Podcasts about skill challenges

D&D does combat well. It can slow down time and can be more or less crunchy than you like, but it definitely creates aa play area that a new DM can handle during a session. Unfortunately, while the books talk about the other two pillars of roleplay, there isn't a lot for the new DM to latch onto to understand the best way to run a seamless session.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to answer a listener question about the best ways to create and run all the non-combat encounters that the characters will become involved with and how to develop them beyond “roll me an x” situation.1:15 DM Dave reminisces on the Time Life Rock ‘n Roll Era CD collection.3:15 Listener question: a new DM asks about the best ways to lend gravitas to non-combat encounters without it just boiling down to a dice roll.4:38 Tip #1: What do your players like?5:30 Tip #2: Prepare ahead and let the players guide the movement forward.6:50 Tip #3: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. 11:15 Tip #4: Mini-games are an easy way to let the players roleplay while also rolling dice.12:45 Tip #5: The evolution of the game reflects the evolution of DMing… give yourself some time to develop.14:00 Tip #6: Lean on some resources that help newer DMs to understand how adventures can run between all the pillars of play.15:11 Tip #7: What are the characters objectives/mission/quest? Let that guide you.18:20 Tip #8: Story prompts and campfire tales… fuel for roleplay.20:00 Tip #9: Go easy on yourself… you will screw up.23:30 Tip #10: Rest times are a great time to spur talking amongst themselves.24:40 Tip #11: The Lever NPC… use them to spur forward momentum.25:50 Tip #12: What do your favorite movies, series, and books do to create “non-combat encounters.”26:45 Tip #13: Narrative side quests.29:50 Tip #14: Skill Challenges.33:35 Tip #15: Create Open-Ended scenarios… developing inciting incidents.37:15 Tip #16: “Sandbox” and “Railroad”: It's not either/or… it's always AND.39:12 Final Thoughts.

Improve your investigations with our clue hunting skill challenge format. We'll also discuss skill challenges at a greater level and how to make the most of them at your table. Be sure to check out our latest patreon release as mentioned on today's episode: Content Pack 02: Transport Ship & Manufacturing Facility ---- Dungeon Jedi Masters Join the DJM Discord!   Music: Runaway by Diamond Ace | https://soundcloud.com/diamond-ace-music

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Tom had COVID, so we start things off by pondering the effects of COVID-19 on roleplaying gamers. In the Coyote's Aegis campaign, the heroes infiltrate Ashgrain Outpost to free some serpentine slaves and look great doing it! Then Magill has too many ales at the tavern and goes on a ramble contemplating the best bits of different RPG systems that we've discussed on the show before. In the Danger Room, Magill talks about the monster hunting-and-eating RPG called Wilderfeast while a bunch of hammering happens in the background (sorry about that). Also, does anyone besides Magill use Skill Challenges anymore? Find us on Facebook! All music composed by Vince Nitro.

This episode, Stephen brought us the Revised d20 Star Wars RPG Podracing Rules! We discussed these in comparison to Skill Challenges, so let us know what you think! Thank you Ezekiel for the cool garrote build! Thank you for your support as we go on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Caravan of Adventure, A Dark Times Experience and Therefore I Am: The Dark Times Retelling (names pending) will be available for ALL current and future patrons, so we hope those can tide you until we return in September.Pathfinder Bounty BuildsZaziclo, The Grime CordFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEEmail us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkHelpful SWSE LinksThe SWSE Wikir/SagaEdition on RedditJoin link for the Saga Edition Wiki DiscordSupport the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show us how you keep skill challenges interesting! Senda and Phil talk skill challenge challenges (see what I did there?), suggestions for when and how to use them, and some […]

DMs Mitch, Neal, and Chris sit down and discuss how to add skill challenges to your game. Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com   All music by: Nick Spurrier @basser26 nickspurriermusic@gmail.com Episode edited by: Neal Powell

On this lesson of Detentions and Dragons, Josh and Matt talk about a narrative driven way to play out a scene in D&D, the skills challenge. They discuss the basic mechanics of skills challenges, rules for the challenge and model one themselves. There is also bonus music and sound effects! Some people we'd also want to credit in this lesson. D&D 4th edition for introducing the skills challenge mechanic. Rodrigo D. Lopez for his upgraded rules for skills challenges. You can find more of his GMing work on the Critical Hit Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-hit-a-major-spoilers-rpg-podcast/id327725953 www.kassoon.com for their table on skill challenge DCs. You can find the table here. https://www.kassoon.com/dnd/5e/skill-challenge-narrative-encounter/ *Note: I did say and spell their name wrong on the lesson. My apologies. Did these two teachers show you a new way to engage your players in the storytelling? Then help Josh and Matt out by recommending Detentions and Dragons to a friend, teacher, or student. New listeners are the best way to help us grow as a podcast. Thanks again for all of your support! Detentions and Dragons is a proud member of the Block Party Podcast Network! Check out our show and other great D&D and gaming podcast at https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/ or where ever you download podcasts!

Mike talks about all things D&D! Contents 00:00 Show Intro 01:24 WOTC CEO Chris Cocks Promoted to Hasbro CEO 10:03 Kickstarter Spotlight: Limitless Heroics 14:53 Kickstarter Spotlight: Adventurer's Guide to the Bible 18:47 Kickstarter Spotlight: Nerdarchy's Mage Forge 20:33 Kickstarter Preview Spotlight: Tome of Beasts 3 by Kobold Press 22:31 Product Spotlight: What Crooked Roots 28:04 4e Skill Challenges vs. Blades Progress Clocks 34:52 Patreon Questions 35:27 Patreon Question: Keeping High Levels Challenging 41:00 Patreon Question: Sly Flourish Books on Roll 20? 44:44 Patreon Question: When Do You Give Out the One-Page Campaign Guide? 46:19 Patreon Question: Pre- and Post-Game Rituals 48:34 Patreon Question: Running Complicated Political Intrigue 51:12 This Isn't Gospel. I'm Just Sharing My Experiences 52:05 Patreon Question: Good 5-Page Product Types? 56:11 Patreon Question: Running RPGs for Kids? 57:55 Patreon Question: Good Downward Beats from Hamlet's Hit Points 59:25 Patreon Question: Scaling D&D for Three Characters Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Kickstarter: Limitless Heroics Kickstarter: Adventurer's Guide to the Bible Kickstarter: Mage Forge Kickstarter: Tome of Beasts 3 What Crooked Roots (affiliate link) Mike on Progress Clocks RPG Kids No Thank You Evil Honey Heist Hamlet's Hit Points

Mike talks about all things D&D! Contents 00:00 Show Intro 01:24 WOTC CEO Chris Cocks Promoted to Hasbro CEO 10:03 Kickstarter Spotlight: Limitless Heroics 14:53 Kickstarter Spotlight: Adventurer's Guide to the Bible 18:47 Kickstarter Spotlight: Nerdarchy's Mage Forge 20:33 Kickstarter Preview Spotlight: Tome of Beasts 3 by Kobold Press 22:31 Product Spotlight: What Crooked Roots 28:04 4e Skill Challenges vs. Blades Progress Clocks 34:52 Patreon Questions 35:27 Patreon Question: Keeping High Levels Challenging 41:00 Patreon Question: Sly Flourish Books on Roll 20? 44:44 Patreon Question: When Do You Give Out the One-Page Campaign Guide? 46:19 Patreon Question: Pre- and Post-Game Rituals 48:34 Patreon Question: Running Complicated Political Intrigue 51:12 This Isn't Gospel. I'm Just Sharing My Experiences 52:05 Patreon Question: Good 5-Page Product Types? 56:11 Patreon Question: Running RPGs for Kids? 57:55 Patreon Question: Good Downward Beats from Hamlet's Hit Points 59:25 Patreon Question: Scaling D&D for Three Characters Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Kickstarter: Limitless Heroics Kickstarter: Adventurer's Guide to the Bible Kickstarter: Mage Forge Kickstarter: Tome of Beasts 3 What Crooked Roots (affiliate link) Mike on Progress Clocks RPG Kids No Thank You Evil Honey Heist Hamlet's Hit Points

To Coerce or Convince? Intimidate or Persuade, that is the question. There is a wealth of skills and things to do with them. So much we have our first 2 part episode. Join Nick and Josh as they talk Skill Challenges, Ability Checks, and the many uses of Medicine of this week's Advice and Advantage! Thinking outside the box on intimidating your foes. Alternative Use of skills with different Stats Social Skills Merch! https://advice-and-advantage-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Please leave us a review! Contact us at Email: AdviceAndAdvantage@gmail.com Instagram: @AdviceAndAdvantage Facebook: AdviceAndAdvantage-  Twitter: @AdviceAndadvantage Pinterest: @AdviceAndadvantage https://advice-and-advantage.captivate.fm Music: The Land of Luck Spectacular Sound Productions by Spectacular Sound Productions https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ #adviceandadvantage #dnd #rpgs #dungeonsanddragons #dice #dmadvice #5e #dndmemes #roleplaying #roleplay #pnprpg #rpg #d20 #roleplaying #roleplayinggames #dragons #magicitems #dungeonmaster #skill #skills #abilitychecks #skillcheck Support this podcast

Storming the Castle, hiding from the guards, and disarming the traps. Skills are how you get stuff done in D&D. The training or prowess your character possesses are summarized in your skills. Master your use of skill checks and you'll know what you can do and what you can try in the world of Dungeons and Dragons Join Nick and Josh as they talk Skill Challenges, Ability Checks, and the many uses of Animal handling of this week's Advice and Advantage! What is the deal with Acrobatics? Alternative Use of skills with different Stats Knowledge Skills Please leave us a review! Contact us at Email: AdviceAndAdvantage@gmail.com Instagram: @AdviceAndAdvantage Facebook: AdviceAndAdvantage-  Twitter: @AdviceAndadvantage Pinterest: @AdviceAndadvantage https://advice-and-advantage.captivate.fm Music: The Land of Luck Spectacular Sound Productions by Spectacular Sound Productions https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ #adviceandadvantage #dnd #rpgs #dungeonsanddragons #dice #dmadvice #5e #dndmemes #roleplaying #roleplay #pnprpg #rpg #d20 #roleplaying #roleplayinggames #dragons #magicitems #dungeonmaster #skill #skills #abilitychecks #skillcheck Support this podcast

Skill challenges were one of the best things to come out of the much maligned 4th edition of Dungeons and Dragons.  What are they?  How can you use them in your campaign?  Will Jeremy ever be able to limit himself to a 20 minute episode again?

Sometimes musical skill can be a challenge, so today learn how to surmount those challenges without losing hope! Find the accompanying blog here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicsecretsexposed/message

Mike chats with Teos Abadia about D&D skill challenges! Original Youtube Video Mastering Dungeons Alphastream.org Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike chats with Teos Abadia about D&D skill challenges! Original Youtube Video Mastering Dungeons Alphastream.org Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

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The illustrious GM Tim joins Zac, Troy, and Jon for a special episode as they delve into the topic of skill challenges and then devolve into a discussion of the Middle Earth RPG system. Mentioned in the episode: Fierce Adventures|Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegmtim/videos Player's Guide to Oranth|Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadowrealm/players-guide-to-oranth So You Want to Be a Goblin|Adventure: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/242014/So-You-Want-To-Be-A-Goblin Social Links Zac Goins|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xzacklee Troy Sandlin|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troysandlin Jon Christian|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwarfpower This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ryan and Ben look a bit at the dark side by discussing vampires, then open up the mail bag and answer a couple questions. Community Page: Matt Colville’s Skill Challenges! Running the Game #21

Unsere Meinung zum Pro Bowl gabs in der letzten Woche, wir schauen trotzdem nochmal kurz zurück und empfehlen euch zumindest die Skill Challenges: https://youtu.be/d2FQUrPhJDo Für unsere kleine Super Bowl Vorschau haben wir uns Verstärkung aus dem Fanlager der Niners geholt. Als ersten Gast überhaupt begrüßen wir den Chefredakteur von The Niner Empire Germany Lars Riedenklau (https://twitter.com/LarsRiedenklau). Schaut gerne mal vorbei unter http://theninerempiregermany.de/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ihr könnt uns außerdem auf Twitter (www.twitter.com/schema_ff) und Instagram (www.instagram.com/schema_ff) folgen, um immer auf dem neuesten Stand zu bleiben.

In this Behind the Dice Episode, we finish talking about Skill Challenges and comparing those in-the-moment feelings to other types of encounters, what the cast would like to see in the campaign and what movies or games they think our game is like, unique or magic items and weapons they don't or do have in their possession (and definitely forgot about), and uncomfortable Oktoberfest experiences! Kallis, Taat, Pubby, and Stabby had a blast at the GameCraft Arcade and Bar Kickstarter Backer Only party, check out our social media for some pictures of the event! Kallis' family's Arcade and Bar! https://www.gamecraft-arcade.com/ Our Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/stabbyquest Come say hi on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StabbyQuest Join the StabbyQuest Discord! https://discord.gg/g5zpcY8   Intro song for this episode: "Hidden Agenda" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Congratulations to our Paladin Kallis and his real life family on successfully reaching their Kickstarter goal, and opening their new business! GameCraft Arcade and Bar is located in Southington, CT, and there is a link to their site below. Check them out! We return to the Behind The Dice series continuing the night of the "sting" onto the ship, disguised as their own workers. In this episode we cover Skill Challenges, Party Roles versus Class Roles, and playing to or against those constraints. Kallis' family's Arcade and Bar! https://www.gamecraft-arcade.com/ Our Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/stabbyquest Come say hi on Twitter! https://twitter.com/StabbyQuest Join the StabbyQuest Discord! https://discord.gg/g5zpcY8   Intro song for this episode: "Hidden Agenda" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We discuss introducing skill challenges into your games. Skill challenges are a series of skill checks by multiple characters, where a certain amount of successes spread across multiple skills and characters must be achieved before a number of failures. Our show may not be suitable for children, but neither is our D&D game.   Get your Copy Here  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/259850/Skill-Challenges-in-5e?affiliate_id=1546158 Our first book: Unearthed Tips & Tricks is now available on DMsguild Here: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/259443/Unearthed-Tips-and-Tricks-Volume-I?affiliate_id=1546158 Become a patreon donor at www.patreon.com/critacademy and help support the show. Get access to behind the scenes footage, enjoy the show live and even chat with us during the show. Get a free audio book at www.audibletrial.com/critacademy Visit us us at www.critacademy.com Show Notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KXvFW7zDOQicAdNfNigbkqd4m32Gvi_tfca2kQIPW84

Welcome to the Calculated Risks SPECIAL PART 2: GURPShammer 40k IN THIS EPISODE: Join us for grimdark insanity, blood, gore, and a few broken bones as Mike slides into the DMs (chair) and we play some GURPS! Alina's Books: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/alinapopescu Follow Alina's new Instagram: @Alinavsart New from Bob at the DMsGuild! Guildbook of the Watchful Order: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/262611/Guildbook-of-the-Watchful-Order Halaster's Hoard https://www.dmsguild.com/product/261272/Halasters-Hoard Chalk Hill - Honeymoon at the Eight Maidens https://www.dmsguild.com/product/260408/Chalk-Hill--Honeymoon-at-the-Eight-Maidens Skill Challenges in 5e https://www.dmsguild.com/product/259850/Skill-Challenges-in-5e New From Travis: DMs Guild: Off to a Weird Start: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/259825/Off-to-a-Weird-Start The Palace of Pain's Pleasures: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/261496/The-Palace-of-Pains-Pleasures Kraul Playable Race: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/261994/Kraul-Playable-Race Pugmire: The Pugmire System Guide for OGL 5E Creators https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/252746/The-Pugmire-System-Guide-For-OGL-5E-Creators Scarred Lands 5e: Game Master Companion and Adventures: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258867/Game-Master-Companion-and-Adventures Scarred Lands DM Screen (5e): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/252329/Scarred-Lands-DM-Screen-5e Storytellers Vault: Orpheus: Mission Reports Volume 1 https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/261784/Mission-Reports-Volume-1 Pain Rage and Fear Second Edition: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/261516/Pain-Rage-and-Fear-Second-Edition Crossing the Veil Second Edition: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/260854/Crossing-the-Veil-Second-Edition Legacy: Nightwalker: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/259803/Legacy-Nightwalker Bloodlines of the New Millennium: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/259806/Bloodlines-of-the-New-Millennium TWITCH CHANNEL NOTES: Friday, January 4th we return for MORE GURPS! Mon January 7th at 2PM CST we return to Scarn for Scarred Lands: Myths and Matchmakers! Follow the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MythsandMatchmakers EXTREME DROWESS returns Thursday, January 10th at 8 PM CST! Like the Official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ExtremeDrowess Starring: Al --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calculated-risks-an-eberron-adventure/support

Welcome to the Calculated Risks SPECIAL PART 1: GURPShammer 40k IN THIS EPISODE: Join us for character creation as Mike slides into the DMs (chair) and we prepare to play some GURPS!! Calculated Risks: An Eberron Adventure Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalculatedRisksEberron/ The Mad Mage of Xen'drik is NOW ON DMsGuild! https://www.dmsguild.com/product/260992/The-Mad-Mage-of-Xendrik Alina's Books: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/alinapopescu Follow Alina's new Instagram: @Alinavsart New from Bob at the DMsGuild! Halaster's Hoard https://www.dmsguild.com/product/261272/Halasters-Hoard Chalk Hill - Honeymoon at the Eight Maidens https://www.dmsguild.com/product/260408/Chalk-Hill--Honeymoon-at-the-Eight-Maidens Skill Challenges in 5e https://www.dmsguild.com/product/259850/Skill-Challenges-in-5e New From Travis: DMs Guild: Off to a Weird Start: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/259825/Off-to-a-Weird-Start The Palace of Pain's Pleasures: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/261496/The-Palace-of-Pains-Pleasures Kraul Playable Race: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/261994/Kraul-Playable-Race Pugmire: The Pugmire System Guide for OGL 5E Creators https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/252746/The-Pugmire-System-Guide-For-OGL-5E-Creators Scarred Lands 5e: Game Master Companion and Adventures: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258867/Game-Master-Companion-and-Adventures Scarred Lands DM Screen (5e): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/252329/Scarred-Lands-DM-Screen-5e Storytellers Vault: Orpheus: Mission Reports Volume 1 https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/261784/Mission-Reports-Volume-1 Pain Rage and Fear Second Edition: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/261516/Pain-Rage-and-Fear-Second-Edition Crossing the Veil Second Edition: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/260854/Crossing-the-Veil-Second-Edition Bloodlines of the New Millennium: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/259806/Bloodlines-of-the-New-Millennium Starring: Alina Popescu, Mihai Suteu, R.P. Davis Gamemaster: Travis Legge Associate Producer: Corey Frang Executive Producer: Steve Heiden Support this show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/TravisLegge --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calculated-risks-an-eberron-adventure/support

Neste episódio, Balbi conversa com Chiral Alchemist, brother do facebook, sobre as Skills Challenges, um dos grandes legados da 4a edição do D&D, e como podem ser aproveitados na 5a edição. Na conversa, foi citado o vídeo do Matthew Collville falando sobre o assunto: https://youtu.be/GvOeqDpkBm8 Blog explicando as skills challenges pra 5e: https://critical-hits.com/blog/2016/08/16/skill-challenges-in-5th-edition-dd/   Música: "Edible Door", por Lithics.

### Why do we need mechanics for it? If it doesn't exist in the mechanics, it's not part of the game. Without rules, it's all make-believe and agreements (the rules are an agreement as well, but one that is external to us). ### Use the old mechanics in new and novel ways (3:45) You want to make meeting a new monster more exciting? Add the template "unknown" to every encounter with a new creature. Eran used the chase sub-system from [Savage Worlds](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/102528/Savage-Worlds-Deluxe-Explorers-Edition?affiliate_id=29668) to simulate a search of a haunted fort (there's also a chase in [Curse of the Crimson Throne](https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Curse_of_the_Crimson_Throne)) For pathfinder or D&D: Add new feats/conditions and bonuses, or reasons to gain advantages and disadvantages. A necromancer who walks around with her zombie dad; techincally a Warlock with the Ranger Beastmaster archetype. ### Add new sub-mechanics to support new narrative concepts (9:50) In [PbtA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_by_the_Apocalypse) games you create a custom move. This can be tricky, so many rulebooks suggest guidelines. Psionics in D&D 3rd edition, Monks in virtually every game system ever. Managing a rebellion in [Hell's Rebels](https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Hell%27s_Rebels). Having many subsystems is not encouraged. It makes it tricky to maintain game balance, and keeping things clear and fair for everyone. ### Take mechanics that specialize in the things you want, from other systems (16:00) The Madness Meters from [Unknown Armies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unknown_Armies) Long term injuries in Fate and/or [Mistborn Adventure Game](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/97476/Mistborn-Adventure-Game-Digital-Edition?affiliate_id=29668). The [stress system from Fate](https://fate-srd.com/fate-core/stress-consequences). Adding a new mechanic is disruptive to the game balance as intended by the game designer. Aim to only do this with a system you know very well. [The Dresden Files RPG](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/80984/Dresden-Files-RPG-Your-Story?affiliate_id=29668); [Dresden Files Accelerated](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/213844/Dresden-Files-Accelerated?affiliate_id=29668); Find more about Dresden Files in our episode about [top selling RPGs](https://dwarves.podiant.co/e/35e72b2e691a26/). [Skill Challenges in D&D 5](http://www.dmsguild.com/product/242206/Almost-Heroic-Presents--Skill-Challenges) ### Tell about it, away from the table (25:30) If it's around the table, we expect mechanics; if it's in emails, or a post, we're fine with reading a story. However, the default should be to [act during the game](https://dwarves.podiant.co/e/35dc2e1458f9c0/), so it's better to use this tecnhique only after consideration. ### Taking the load off (27:50) Uri - play to your parties strengths, paladin as a wall of Remove Disease. [Our new Youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWeLil4F0mu_Gx1oCQ_9sg), subscribe if you wanna! [Your fav elemental](https://www.facebook.com/groups/dwarfpodcast/permalink/609213752772878/), and why. [Avatar: The Last Airbender](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender). [City of Mist's Roll20 character sheet](https://www.facebook.com/cityofmistrpg/videos/2123769987860119/) (Most links to DriveThruRPG are affiliate, which means we get a bit of money if you buy through them, with no added cost to you)

A Taste of What You'll Find: Sometimes the idea of swinging your sword around can feel a bit stale. You need something new in the mix to spice things up, and that's where Skill Challenges come in. In this episode we discuss how you can serve a new type of encounter to your players that's more engaging than a standard skill check, and keeps the pace of your game going! Sources: Critical Hits Article Old 4e Example Challenges You Can Also Find Us On: Facebook Twitter A Bite of D&D Credits: Intro and Outro use music by Visager

Will and Brian are going over the art of building an encounter as a DM/GM this week! From simple combats to more complex endeavors, learn what you can do to take your players to their limits. Talking points: Consequential Combats, Difficulty Ratings, Fail-State Boss Fights, Good Encounter Spice, Know Your Players, DM/Player Role Play, Skill Challenges, and more. Check Out the TDC Merch Store Check out our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Support us on Patreon Join the community on Discord Follow us on Twitter Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-dungeoncast/support

Skill Challenges have been a long developing, changing, and debated topic in 4e D&D. This month (April) I am calling Skill Challenge Month and towards that goal I am planning a couple of episodes of how to make them work and be awesome. To those ends, I am joined in this episode by Dave Chalker where we are going to build a Skill Challenge from scratch and talk about how to get the most out of a skill challenge as a player. Sponsors: FRP Games Pick of the Episode - Plane Above Links: Critical Hits Forums

Skill Challenges have been a long developing, changing, and debated topic in 4e D&D. This month (April) I am calling Skill Challenge Month and towards that goal I am planning a couple of episodes of how to make them work and be awesome. To those ends, I am joined in this episode by Dave Chalker where we are going to build a Skill Challenge from scratch and talk about how to get the most out of a skill challenge as a player. Sponsors: FRP Games Pick of the Episode - Plane Above Links: Critical Hits Forums

Skill Challenges have been a long developing, changing, and debated topic in 4e D&D. This month (April) I am calling Skill Challenge Month and towards that goal I am planning a couple of episodes of how to make them work and be awesome. To those ends, I am joined in this episode by Dave Chalker where we are going to build a Skill Challenge from scratch and talk about how to get the most out of a skill challenge as a player. Sponsors: FRP Games Pick of the Episode - Plane Above Links: Critical Hits Forums

To talk about building an Elven Rogue and discussing how to make Skill Challenges awesome I brought in Mike Shea of the Sly Flourish blog on the RPG Bloggers Network. Books mentioned in this episode: (Click the affiliate link below and the Tome Show gets part of the proceeds, don't forget to use the coupon code "Radio" for an additional $3 off an order of $30, usable once per month) Player's Handbook 1 Players Handbook 2 Martial Power Sponsors: RPG Now RPGNow Pick of the Episode - By Skill Alone Gamer's Attic Gamer's Attic Pick of the Episode - Dice Bags RPG Shop Links: Sly Flourish Sly Flourish on Twitter At-Will Chatty DM Official D&D Podcast Vorpal Network

To talk about building an Elven Rogue and discussing how to make Skill Challenges awesome I brought in Mike Shea of the Sly Flourish blog on the RPG Bloggers Network. Books mentioned in this episode: (Click the affiliate link below and the Tome Show gets part of the proceeds, don't forget to use the coupon code "Radio" for an additional $3 off an order of $30, usable once per month) Player's Handbook 1 Players Handbook 2 Martial Power Sponsors: RPG Now RPGNow Pick of the Episode - By Skill Alone Gamer's Attic Gamer's Attic Pick of the Episode - Dice Bags RPG Shop Links: Sly Flourish Sly Flourish on Twitter At-Will Chatty DM Official D&D Podcast Vorpal Network

To talk about building an Elven Rogue and discussing how to make Skill Challenges awesome I brought in Mike Shea of the Sly Flourish blog on the RPG Bloggers Network. Books mentioned in this episode: (Click the affiliate link below and the Tome Show gets part of the proceeds, don't forget to use the coupon code "Radio" for an additional $3 off an order of $30, usable once per month) Player's Handbook 1 Players Handbook 2 Martial Power Sponsors: RPG Now RPGNow Pick of the Episode - By Skill Alone Gamer's Attic Gamer's Attic Pick of the Episode - Dice Bags RPG Shop Links: Sly Flourish Sly Flourish on Twitter At-Will Chatty DM Official D&D Podcast Vorpal Network