Podcasts about west marches

Funny First Line to Hook Listeners: Ever wonder what would happen if D&D and a therapy session had a magical woodland baby? Welcome to character creation in Daggerheart. Thank You to Our Sponsor – DungeonFlow.app: This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is proudly sponsored by DungeonFlow.app — your new favorite GM tool for organizing campaigns, generating traps, and describing suspiciously pulsing potted plants. Whether you're prepping a one-shot or wrangling a West Marches campaign, DungeonFlow makes your life easier, faster, and way less covered in metaphorical blood. Try it now and streamline your prep time before the rogue does something you'll regret. Show Notes – RPGBOT.Podcast: “Build-a-Hero Workshop: Daggerheart Character Creation” Episode Summary: In this episode, the RPGBOT crew rolls up their sleeves and jumps into the nine-step character creation process for Daggerheart, the new tabletop RPG from Darrington Press. They walk through each step with equal parts clarity and chaos, covering class selection, ancestry, traits, and all the crunchy bits that make your character unique. With plenty of laughs, in-character riffing, and mechanical breakdowns, this episode offers both a how-to guide and a preview of the joy of storytelling in Daggerheart. By the end, the hosts have fully built their heroes—and maybe a few existential crises. Daggerheart (affiliate link) Critical Role - Age of Umbra Content from RPGBOT.net Daggerheart Review Key Takeaways: Daggerheart's Nine-Step Process: Character creation is broken into a clean, accessible nine-step structure. Each phase builds both mechanics and narrative. Start With Class: Your class defines your role and primary skills—think of it as the “what do you do” in the adventuring world. Ancestry Without Number Crunch: Ancestries offer flavorful features and cultural context, but they don't mess with your ability scores. Community Ties Matter: Your character's community gives you story hooks, motivations, and plenty of fuel for roleplaying. Traits are Your Stats: These determine how good you are at doing stuff—like lifting, lying, or surviving a GM's spite. Get That Gear: Equipment isn't just for show—it helps define your combat style and survival options. Background Brings the Drama: Who were you before this? Backgrounds add emotional weight and goals. Experience Evolves You: Characters can earn and spend XP to grow, change, and regret that one time they fought a horse. Domain Cards Add Spice: These magical-ish cards provide unique abilities that distinguish your character's style and vibe. Set the Stage with a Campaign Frame: The final step helps align character concepts with the world and tone of the campaign, whether you're playing light-hearted fantasy or grimdark grief therapy. Additional Notes: Expect a focus on hope and fear mechanics in future episodes—Daggerheart leans into emotional storytelling. The system encourages creative freedom and personal storytelling over min-maxing. If you love theater kid energy and rules-light structure, Daggerheart may be your next RPG obsession. Listen now to hear the team craft heroes, crack jokes, and figure out whether a raccoon bard fits the campaign frame. 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

Funny First Line to Hook Listeners: Ever wonder what would happen if D&D and a therapy session had a magical woodland baby? Welcome to character creation in Daggerheart. Thank You to Our Sponsor – DungeonFlow.app: This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is proudly sponsored by DungeonFlow.app — your new favorite GM tool for organizing campaigns, generating traps, and describing suspiciously pulsing potted plants. Whether you're prepping a one-shot or wrangling a West Marches campaign, DungeonFlow makes your life easier, faster, and way less covered in metaphorical blood. Try it now and streamline your prep time before the rogue does something you'll regret. Show Notes – RPGBOT.Podcast: “Build-a-Hero Workshop: Daggerheart Character Creation” Episode Summary: In this episode, the RPGBOT crew rolls up their sleeves and jumps into the nine-step character creation process for Daggerheart, the new tabletop RPG from Darrington Press. They walk through each step with equal parts clarity and chaos, covering class selection, ancestry, traits, and all the crunchy bits that make your character unique. With plenty of laughs, in-character riffing, and mechanical breakdowns, this episode offers both a how-to guide and a preview of the joy of storytelling in Daggerheart. By the end, the hosts have fully built their heroes—and maybe a few existential crises. Daggerheart (affiliate link) Critical Role - Age of Umbra Content from RPGBOT.net Daggerheart Review Key Takeaways: Daggerheart's Nine-Step Process: Character creation is broken into a clean, accessible nine-step structure. Each phase builds both mechanics and narrative. Start With Class: Your class defines your role and primary skills—think of it as the “what do you do” in the adventuring world. Ancestry Without Number Crunch: Ancestries offer flavorful features and cultural context, but they don't mess with your ability scores. Community Ties Matter: Your character's community gives you story hooks, motivations, and plenty of fuel for roleplaying. Traits are Your Stats: These determine how good you are at doing stuff—like lifting, lying, or surviving a GM's spite. Get That Gear: Equipment isn't just for show—it helps define your combat style and survival options. Background Brings the Drama: Who were you before this? Backgrounds add emotional weight and goals. Experience Evolves You: Characters can earn and spend XP to grow, change, and regret that one time they fought a horse. Domain Cards Add Spice: These magical-ish cards provide unique abilities that distinguish your character's style and vibe. Set the Stage with a Campaign Frame: The final step helps align character concepts with the world and tone of the campaign, whether you're playing light-hearted fantasy or grimdark grief therapy. Additional Notes: Expect a focus on hope and fear mechanics in future episodes—Daggerheart leans into emotional storytelling. The system encourages creative freedom and personal storytelling over min-maxing. If you love theater kid energy and rules-light structure, Daggerheart may be your next RPG obsession. Listen now to hear the team craft heroes, crack jokes, and figure out whether a raccoon bard fits the campaign frame. 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

Come for the Skaven, stay because you failed your bribery check and now you're wanted for heresy. Want to Join the Adventure? If you're craving chaos, corruption, and career advancement (in-game, of course), join Ash Ely's West Marches campaign on StartPlaying.games. Explore the treacherous roads, clash blades with the forces of corruption, and roll the bones in the grimdark world of Warhammer Fantasy. Whether you're a grizzled veteran or fresh meat for the dice gods, Ash has a seat at the table for you. Show Notes: In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts venture deeper into the grim and perilous world of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. The conversation centers on how chance, mechanics, and narrative intertwine to create memorable and brutal gaming experiences. From unlucky dice rolls to warpstone corruption, the hosts unpack the intricate systems that shape character arcs, decision-making, and party dynamics. The discussion kicks off with a recap of the latest Elite Quest and its far-reaching consequences. As the players navigate dangerous terrain, social encounters, and the ever-present threat of death, they reflect on how randomness and risk shape both success and failure in meaningful ways. The hosts also explore the psychological toll of bad luck, the math behind randomness, and the emotional highs of roleplaying through adversity. Tying all of it together is a breakdown of Warhammer's signature mechanics: deadly combat, the role of Fate and Fortune, bribery and sin, and how religion and corruption guide a character's evolution. The conversation reveals how complex mechanics—when well understood—enhance immersion and storytelling at the table. Key Takeaways: The Elite Quest showcases how player decisions carry lasting consequences in Warhammer Fantasy. Luck isn't just flavor—it's a central mechanic that can define a character's fate. Players experience randomness differently depending on how dice rolls or generators are used, which can affect perceptions of fairness. Failure often leads to stronger roleplaying opportunities than success. Warhammer's social systems and bribery mechanics add tension and strategy to every interaction. Combat is brutally realistic, rewarding planning and punishing recklessness. Warpstone and the threat of corruption introduce moral and mechanical complications. Degrees of success and failure enrich the storytelling process by adding nuance to outcomes. Interacting with NPCs meaningfully influences player choices and world development. Understanding the game's mechanics, especially around risk management, is essential to enjoyable play. The Fate and Fortune system provides a safety net, but strategic use is crucial. Character Talents can drive unique and hilarious roleplay decisions. Religion, sin points, and moral consequences give depth to character arcs. Career advancement encourages players to evolve their characters narratively and mechanically. The Skaven hierarchy is complex and important to gameplay and setting immersion. Warhammer's economic systems may be intentionally frustrating to reflect the setting's grim realism. Accents and cultural misunderstandings (in-character) can lead to entertaining and awkward situations. A strong sense of gaming community adds to the emotional impact of each session. Audience engagement—both live and post-show—sparks thoughtful discussion and feedback.   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  

Come for the Skaven, stay because you failed your bribery check and now you're wanted for heresy. Want to Join the Adventure? If you're craving chaos, corruption, and career advancement (in-game, of course), join Ash Ely's West Marches campaign on StartPlaying.games. Explore the treacherous roads, clash blades with the forces of corruption, and roll the bones in the grimdark world of Warhammer Fantasy. Whether you're a grizzled veteran or fresh meat for the dice gods, Ash has a seat at the table for you. Show Notes: In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts venture deeper into the grim and perilous world of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. The conversation centers on how chance, mechanics, and narrative intertwine to create memorable and brutal gaming experiences. From unlucky dice rolls to warpstone corruption, the hosts unpack the intricate systems that shape character arcs, decision-making, and party dynamics. The discussion kicks off with a recap of the latest Elite Quest and its far-reaching consequences. As the players navigate dangerous terrain, social encounters, and the ever-present threat of death, they reflect on how randomness and risk shape both success and failure in meaningful ways. The hosts also explore the psychological toll of bad luck, the math behind randomness, and the emotional highs of roleplaying through adversity. Tying all of it together is a breakdown of Warhammer's signature mechanics: deadly combat, the role of Fate and Fortune, bribery and sin, and how religion and corruption guide a character's evolution. The conversation reveals how complex mechanics—when well understood—enhance immersion and storytelling at the table. Key Takeaways: The Elite Quest showcases how player decisions carry lasting consequences in Warhammer Fantasy. Luck isn't just flavor—it's a central mechanic that can define a character's fate. Players experience randomness differently depending on how dice rolls or generators are used, which can affect perceptions of fairness. Failure often leads to stronger roleplaying opportunities than success. Warhammer's social systems and bribery mechanics add tension and strategy to every interaction. Combat is brutally realistic, rewarding planning and punishing recklessness. Warpstone and the threat of corruption introduce moral and mechanical complications. Degrees of success and failure enrich the storytelling process by adding nuance to outcomes. Interacting with NPCs meaningfully influences player choices and world development. Understanding the game's mechanics, especially around risk management, is essential to enjoyable play. The Fate and Fortune system provides a safety net, but strategic use is crucial. Character Talents can drive unique and hilarious roleplay decisions. Religion, sin points, and moral consequences give depth to character arcs. Career advancement encourages players to evolve their characters narratively and mechanically. The Skaven hierarchy is complex and important to gameplay and setting immersion. Warhammer's economic systems may be intentionally frustrating to reflect the setting's grim realism. Accents and cultural misunderstandings (in-character) can lead to entertaining and awkward situations. A strong sense of gaming community adds to the emotional impact of each session. Audience engagement—both live and post-show—sparks thoughtful discussion and feedback.   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  

This conversation sees Adam and Robert discuss different styles of campaigns and the pros and cons of them. Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 West Marches 29:42 Outro and Closing Theme 2:16:49 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social Media: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Adam Nason Patron Guest:  Robert Narrator:  Adam Nason Script By:  Adam Nason, Robert Director:  Adam Nason Editor:  Adam Nason Producer:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Cory Wiebe and Tyler Gibson Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast.

Michael har tatt på seg enda et prosjekt – denne gangen blir det et håndfast hefte rett fra trykkeriet. Karl Otto Kristoffersen har også laget et hefte, og det gjør det skarpt i utlandet. Arcon nærmer seg med stormskritt, og gutta gleder seg til å ta turen. Vertshuset er en podcast om stort og smått i bordrollespillenes verden, med vertene Michael Stensen Sollien, Nicolai Strøm og Simen Andresen Strandberg. Spillforlaget: www.spillforlaget.no Patreon: www.patreon.com/vertshuset Discord-server: https://discord.gg/xSNywQFx9p Forhåndsbestill Imagonem: Vipps Spillforlaget Karl Ottos West Marches-bok: DriveThruRPG Arcon 41: www.spillfestival.no All musikk og lyd er produsert av Michael Stensen Sollien for Dokfilm Multimedia.

Level Up 134 Campañas West Marches con Ari, Brick y Levi de Umbral West Marches: Un Enfoque de Juego de Rol Abierto y de Exploración West Marches es un estilo de campaña para juegos de rol de mesa que pone el énfasis en la exploración, la libertad del jugador y la toma de decisiones estratégicas. Creado por Ben Robbins, este sistema rompe con las estructuras tradicionales al eliminar tramas fijas y horarios predefinidos. En su lugar, los jugadores forman sus propios grupos, deciden cuándo jugar y exploran un vasto mundo lleno de peligros y oportunidades. Hoy vienen Ari, Brick y Levi a Level up para hablarnos de como dirigieron la mayor campaña West Marches nunca emitida en castellano: Umbral. Podéis verla aquí: https://www.youtube.com/@LevillaRole/playlists Más cosas chulas en https://levillator.itch.io https://www.efimeral.com/the-witcher-aretuza-larp/ Música de Uppbeat: License code: DSJHNLFTIRWBKXPO Música de Youtube

Don't get too attached to those characters... This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we're joined by Justin Wigard and Clay Fleischer, two of Stu's victims...er...players in the Patron-only West Marches game that has been running for two years now. They share anecdotes about the adventures they've had, and a bit of the trauma. You should sign up! It's fun! * * * Instagram? Old news. Join the Vintage RPG Newsletter! That's where all the cool kids are now! Stu's book, Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground is for sale now! Buy it! Patreon? Discord? Cool RPG things to buy? All the Vintage RPG links you need are right here in one place! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Review the Vintage RPG Podcast! Edited by the one and only R. Alex Murray. Send questions, comments or corrections to info@vintagerpg.com. Available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, YouTube and your favorite podcast clients. 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!

When your world's on fire, the schedule's in chaos, and the goblins are unionizing—welcome to West Marches. In this episode, Ash Ely and Tyler “RPGBOT” Kamstra venture deep into the untamed wilds of West Marches–style tabletop roleplaying games. With no regular party, no fixed storyline, and no safety net, they explore how this classic format redefines player agency and opens the door to truly dynamic storytelling. The hosts explain how to build a vibrant, reactive world filled with tension, consequence, and creative freedom. They also share tips for managing the behind-the-scenes chaos: prepping seasonal events, tracking a living timeline, and handling player-driven schedules without losing your mind. Along the way, they touch on the mechanical differences between Pathfinder 2 and D&D 5e in supporting exploration-based gameplay and share some clever ideas for managing treasure, experience gaps, and inevitable player death. The conversation expands to include updates on upcoming Pathfinder 2 spell list guides, their thoughts on reading vs. audiobooks, and why supporting local game stores is vital to the RPG community. As always, personal stories and sharp banter round out the episode, keeping things informative and entertaining. Links Hexploration on Archives of Nethys Mork Borg (affiliate link) Outdoor Survival PF2 GM Core (affiliate link) Shadowdark RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Random Encounters If you want to get into a West Marches Campaign and join his personal Discord Server, contact Ash Ely at BlueSky: @GravenAshes  Key Takeaways West Marches Gameplay Design West Marches games emphasize flexible scheduling and nonlinear, player-driven adventures. The world is sandbox-style—no set party or plot—and players choose when and where to explore. Hex crawling and random encounters enhance exploration and inject unpredictability. A successful West Marches world is reactive, with consequences shaped by player choices. GM prep includes world timelines, seasons, and milestone-based time management. NPCs may be unreliable, adding narrative tension and misdirection. The format suits drop-in/drop-out play, allowing varied player participation. Players must prepare before sessions, as they drive the story. Storytelling and Worldbuilding The world should feel lived-in, with visible effects from past player actions. Incorporating pacing shifts and seasonal changes creates depth and realism. Building a sense of urgency can help motivate player decisions. Character death and level gaps must be handled carefully to maintain balance and satisfaction. Creative treasure systems can engage players more than traditional loot drops. System Considerations Pathfinder 2 excels at structured exploration, making it a strong choice for West Marches. D&D 5e is viable but may require tweaks for sandbox structure and time management. Community and Culture The hosts provide updates on upcoming Pathfinder 2 spell list guides. Audiobooks offer a practical way to enjoy fiction while multitasking. They tease an upcoming audiobook version of Randall's novella. Supporting local game stores is emphasized as critical to the health of the hobby. Listener engagement through reviews and shares helps sustain and grow the show. Ash and Tyler discuss personal struggles with reading and time, connecting with listeners on a relatable level. As always, the show mixes insightful advice with humor and camaraderie, the secret ingredients that keep listeners coming back. 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  

When your world's on fire, the schedule's in chaos, and the goblins are unionizing—welcome to West Marches. In this episode, the hosts venture deep into the untamed wilds of West Marches–style tabletop roleplaying games. With no regular party, no fixed storyline, and no safety net, they explore how this classic format redefines player agency and opens the door to truly dynamic storytelling. The hosts explain how to build a vibrant, reactive world filled with tension, consequence, and creative freedom. They also share tips for managing the behind-the-scenes chaos: prepping seasonal events, tracking a living timeline, and handling player-driven schedules without losing your mind. Along the way, they touch on the mechanical differences between Pathfinder 2 and D&D 5e in supporting exploration-based gameplay and share some clever ideas for managing treasure, experience gaps, and inevitable player death. Links Hexploration on Archives of Nethys Mork Borg (affiliate link) Outdoor Survival PF2 GM Core (affiliate link) Shadowdark RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Random Encounters If you want to get into a West Marches Campaign and join his personal Discord Server, contact Ash Ely at BlueSky: @GravenAshes  Key Takeaways West Marches Gameplay Design West Marches games emphasize flexible scheduling and nonlinear, player-driven adventures. The world is sandbox-style—no set party or plot—and players choose when and where to explore. Hex crawling and random encounters enhance exploration and inject unpredictability. A successful West Marches world is reactive, with consequences shaped by player choices. GM prep includes world timelines, seasons, and milestone-based time management. NPCs may be unreliable, adding narrative tension and misdirection. The format suits drop-in/drop-out play, allowing varied player participation. Players must prepare before sessions, as they drive the story. Storytelling and Worldbuilding The world should feel lived-in, with visible effects from past player actions. Incorporating pacing shifts and seasonal changes creates depth and realism. Building a sense of urgency can help motivate player decisions. Character death and level gaps must be handled carefully to maintain balance and satisfaction. Creative treasure systems can engage players more than traditional loot drops. System Considerations Pathfinder 2 excels at structured exploration, making it a strong choice for West Marches. D&D 5e is viable but may require tweaks for sandbox structure and time management. Community and Culture The hosts provide updates on upcoming Pathfinder 2 spell list guides. Audiobooks offer a practical way to enjoy fiction while multitasking. They tease an upcoming audiobook version of Randall's novella. Supporting local game stores is emphasized as critical to the health of the hobby. Listener engagement through reviews and shares helps sustain and grow the show. Ash and Tyler discuss personal struggles with reading and time, connecting with listeners on a relatable level. As always, the show mixes insightful advice with humor and camaraderie, the secret ingredients that keep listeners coming back. 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  

Happy holidays! I'm a sucker for holiday themed one-shots, so here we are taking the very cool LOOT by GilaRPGs and reskinning all of its West Marches fantasy goodness into cartoon holiday movie shenanigans!   I'm joined by Troy and Jess from the DMs After Dark, friend of the DMs Eileen (@comradeeileen.bsky.social), and home group homie returning to the show Raso (Raso's Beacon) as we play through a holiday themed LOOT sleigh down event.   Santa has crashed the sleigh in Tinsel Town (really?) and the locals have taken advantage of the magic of his toy bag to create chaos. Our freelancers are supposed to be on the easiest shift of the year for their interplanar security detail, but now they have to go rescue Santa, his sleigh, and find that toy bag before things get worse and Christmas is ruined...   ----more----   Friend of the show Raso & I just released a game called MECH, a Carved by RUNE hack of GilaRPGs' incredible RUNE & REAP games, which I've played on this channel. It's a solo TTRPG with tactical combat where you pilot a MECH against Dormants - apocalyptic threats to humanity. Can you remember the Promise and pledge it or beat back the kaiju to buy the city more time? More will be coming out for MECH in 2025!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode: Winter's Morning by Vindsvept Theme Song written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Arkham Radio Mystery Theater is a "West Marches" style Call of Cthulhu campaign set in 1920's Arkham, MA. This actual play series uses the 7th edition Call of Cthulhu Tabletop Roleplaying game rules, by Chaosium Inc. This podcast series is intended for adult audiences. Listener Discretion is advised. ... Oct 1st, 1922. Dean of Miskatonic University, Bryce Fallon, has called in a small team of investigators to recover a set of missing documents dubbed, The witch trial papers. Episode Credits Keeper: Nate, lost in time and space Investigators: George F. Robinson - Mattastrophic Maximillian Jones - Vase Odin Haromi Kamitani - ManfromLeng Guest Cast: Bryce Fallon - Tyler Gotch aka 'The Beard' Emilia Court - Hannah Winslow Music: Intro Theme composed by Michael Haight. Other music and folly sourced from Epidemic Sound.

West Marches campaigns aren't like your traditional 4 classes and dungeon game.  In this episode, we delve into the concept of these unique methods  of tabletop RPGand give you some tips for setting them up and running them.   #pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #campaigns #westmarches Resources: Ben Robbins - Grand Experiments:  West Marches - https://arsludi.lamemage.com/index.php/78/grand-experiments-west-marches/ Ben Robbins - Tips for West Marches Campaigns - https://arsludi.lamemage.com/index.php/94/west-marches-running-your-own/ Matthew Colville - Running the Game Episode 30 - https://youtu.be/oGAC-gBoX9k?si=8cSIAaj0o-V9uQLy

We discuss TWO major releases from this week. The first is the newest Eberron offering from Keith Baker and an amazing team, Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone. The second is the 2024 Player's Handbooks. We give our first impressions on both! Are they worth buying? BUY Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone LEARN about West Marches here and here DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Manual: https://amzn.to/2Eeh8Qp  38 Fantasy Miniatures: https://amzn.to/34kh6kX  Awesome Looking Dice Sets: https://amzn.to/3aHFwpM Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! Fandom University - Sergio'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 Check out all the socials right here: https://linktr.ee/dndlorecast And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss TWO major releases from this week. The first is the newest Eberron offering from Keith Baker and an amazing team, Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone. The second is the 2024 Player's Handbooks. We give our first impressions on both! Are they worth buying? BUY Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone LEARN about West Marches here and here DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Manual: https://amzn.to/2Eeh8Qp  38 Fantasy Miniatures: https://amzn.to/34kh6kX  Awesome Looking Dice Sets: https://amzn.to/3aHFwpM Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! Fandom University - Sergio'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 Check out all the socials right here: https://linktr.ee/dndlorecast And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of NDNP, Daniel and Drew got an update on Jeremy's experience at UK Games Expo, discussed the challenges of emergent storytelling in TTRPGs, and Drew's familial connections to the Second World War. Learn more about Jeremy's new game, Mappa Mundi: https://www.threesailsstudios.com/mappamundirpg Learn more about Ben Robbins' West Marches campaign: https://arsludi.lamemage.com/index.php/78/grand-experiments-west-marches/ Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingblades //SUPPORT  Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent //SPONSOR  Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off!  //FOLLOW  Website | aznsrepresent.com  Twitter | @aznsrepresent  Twitch | @aznsrep  Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter!  //CONTACT  If you have questions about this episode's themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com //MUSIC Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Stu's ongoing West Marches-style Old-School Essentials campaign is a year old, so this week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we thought we'd see how things are going (and how many characters have died). And since you can't really trust the Dungeon Master, we invited two of the players — Justin Wigard and Clay Fleischer — on to share their impressions of the 34-session “mystery crawl.” * * * Wanna play? We've got ten spots open. Sign up at the D10 tier on the Vintage RPG Patreon! * * * Check out Justin's interview with the 321-Action lads and his review of Stephen Graham Jones' latest, The Angel of Indian Lake. * * * Stu's book, Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground is for sale now! Buy it! Patreon? Discord? Cool RPG things to buy? All the Vintage RPG links you need are right here in one place! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Review the Vintage RPG Podcast!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to turn your tabletop gaming passion into a profession? Judd Karlman and I chat about our extraordinary path from hobbyists to professional game masters (GMs), revealing the quirky, exciting, and sometimes absurd adventures that come with the territory. From hilarious bachelor party RPG requests to the broader implications of monetizing our love for gaming, we peel back the curtain on a niche that's rapidly gaining traction. Join us as we reminisce about our initial foray into paid GMing and how it has evolved into a noteworthy part of our creative and community endeavors.As seasoned GMs, we also tackle the practical side of running various campaign styles, including the nuances of open table versus West Marches formats. I open up about the routines I've adopted to stay sane and healthy during long sessions at the screen, and we both reflect on the rewarding experience of watching players shape their own narratives. Setting boundaries and creating inclusive spaces for our players is paramount, and we share how we navigate these responsibilities to ensure that everyone at the table feels comfortable and safe.The episode concludes with a critical discussion on maintaining a safe and respectful gaming community, addressing the challenge of confronting 'broken stairs'—problematic individuals who threaten the group's play. We highlight the cultural impact of phenomena like Critical Role and the excitement around the Dungeons & Dragons movie, emphasizing how they shape our approach to community building. Our conversation is an invitation to listeners to engage with us and contribute to a dialogue that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and the pure joy of collaborative storytelling in gaming.Support the showIf you're picking up, what we're putting down, consider becoming a subscriber at https://www.patreon.com/madjayzero. You can catch me on Twitter at @godiceology or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/diceology

Our fearless GM Brandon leads us through a sample session of Ravens Marches, our premiere West Marches system. With the help of the Worlds Without Number ruleset, we go on a daring adventure in a mysterious world. Catch our stream live on Tuesdays 8:00 PM CST at https://www.twitch.tv/ravensrealm    Visit https://www.ravensrealmtabletop.com for all of our podcast and social media links.   Ravens Realm Tabletop is created by:  Kai C (Twitter: @kichidd) Brandon Tomlinson (Twitter: @thebwt)  Ryan Pulido (Twitch.tv/BallinRy)  Justin Bourne [Intro/Outro music] (Bandlab.com/mcsushi3)  Chris Gamble (Insta: @chrisgamble37)  Mark R (Twitter: @snubbednose)   Check out our new Wiki!  Join our Discord!

West Marches, Dual Wielding, Hurricanes, and Flags

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This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we discuss the concept of the West Marches, a style of play for large groups of players and on-demand GMs (mostly intended for D&D and its derivatives). West Marches was developed by Ben Robbins (Microscope, Kingdom) and offers a pretty unique framework for RPGs that puts a lot of the onus of play on players rather than GMs, and weaponizes the dread Fear of Missing Out. Stu's starting up a West Marches game for Patrons, so it's been on his mind! * * * There are tons of resources for and musings about West Marches games, but the place to start, if you're interesting, is Robbins' own blogs on the subject. Note: while Stu has personally decided that the “Marches” part of the name refers to military walking, and refers to it as such in the episode, a march in this context is actually a kind of borderland. In medieval Europe, these were used as neutral zones between regions, often for military purposes. A whole lot of names and words derive from the concept (including marquis and Denmark), to the extent that once you're aware of it, you see a lot of Europe differently. * * * 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!

In the second session of week 3 in our West Marches Campaign, several adventurers get together to go search for the source of the light seen 2 weeks ago. You can find Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, one of the resourses Millie used when building this campaign, at the affilate link below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333956/Izirions-Enchiridion-of-the-West-Marches/affiliate_id=1602765 And come join the Garblag Games Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/garblaggames to gain access to some of the GM & player resouces Millie has created for this campain.     ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In week 3 of our West Marches Campaign some folks set off to see if there really is a witch that controls the weather. You can find Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, one of the resourses Millie used when building this campaign, at the affilate link below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333956/Izirions-Enchiridion-of-the-West-Marches/affiliate_id=1602765 And come join the Garblag Games Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/garblaggames to gain access to some of the GM & player resouces Millie has created for this campain.    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Support the show on PatreonOn this episode, we're speaking to Jahmal Brown aka Mad Jay Zero. Jay is a podcaster, designer and rockstar GM. His podcast Diceology features interviews with folks from the RPG scene as well as fun recaps of his various games in Last Week in Gaming. As a game designer, he's contributed words to books like Pathfinder's magnificent Mwangi Expanse as well as designed his own games, Lifted Vol 1: Indomitable, a people with superpowers game primed by cortex. He also did some Pro GMing before it became cool when he kickstarted a West Marches campaign called Into the Mad Lands.Show Notes:01:05 - Introduction to Jay04:13 - About the Diceology podcast (talking to Mike Pondsmith and Sarah Doombringer)06:19 - Jay, on playing with kids10:45 - Jay's 30+ session Twilight 2000 campaign14:16 - GMing Practices21:50 - Running West Marches28:36 - Lifted Vol 1: Indomitable37:43 - Infectious Enthusiasm: Legacy 2e: Life Among The Ruins41:09 - Tyranny of Numbers: Kickstarter Advice47:40 - RePlay: Jay shares story from Lifted/Champions Now about every table making corporate superhero teamsYou can find a written transcript of the episode here.Support the showThe Yes Indie'd Website // The Indie RPG Newsletter

  In week two of our West Marches Campaign a party is gathered to hunt the Hootie Bears found last weekYou can find Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, one of the resourses Millie used when building this campaign, at the affilate link below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333956/Izirions-Enchiridion-of-the-West-Marches/affiliate_id=1602765 And come join the Garblag Games Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/garblaggames to gain access to some of the GM & player resouces Millie has created for this campain.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

 In week one of our West Marches Campaign some brave folks seek out wolves for a bounty. You can find Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, one of the resourses Millie used when building this campaign, at the affilate link below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333956/Izirions-Enchiridion-of-the-West-Marches/affiliate_id=1602765 And come join the Garblag Games Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/garblaggames to gain access to some of the GM & player resouces Millie has created for this campain.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

 Welcome to Journdaholt is a west marches style campaign. This session a group of newcomers go on a post run to the local logging camp.You can find Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches at the affilate link below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333956/Izirions-Enchiridion-of-the-West-Marches/affiliate_id=1602765 And come join the Garblag Games Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/garblaggames to gain access to some of the GM & player resouces Millie has created for this campain.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to Journdaholt is a west marches style campaign. Millie takes a moment to explain the set up and how this style of campaign is slightly different from some of the other games they have ran on our channel and why they love the idea of this style of play. You can find Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches at the affilate link below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333956/Izirions-Enchiridion-of-the-West-Marches/affiliate_id=1602765 And come join the Garblag Games Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/garblaggames to gain access to some of the GM & player resouces Millie has created for this campain.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today the W&W bunch talk about Downtime and for some reason really get into West Marches campaigns today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wobbliesandwizards/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wobbliesandwizards/support

In this opening episode of Board With Finns we have a deep dive into our recent gaming adventures. Do the large hats add to the experience of Dogs of War? Will we lose our minds in the velveteen bags of Wonderland's War? We debate the pitfalls and pit-climbs of Legacy games and propose the Pubbability metric of boardgaming within bars. Plus, an insight into the crazy world of a West Marches DnD campaign that has spanned years! Is Scythe a good boardgame? Are some of us actually Finnish?!? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guests, Jason Lutes and Paul Beakley, and I get lost in the West Marches game style. Jason is currently running his second West Marches campaign using Freebooters on the Frontier and Arden Vul as the setting. I get an incredible amount of joy from running West Marches campaigns, and geeking out with both Jason and Paul on the subject was good stuff.I am very, very sorry for some of the audio. I recorded using a new audio platform and discovered issues with Paul's audio in the recording that didn't appear live. Hopefully, my audio sorcery is potent!Support the show

Aaron King joins us to discuss Arkady & Boris Strugatsky's "Hard to Be a God”, West Marches-style gaming, fantasy bestiaries, impecunious dons, astronauts in the middle ages, the character arcs of doomed nobles, the inherent tension that exists from generation to generation, keeping each other safe in the dirt, playing with Barbies, Warhammer 40K, characters using their imagination to see their future, our patron book clubs, and much more!

Easily the week of the West Marches. Starting with my halfling wizard's Arden Vul adventure to helping my local gamers launch their own IRL West Marches games. It's got me thinking about other non-fantasy applications.On the Gauntlet, we've wrapped up a three-session run of Fading Suns with Lowell Francis at the helm. He also hosted a Zoom talk about Legacy 2E: Life among the Ruins. Best practices, some thoughts around running the game, hacking the game. Pretty much talked me into running Legacy again on The Gauntlet using some of these new insights. Also wrapped up Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes with Micael Addison of Nerdy Pup Games. Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes has players exploring a hyper-saturated dystopian world that's being controlled by a tyrannical collective of powers.And the usual suspects - Twilight 2000, Cortex work on Lifted: Indomitable.Support the show

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In this installment we all have a great time talking low fantasy gaming (and "Low Fantasy Gaming"), West Marches, great Kickstarters/Drivethru bundles, end boss battles, and even get around to talking about L1: The Secret of Bone Hill.  If you've never read/played this classic, or if it's been awhile; join us for a discussion of all its gems and all its blemishes-there's a lot to be mined from this old exemplar!  To end it all, we see if Jason can get his Geek credit with 5 questions dealing with Conan, Paintball, West Marches, and Classic D&D Hexcrawling...  Don't forget to write in before next episode to be matched up as a "at home winner" for the next playing of "Geek Credit."

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses the appendices!! Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Howdy! Hasn't been near as long this time, right?In this episode I discuss my recent journey with Star Wars, my exit from the West Marches server and experience with the internet RPG scene, and discuss some content that I would like to dive into deeper in future episodes of the podcast.This is certainly my least scripted episode to date, so let me know what you think about the format. Thank you all for listening!---Keep Your Cool is a podcast about Star Wars RPGs. Find me on reddit at r/KYCPodcast, or on Instagram @KYCPod.All music created by Luis Humanoide: find all of his music (including the intro/outro of this show) on his YouTube channel.Show art by Silas Bazar: see more of his art here.

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses chapter 4 and we continue to talk about narrative and mechanics - especially emergent narrative! Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses chapter 4 and we talk about narrative and mechanics - can you separate the two? Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Matt Colville's Dead Empires Video Tome 351 - Post Apocalyptic Settings Sam's Don't Fudge Your Dice Rolls post on RPGMusings Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses the fourth part of chapter 3, worldbuilding and we talk about boss monsters, treasure rooms, telegraphing (yet again), and loot loot loot!! Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses the third part of chapter 3, worldbuilding and we take another tangent into megadungeons... Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses the third part of chapter 3, worldbuilding and we take a tangent into megadungeons... Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses the second part of chapter 3, worldbuilding. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses the first part of chapter 3, worldbuilding. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses chapter 2, survival and travel. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard take a look at Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches, a 5th edition supplement by Dom Liotti and Sam Sorensen. This episode discusses the introduction and chapter 1, laying the framework for a West Marches style 5th edition D&D game. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Izirion's Enchiridion of the West Marches on DTRPG Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes on Twitter Brandes on the Web Brandes at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard

In the longest episode yet, I return after the longest two-week break in history. Obviously, I spent all of that time making sure this one was going to be great, right?! Well, let's see.Today I bring the conversation around to the topic of the "basics." I realize that I've never taken a pause to first explain what I believe an RPG is and should be, and furthermore why I love playing the Star Wars RPGs specifically.Then, I discuss the basics of a West Marches server, and how a group of us in Star Wars: Insurrection Discord have been applying it to a galaxy far, far away.  Then obviously today's story will have to come from Insurrection, right? Right.I'm experimenting with new software, new music by Luis, and general style changes, so feedback is welcome! As always, thank you for listening, and let me know what you think!---Keep Your Cool is a podcast about Star Wars RPGs. Find me on reddit at r/KYCPodcast, or on Instagram @KYCPod.All music created by Luis Humanoide: find all of his music (including the intro/outro of this show) on his YouTube channel.Show art by Silas Bazar: see more of his art here.

Ray is joined by special guest, Ace, creator of the Forged Concordance to discuss playing D&D on Discord. There are many D&D Discord servers that connect hundreds of players. Many games are run every day allowing players to play D&D on their own schedule. DMs are in demand and can schedule a game to be run whenever they feel like it. Level up your game by joining The Forged Concordance today. If you want to join the Forged Concordance, join them here: discord.gg/tfc West Marches is a powerful model that you can bring to your home game also. Ray uses it to run for as few as 8 coworkers with conflicting schedules and tastes in style of play. If you enjoyed the show today, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates about giveaways, blog posts, new Youtube content, and new DM's guild content. Website: https://runningofftherails.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningofftherails/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunningOffRails

Shedayne and Alley have been working on their passion project, Bramble Bush Books, for a few years now and love creating new content for players and DMs alike. They are also co-DMs in a sprawling, 20+ player West Marches game which helps tie in that large amount of characters into a cohesive and satisfying storyline. Visit their Patreon to see what they're working on together! HN2DM Linktree and Affiliate Links Linktree Hero Forge DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Adventure Dice - Use Code ‘HN2DM' for 10% off! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app