Podcasts about Warlock

Crack open your Core Rulebook, dump stat Charisma, and calibrate your resolve points—because it's time to roll initiative against entropy itself with the Starfinder Galaxy Guide, where space is weird, and the rules are weirder. This episode is brought to you by Dungeon Flow—because your players will never know you prepped their dungeon during the loading screen of Baldur's Gate 3. In this multidimensional episode of The RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts open with an honest and humorous take on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the emotional nuances surrounding both. The discussion then shifts into exciting news about their upcoming expansion on YouTube, underscoring the importance of consistency and community engagement in content creation. The heart of the episode dives deep into Paizo's Starfinder Galaxy Guide, with the hosts enthusiastically breaking down the lore, design, and imaginative potential of Starfinder's universe. From the cosmic horror of the Absurdity to the mechanical brilliance of new ancestries, this episode offers rich insight for both new players and veteran spacefarers. Starfinder 2e Galaxy Guide (affiliate link) Key Takeaways: Mother's Day gets more attention than Father's Day, and that's okay—maybe. Consistency is crucial to podcast and community growth, especially on platforms like YouTube. Personal challenges and humor can coexist, making space for honest conversations in nerd culture. The Starfinder Galaxy Guide offers exciting new content and structure for storytelling. The Gap remains a fascinating mystery driving Starfinder's lore. Absalom Station is the galaxy's heartbeat—narratively and thematically. The Absurdity introduces chaos and creativity into campaign design. Starfinder blends genres like horror, sci-fi, and fantasy in a way few systems can. New ancestries and backgrounds open doors to fresh character creation strategies. Cosmic horror and dystopian themes can be deeply engaging when done well. Characters like Sarkeesians and Vlaka bring unique narrative and mechanical twists. Patrons in Warlock-style pacts should have tangible narrative impact. RPG humor—yes, even bad fast food jokes—adds depth to the gaming table. Engaging with the community sparks creative inspiration and innovation. 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  

Our heroes are on their way to change spells! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) changed into Grandpa Warwick who now believes he's names Vaultsy, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) attempted to lead negotiations before he couldn't get anyone's names right, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) prepared to negotiate with the lizardfolk. But can these heroes find the allies they need to defeat Caustilancer? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins has decided to highlight power ballads from some rock bands in the 1980s. Several songs are dedicated to his late partner, you can decide which they are by listening to: Warlock, Ratt, White Lion, Kix, Accept, Winger, Metal Church, Motley Crue, Dokken, Skid Row, Kiss, and finishing off with Kingdom Come.

Our heroes are on their way to hunt a dragon! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) addressed the travelling adventurers and narrowly avoided burning down the market, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was offering Pegasus rides before being sent on their quest, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) exchanged barbs with Fallonmeyer Pinkblossom. But can these heroes survive the hunt for a dragon? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Peter Warlock - All the Flowers of the SpringEmily Hall, soprano Carice Singers George Parris, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.573227Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

High school can be tough, especially when your mom (Piper Laurie) is a religious fanatic and all the cool girls in school (Amy Irving, PJ Soles, Edie McClurg) think you eat shit. It helps when your telekinetic powers kick in with your period and and the PE teacher, Ms Collins (Betty Buckley) pities you and next thing you know, Tommy Ross (William Katt) is inviting you to prom! Mean girl, Chris Hargenson (Nancy Allen) can't have that though so along with boyfriend Billy (John Travolta), they plot to knock Carrie off her prom night pedestal. We've got a true "good for her" story for you, this week on Doom Generation. Happy Mother's Day!

This week, we're thrilled to welcome legendary comic book inker Bob Almond! With over three decades of experience for Marvel, DC, and independent publishers, Bob takes us deep into the process of transforming rough pencils into print-ready illustrations. From his early days working on Warlock and the Infinity Watch to high-profile projects including Black Panther, Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar, Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions, and Heroes for Hire, he shares candid stories about collaborating with industry giants while championing the crucial role inkers play in the creative process. We also explore his founding of the Inkwell Awards in 2008, an organization dedicated to promoting the art of inking and recognizing outstanding achievements in the field. You can follow Bob through his official site, almondink.com, or on Instagram @almondink. Be sure to also follow the Inkwell Awards at inkwellawards.com.___________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the show

One-shot: The B-Team 2 - The Winter Witch The B-Team's back! This time heading north to the icy continent of the Frostfells, at the behest of a Warlock and her Archfey Patron. Two towns feud in the howling cold, while nightmares linger in the shadows of a Mountain! Will the Butholes bring peace? Or further chaos, war and death? We shall see? The B-Team Chris - DM Aaron - Legalize Greenleaf (Elven Druid) Merritt - Richarde De Fromage (Elven HedgeWizard) Jordan - Samsclub Stabjeans (Halfling Barbarian) Musical Credits "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our heroes have taken bad voice potions and are going about their days! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) had a very challenging negotiation with wrestling promoters, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) is taking Will on a tour of Assguardian careers, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) visited Krendan and planned their shared address to the Hall of Heroes. What could possibly go wrong for those two addressing a raucous crowd? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

This week's segments: 1. Warlock (2024) Deep Dive 2. Homebrewing "The Killer Queen" 3. Draft of 5th-Level Spells (2024) Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalPartySkill/home to get access to PDFs of our homebrew and see uncut video from the podcast! Plus, bonus content exclusive only to patrons! Subscribe for more weekly Dungeons & Dragons content! And follow us on our socials for previous draft videos and to learn more about us: Gabe -- @gabespan (TikTok, Instagram) George -- @dmgeorge_primavera (TikTok, Instagram) Dylan -- @whatcha_mccollum (Instagram)

Wet Change somehow managed to survive the Council of Twelve unscathed, despite Tyler accidentally voting for the Cardinal instead of himself and Shadow Nemesis trying to feed the dark lords pizza pockets. They departed for the Cardinal's realm, and as they travelled, they found they had all gained new powers and abilities. Attempting to learn more about the dark lord they were soon to encounter, Del summoned a ghost of the Cardinal's previous victim, which was going well until New Rogue accidentally exorcised him. With little information about the realm ahead, can the troupe befriend the Cardinal before he kills them all? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

Are thee WITCH or WARLOCK?! Happy halfway point to Halloween all!

Cormium Planteer has been granted sanctuary! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was proud of his grotesque preparations, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) managed to connect with Cormium despite being angry at his friends, and after the interrogation Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) turned into Echo to play Blood Games. What could possible happen next in Assguard? Find out next, on Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons! Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

As the meeting of the Council of Twelve approached, the troupe strategized with Ezra. Del suggested they should each vote to free themselves to avoid any suspicion that they were working with the god, Shadow Nemesis managed to store his axe without activating its curse, New Rogue realized he hadn't had much fun in his short life, so Tyler found some games to play, and Ezra took Del aside to tell her of powers that Lucretia had bequeathed to her in her will. Finally, the other dark lords arrived and the troupe was shocked to see the genie, Severian Wolfe, among them. Can they make it through the vote without arousing suspicion? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

Having broken free of the never-ending loop of psychological torture, the troupe finally found themselves face to face with Ezra! Del continued to mourn the loss of her girlfriend and patron, Lucretia, New Rogue fell into a restful, deep sleep in the arms of his god, Shadow Nemesis tried but failed to hide his lingering distrust of Ezra, and Tyler was relieved to at last have the opportunity to ask questions of the person responsible for bringing them to Ravenloft. Wet Change has become a band of dark lords, at great personal loss, but can they survive this next phase of Ezra's escape plan? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

The Winter Warlock presents: ‘The Beast that Hated Loud Noises', produced by the Icebox Radio Theater.  It starred Caleb Silvers as Bob, Dalton Johnson as Car and Diane Adams as Mrs Daniels.  Script, direction and post production by Jeffrey Adams.  Recorded at IBRT Studio 908, International Falls Minnesota in February, 2025.  This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.  For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

The Winter Warlock presents: ‘The Beast that Hated Loud Noises', produced by the Icebox Radio Theater. It starred Caleb Silvers as Bob, Dalton Johnson as Car and Diane Adams as Mrs Daniels. Script, direction and post production by Jeffrey Adams. Recorded at IBRT Studio 908, International Falls Minnesota in February, 2025. This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved. For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

Our heroes are bringing Butthole to see Cormium Planteer! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) unknowingly turned his room into a magical Sanctuary, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) had a break through with Cormium during their talk, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) used his potions and masks to hide everything charming about Cormium from Butthole. But what will happen when the prisoner talks with the king? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

The troupe fought the temptation of get pulled into the nightmare loop of the new dark lords. Del continued to live Lucretia's last moments over and over until DDX and Rumpleforeskin intervened and tried to offer some perspective, New Rogue nearly killed Del in an effort to provide emotional support, and Tyler remained stuck in a shame spiral, convinced that the only way to keep the Agents at bay was to continue to play his part in Lucretia's demise. Shadow Nemesis and DDX devised an elaborate scheme to pull Del and Tyler out, but couldn't quite convince them. Can they escape the loop before they all become trapped forever? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

The troupe finally solved the riddle of the realm! New Rogue made a deal for the genie to honour the intention of their wishes and set him free, Shadow Nemesis was delighted when the Prince was finally “sausaged” and executed by Del, and Del was horrified to discover she had caused a cataclysm by killing two dark lords herself. To prevent catastrophe, Tyler was forced to execute Del's patron and girlfriend, the Succubus Lucretia, only to leave them trapped in the nightmare of Lucretia's final moments as they both became dark lords. Can the rest of the troupe free them from their hell loop and escape back to earth? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

Not sure which D&D class to start with? We break down the best and worst picks for new DnD players—featuring confused Wizards, exploding Artificers, and the ever-reliable Barbarian. Summary In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts explore which Dungeons & Dragons classes are best suited for new players. With humor, experience, and a healthy dose of debate, they walk through the ins and outs of each class—from the accessible Fighter to the complicated Wizard—highlighting which choices provide a smooth introduction to tabletop RPGs and which might send new players reaching for the Player's Handbook (and aspirin). The discussion ranges from the brute-force appeal of the Barbarian to the arcane intricacies of spellcasters like the Sorcerer and Warlock. Along the way, the hosts consider how party composition, game length, and mechanical complexity should influence character selection, and they sprinkle in some banter about drink preferences to keep things lively. Whether you're a first-time adventurer or helping someone roll their first character, this episode provides a thoughtful—and often funny—guide to starting strong. Key Takeaways: General Advice for New Players: Class complexity varies dramatically and should be a key consideration for beginners. New players benefit greatly from having experienced players at the table. It's okay to change classes as players get more comfortable with the game. Simpler classes help players stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Class-by-Class Breakdown: Artificer Highly versatile, but too complex for most beginners. Heavy reliance on magic items and systems mastery. Barbarian Excellent starting class due to simplicity and durability. High hit points make them forgiving for mistakes. Bard Complex with many strategic spell choices. Spell traps can confuse new players. Cleric Highly versatile with a strong role in the party. Forgiving due to the ability to change prepared spells easily. Druid Mechanically rich but overwhelming for new players. Requires understanding Wild Shape and extensive spellcasting. Fighter The most beginner-friendly class. Few pitfalls and highly customizable. Monk Fun but mechanically challenging. Not recommended for brand new players. Paladin Durable and straightforward in combat. Introduces both martial and spellcasting elements in a manageable way. Ranger Offers utility and moderate complexity. Flexible due to spell-switching mechanics. Rogue Stealthy and skillful with few mechanical traps. A solid choice for new players who want to be clever. Sorcerer Straightforward focus on damage, but can suffer from decision overload. Can be beginner-friendly if spells are chosen carefully. Warlock Simple core mechanics, but pact and spell choices can create analysis paralysis. Very dependent on the build and playstyle. Wizard One of the most complex classes due to extensive spell lists. Power spike at level 5 (Fireball) can feel rewarding. Requires patience and careful spell management. Bonus Insight: The 2024 D&D rules are referred to as “aggressively fine,” hinting at minor changes that still preserve class identity and structure. The type of campaign and its length can heavily impact how enjoyable a class feels to play. A player's drink preference might not help you pick a class—but it will make the table more fun.

Not sure which D&D class to start with? We break down the best and worst picks for new DnD players—featuring confused Wizards, exploding Artificers, and the ever-reliable Barbarian. Summary In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts explore which Dungeons & Dragons classes are best suited for new players. With humor, experience, and a healthy dose of debate, they walk through the ins and outs of each class—from the accessible Fighter to the complicated Wizard—highlighting which choices provide a smooth introduction to tabletop RPGs and which might send new players reaching for the Player's Handbook (and aspirin). The discussion ranges from the brute-force appeal of the Barbarian to the arcane intricacies of spellcasters like the Sorcerer and Warlock. Along the way, the hosts consider how party composition, game length, and mechanical complexity should influence character selection, and they sprinkle in some banter about drink preferences to keep things lively. Whether you're a first-time adventurer or helping someone roll their first character, this episode provides a thoughtful—and often funny—guide to starting strong. Links Content from RPGBOT.net Practical Guide to Character Selection   Class and Subclass Guides Key Takeaways: General Advice for New Players: Class complexity varies dramatically and should be a key consideration for beginners. New players benefit greatly from having experienced players at the table. It's okay to change classes as players get more comfortable with the game. Simpler classes help players stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Class-by-Class Breakdown: Artificer Highly versatile, but too complex for most beginners. Heavy reliance on magic items and systems mastery. Barbarian Excellent starting class due to simplicity and durability. High hit points make them forgiving for mistakes. Bard Complex with many strategic spell choices. Spell traps can confuse new players. Cleric Highly versatile with a strong role in the party. Forgiving due to the ability to change prepared spells easily. Druid Mechanically rich but overwhelming for new players. Requires understanding Wild Shape and extensive spellcasting. Fighter The most beginner-friendly class. Few pitfalls and highly customizable. Monk Fun but mechanically challenging. Not recommended for brand new players. Paladin Durable and straightforward in combat. Introduces both martial and spellcasting elements in a manageable way. Ranger Offers utility and moderate complexity. Flexible due to spell-switching mechanics. Rogue Stealthy and skillful with few mechanical traps. A solid choice for new players who want to be clever. Sorcerer Straightforward focus on damage, but can suffer from decision overload. Can be beginner-friendly if spells are chosen carefully. Warlock Simple core mechanics, but pact and spell choices can create analysis paralysis. Very dependent on the build and playstyle. Wizard One of the most complex classes due to extensive spell lists. Power spike at level 5 (Fireball) can feel rewarding. Requires patience and careful spell management. Bonus Insight: The 2024 D&D rules are referred to as “aggressively fine,” hinting at minor changes that still preserve class identity and structure. The type of campaign and its length can heavily impact how enjoyable a class feels to play. A player's drink preference might not help you pick a class—but it will make the table more fun.

Our heroes are struggling with the Cormium problem! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) visited Krendan who agreed to found the Ass Guard, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) became Juniper and quickly lost patience with Cormium Planteer, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) bided his time waiting for Juniper to get even angrier. But what does Cormium really want to say to Butthole? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Curious where Marvel's Infinity Gems first came from? We welcome back George from Shortbox Summary to help us explore their origins in these issues of Adam Warlock done by Infinity Gauntlet creator Jim Starlin!   Plus we look at the music, movies, tv shows, and comics released at the same time as these issues in September of 1975!   Host: Andy Larson Co Host: Chad Smith and JA Scott Guest Panelist: George from Shortbox Summary (@shortboxsummary) 

Our heroes are sorting out their various plans within Assguard! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) welcomed yet another hero to the nation before heading to see Krendan, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) made a new friend to share his love of nature with, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) collected the tool he needed to disarm Cormier Planteer. But what Planteer based dangers lie around the next corner? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

The troupe emerged from their long rest. New Rogue failed to convince the genie that he would free him, and Tyler finally completed his wish, upon which all of his items appeared in his pockets and killed him instantly. After being revivified, Tyler pleaded with them all to forget the genie and let him face the Prince, and unintentionally wished Shadow Nemesis into agreeing. But they realized they couldn't use their now-un-damageable items and Tyler was permanently legless, so Del suggested she could be Tyler's champion instead. It seems hopeless, but could a solution lie with a genie who suddenly seems eager to make a deal for his freedom? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

To the troupe's surprise and relief, the mists provided, allowing them all to take a full rest before facing the Prince. New Rogue was able to join in the planning instead of meditating alone, Del spoke with Lucretia about wanting to be seen and they imagined a life together in a beautiful mansion in Hell, and Shadow Nemesis worked on drafting unambiguous wishes, one of which would turn the Prince into a human sausage so that Del could execute him easily. Tyler still distrusted the genie, so they tried a simple wish to get his items back, but it didn't seem to work. Can the troupe outwit an immortal genie and find a shortcut to taking down a dark lord? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

Cormium Planteer has been imprisoned and strangers are arriving to help Assguard! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was delighted to discover heroes from across the world were coming to the city, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) wanted to be absolutely sure Cormium Planteer wouldn't be mistreated, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) got Reginald to secure the prisoner. Who will show up in Assguard next? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

This week, we have a new guest on the show...he's the Destiny Guardian from West Virginia...Magic Mike.  Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr learn more about him and run him through the SpeedRun as well.  We also catch up on our week, report on the important information from This Week in Destiny.  ToddtheGatr has three basic builds to get you started in Act 3 coming this week for Titan, Hunter and Warlock. (Check out the YouTube replay on our YT channel for the visual version)  We add some new songs to our GDC Show Playlist on Apple Music and Spotify.  Finally, we answer questions from the community and before we end the show, our crazy uncle from across the pond returns with another Scumdeth's Corner.  Don't forget the outtakes at the end of the show! Welcome to Guardian Down Cast: A Destiny Podcast...if you love to play the game Destiny 2, you've come to the right place.  We're a podcast community full of like minded Guardians who love the game. Have you ever wondered who that gamertag next to you is in a raid?  Where are they from?  How did they find Destiny?  Well, it's our mission to hear the stories of our Destiny community, wherever that may be.  We report the latest updates and news within the game and community and we're a podcast that emphasizes our community, because without it, it's just not the same Destiny.  That's why our show motto is "Guardian Down Cast...your stories, your community...your Destiny.   RNGGator on X  Kingsleymac on X  ToddtheGatr on X  Join GDC on X...   See the show LIVE on YouTube...  ...join in the conversation in our GDC Discord  Check out our brand new site!  Want to give back to our show and community? Join our Patreon Community!  Want to leave us a voicemail for the show?   GDC Spotify Song Playlist  Apple Music GDC Song Playlist GDC Instagram      

With five hours to prepare their next move, the troupe tried to figure out if they could wish their way to a solution. New Rogue was dismayed that the genie had twisted their words to cause them harm, Tyler took time to Identify their new gifts from the mists, and Shadow Nemesis discovered that he also had three wishes and continued crafting his wish-letter. When they realized that New Rogue couldn't remember the genie's true name, Del spoke with Lucretia, who regretfully could not interfere with the contracts of other immortal beings and warned Del to be extremely cautious. Can Wet Change craft a wish that doesn't invite catastrophe? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

“Brave Solutions, Steadfast Commitment!”We've reached the final episode of our “March Into the Dark” series, and we're going out with a bang! This week, Henrique and David head to the hills of California for a holiday gathering that turns into a twisted competition you won't forget.

The troupe tried to solve the realm's complicated dark lord problem. Tyler presented the head of the Gravewalker to the Prince, who was deeply saddened and then attempted to kill them all, Del was instantly killed by the Prince's radiant gaze and entered the ghost realm before being revivified, Shadow Nemesis ignored the potential for a cataclysm and tried to destroy the Prince with the Talisman of Ultimate Evil, but it failed so he ran away, and New Rogue bought them five hours to find DDX and Rumpleforeskin before Tyler is forced to duel the Prince. Will Wet Change find a way to defeat the Prince and rescue their companions? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

This week, we bring you a special treat, as Jarvis interviews the reclusive and gifted Chris Black, from High Spirits, Dawnbringer, Superchrist and others. You will hear about Chris's upbringing, his gateway to heavy metal, his thoughts on various subgenres, why all his albums list first names only, his impressions on various punk bands, how he goes about songwriting and the live performance, his thoughts on record labels, and so much more. It's a deep discussion between two deep people who are so heavily invested in our music. Check it out. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

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Cormium Planteer has taken sanctuary in Assguard! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was equal parts worried and excited about falling for the handsome rogue, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) is worried about the prisoner's boredom while they determine if he's a threat, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) couldn't believe jailing someone is a big deal. Will Cormium turn out to be friend or foe? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

With the Gravewalker dead but the realm still intact, the troupe was unsure of how to proceed. Should they kill the Gravewalker's ghost as well, or perhaps the Prince is the true Dark Lord? Meanwhile, Tyler started repairing Del's phone, New Rogue asked Lucretia for help with understanding the genie's contract, and Shadow Nemesis attempted to write a fool-proof wish script to avoid any potential downsides. Del attempted to once again summon forth the Gravewalker's ghost, but when she only narrowly survived it, it became clear that his ghost is still very powerful, even in death. Will Wet Change ever solve the riddle of this realm? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

Wet Change, finally doing something together, pursued the Gravewalker into the sewers! Shadow Nemesis discovered that stabbing his bag of holding meant that he lost everything inside of it, everyone except Tyler was horrified by Void's terrified shouting of, “Mama!” and New Rogue killed the Gravewalker with a collection of his Cleric powers before Shadow Nemesis and Del both attacked the corpse. The realm then shook, but didn't shatter, leaving them to wonder if they haven't yet killed the Dark Lord. Can the troupe figure out who the Dark Lord really is and find their way out of this realm before they run out of time? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Jesters of Ravenloft streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Ravenloft?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

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