We've spent weeks brewing this one up and it's finally here! Our spooky season comes to a close with a potions focused episode. From making them feel more memorable or important in game to playing characters who want to mix up their own concoctions, we chat about everything alchemy and herbalism in this cauldron of an episode.
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Are we using potions enough in game?
(6:40) A quick sidebar on the new Bastion system and downtime
(12:30) Crafting and potions with official 2024 rules
(20:30) Potion themed player and character options
(35:40) Alchemy vs Herbalism
(44:36) Potion crafting and brewing sytems
(59:26) More potions
(1:11:45) Trinket of the Week
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Featured on this episode:
The Herbal Journal of Cicely Longbottom from Sarsen Games
Alchemist in Valda's Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand Press
College of Alchemy from The Griffon's Saddlebag
Alchemist's Supplies Breakdown from Dump Stat
DnD PotionCraft from Legendary Scribes
Mortar & Pestle from Cubicle 7
Potions & Herbalists from Diego Pisa Artworks
Alchemy & Poisoncraft from Cabal of Enchantment
Portable Potion Press in L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets from Loot Tavern
Project of the Week: Xarnon's Codex of Combined Magic from Giants of the North
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Music:
"Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Magic Item Shop by Bardify
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Alchemist's Lab by Ambient Method
https://youtu.be/wwYwMKufgCo?si=15027bYxxmEszVM2
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