a hierarchical system centered on its influence. Role of Thralls: Thralls play a crucial role in the daily operations and control within mind flayer societies. Conquest Ambitions: Mindflayers are driven by a desire to dominate the multiverse once more, seeking to reclaim their former glory. Disturbing Powers: The nature of mindflayer power, from psychic abilities to mind control, is deeply unsettling. Knowledge & Power: Mindflayers have a unique approach to both knowledge and power, driven by their insatiable hunger for control. Humor in Darkness: Humor can provide an enlightening contrast when discussing dark themes like mind flayers and their eerie traits. Preconceptions about Food: Many people hold preconceived notions about food preparation, which can be subverted in unusual contexts. Cooking Perceptions: The way food is cooked greatly impacts how it's perceived, even when discussing bizarre diets. Mind Flayer Diet: Mindflayers have a unique diet that consists mainly of brains and internal organs, adding to their horrifying image. Food Supply Challenges: Sourcing enough food to sustain a mind flayer colony is a major challenge, considering their unusual dietary needs. Population Dynamics: The population dynamics of mind flayers, from thralls to colony expansion, require careful planning and control. Cultural Perspectives: Shifting cultural views can alter our understanding and perception of creatures like mind flayers. Reproduction Complexity: The reproduction process for mind flayers is complex and deserves further exploration within their lore. Miss Frizzle in D&D: Miss Frizzle can be interpreted in fun and creative ways in D&D character creation, adding a quirky element. Humor & Depth: The podcast hosts enjoy blending humor with serious topics, making complex lore more accessible and engaging. Pop Culture in D&D: Engaging with pop culture characters like Miss Frizzle can enhance the D&D experience, bringing in new dimensions of creativity. 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

Spooktober alert! Ready to dive into the brain-slurping, tentacle-waving world of mindflayers?! In the latest episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we explore the charm of Illithids and their Elder Brain overlords (they're like the worst bosses ever) Thralls? Check. Brain buffets? Check. Cooking tips for keeping your creepy squid colony fed? You betcha! Oh, and we might've figured out how to turn Miss Frizzle into your next D&D character... because why not? Tune in if you dare! But, um, watch your head... Summary Get ready for Spooktober with the RPGBOT.Podcast as the gang dives into the tentacled depths of mindflayers, D&D's creepiest brain munchers. This episode is a buffet of hilarious and insightful takes on everything from the origins of the Illithid Empire to their Elder Brain overlords and weird thrall-based society. But it's not all gloom and doom! The hosts bring their signature humor, even when discussing the highbrow topic of mindflayer cuisine (spoiler: brains are on the menu). They also tackle the real challenge of keeping a mindflayer colony fed—it's tough out there for a brain-eating squid-monster! Plus, if you've ever wondered how to channel your inner Miss Frizzle from The Magic School Bus into your next D&D character, they've got you covered. So grab your thinking caps (but watch out for mind flayers) and tune in for an episode that's as spooky as it is side-splitting! Links DnD 5e 2014 Monster Manual (affiliate link) Monsters of the Multiverse (affiliate link) Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (affiliate link) Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (affiliate link) Volo's Guide to Monsters (affiliate link) DnD 3.5 Lords of Madness (affiliate link) Futurama Why Must I be a Crustacean in Love Support Our Sponsors Cantrip Candles https://rpgbot.net/candles dScryb https://dscryb.com/rpgbot Key Takeaways Mindflayers in D&D: Mindflayers are a staple of D&D horror lore, blending dark themes with a sense of unease and intrigue. The Illithid Empire's Legacy: The Illithid Empire boasts a rich and complex history, integral to the lore of mind flayers. Elder Brain Authority: Elder Brains are central to mind flayer society, serving as both leaders and key figures in their colonies. Colony Structure: Mindflayer colonies are organized around the Elder Brain, with a hierarchical system centered on its influence. Role of Thralls: Thralls play a crucial role in the daily operations and control within mind flayer societies. Conquest Ambitions: Mindflayers are driven by a desire to dominate the multiverse once more, seeking to reclaim their former glory. Disturbing Powers: The nature of mindflayer power, from psychic abilities to mind control, is deeply unsettling. Knowledge & Power: Mindflayers have a unique approach to both knowledge and power, driven by their insatiable hunger for control. Humor in Darkness: Humor can provide an enlightening contrast when discussing dark themes like mind flayers and their eerie traits. Preconceptions about Food: Many people hold preconceived notions about food preparation, which can be subverted in unusual contexts. Cooking Perceptions: The way food is cooked greatly impacts how it's perceived, even when discussing bizarre diets. Mind Flayer Diet: Mindflayers have a unique diet that consists mainly of brains and internal organs, adding to their horrifying image. Food Supply Challenges: Sourcing enough food to sustain a mind flayer colony is a major challenge, considering their unusual dietary needs. Population Dynamics: The population dynamics of mind flayers, from thralls to colony expansion, require careful planning and control. Cultural Perspectives: Shifting cultural views can alter our understanding and perception of creatures like mind flayers. Reproduction Complexity: The reproduction process for mind flayers is complex and deserves further exploration within their lore. Miss Frizzle in D&D: Miss Frizzle can be interpreted in fun and creative ways in D&D character creation, adding a quirky element. Humor & Depth: The podcast hosts enjoy blending humor with serious topics, making complex lore more accessible and engaging. Pop Culture in D&D: Engaging with pop culture characters like Miss Frizzle can enhance the D&D experience, bringing in new dimensions of creativity. 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

Our two wizards chat about the Gith and their relationship to the Mind Flayers. We dive in to see what makes these creatures tick.

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In the Forgotten Realms setting and in the broader Dungeons & Dragons mythos, few creatures are more feared and reviled than Illithids - more commonly known as Mind Flayers. These tyrannical beings propagate by converting captives of other species; but what's left behind after a person becomes an Illithid? In this episode, Bruce and Caleb examine the events of Baldur's Gate 3 and weigh examples from other media to explore the question of Illithid identity. Expect heavy spoilers for the third act of Baldur's Gate 3. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs on Twitter and Instagram Visit our site to learn more about all our great shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At long last, the Nightmare Krew has arrived on the doorstep of the reason they ventured into Wildspace: a vestige of the Illithid Empire, the Mind Flayers responsible for Reya-1 and the Fall of Mobiaux. The Krew, with the help of Kallias' Neogi vassal, Æg, have infiltrated the Illithid Science centre, narrowly escaping the Mind Flayer Commander and its pet Sibriex. But as the Krew heads to leave, it is unclear if they're being genuinely allowed to, or if they're walking headlong into a trap. Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York. Sponsored by Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/bardsny Use code BARDSNY20 at checkout for up to 56% off! Catch us live on Mondays 6:00pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/bardsofnewyork​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bardsofnewyork Discord: https://discord.gg/4zVZ6BdbSA Tiktok: https://tinyurl.com/mrcbx5yj Podcast: https://linktr.ee/bardsofnewyork​​ Cast: Woody Minshew as Dungeon Master Kyle Knight as Ember/Fim Fam Drew Nauden as Ryujin Valtimeri Hannah Minshew as Lilith La Fleur Will Champion as Kallias Myr Dan Krackhardt as Leonidas Goldspear II Jonathan Champion as Thinker/Rek'Niht If you liked our show, leave us a comment/like. Review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and spread the word! Thank you! Tell a friend Spread some joy We love you Thank you to the talented artists who graciously let us use their music. For more info on their work, head to our about page and go to the "Magic Items" section on Twitch.

At long last, the Nightmare Krew has arrived on the doorstep of the reason they ventured into Wildspace: a vestige of the Illithid Empire, the Mind Flayers responsible for Reya-1 and the Fall of Mobiaux. The Krew, with the help of Kallias' Neogi vassal, Æg, have infiltrated the Illithid Science centre, narrowly escaping the Mind Flayer Commander and its pet Sibriex. But as the Krew heads to leave, it is unclear if they're being genuinely allowed to, or if they're walking headlong into a trap. Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York. Sponsored by Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/bardsny Use code BARDSNY20 at checkout for up to 56% off! Catch us live on Mondays 6:00pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/bardsofnewyork​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bardsofnewyork Discord: https://discord.gg/4zVZ6BdbSA Tiktok: https://tinyurl.com/mrcbx5yj Podcast: https://linktr.ee/bardsofnewyork​​ Cast: Woody Minshew as Dungeon Master Kyle Knight as Ember/Fim Fam Drew Nauden as Ryujin Valtimeri Hannah Minshew as Lilith La Fleur Will Champion as Kallias Myr Dan Krackhardt as Leonidas Goldspear II Jonathan Champion as Thinker/Rek'Niht If you liked our show, leave us a comment/like. Review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and spread the word! Thank you! Tell a friend Spread some joy We love you Thank you to the talented artists who graciously let us use their music. For more info on their work, head to our about page and go to the "Magic Items" section on Twitch.

Fueled by wine, this episode focuses on those horrible Mind Flayers that cling to undeath with every ounce of strength they can muster with their cold, dead tentacles! Opening Theme  0:00 Intro 0:24 Illithid Breakdown 1:08 Alhoon 13:58 Illithilich 38:32 Vampiric Mind Flayer 1:01:05 Outro 1:23:34 Closing Theme 1:31:05 Bloopers 1:31:33 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/  YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Social: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Email at info@itsamimic.com DM 1:  Megan Lengle DM 2:  Kasi Just Kasi DM 3:  Miaca Williams Written by:  Megan Lengle and Adam Nason Director:  Megan Lengle and Adam Nason Editor:  Adam Nason Produced by:  Megan Lengle Executive Producer: Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by:  Tyler Gibson at https://www.instagram.com/melodicasmusic/ Logo by:  Megan Lengle at https://www.instagram.com/0meggart/ This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

Not all Mind Flayers are the same, and that's certainly true of our guest this week! Scott Joseph joins us to talk about his career, his love for theatre, and playing The Emperor in Baldur's Gate 3. He also tells us all about what he's been watching and some of his favourite movies. All the stuff we love here. Thank you for watching! Please remember to like, subscribe, and share with the people you know and love

No jokes here. We just talk about a very good video game.

This week the boys take an unstructured approach and talk about their most recent escapades in D&D. Touching on Seth's newer Eberron campaign, of course a sprinkle of BG3, and an epic dungeon based on a Mind Flayer colony! Spoiler alert, we were inside a Void Ravager... Listen in to hear more on this week's episode of TableTalk Friday! To further support your favorite D&D advice show, you can find us on www.patreon.com/TableTalkFriday and get access to bonus content, early access, and more!Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a chance to see your entry discussed in an episode!

A lunch meeting results in SO MUCH information about the Mind Flayers the Damned Fools are looking for. And... CINNAMON ROLLS! All in Session 119 of BALDUR'S GATE: Eldritch Secrets!

The party is unconscious! At the hands of Mind Flayers! It's up to their pets, familiars and companions to race to the rescue! Did you know Chafing Armor has a Wiki? Find the info you want on your favorite characters or NPCs here! Listen to Chafing Armor on YouTube! Find Chafing Armor on ITunes, Spotify,...

E continuando o Bestiário da Taverna, o monstro escolhido por vocês para hoje foram os Devoradores de Mente, Mind Flayers ou Illithids! Qual será a próxima criatura do bestiário da Taverna? Você escolhe votando la no spotify! Se você gosta do nosso conteúdo, você pode nos ajudar contribuindo através do picpay se vc estiver no Brasil ou o Paypal se estiver fora. Conheça todas as recompensas na na página da nossa campanha. Confira aqui o nosso relatório mensal de gastos e arrecadações. Twitch @questcast20Youtube @questcast20Facebook @questcast20Instagram @questcast20Twitter @questcast20 Contribua com o projeto!Sigam as nossas redes sociais

This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the apparent conclusion of the Open Game License saga as Dungeons & Dragons rules enter Creative Commons. In the news, Marvel Multiverse RPG release date announced, Andrew McMeel exiting the RPG publishing industry, a new Fallout campaign on the way, and more! Plus listener questions and a brand new sketch about color-coded star fighters. -------------------- News D&D Beyond Reveals New Golden Vault Details https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-reveals-new-golden-vault-details.695007/ Video: Keys from the Golden Vault Everything You Need to Know https://www.enworld.org/threads/video-keys-from-the-golden-vault-everything-you-need-to-know.695006/ D&D Movie Gaming Tie-In Products https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-come-the-d-d-movie-gaming-tie-ins.694943/ Marvel Multiverse RPG Release Date Announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/marvel-multiverse-rpg-brought-forward-new-x-men-expansion.694974/ News Digest for the Week of February 3 (Andrew McMeel exiting RPG publishing, Free League's new Mork Borg box set IKHON, Fallout Winter of Atom, ) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-february-3.695023/ Till Death Do Us Part on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/625410109/till-death-do-us-part-2 Voulez-Vous Roleplay Avec Moi Podcast https://outsiderart.blog/2023/01/31/podcast-voulez-vous-roleplay-avec-moi-1-french-speaking-historical-figures-in-ttrpg/ -------------------- Open Game License Saga Concludes Wizards of the Coast Backs Down: Original OGL to be Left Untouched, 5e's SRD Released as Creative Commons https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-backs-down-original-ogl-to-be-left-untouched-whole-5e-rules-released-as-creative-commons.694850/ Beholders, Mind Flayers, and Count Strahd von Zarovich Released into Creative Commons (Kinda) https://www.enworld.org/threads/beholders-mind-flayers-and-strahd-von-zarovich-released-into-creative-commons-kinda.694856/ Cubicle 7 Announces C7d20 System https://www.enworld.org/threads/cubicle-7-also-announces-a-new-c7d20-system.694844/ EN Publishing Launches Advanced 5e SRD https://www.enworld.org/threads/en-publishing-launches-advanced-5e-srd.694878/ The A5E SRD (work in progress) https://a5esrd.com/a5esrd The Creative Commones licensed SRD 5.1 for the rules behind 5e D&D https://a5esrd.com/5esrd Pathfinder, Cthulhu, and Level Up Core Books and Starter Sets Low Stock/Sold Out https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-cthulhu-level-up-d-d-competitors-start-to-sell-out.694836/ -------------------- 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@enpublishingrpg -------------------- Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey, Peter Coffey, and Jessica Hancock Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott Theme Song: Steve Arnott Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey Check out all the media content from EN World at http://enliverpg.com

Mind Flayers! Ancient beings of arcane and psionic power that want to eat your brains! A classic monster of dungeons and dragons, the humble Ilithid has been around since the earliest editions of the game, and is a favorite of dungeon masters looking for a way to humble their players.

They party attempts to get the Eye from the Mind Flayers. Theme song arranged by the TechnoFunkBoy Other music from OC Remix's Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin: https://ff6.ocremix.org/ Final Fantasy IV: Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption: https://ff4.ocremix.org/ Final Fantasy IX: Worlds Apart: https://ff9.ocremix.org/ Final Fantasy: Random Encounter: https://ocremix.org/album/39/final-fantasy-random-encounter Other podcasts from TFB: Order of Podcasters: https://kite.link/oop Dice & Dreary: http://www.diceanddreary.com/ Tales from the Rusty Speeder: http://apple.co/3oyRY1i To connect: Discord server: https://discord.gg/T6p6duJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/technofunkboy

Bienvenidos a otra entrada de nuestro bestiario, en este nivel, nuestro Dungeon Master Carlos nos hablará respecto a una de las criaturas más icónicas del mundo de Dungeons & Dragons, los Calamardos! digo los Mind Flayers! Acompañenos! ¡Tomen sus dados, carguen sus mandos, acomoden sus fichas y prepárense para los roles, pues ya comienza Calabozos y Controles! ¡Recuerda sintonizarnos todos los jueves, sabemos que no te arrepentirás! Síguenos en nuestras redes y distintas plataformas: https://linktr.ee/CalabozosyControles #podcast #Videojuegos #juegosdemesa #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmaster #dnd #mindflayer #bestiario

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The D&D 5e Actual Play campaign, Just Us League, is back! The party are part-way through the sewer/dungeon, and it looks like a Star Vampire was the least of there worries as they've now stumbled across some Mind Flayers and an Elder Brain. Do the party have enough strength left to face these new foes? Will they ever make their way out of this maze of cells? Is Vaughn the Slug really the tank of the group? See if our party make it out alive as we...ROLL THE DAMN DICE!!!   About Our Channel: Roll The Damn Dice is a D&D 5e Actual Play show and podcast. They are a Gloucestershire-based group of friends made up of performers, stand-up comics, and a plumber. Having started as a project to keep connected and entertained during to 2020 lockdowns, Roll The Damn Dice has ended up being featured at MCM London and Birmingham Comic Cons, and due to be performing their first live show at Cheltenham Literature Festival in October 2022. -------------------- Cast: Paul Avery as the Dungeon Master Moa Myerson as Blu, the Human Fighter/Rogue Stephen Santouris as Rothgon Von Ryder, the Tiefling Warlock/Sorcerer Toni Shaw as Orianna, the Tiefling Rogue Joy-Amy Wigman as Carouser Mawn, the Dragonborn Paladin Crew: Ollie Chapman as Camera Operator  Matt White as Sound Technician  Antonia Shaw as Editor  -------------------- Download the awesome Roll The Damn Dice theme tune, Freakshow, here:  https://joy-amy.bandcamp.com/releases Stay connected with us by following us on our other platforms: https://www.linktr.ee/rollthedamndice Donate to our Ko-Fi page here, to allow us to continue making and improving our content: https://www.ko-fi.com/rollthedamndice -------------------- Check out Holly Hammer, the extremely talented artist behind the wonderful character art this season: https://www.linktr.ee/hollyhammerart -------------------- This season is sponsored by Critit UK, a Norwich-based, family-run business who specialise is wonderful RPG gaming good, all designed and made by themselves. You can get an exclusive 10% off your order with them if you use code 'RTDD10', or follow this link: https://www.critit.co.uk/discount/RTDD10 -------------------- #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #actualplay #voiceacting #entertainment #ttrpgs #ttrpgfamily #tabletop #tabletopgaming

In this weeks episode we Roll For... Mind Flayers Pt.2How scared should your players be of Mind Flayers?Is it really brains over brawn?What is the best way to avoid being a Mind Flayers latest tin of brain soup?Listen in to find out.https://www.instagram.com/therollforpodcast/https://twitter.com/TheRollForPodhttps://www.facebook.com/Therollforpodcast/Intro music credit - Music by MarkJuly from Pixabay

The Monster Manual describes Mind Flayers as “the scourge of sentient creatures across countless worlds. Psionic tyrants, slavers, and interdimensional voyagers, they are insidious masterminds that harvest entire races for their own twisted ends. Four tentacles snake from their octopus-like heads, flexing in hungry anticipation when sentient creatures come near.” We are joined by V.J. Harris. V.J. (they/he) is a professional TTRPG book hoarder—their friends have likened them to a dragon—living in the Midwest. He is one of the authors of the Platinum best-selling DMs Guild supplement “An Elf and an Orc Had a Little Baby Vol I” and one of three designers of the original 5e compatible game “Those Who Wander.” They can be found on Twitter and TikTok @vjhcreations. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC "A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music "Capital City" by Stephane Lorello "Darkness" by Borrtex "I Trusted You" by Lee Rosevere "Imminence" by Kai Engel "Unnatural Situation" by Kevin Macleod COMMUNITY Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster? Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode we Roll For... Mind FlayersWhat's the difference between and Mind Flayer and an Illithid?How long can a Mind Flayer survive without brains?What is the best way to tell if a hive of Mind Flayers are living beneath your town?Listen in to find out.https://www.instagram.com/therollforpodcast/https://twitter.com/TheRollForPodhttps://www.facebook.com/Therollforpodcast/Intro music credit - Music by MarkJuly from Pixabay

Matt discovers that Joe's vast capacity for useless nerdy trivia extends beyond the walls of Dungeons & Dragons. He can also identify ANY H.P. Lovecraft story with a SINGLE sentence! A little bonus treat ripped from our 2-part episode on Mind Flayers. Keep in touch on Twitter and support us on Patreon for extended episodes!

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Another monster vs monster livestream putting the mortal enemies of Mind Flayers up against Githyanki with a CR 21 Draft! This was a discord battle request and in the Mind Flayer corner, we have 3 CR 7 Mind Flayers. In the Githyanki corner, we have a Gish (CR 10), Knight (CR 8), and Warrior (CR 3). Listen along as I discuss the battle, what went right and wrong and all the little nuances in between. If you haven't seen the video you, please do so with the link below. This episode is full of spoilers. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Mind Flayers vs Githyanki on YouTube D&D CR Exposed YouTube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8-bit-monsters/support

Beholders and Sahuagin and Mind Flayers, oh my! This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we chat about Monstrous Arcana, a series of sourcebooks and adventures late in the D&D 2E days that explored three of the game's most iconic monsters in alarming detail. The series is one of several crystal balls through which we can see some inkling of what 3E might be — in fact, the sourcebooks lead pretty directly to the excellent Lords of Madness sourcebook in a couple years. * * * We got you covered with Noble Knight through September 14 with code ARCANA. Use it for 10% off purchases online and in store! Hang out with us on the Vintage RPG Discord! If  you dig what we do, join us on the Vintage RPG Patreon for more roleplaying fun and surprises! Patrons keep us going! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Review the Vintage RPG Podcast! Available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube and your favorite podcast clients. Send questions, comments or corrections to info@vintagerpg.com. Follow Vintage RPG on Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook. Learn more at the Vintage RPG FAQ. Follow Stu Horvath, John McGuire, VintageRPG and Unwinnable on Twitter. Intro music by George Collazo. The Vintage RPG illustration is by Shafer Brown. Follow him on Twitter. Tune in next week for the next episode. Until then, may the dice always roll in your favor!

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane do a brain dump on playing illithids. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party walks in the woods, and the Cerulean Sign keeps the Far Realm at bay in the Character Creation Forge. (61m) Bonus Content for this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tpt-315-bonus-of-65751712 Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord […]

With a thud the party lands in the underdark while the green fog drifts after them, Jonathan's quick "thinking" seals them in with the Cancer Mage...but he's not the only thing you have to fear in the underdark. Unless you're Jonathan Splash and you're so fucked in the head that Mind Flayers....well, I guess you'll have to listen. SHOUT OUT TO @thesplitparty and @edondnd @thehiredswords @role_call20 with @primusdice

In the wake of Kyana's capture, the rest of the gang is of one mind. They will make for the Material Plane, and they will get their monk back. What horrors await them? What sinister purpose do the Mind Flayers have for Kyana and her ilk? Find out on the season finale of Rolling with Difficulty! ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!---Contact the Pod:rollwithdifficulty@gmail.comTwitter: @rollwdifficultyInstagram: @rollwithdifficultyRSS Feed: https://rollingwithdifficultypod.transistor.fm/Cast:Dungeon Master - Austin FunkTwitter: @atthefunkThe Set's Journal of Faerun: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/345568/The-Sets-Journal-of-Faerun-Vol-1?term=the+setKyana - OSP RedTwitter: @OSPyoutubeInstagram: @overly.sarcastic.productionsOverly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannel/Dani -  Sophia RicciardiTwitter: @sophie_kay_Instagram: @_sophie_kayMoviestruck: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/Finbar - WallyInstagram: @stuckinspaceTwitter: @walpoleinspacePortfolio: https://ghost_astronaut.artstation.com/VR-LA - NoirTwitter: @NoirGalaxiesCampaign Art by @stuckinspaceMusic by: Dominic Ricciardihttps://soundcloud.com/dominic-ricciardi-375582925Featured Tracks:Big BattleBig DowntimeDom's Downtime ExtravaganzaRolling with Difficulty ThemeRolling, Possibly with a Bit of DifficultySocial Media Manager: Patrick FunkInstagram: @paddyfunk316

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Happy holidays everyone! Sorry that we took a hiatus. Between the holidays and some stuff happening in our personal life, we had to put the podcast on the backburner. But now, we're back! Emily and I have been struggling with this episode for a while and this is what we came up with. Mind Flayers are an iconic enemy in DnD and their history was one of the few that were ruined throughout time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/obscurednd/message

Walsh and Matt are back in the world of Table Party: Underdark, one year after the events of the first. A new lead might show Maia a path to curing her Were-Tiger Lycanthropy, but she might be in a lot more danger than she realizes. Vampires, Mycoids, and Mind Flayers stand in the way. Will her friends help her through, or will she die to find a cure? Welcome to the Table Party The Table Party Podcast is a Team Chaos Production. Music from this episode: https://soundcloud.com/avanamusic https://www.youtube.com/user/everydaylouie Follow us on Twitter at @TheTableParty and @TeamChaosPods and on Instagram @TeamChaosProductions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a long day of travelling between realms and fighting Mind Flayers, the champions finally get some food, drink and rest at the seedy Abstract Gentlemen inn. The following morning, as they head back toward the better parts of the city, they are interrupted by a young girl and a plea for help. Cast &… Continue reading Ascension: Sweet Charity

Join our heroes as they come face to face with way more Mind Flayers than they had bargained for. The Wardens of the Veil are going to need the dice gods on their side to come out of this one with their brains intact... Follow us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/malt_magic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maltandmagic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8jhoJJNAxbNrZcHn9l43g Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maltandmagic Check out the tools that we use in our games: Music & SFX: www.battlebards.com Music & Ambience: www.tabletopaudio.com Character Tokens: https://www.heroforge.com Virtual Tabletop:

Thanks for listening! Join our community @ www.linktr.ee/chucklesluts.com Da World Doe PSA on dealing with creepy fuckers via Tiktok Bartenders have a whole thing for this Sam is all about clockblocking for the greater good Sam definitely wouldn't fight zak Zak's improve weaponry states are thought the roof Shannon has no problem fucking a dude up Chucklesluts fight club! Toliet gardens bring out the French in us Who is the Chucklesluts daddy patron? Corporations took over the daddy industry Daddyinc.com, the new Chuckleslut verticle Zak finds out nothing is real but the secret, Sam's noodle explodes Zak is the mystery slut, Sam is the OG slut, Shannon is the garbage slut for inquiring minds Landing Party Planet of mind flayers, who's on the landing party? Shannon Black Knight from Monthy python and shits all over the game Sam picks Deadpool, a reasonable choice Shannon shits all over this game Zak Picks Patrick Star, this surprisingly makes sense Mind Flayers weakness: super squishy Sam changes his answer to Vader, how many can he take? Dnd Vader: new character sheet? Can Patrick commit genocide as a throwing star? If I Had Made It Puffy Ami Yumi show: Needed so many more episode, a little rough in the animation Sam gets a mad order of music noodle over Puffy Ami Yumi Sam would change Voyager. Cool characters, The premise needs a whole ass realistic rework. Are we in a golden age of Scifi? Zak talks Winkx. Everything moves too quickly, nothing makes sense, the characters make no sense, and sam is once again lost “Stitches get snitches” – Zak Donkey Show Avatar the last Airbender: the movie that shall not be named M. night Shyamalan is the ultimate donkeyshow Valerian and the city of a thousand planets: The scifi master piece that couldn't be. The representation trope: Write it natural, don't pull the Rowling effect Shannib swagging out

This episode we circle back to the adventures we planned in Campaigns Arcs & Mind Flayers and the one-on-one sessions we planned in A Devilish Encounter. Hear what went great, what didn't go as expected, and the surprising decisions the players made.We also talk about a creative rule for parties strategizing mid-combat, fun ways to handle a player's character being out of action for a session or more, and meaningful consequences for making evil decisions.Spoilers for Kagan's Storm King's Thunder campaign and Joe's Monday night campaign.Jargon Cheat SheetAPL: Average Party Level. Example, APL 12 is a group of level 12 adventurers (on average).

Joe calls out for assistance as he begins building his next story arc full of creepy villagers, brains with legs, and mind flayers! We discuss creative ways to sow the seeds of future adventures, how to steal your players' brilliant ideas, and incorporating their interests and backstories into your adventure planning.Spoilers for the adventure Lost Mines of Phandelver and for players in Joe's Monday campaign.

Mind Flayers, Astaru, and sheep, oh my! The party is transported to the mysterious planet Convergence and Kr1N has a touching encounter with sheep. The Astaru tell the party of their people and beliefs, and of a recent tragedy in the frozen north.

Show Notes: CW/TW: Memory Loss/Forgetfulness. This week, Fiona and guest co-host Sam talk about the Oblex, an extraordinarily intelligent ooze created by Mind Flayers that fed on other creatures' memories. They are capable of using the memories which they had absorbed to create replicas of their victims, which they used to further hunt and feed. Chapter discussed: 'Oblex' (p217-219) from 'Ch. 6: Bestiary' and 'Oblex Tactics' by Keith Ammann (@KeithAmmann) Book: 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes' published by Wizards of the Coast, May 2018. Other resources mentioned: 'The Monsters Know What They Are Doing: Ready-To-Use Tactics For D&D 5e' by Keith Ammann (@KeithAmmann) Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Ryan Cook (UrsaRyan) & Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast). This episode's guest host was Sam Robins The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch!  Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub #DMsBookClub

Welcome to the forty ninth in a dreadful series of podcasts where we return to the Underdark, understand the Illithids inside and out, and why Mind Flayers are Ryan's favorite monster. Be sure to follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/dungeoncrawlpod Join our discord - https://discord.gg/TTSM7ks Recommended Mind Flayer ReadingMonster ManualVolo's Guide to MonstersLords of Madness: Book of Aberrations Monstrous Arcana: The Illithid DM's Guild References - Ezmerelda's Encyclopedia of Evil Mythic Encounters Gods of Faerun The Horrors Beneath Hopen'er Asylum Nightfell (Kickstarter) “Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com“Additional sound effects obtained from https://www.audioblocks.com/, Synrinscape, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUGy8GD5oY4EX9awX4FSqBw/videos, Soundsnap, & https://www.prosoundeffects.comMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Show Notes: This week, Ryan and Fiona talk about the Gith, a race of humanoids who had been enslaved by Mind Flayers for countless generations. After a brutal uprising to overthrow their psionic overlords and winning their freedom, two distinct factions with separate agenda formed: Githyanki and Githzerai. Chapter discussed: 'Chapter 4: Gith and their endless war' (p85 - 98). Book: Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes published by Wizards of the Coast, May 2018. Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Ryan Cook (UrsaRyan) & Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch!  Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub #DMsBookClub

Show Notes: This week, Ryan and Fiona talk about the monster lore around Illithids (more commonly known as Mind Flayers), monstrous humanoid aberrations with psionic powers! Chapter discussed: 'Mind Flayers: Scourge of Worlds' (p71 - 81) from 'Chapter 1: Monster Lore'. Book: Volo's Guide to Monsters published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2016. Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Ryan Cook (UrsaRyan) & Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch!  Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub #DMsBookClub

Are you an honorary member of the Hawkins AV Club?  Tune in this week to talk all about Stranger Things Season 3!  Jenni and Josh discuss their favorite things about the hit Netflix sci-fi, adventure series!  80's nostalgia, story arcs, production design, and of course, the topic of grief and loss in the small Indiana town are all discussed in this week's episode!   

Kyle and Alexis are back with the official reviews of Netflix's "Stranger Things 3" and Sony/Marvel Studio's "Spider-Man: Far From Home." Non-Spoiler overviews first and then full spoilers will follow, also we talk about the new trailer for the Live-Action version of "Mulan" and prepare for the coming week and the reign of the "Live-Action" adaptation of "The Lion King." And could Sony take Spider-Man away from Marvel if "Far From Home" does not cross 1-Billion-Dollars at the Box Office?