Podcasts about vile darkness

We return to Wizards of the Coast's Villainous Options, now revised after the first round was lovingly pushed down the stairs by public feedback. Some subclasses survived untouched. Some got a makeover. Some were taken behind the shed, especially the Primordial Patron, which had one great idea and the mechanical confidence of a wet napkin. Good news, though: the demon sorcerer finally feels demonic, the Titan Druid is now a proper kaiju tank, and the Hell Knight has upgraded from flaming disappointment to legally playable infernal gambling problem. Show Notes This episode revisits Wizards of the Coast's latest Unearthed Arcana update for Villainous Options, which means the crew returns to the scene of the crime to see what survived the feedback cycle, what got rewritten, and what was quietly removed from the suspect board. The earlier Villainous Options episodes gave us some strong concepts with mixed execution: villainous path feats like the Death Knight and Lich, subclasses like the Titan Druid and Hell Knight, and later options like the Path of Lament Barbarian, Pestilence Cleric, Venom Monk, and the now-defenestrated Primordial Patron Warlock. Some of those were apparently well-liked enough to move forward with little public revision. Others came back covered in red ink and shame. The episode opens by sorting out what is not in the new UA. Path of Lament, Pestilence Cleric, and Venom Monk appear to have landed well enough that they did not need another public pass, though the hosts still have a few lingering concerns about capstones, wording, and whether weaponized sadness is legally distinct from being a barbarian with theater kid energy. The Death Knight and Lich villain paths also seem likely to continue, though Ash remains skeptical that the Lich is as ready as WotC apparently thinks it is. The Primordial Patron, meanwhile, is gone for now, which hurts because the concept rules, but the subclass itself never really delivered on the fantasy of making a pact with an ancient elemental apocalypse. Then the real revisions begin with Circle of the Titan Druid, which gets a much-needed identity check. The old version wanted to be a giant monster but had all the durability of a parade float in a hailstorm. The new version leans harder into tanking: better AC, more temporary hit points, stronger damage scaling, a shorter but more practical Titan form duration, and a capstone swallow ability that finally feels like being eaten by a kaiju instead of being mildly inconvenienced by one. Behemoth and Insectoid both look more playable, with Insectoid getting a strong healing identity, while Leviathan still mostly answers the question, "What if your subclass feature was swimming?" Hell Knight also gets a major facelift, mostly by reducing its dependence on rolling exactly the right number before anything interesting happens. The infernal wounds now feel more like a real subclass engine, with rider effects that happen more consistently and Devil's Luck upgrades when the dice cooperate. It is much better than before, but the table still finds it a little too constrained by resources and a little too enamored with gambling mechanics. It is no longer borderline unplayable, which is progress, but it may still need another pass before it becomes the infernal fighter fantasy everyone clearly wants. The big winner is Demonic Sorcery. The previous version felt like a melee sorcerer with terrible life choices, a bad spell list, and an aura table that made everyone remember why random subclass tables are rarely fun. The revision gives it Abyssal Rupture, a movable sphere of demonic problems that pulls enemies around, creates battlefield control, scales into difficult terrain, and eventually supports summon fiend in a way that finally screams Abyss instead of discount Hexblade with a concussion. The spell list is also dramatically better, replacing nonsense like Hallow and overused Misty Step with options that fit the theme and support the playstyle. It still needs damage scaling on the rupture, but this is the rare UA glow-up where the hosts go from roasting the thing to wanting to play it. The episode also touches on the new feats and epic boons, which range from charming people by picking their pockets to setting better hunting traps to becoming weirdly hard to fool, possess, or kill with necrotic damage. The hosts speculate about what book this material is actually building toward, with possibilities ranging from a renamed Book of Vile Darkness to an evil campaign supplement, a fiendish planar guide, or something tied to the Abyss and Nine Hells. Whatever it becomes, the consensus is cautiously positive: WotC seems to be listening, the revisions are mostly moving in the right direction, and the demon sorcerer finally has enough flavor to stop apologizing for itself. Key Takeaways This UA is a feedback-driven revision of the previous Villainous Options material, not a totally new batch of evil toys. Path of Lament Barbarian, Pestilence Cleric, and Venom Monk appear to have been received well enough that they did not return for major public revision. The Death Knight and Lich villain paths seem likely to continue, though the hosts still think Lich needs more work and Death Knight may get broadened for more martial builds. The Primordial Patron Warlock is gone for now, which is sad because the idea is excellent, but the original execution did not feel like a pact with an elemental world-ending horror. Circle of the Titan Druid is much stronger now and has a clearer role as the tanky kaiju druid. Titan Druid's improved AC, temporary hit points, damage scaling, and better swallow feature make the subclass feel much closer to its fantasy. Behemoth looks solid, Insectoid now has a meaningful healer/tank angle, and Leviathan still feels like the one you pick because the campaign has too much water. Hell Knight is much better because infernal wounds now do interesting things more consistently instead of asking players to roll a six before the subclass becomes fun. Hell Knight still feels too resource-limited and may need another pass, especially if the goal is to make infernal wounds feel like the subclass's real engine. Demonic Sorcery is the standout winner of the revision. The new Abyssal Rupture gives Demonic Sorcery a strong identity built around battlefield control, forced movement, difficult terrain, and demon-flavored chaos. The Demonic Sorcery spell list is dramatically improved and now actually supports the theme instead of asking why a demon sorcerer has Hallow. The hosts like the revised Demonic Sorcery enough that it went from "why would I play this?" to "I would play this immediately." The new feats and epic boons are more mechanically interesting than expected, with a few strong options for social manipulation, traps, protection, and high-level anti-undead or anti-illusion play. The likely future product may be an evil campaign book, a spiritual successor to Book of Vile Darkness, or a broader fiendish/planar supplement. Overall verdict: WotC appears to be listening, the revisions are mostly better, and the villains are finally getting options that do more than look cool while failing their own saving throw. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

We return to Wizards of the Coast's Villainous Options, now revised after the first round was lovingly pushed down the stairs by public feedback. Some subclasses survived untouched. Some got a makeover. Some were taken behind the shed, especially the Primordial Patron, which had one great idea and the mechanical confidence of a wet napkin. Good news, though: the demon sorcerer finally feels demonic, the Titan Druid is now a proper kaiju tank, and the Hell Knight has upgraded from flaming disappointment to legally playable infernal gambling problem. Show Notes This episode revisits Wizards of the Coast's latest Unearthed Arcana update for Villainous Options, which means the crew returns to the scene of the crime to see what survived the feedback cycle, what got rewritten, and what was quietly removed from the suspect board. The earlier Villainous Options episodes gave us some strong concepts with mixed execution: villainous path feats like the Death Knight and Lich, subclasses like the Titan Druid and Hell Knight, and later options like the Path of Lament Barbarian, Pestilence Cleric, Venom Monk, and the now-defenestrated Primordial Patron Warlock. Some of those were apparently well-liked enough to move forward with little public revision. Others came back covered in red ink and shame. The episode opens by sorting out what is not in the new UA. Path of Lament, Pestilence Cleric, and Venom Monk appear to have landed well enough that they did not need another public pass, though the hosts still have a few lingering concerns about capstones, wording, and whether weaponized sadness is legally distinct from being a barbarian with theater kid energy. The Death Knight and Lich villain paths also seem likely to continue, though Ash remains skeptical that the Lich is as ready as WotC apparently thinks it is. The Primordial Patron, meanwhile, is gone for now, which hurts because the concept rules, but the subclass itself never really delivered on the fantasy of making a pact with an ancient elemental apocalypse. Then the real revisions begin with Circle of the Titan Druid, which gets a much-needed identity check. The old version wanted to be a giant monster but had all the durability of a parade float in a hailstorm. The new version leans harder into tanking: better AC, more temporary hit points, stronger damage scaling, a shorter but more practical Titan form duration, and a capstone swallow ability that finally feels like being eaten by a kaiju instead of being mildly inconvenienced by one. Behemoth and Insectoid both look more playable, with Insectoid getting a strong healing identity, while Leviathan still mostly answers the question, "What if your subclass feature was swimming?" Hell Knight also gets a major facelift, mostly by reducing its dependence on rolling exactly the right number before anything interesting happens. The infernal wounds now feel more like a real subclass engine, with rider effects that happen more consistently and Devil's Luck upgrades when the dice cooperate. It is much better than before, but the table still finds it a little too constrained by resources and a little too enamored with gambling mechanics. It is no longer borderline unplayable, which is progress, but it may still need another pass before it becomes the infernal fighter fantasy everyone clearly wants. The big winner is Demonic Sorcery. The previous version felt like a melee sorcerer with terrible life choices, a bad spell list, and an aura table that made everyone remember why random subclass tables are rarely fun. The revision gives it Abyssal Rupture, a movable sphere of demonic problems that pulls enemies around, creates battlefield control, scales into difficult terrain, and eventually supports summon fiend in a way that finally screams Abyss instead of discount Hexblade with a concussion. The spell list is also dramatically better, replacing nonsense like Hallow and overused Misty Step with options that fit the theme and support the playstyle. It still needs damage scaling on the rupture, but this is the rare UA glow-up where the hosts go from roasting the thing to wanting to play it. The episode also touches on the new feats and epic boons, which range from charming people by picking their pockets to setting better hunting traps to becoming weirdly hard to fool, possess, or kill with necrotic damage. The hosts speculate about what book this material is actually building toward, with possibilities ranging from a renamed Book of Vile Darkness to an evil campaign supplement, a fiendish planar guide, or something tied to the Abyss and Nine Hells. Whatever it becomes, the consensus is cautiously positive: WotC seems to be listening, the revisions are mostly moving in the right direction, and the demon sorcerer finally has enough flavor to stop apologizing for itself. Key Takeaways This UA is a feedback-driven revision of the previous Villainous Options material, not a totally new batch of evil toys. Path of Lament Barbarian, Pestilence Cleric, and Venom Monk appear to have been received well enough that they did not return for major public revision. The Death Knight and Lich villain paths seem likely to continue, though the hosts still think Lich needs more work and Death Knight may get broadened for more martial builds. The Primordial Patron Warlock is gone for now, which is sad because the idea is excellent, but the original execution did not feel like a pact with an elemental world-ending horror. Circle of the Titan Druid is much stronger now and has a clearer role as the tanky kaiju druid. Titan Druid's improved AC, temporary hit points, damage scaling, and better swallow feature make the subclass feel much closer to its fantasy. Behemoth looks solid, Insectoid now has a meaningful healer/tank angle, and Leviathan still feels like the one you pick because the campaign has too much water. Hell Knight is much better because infernal wounds now do interesting things more consistently instead of asking players to roll a six before the subclass becomes fun. Hell Knight still feels too resource-limited and may need another pass, especially if the goal is to make infernal wounds feel like the subclass's real engine. Demonic Sorcery is the standout winner of the revision. The new Abyssal Rupture gives Demonic Sorcery a strong identity built around battlefield control, forced movement, difficult terrain, and demon-flavored chaos. The Demonic Sorcery spell list is dramatically improved and now actually supports the theme instead of asking why a demon sorcerer has Hallow. The hosts like the revised Demonic Sorcery enough that it went from "why would I play this?" to "I would play this immediately." The new feats and epic boons are more mechanically interesting than expected, with a few strong options for social manipulation, traps, protection, and high-level anti-undead or anti-illusion play. The likely future product may be an evil campaign book, a spiritual successor to Book of Vile Darkness, or a broader fiendish/planar supplement. Overall verdict: WotC appears to be listening, the revisions are mostly better, and the villains are finally getting options that do more than look cool while failing their own saving throw. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Ryan and Ben talk about the newest update for Maps, get excited about Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, hope about potential 3rd party outsourcing, and gush over all of the Villainous content coming. Community Pages: Character Sheet in Maps; Ravenloft Ultimate Bundle; Ravenloft Digital and Physical; D&D scaling up as a franchise; Bringing back the Book of Vile Darkness; D&D Beyond Book of Vile Darkness; Designer Insights from Unearthed Arcana: Villainous Options; Villainous Options Unearthed Arcana; Villainous Options survey; Neon Odyssey cinematic trailer. Socials: Discord; Bluesky; Ryan's Bluesky; Ben's Bluesky

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If your evil character isn't at least pretending to be helpful, they're not evil—they're just unemployed. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the dark, morally murky world of evil characters in tabletop RPGs. With Ash leading the charge, the conversation focuses on how to play a character with evil tendencies without destroying the game, the party, or your friendships. The hosts explore different shades of evil alignments, the narrative value of morally compromised PCs, and offer practical advice on how to maintain group cohesion when one of the players is clearly up to no good. From selfish rogues to power-hungry warlocks, the cast lays out the dos and don'ts of roleplaying antagonistic characters responsibly. This episode balances philosophical alignment discussion with real-world table etiquette, all while keeping things lighthearted, insightful, and occasionally disturbing in the best way. If you've ever wanted to play the villain—but not be one—this is your guide. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! Get in on the DungeonFlow Beta at DungeonFlow.app MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 1 of 2) RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 2 of 2) Content from RPGBOT.net Otherworldly Patrons and You – DnD 5e Dark Gifts or Distinctive Quirks? – DnD 5e Villains – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E58 Other Stuff Book of Vile Darkness (3e) (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link) Key Takeaways: Evil characters can enhance a TTRPG story if they're crafted with intention and communication. Session Zero is the place to set expectations and make sure everyone is on board. A "safe sociopath" in-game should never be a real-life problem player. Evil characters should elevate the story—not just hog the spotlight or sow chaos. It's okay to play dark themes—but not at the cost of trust at the table. Redemption arcs and “gray morality” often make more compelling characters than cartoon villains. 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 BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

If your evil character isn't at least pretending to be helpful, they're not evil—they're just unemployed. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the dark, morally murky world of evil characters in tabletop RPGs. With Ash leading the charge, the conversation focuses on how to play a character with evil tendencies without destroying the game, the party, or your friendships. The hosts explore different shades of evil alignments, the narrative value of morally compromised PCs, and offer practical advice on how to maintain group cohesion when one of the players is clearly up to no good. From selfish rogues to power-hungry warlocks, the cast lays out the dos and don'ts of roleplaying antagonistic characters responsibly. This episode balances philosophical alignment discussion with real-world table etiquette, all while keeping things lighthearted, insightful, and occasionally disturbing in the best way. If you've ever wanted to play the villain—but not be one—this is your guide. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! Get in on the DungeonFlow Beta at DungeonFlow.app MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 1 of 2) RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 2 of 2) Content from RPGBOT.net Otherworldly Patrons and You – DnD 5e Dark Gifts or Distinctive Quirks? – DnD 5e Villains – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E58 Other Stuff Book of Vile Darkness (3e) (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link) Key Takeaways: Evil characters can enhance a TTRPG story if they're crafted with intention and communication. Session Zero is the place to set expectations and make sure everyone is on board. A "safe sociopath" in-game should never be a real-life problem player. Evil characters should elevate the story—not just hog the spotlight or sow chaos. It's okay to play dark themes—but not at the cost of trust at the table. Redemption arcs and “gray morality” often make more compelling characters than cartoon villains. 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 BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

50 Shades of Grayson Azriel The third Dungeons & Dragons movie is steeped in sin as it partners a quartet of bloodthirsty bandits with a celibate knight on a quest to rescue his father from a kinky underworld. Is returning director Gerry Lively faithful to the letter of the 3rd edition game supplement The Book of Vile Darkness, which first let players fall under the spell of a black magic text printed in blood, skin, and bone? And why did SyFy Channel pass on this 2012 campaign, limiting its official release to the UK? Justin, Stuart, and Arnie are ready to suck fingers to find out how bad it gets.

Severed SonsTomb Breakers 2: The Book of Vile Darkness; Ep 3This episode takes place approximately a year before the beginning of the Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign.Farren Ravenshade, Lambda, Bryn, and Shawna Vurnosk must get past the final defenses of Brimstone Hold.Thanks to Wizards of the Coast, Roll20, DnD Beyond, Monument Studios, and thanks to Syrinscape! Theme Music by Ron MurphyBecause Epic Games Need Epic Sound!Episode CreditsRon Murphy – DM, @ron88keysRBDMThe Tomb Breakers are:Farren Ravenshade – Zach Burrell, @zachburrell10Lambda - Jaiden Ramirez, @foxtrotfalloutBryn - Matthew QuattlebaumShawna Vurnosk - Josh Helgeson, @joshinaround88Follow us on Twitter at @SeveredSonsDnD!Join our Discord!Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify,  GoodPods or on our Twitter page and we'll read it on the air.  Stay frosty! Support the show

Severed SonsTomb Breakers 2: Eye of the Efreeti; Ep 2This episode takes place approximately a year before the beginning of the Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign.Farren Ravenshade, Lambda, Bryn, and Shawna Vurnosk are on a mission to recover the Book of Vile Darkness from an efreeti when they encounter a famous paladin.Thanks to Wizards of the Coast, Roll20, DnD Beyond, Monument Studios, and thanks to Syrinscape! Theme Music by Ron MurphyBecause Epic Games Need Epic Sound!Episode CreditsRon Murphy – DM, @ron88keysRBDMThe Tomb Breakers are:Farren Ravenshade – Zach Burrell, @zachburrell10Lambda - Jaiden Ramirez, @foxtrotfalloutBryn - Matthew QuattlebaumShawna Vurnosk - Josh Helgeson, @joshinaround88Follow us on Twitter at @SeveredSonsDnD!Join our Discord!Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify,  GoodPods or on our Twitter page and we'll read it on the air.  Stay frosty! Support the show

William and Brian crack open the nastiest book ever written in all of TTRPG - The Book of Vile Darkness. This flesh wrapped tome of horrors gets worse and worse as those who encounter its horrid pages succumb to madness and its evil will. Learn what it truly means to read from it this week on The Dungeoncast! Be sure to check out this week's sponsor: RPG Match Pre-order Starseeker's Guide to Draken Star today! Our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Dungeoncast Merch Patreon Discord Twitter Instagram Our Amazon Wishlist  Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Dispel Magic! More specifically, The Book of Exalted Deeds and The Book of Vile Darkness, these singular items supposedly hold great power. Sounds like it would impact a game pretty heavily, no? Well, maybe. We take a look at life changing security protocols, whether its moral to rat out your neighbors, and literal Good and Evil particles. Let us know what you think of the show or if we gave you any ideas for your game, you can reach out on twitter!

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss playing evil characters in TTRPGs. We discuss important guidelines for safely playing an evil character in, ideas for playing an evil character successfully, and how you can run a game for an evil party. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 1 of 2) RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 2 of 2) Content from RPGBOT.net Otherworldly Patrons and You – DnD 5e Dark Gifts or Distinctive Quirks? – DnD 5e Villains – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E58 Other Stuff Book of Vile Darkness (3e) (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link)  Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay  

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss playing evil characters in TTRPGs. We discuss important guidelines for safely playing an evil character in, ideas for playing an evil character successfully, and how you can run a game for an evil party. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 1 of 2) RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 2 of 2) Content from RPGBOT.net Otherworldly Patrons and You – DnD 5e Dark Gifts or Distinctive Quirks? – DnD 5e Villains – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E58 Other Stuff Book of Vile Darkness (3e) (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link)  Music by GeriArt on Pixabay Closing Theme Music by Bluemount Score from Pixabay  

Someone came to the table and said "Let's be bad guys." We travel with Grayson and his evil party of really bad people to stop an even worse person from being evil. The writers discover something called "character growth" along the way.

The first D&D movie in over 20 years... THEATRICALLY RELEASED (you nerds thought you were going to get us with Wrath of the Dragon God and The Book of Vile Darkness, did ya?! Better luck next time!) is about to come out so we asked the DnD Lorecast Multiverse what kind of D&D movie THEY would make. We're joined by Wizard Patron Darkwing as we open up the casting call! OGL 1.0a/SRD 5.1 and Creative Commons announcements Newest Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer DMs Guild Corner of the Week: The Movie-Going Dungeon Master 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: Fandom University - Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics **SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE** NoSleep Podcast - online and on Twitch, a horror fiction podcast Mary helps work on Talk D&D and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM  Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/dndlorecast  Send us a note! Email: dndlorecast@gmail.com  Get a cool shirt, hat, or hoodie, and support the show: DnD Lorecast Merch ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Music: Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3587-dangerous License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first D&D movie in over 20 years... THEATRICALLY RELEASED (you nerds thought you were going to get us with Wrath of the Dragon God and The Book of Vile Darkness, did ya?! Better luck next time!) is about to come out so we asked the DnD Lorecast Multiverse what kind of D&D movie THEY would make. We're joined by Wizard Patron Darkwing as we open up the casting call! OGL 1.0a/SRD 5.1 and Creative Commons announcements Newest Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer DMs Guild Corner of the Week: The Movie-Going Dungeon Master Official DnD Lorecast Discord Support the show through Patreon and get early ad-free episodes, bonus content and much more! 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: Fandom University - Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics **SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE** NoSleep Podcast - online and on Twitch, a horror fiction podcast Mary helps work on Talk D&D and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM  Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/dndlorecast  Send us a note! Email: dndlorecast@gmail.com  Get a cool shirt, hat, or hoodie, and support the show: DnD Lorecast Merch ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Music: Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3587-dangerous License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*** Explicit Content and Trigger Warnings *** Illideen and Bone Daddy discuss a very intense book from 3.5 and give ideas how to use it in 5e.   If you liked this episode please review us on whatever platform you're listening to and let us know if you think we should continue this segment.   Like the music? That's thanks to The Hobby Hub and Saturn Imagining production. Check them out here! The Hobby Hub https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIXvQmMZA1UJIig_FjjVpvg Saturn Imaging saturnimg21.wixsite.com/saturnimg For all things "TDIO": Follow us at visit our Linktree https://linktr.ee/thisdungeonisoccupiedpod Can't get enough of our content? Get exclusive content like access to our discord server, early access to our episode with Behind the Scenes content, NPC of the week, and more by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/Thisdungeonisoccupiedpodcast Did we miss something? Have a story to tell or want us to hit a specific topic? Let us know in the comments or email us at thisdungeonisoccupiedpodcast@gmail.com

After making their way into the garden, the party encounters both somethings expected, the sprites guarding the dragon blood shrubs and Grbol the awakened tree, and something not, a red cap. See if these would be heroes can handle the situation. Check Out Our Merch Store: https://nsfwpodcast.myspreadshop.com/ Check Out Diana-Morgan Carter's Merch Shop: https://starpunk-apparel.myspreadshop.com/ CheckOut SecondHand Goddess' Merch Shop: https://secondhandgoddess.myspreadshop.com Listen to The Geekiest Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-geekiest-podcast Watch Joe Play D&D: Dungeons & Dummies: The Very Virtuous Hunters of Vile Darkness vs. Vecna, the Arch Lich You can find us at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSFWActualPlay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsfwappodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSFWPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLZGmp6FJkxOeXLKmvd__w Email: notsafeforwizardspodcast@gmail.com

One day these geeks will make it out to San Diego for the San Diego Comic Con International. Until then we can just report on it. We discuss the disappointment with Warner Bros. DC presentation and our pleasure with all of the rest of the offerings. We go over what's next for the MCU. We hit some tangents and do some major geeking out. Check Out Our Merch Store: https:thegeekiestpod.myspreadshop.com/ Watch Joe Play D&D: Mindflayed Mondays Presents Hunt For the Golden Egg & Dungeons & Dummies: The Very Virtuous Hunters of Vile Darkness vs. Vecna the Arch Lich You can find Andy's Critical Hit Tavern & Gaming at: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Find Us On Twitter At: The Geekiest Podcast | Peter | Joe | Kaila | Will Find Us On Instagram At: The Geekiest Podcast | Kaila | Will Find SecondHand Goddess At: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | Merch Store Watch Pete play on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsjustgamenight Theme Music: Bad Ideas Distressed by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100488 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For our monthly "bad" movie review, we're discussing the the third Dungeons & Dragons movie - Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness. Listen to find out if the movies continue to get better or worse and whether or not we have differing opinions on that!Music: Eric Skiff - Jumpshot - Resistor Anthems - Available at http://EricSkiff.com/musicbit.ly/5mmpodSupport the show

Fresh off of finishing Stranger Things 4, Matt and Joe take a dive into each of the iconic monsters that graced the small screen. Matt is a certified Stranger Things super fan and Joe spends WAY too much time reading old D&D lore. Together, they'll demystify the history of this floral creature from the upside down through his roots as a baboon-headed demon prince, a formless symbol of popular resistance, and finally his origin in Platonic philosophy. Who better to unpack the History of Demogorgon! Keep in touch on Twitter and support us on Patreon for extended episodes! Sources: Cook, Monte. Book of Vile Darkness. 2002. Gary Gygax & Brian Blume. Eldritch Wizardry pp 36-37. 1976. Hippolytus, Refutation of All Heresies. vii. 33. Irenaeus, Adversus Haereses, i. 6. Jacobs, James. "Demogorgon: Prince of Demons", Dragon #357. 2007 Kenson, Steve. Out of the Abyss. 2015. McDaniel, Spencer. The Bizarre Origin Story of the Demogorgon. 2019. Plato. Timaeus. 24A. Wells, Jeff. The Otherwordly History of Demogorgon. 2016.

Watch Joe Play D&D: Dungeons & Dummies: The Very Virtuous Hunters Of Vile Darkness V.S Vecna, The Arch Lich In the city of Oveur, a group of adventurers are looking for work. As luck would have it, the city is looking for some adventuring types to do a job for them. The real challenge is, the players have down shifted from 9th level characters to 1st level characters. Let's see how this unfolds. Check Out Our Merch Store: https://nsfwpodcast.myspreadshop.com/ Check Out Diana-Morgan Carter's Merch Shop: https://starpunk-apparel.myspreadshop.com/ CheckOut SecondHand Goddess' Merch Shop: https://secondhandgoddess.myspreadshop.com Listen to The Geekiest Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-geekiest-podcast Watch Joe Play D&D: Dungeons & Dummies: The Very Virtuous Hunters of Vile Darkness vs. Vecna, the Arch Lich You can find us at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSFWActualPlay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsfwappodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSFWPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLZGmp6FJkxOeXLKmvd__w Email: notsafeforwizardspodcast@gmail.com

This week, we shamelessly hop onto the bandwagon and bring you a lore dive on the Original Lich: Vecna, the Whispered One. Join us as we discuss the Lord of Secrets, including his history in D&D through the editions, his biography, and some of the many magic items which have Vecna's dusty fingerprints all over them, from the Sword of Kas and the Book of Vile Darkness to the various parts of Vecna himself. We reference two videos during this episode: one by AJ Pickett, and another by Matt Colville. You can find those episodes here:  "Vecna" by AJ Pickett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbtd0QBDjjw "Vecna and Running Epic Bad Guys" by Matt Colville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZAjzUBYmU&t=3s     Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/UndercommonTaste Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ucthomebrew Join us on Instagram: instagram.com/undercommontaste Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/undercommontaste  Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/64R7ze3fBV Watch us live on Twitch: twitch.tv/undercommontaste Find our shorts on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@undercommon_taste Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

In this episode we're talking about Vecna, the legendary litch from D&D history! Vecna seems to be everywhere these days, and is only getting more popular. Join us as we delve into the history and secrets of the famous demigod. We even talk about where Wizards of the Coast might be heading in regards to Vecna. Join us to find out! *Spoiler alert* We're going to be talking about the three Vecna adventures, Critical Role campaign one, and Stranger things season 4. If you don't want any of these thingies spoiled, tread carefully, dear adventurer. **Trigger Warning** We also talk about ‘The  Book of Vile Darkness” which is chock full of adult content of the R-rated variety. If you're sensitive to these darker subjects, you may want to skip this part.  – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: info@philomythia.com All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – LINKS Anagrams: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anagram (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anagram) Jack Vance Dying Earth Series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Earth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Earth) Vancian Magic: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VancianMagic (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VancianMagic) Robert E. Howard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Howard_bibliography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Howard_bibliography) Empire of the Petal Throne: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_the_Petal_Throne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_the_Petal_Throne) Creator - M. A. R. Barker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._A._R._Barker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._A._R._Barker) Black Razor: https://greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/Blackrazor (https://greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/Blackrazor) Numenera: http://numenera.com/ (http://numenera.com/) Dark Sun: https://athas.org/ (​​https://athas.org/) Genre tropes Gonzo: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/GONZO (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/GONZO) Sword & Sorcery: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwordAndSorcery (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwordAndSorcery) Science Fantasy: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScienceFantasy (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScienceFantasy) Expedition to the Barrier Peaks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expedition_to_the_Barrier_Peaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expedition_to_the_Barrier_Peaks) Riftwar saga Raymond E. Fiest: ​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_E._Feist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_E._Feist) Midkemia: https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Midkemia_Wiki (https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Midkemia_Wiki) Kelewan: https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Kelewan (https://midkemia.fandom.com/wiki/Kelewan) (Kelewan is the place Eric was thinking of, not Midkemia) Michael Moorcock History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock) Elric of Melnibone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elric_of_Melnibon%C3%A9 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elric_of_Melnibon%C3%A9) Cormyr: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corum_Jhaelen_Irsei (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corum_Jhaelen_Irsei) (Eric kept referring to Corum as “Cormyr.”) Matthew Colville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZAjzUBYmU&t=952s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZAjzUBYmU&t=952s) Jorphdan Vecna Lives!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06V5XKSrUB8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06V5XKSrUB8) Vecna Reborn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne2pa_8vbyI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne2pa_8vbyI) Die Vecna. Die!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja96NmKnOYs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja96NmKnOYs) New Vecna lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQz1e26Qc8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQz1e26Qc8) Eldritch Wizardry (Supplement Three):...

Just because Ween is over doesn’t mean we can’t stay spooky!  Or at least one would hope.  This is more evil by way of edge than anything else.  Jef sought […]

Kendra's working her way through D&D editions, so it's no surprise that this week's she's bringing you all the information on 3rd Edition. But she got a little hung up looking into the nature of evil. Scott lets us know how he really feels about the Book of Vile Darkness and its author. Music: Eric Skiff - Jumpshot - Resistor Anthems - Available at http://EricSkiff.com/music

Content Warning: This episode contains brief references to sexual assault, violence, racism, torture, starvation, child death, mental health, panic attacks and drug use.  There is no detail to these mentions and no explicit language is used. Get your children out of the room, switch off Granny's hearing aid, and make sure that your boss can't hear what's on your headphones as we have some more risqué content for our 18th episode!  That's not to say there isn't practical chat though, as Ailsa and George have a very long discussion on Consent In RPGs.  How do you make sure everyone is comfortable at your table, whether it's obvious triggers or more subtle ones?  We've got some personal experiences to share on this topic, as well as some ideas from the fantastic free PDF Consent in Gaming, which we highly recommend you grab.After that Ailsa is taking on a different role than usual as she hosts a Quiz in which George is asked questions on the Book of Vile Darkness, the third edition D&D book that went full grimdark leather-and-gore edgelord after the game had spent a decade playing it safe to keep angry mums at bay.  Some of this adults-only D&D book ended up bleeding into mainline D&D books of the era, but other bits.... well, turns out 2002 was a different planet, you know?  Why not play along and see if you can get the questions on arch-devils, posing pouches and Ed Sheeran correct.You can also expect to hear Tuppy read from a barely amended Video Standards Council Script, Twike get very excited about an Indiana Jones themed video, the Mailer Daemon get really angry about a potato peeler, the Inch-High Incel battle with insulation foam, and an advert for two ladies who you maaaaaaybe shouldn't look up on your work computer.Contact us by email on tildicepodcast@gmail.comWe can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under @tildicepodcastOur theme music is Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoogLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventuresLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Endlessless by Sascha Ende®Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/26-endlesslessLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOur logo is by Neil Slorance - check out his work on Twitter under @neilslorance or Facebook as "Art by Neil Slorance"Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tildicepodcast)Support the Show.

Modern Horizons 2 / Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, Episode 12: Roundup + Set Review **** Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! **** Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com **** MH2 #12 At a Glance Roundup: MH2 Week 4 [3:59] Rakdos Lurrus [12:32] Glimpse of Tomorrow Dungeons and Dragons Previews [19:48] Initial Impressions [23:14] Understanding the Dungeon Mechanic [31:02] Ellywick Tumblestrum [33:54] Nadaar, Selfless Paladin [41:03] Orb of Dragonkind [42:49] Ebondeath, Dracolich [45:27] Werewolf Pack Leader [48:00] The Blackstaff of Waterdeep [50:50] Flameskull [52:30] Den of the Bugbear [55:26] Trelassara Moon Dancer [57:37] Minion of the Mighty [1:00:30] Tarrasque [1:02:27] Treasure Chest [1:03:34] The Book of Vile Darkness [1:05:52] Sphere of Annihilation [1:08:10] Tasha's Hideous Laughter [1:11:49] Ochre Jelly [1:14:00] Wish  

Modern Horizons 2 / Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, Episode 12: Roundup + Set Review **** Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! **** Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com **** MH2 #12 At a Glance Roundup: MH2 Week 4 [3:59] Rakdos Lurrus [12:32] Glimpse of Tomorrow Dungeons and Dragons Previews [19:48] Initial Impressions [23:14] Understanding the Dungeon Mechanic [31:02] Ellywick Tumblestrum [33:54] Nadaar, Selfless Paladin [41:03] Orb of Dragonkind [42:49] Ebondeath, Dracolich [45:27] Werewolf Pack Leader [48:00] The Blackstaff of Waterdeep [50:50] Flameskull [52:30] Den of the Bugbear [55:26] Trelassara Moon Dancer [57:37] Minion of the Mighty [1:00:30] Tarrasque [1:02:27] Treasure Chest [1:03:34] The Book of Vile Darkness [1:05:52] Sphere of Annihilation [1:08:10] Tasha's Hideous Laughter [1:11:49] Ochre Jelly [1:14:00] Wish  

Modern Horizons 2 / Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, Episode 12: Roundup + Set Review **** Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! **** Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com **** MH2 #12 At a Glance Roundup: MH2 Week 4 [3:59] Rakdos Lurrus [12:32] Glimpse of Tomorrow Dungeons and Dragons Previews [19:48] Initial Impressions [23:14] Understanding the Dungeon Mechanic [31:02] Ellywick Tumblestrum [33:54] Nadaar, Selfless Paladin [41:03] Orb of Dragonkind [42:49] Ebondeath, Dracolich [45:27] Werewolf Pack Leader [48:00] The Blackstaff of Waterdeep [50:50] Flameskull [52:30] Den of the Bugbear [55:26] Trelassara Moon Dancer [57:37] Minion of the Mighty [1:00:30] Tarrasque [1:02:27] Treasure Chest [1:03:34] The Book of Vile Darkness [1:05:52] Sphere of Annihilation [1:08:10] Tasha's Hideous Laughter [1:11:49] Ochre Jelly [1:14:00] Wish  

This week on the Vintage RPG podcast we check out Book of Vile Darkness (2002), D&D 3E's super edgy overcorrection of the family friendly 90s era. It's kinda weird! You'd think after decades of criticism about how D&D was a tool of the devil, you wouldn't go and put out a book that A. is of limited utility to most games and B. makes the critics' case for them. It's still pretty cool, if you dig demons and devils, and can look past all the torture and stuff.  * * * 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!

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In the last two weeks, The Wildcards (our level 12 DnD party) have been dealt a very bad hand... Our story begins after the party has just escaped from the horrors of the 88th layer of the Abyss, The Gaping Maw, but at a great cost. With their friends' lives held hostage, The Wildcards were forced by a cult of Asmodeus, The Revenant Vow, to retrieve an ancient evil artifact, the Blackstaff. Forced to rush, lest their friends be killed, the party plunged deep into the depths of a demonic temple before battling against the keeper of the Blackstaff, The Lich King, Kar'Val. During the battle, Niavere, a founding member of The Wildcards, was killed after saving the party's rogue, Hando (who secretly harboured feelings for her). Devastated at their loss, The Wildcards looted the necromancer's vault and took several treasures (the infamous Blackstaff, a Vile Crown that Kar'Val wore, a mysterious Gate Gem Apparatus, a Book of Vile Darkness that their warlock Gord secreted away, an Infernal puzzle box, a shadowy dagger Whisper, and a magic dispelling longsword Mage's Bane) but were unable to find The Lich King's soul reliquary. Out of time, The Wildcards exchanged the Blackstaff for the lives of their friends, only to uncover that one of those very hostages, their most powerful ally, the wizard Raymond Boralis, had betrayed them and joined forces with The Revenant Vow. Now wielding the evil staff, Raymond honoured the agreement of their deal and let them leave with their lives. Devastated, The Wildcards escaped the abyss (with the aid of a divine ally, Erathol) and found themselves back on the material plane. They'd been transported to The Platinum Sanctuary, a legendary hall of heroes thought lost to history for centuries. Our game picks off just after having laid Niavere to rest upon a funeral pyre at sunset. Now The Wildcards must regroup and decide their next course of action to protect the realm and defeat The Revenant Vow... The Wildcards party consists of: Alana "Brawly" Brawlin - Level 8 Fighter (Cavalier) / 4 Barbarian (Totem of Bear) Gord Dunsworth III - Level 12 Warlock (Vengeful Soul) Hando The Blue - Level 10 Rogue (Swashbuckler) / 2 Bard M'ari - Level 10 Fighter (Battle Master) / 2 Rogue Valentine Wilde - Level 10 Bard (Lore) / 2 Warlock (Hexblade) --- Follow Hexplorers on Twitter  https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=DuJGdtoCzXk&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmZNeVVtYkxCdFZhTlFLRjNiYzByYWlOSHNHUXxBQ3Jtc0trTWpVOFVLcEhxMzlSZ0VUNmFUWEtFc1pQV216T0s5MEkxZjFWbmhOSnR2cWg1RlF0RkdLU3VfeXNoV2ZSUFVFNXVaQ09VVU5SNG9kNnBkN09DcWhvUjMwN0luZGNnRnUzUlA2bXZuNjFSWHRrNWkyNA%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FHexplorersDND (https://twitter.com/HexplorersDND) Watch our campaign on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCThkKOiWuRZ0Qz0QYhXhSGA/ (https://www.youtube.com/HexplorersDnD)

The Kevin Long show is created and Produced by Kevin Long and Southgate Media. This week Kevin makes a call to find the Book of Vile Darkness and the Book of Exalted Deeds.  Both books started out as Magic in 1e, but in the 3e era were turned into books that contain Magic items and other content for your D&D game. Remember if you like the show tell your friends if you don’t like the show tell your enemy.  Plus either way, we would love to hear from you you can email the show at Thekevinlongshow@gmail.com Again Thank you for Listening.

In this episode, we discuss the merits of the very evil 'Cauldron of Zombie Spewing', so you can run it in your campaign. We also dive into the adorable but deadly world of Ash Rats from the 3.5 Monster Manual II.Stat Blocks: https://imgur.com/a/VhuDdZ6Books Referenced: 1. The Book of Vile Darkness (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Book_of_Vile_Darkness)2. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual 2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Manual_II)

Another segment of one of the original 5th edition works of Dungeons and Dragons, we have the Dungeon Master's Guide. We explore on this episode an entry from this book, The Book of Vile Darkness. Pgs. 222-223!

The Sashes strike down the inky menace, and Bane assumes its form to attempt to deceive the Dracolich Deathlord awaiting them in the next room. To the Sashes' alarm, the Dracolich is clutching none other than the Book of Vile Darkness.

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In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Mike Shea...Matt James also invited himself on the episode. In the episode we review the Book of Vile Darkness. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Links: Loremaster Sly Flourish

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Mike Shea...Matt James also invited himself on the episode. In the episode we review the Book of Vile Darkness. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Links: Loremaster Sly Flourish

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Mike Shea...Matt James also invited himself on the episode. In the episode we review the Book of Vile Darkness. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Links: Loremaster Sly Flourish

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Mike Shea...Matt James also invited himself on the episode. In the episode we review the Book of Vile Darkness. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Links: Loremaster Sly Flourish