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THACO's HammerSplatbook 189 - Trivia, because it's been too long!It's time to bust out our sport jackets and long microphones, because it's trivia time! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they test their 2nd Edition D&D knowledge!You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RS...
2026-01-141h 21
THACO's HammerSplatbook 188 - Expanding The PantheonWe are making our pilgrimage for this episode! Join DMs, Fulongamer, Brian, and Glen as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After answering emails, the guys turn to matters at hand. First, they break down an interesting ranger kit, then they bring forth another installment from their God Talk series, this time focusing on the deities that round out the elvish pantheon. Then they bring the episode in for a landing with a synopsis and discussion of one of the most popular D&D novels of the late 80s.Email...
2026-01-121h 48
THACO's HammerSplatbook 188 - Expanding the PantheonWe are making our pilgrimage for this episode! Join DMs, Fulongamer, Brian, and Glen as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After answering emails, the guys turn to matters at hand. First, they break down an interesting ranger kit, then they bring forth another installment from their God Talk series, this time focusing on the deities that round out the elvish pantheon. Then they bring the episode in for a landing with a synopsis and discussion of one of the most popular D&D novels of the late 80s.Email from...
2025-12-061h 48
THACO's HammerSplatbook 187 - In Battle I am Made Whole (Guest Starring Erik Tenkar and DM BadMike)We have prayed to the gods of battle and we are fully prepared for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they welcome back DM Erik Tenkar, and the OG co-host of this august podcast, DM BadMike! After catching up with what's been going on and answering a round of emails, the quintet digs into the plate of 2e goodness set before them.First, they discuss the FR deity Tempus, and then they talk about one of the D&D staple monsters, orcs. Then, finally, they circle back around to Tempus as...
2025-07-302h 13
THACO's HammerSplatbook 186 - The Gentle Giant (Guest Starring DM Erik)We’re calling a conclave for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Fulongamer and our very special guest, Erik Tenkar as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After a spirited round of emails, they turn to matters at hand. First they explore the world of the barbarian shaman, then they examine the workings of the firbolg, then take that a step further by brainstorming a firbolg village.
Email from Mike B. – 2nd Edition staying power, sound
quality
Email from DM RoboRob – DM/player argument destroying a friendship
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2025-02-072h 09
THACO's HammerSplatbook #50 - Into The Realms!Its our golden anniversary, and we commemorate it in grand style! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Fulongamer and Brian as they (finally) take a trip into the Forgotten Realms! Wasting no time, they get right into it and talk about the Forgotten
Realms Boxed sets (along with a little bit of history), then from there they segue into the Forgotten Realms Adventures hardcover book. Next up they talk about one of the rare ivory/white splatbooks, the Player's Guide to the
Forgotten Realms, then they have a discussion about what era to run a Forgotten Realms campaign. And to wrap...
2025-02-061h 23
THACO's HammerSplatbook #49 - Emails!In this episode, join DMs Glen, Brian and Cory as they clean out the email inbox. After discussing what they have been doing in terms of gaming, they get right down to brass tacks. The first email is from Dennis Payne about saurials and
how they handle the communication aspect of such, then a voice mail from long-time contributor DM Cojo who asks about energy drain and how the hosts handle it. From there, we have an email from Nathan Bouvier with questions and
statements about dungeon design, spellbooks, turning an adventure idea on its ear and how the...
2025-02-0655 min
THACO's HammerSplatbook #48 - Vikings!! (Guest co-host DM Mike from Save or Die)Join us for a special show, as DMs Glen, Brian, Cory, and GoodMike from our sister show at the time, Save or Die as we delve into one of the historical green splatbooks!
First, they handle a couple of emails, then they wrap up their discussion about PC alignment and what happens next when there is an alignment change in the game (either voluntarily or involuntarily). From there they sharpen up their blades to talk about the various axes in the game. Then, they tackle the main topic, the Vikings Historical Reference, only to be joined by...
2025-02-061h 44
THACO's HammerSplatbook #47 - Various and Sundry VIts yet another grab bag of topics! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they attack this buffet of randomly selected topics! After tackling a few emails concerning game balance, The Sword of the Dales adventure trilogy and doling
out experience points, they get to the main courses. First up they present part 2 of the PC Alignment discussion, but this time they talk about it from the DM's perspective. Following that, they opine about the ways they balance role-playing and action in the games they run, then from there they discuss the main two Polymorph spells, and then they...
2025-02-061h 27
THACO's HammerSplatbook #46 - Razored Armor FTW!The streak of a full compliment of hosts continues in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer, Cory and Brian as they fulfill a couple of listeners' requests.
After answering and discussing the emails they talk about the Dwarven Battlerager, then they give their opinions about alignment from the player's perspective. Next, they finally wrap up the Whole Cloth multi-part topic of character creation, then from there they discuss the 1st level spell
Identify. Then from there they share opinions about the formidable Yuan-ti, and then finally, by listener request, they give a review of the rather deadly...
2025-02-061h 44
THACO's HammerSplatbook #185 – Stoking The Forge, AKA The Rise of Chuck!We’ve got the hammer and tongs ready for this episode! Join DMs Brian, Fulongamer and Glen as they explore the intricacies of the forge, and the rise of a new legend! After taking care of some emails, we put on the heavy apron and fire it up. First, they discuss the blacksmithing NWP and the differences between the Armorer and Weaponsmithing NWPs, then they continue
their God Talk series by getting into the working of the Artificer, Gond. Then finally, they Brainstorm about a legendary blacksmith, and the myriad problems that he has.
Email fro...
2024-11-292h 13
THACO's HammerSplatbook #45 - Night Below, Part 3It’s a full house in the episode! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Brian and Fulongamer as they take on the issues of the day. After taking some time to catch up and tackling several emails, they start off with the controversial Bladesinger Kit from the Complete Book of Elves, then talk about when and how to check morale in combat.
From there they (finally) wrap up the first Whole Cloth topic, as they put the finishing touches on the characters they have created. Next, they talk about gear specific to the Bard, and then bring it home wi...
2024-11-211h 38
THACO's HammerSplatbook #44 - Night Below, Part 2Our
foray into the Underdark continues with DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian. After a trio of emails, the guys talk about the saurial race and the challenges of playing said race, then they talk about the methods of learning other languages. From there they discuss the classic mage spell Fire Shield, special
gear for the priest, and they finish up with a discussion of the second book of the Night Below boxed set, Perils of the Underdark.
People Skills - Saurials
Rule Zero - Learning Languages
2024-11-211h 51
THACO's HammerSplatbook #43 - Night Below, part 1It's time for the crew to journey into the Underdark in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they delve into one of 2nd Edition's most interesting boxed adventures, Night Below, which will be handled in three parts. But first the fellas discuss an article in Dragon Magazine about PCs
investing their funds, and then the sticky topic of how to deal with wishes as a player and DM. From there fencing weapons are discussed, then they wax poetic about one of the most noble and powerful creatures in all of the D&D multiverse, the Gold...
2024-11-212h 02
THACO's HammerSplatbook #42 - Filthy Orcses!We were supposed to run our AP Podcast, but we decided to do a show (and a rather silly one at that) instead! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Cory and a guest to the show, DM Allie (and a last-minute joining from Fulongamer), as they host a show on
the spur of the moment! After an email concerning the character level to insert new players into a game with well-established characters and a voicemail about clerical spell freecasting, they turn to the topics at hand. First, they talk
about how PCs should handle navigating and surviving underground, they immediately segue...
2024-11-211h 38
THACO's HammerSplatbook #41 - I'm 9th level and I want a Stronghold!Join DMs Glen, Cory, Brian and making his own return, Chrispy as they discuss what to do with high-level characters who want strongholds! After a voicemail about running a high-level character through a solo game and an email concerning tips for painting miniatures, they delve into the topics. First up is the Castle Guide, then they guys turn to the topic of attracting followers. From there they discuss what to do as a DM when construction of the stronghold is completed, and then wrap up with a discussion about another D&D staple monster, the Basilisk!
2024-11-211h 49
THACO's HammerSplatbook #40 - Dining With DemonsHope you're hungry, because we have a veritable smorgasbord of 2e goodness! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Fulongamer and Brian at the table as they devour course after course. After an appetizer of an email regarding a whimsical magical item, they dig into the topic of healing rules, then move on the part IV of Whole Cloth where the kit out the characters they have made. With that digested, they turn to the rather controversial topic of using black powder, finishing just in time for the main course. First up is the Tanar'ri, the 2nd edition nomenclature for Demons, and...
2024-11-121h 48
THACO's HammerSplatbook #39 - The Devil You Know..Join DMs Glen, Cory, Brian and Fulongamer for this devilishly good episode! After listening and discussing a voice mail from longtime emailer DM Cojo regarding kits and new emailer regarding the Deck of Many Things, they get down to the meat and potatoes. First they continue the Whole Cloth series by selecting the Weapon Proficiencies and Non-Weapon Proficiencies, then they dissect (verbally) the Tiefling. After that, they discuss the necessity of creating new Non-Weapon Proficiencies and how to do so, then have a brief debate regarding the 2e spell damage cap. Finally, they talk about the Baatezu, better known...
2024-11-121h 46
THACO's HammerSplatbook #184 - Back To The BasementWe’re trying to get some privacy for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they delve deep underground! After finding the email box empty, the guys break out the torches and descend into the earth. First,
they talk about the interesting Tunnel Rat kit from the Complete Book of Humanoids, then they address the best ways of dealing with the darkness while traveling underground. Finally to wrap up the show, they play some favorites.
You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumb...
2024-11-061h 48
THACO's HammerSplatbook #38 - A Hut With Chicken Legs ??!?!?!?Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they tackle a mysterious and well-known artifact, Baba Yaga's Hut! After listening to a voicemail from DM Cojo that sparked quite a bit of conversation, our hosts turned to the topics du jour. First, they discuss armors made of unusual metals as described in the DMG, then they talk about a 1st level fighter's best friend (because he can't afford platemail), splint and banded mail armors. Then they go on a Snipe Hunt (but not on their home terrain) for the Lizard Man and their ruler, the Lizard King. Finally, they get...
2024-09-301h 36THACO's HammerSplatbook #37 - Various and Sundry IVIt's all hands on deck for this mixed bag episode! Join
DMs Glen, Brian, Cory and Fulongamer as they dive into a couple of emails before turning to the topics du jour. Then, they discuss the various methods of creating backgrounds for PCs or NPCs and continue Whole Cloth that was started last summer, only with Cory and Fulon joining in. From there they talk about one of the most dangerous (and rewarding) magic items in the D&D
multiverse: the Deck of Many Things. After that, a rousing conversation about the dangerous Doppleganger take place, and then they...
2024-09-301h 33
THACO's HammerSplatbook #36 - Player's Option: Combat and TacticsJoin DMs Glen, Cory and Fulongamer as they talk about one of the more useful and polarizing Player's Option
splatbooks, Combat and Tactics. After a bout of emails, they get down to brass tacks. After discussing the C&T supplement as a whole they move on to the weapon specialization rules, discuss the optional battlefield rules, debate about the merits of using static combat initiative numbers from 3e vs. changing combat initiative numbers in 2e, and put a nice bow on the show with a discussion about the stick-like blunt weapons (staves, clubs, etc.)
Hits a...
2024-09-301h 21
THACO's HammerSplatbook #35 - The Triumphant Return of DM Cory!!You heard about it, you knew about it, some of you even talked about it and finally, the time has come… DM Cory is back! After a long absence, DM Cory returns to the fold! Join him alongside DMs Glen and Brian as they welcome him back to THAC0s Hammer. As if he never went away, the guys dive right into the subjects of the day without missing a beat.
They take on the Cavalier kit from the Complete Fighter's Handbook, discuss the various magical girdles, talk about hammers in melee and missile combat, riff on th...
2024-09-301h 14
THACO's HammerSplatbook #34 - You have the Ultimate Answer, but what is the Question?Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they delve into what seems a not often used or explored aspect of magic: Divination! They start off with the Diviner mage class, then move on to Crystal Balls and the uses of and variations therein. From there they talk about the various ways to gain information through uses of magic, then discuss the Augury spell. Finally they polish off the show with a discussion of the adventure in Dungeon Magazine, Issue #70, Kingdom of the Ghouls.
2024-09-301h 25
THACO's HammerSplatbook #33 - It's All In Your Mind....Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they delve into mysterious (and
controversial) world of Psionics! After a large batch of emails, they discuss
the Complete Psionics Handbook along with the Psionicist class, then they bring
in the changed rules for psionics in the Player's Option: Skills and Powers
supplement. From there they talk about using psionics against non-psionic
creatures, and wrap it up with a Snipe Hunt for Illithids, better known as Mind
Flayers.
Option Package - Complete Psionics Handbook
It's In The Book - Psionics in Skills and Powers
2024-09-171h 50
THACO's HammerSplatbook #32 - The Great Outdoors!Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they take a walk outside in this wilderness-themed episode. After discussing various and sundry things they have been up to, they discuss the Explorer kit in the Complete Ranger's Handbook (with apologies to Steve Irwin, may he rest in peace), debate about the PCs navigating in the wilderness and how to deal with that as a DM, then in the same vein how long such exploration takes in cost of time and movement, and also talk about methods of generating and checking for random wilderness encounters. From there they opine on the...
2024-09-171h 18
THACO's HammerSplatbook #31 - Player's Option: Spells and MagicJoin DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they ring in the new year the best way they know how; with a new opening theme, and a new show! Join them as they delve into one of the controversial Player's Option books, Spells and Magic. After taking a few minutes to catch up on what each of them has done in the world of gaming (and a declaration of the apocalypse), they read an email regarding paladins, then
dive right into the Spells and Magic as a whole. From there they focus on the spell research and magical item construction...
2024-09-171h 24
THACO's HammerSplatbook #30 - Mystara!Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they look into the old school D&D campaign world, Mystara! After a pair of emails, they discuss the history of the campaign world from its humble beginnings in the Expert D&D rule book
to the beloved Gazeteers and its 2e reincarnation, then from there they take it a step further in talking about adapting the material from the Gazeteers to 2e rules. From there they dissect the Find Familiar spell, along with their more powerful later incarnations from Dragon #228, Find Companion and Find Minion. Finally they wrap things up with...
2024-09-161h 43
THACO's HammerSplatbook #29 - Gnomeses and Hobbitses!Join
DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they get down to brass tacks with the wee folk, gnomes and halflings! After reading and discussing emails regarding ability checks and humor in games, they address the Complete Gnomes and Halflings splatbook and also two kits from those books, the Gnome Goblinsticker and the Halfling Cartographer. From there they talk about small weapons, and then address ability checks in full.
Option Package: Complete Gnomes and Halflings
People Skills: Gnome Goblinsticker/Halfling Cartographer
Loaded for Bear: Small Weapons
Rule Zero: Ability...
2024-09-161h 33
THACO's HammerSplatbook #28 - House Rules and HomebrewJoin DMs Glen, Fulongamer, and Brian as they work the 2e mines for more gems of discussion. After a bout of emails, they discuss campaign house rules, then the
wonderful (yet dangerous) world of critical hits in combat, followed by the alternative ability scores, Comeliness and Perception. From there they talk about homebrewed campaigns settings, and then round it all off with talking
about the Against The Giants rewrite for 2nd edition, The Liberation of Geoff.
Option Package: Campaign House Rules
Its in the Book: Critical Hits (Good Hits & Bad Misses, PO:C&T...
2024-09-162h 04
THACO's HammerSplatbook #27 - DM's Eyes Only, Part Deux!A topic so nice, we had to do it twice…
Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they delve into more 2e goodness from the DM's perspective. We discuss the Creative Campaigning sourcebook, debate about the 0 hp or -10 hp rule regarding unconscious and dying PCs, converse on the differences between cheating (players) and fudging (DMs), talk about the *other* classic D&D spell, Lightning Bolt, and then wrap up with two
adventures in the Dragon Magazine Annuals #1 and #2 respectively, Wyrmsmere and Dragonwyr.
Option Package - Creative Campaigning
Its In T...
2024-09-161h 41
THACO's HammerSplatbook #26 - DMs Eyes Only!Join
us for another episode of 2e goodness with DMs Glen, FOG, Brian and Julie. In
this episode we talk about the venerable yet wonderful Campaign Sourcebook and
Catacomb Guide and our methods of handing out experience points. From there we
converse about controlling the cashflow in our campaigns, discuss the Fireball
spell and how to use it, and wrap up the show with a pair of staple monster adversaries
for low-level parties, goblins and kobolds.
Option Package - Campaign Sourcebook and Catacomb Guide
Its In the Book - Experience Points: Where...
2024-09-052h 20THACO's HammerSplatbook #25 - Various and Sundry IIIOkay, we got another mixed bag: after some rousing emails from DM Cojo, DMs Glen,
Brian and FulOnGamer give the Samurai kit from The Complete Fighter’s Handbook
the once-over, debate about Ability Score Generation Methods, examine Specialty
Gear for Thieves, look over all kinds of goodness in The Encyclopedia Magica,
get totally confused over the Wild Mage Spell There/Not There (or did we?) and
wrap up this episode checking out as many Golems we can find.
Option Package - Encyclopedia Magica
People Skills - Samurai (Complete Fighter's Handbook)
It...
2024-09-051h 44
THACO's HammerSplatbook #24 - Of Gods and Men... And MonstersJoin DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer along with our guest Zak Smith, creator of the Vornheim campaign setting as we delve into deities! We start off with Monster Mythology, then we segue into the venerable Legends and Lore supplement. From there we talk about clerical spell freecasting as an alternate way to play clerics, then we discuss the spell Draw Upon Holy Might, and wrap up with a spirited discussion about the campaign supplement, Bastion of Faith.
Option Package - Monster Mythology
Its In The Book - Legends and Lore
...
2024-09-051h 30
THACO's HammerSplatbook #183 - Forgotten Realms #12: The Jungles of ChultWe’re taking malaria pills for this episode! Join DMs Brian, Glen
and Fulongamer as they explore the dinosaur-infested jungles of Chult! After getting
over being sad that there are no emails, they press on. First, they give an
overview of the Forgotten Realms supplement for which the episode is based,
then they talk about the myriad species of dinosaur, then they play some
favorites about monsters.
You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D
Podcast), Instagram, Tumblr, Threads and Twitter (@thacoshammer). We are now
part of our own podcasting netwo...
2024-08-281h 59
THACO's HammerSplatbook #182 – Are You Not Entertained?!?!??We’re oiling up and playing to the crowd for this episode! Join
DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they delve into the word of the gladiator! After
finding the email box empty, the fellas get down to business. First they give
an overview of the Gladiator kit from Complete Fighter’s Handbook, then they
take a deep dive into running gladiatorial combat before talking about armor
and weapons for gladiators.
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2024-08-231h 25
THACO's HammerSplatbook #23 - Paladins, Ho! (Enter DM Fulongamer!)Join
DMs Glen and Brian along with our newest addition to the podcast, DM Fulongamer. This week we discuss likely the most controversial character class, the Paladin. We delve into the Complete Paladin's Handbook, then we compare the True Paladin vs. the Chevalier Kit. From there we talk about the paladin's holy weapon, discuss the Hell Hound, and we wrap up talking about (or at least attempting to) the high level meat grinder adventure, A Paladin in Hell.
2024-07-231h 48
THACO's HammerSplatbook #22 - Dragons!Join DMs Glen, Brian and Julie, along with our special guest, James Raggi IV, creator of the campaign setting, Lamentations of the Flame Princess as we offer up our takes on the on the most loved and feared species in the D&D multiverse, the Dragon itself!
First we discuss the Draconomicon, then we move onto the power boost dragons received in 2e. From there we also discuss the challenge of running dragons in combat,
then we talk about Dragonscale Armor. Next, we sound off about Draconians and then in closing, we discuss the subject o...
2024-07-231h 36
THACO's HammerSplatbook #21 - Another Grab Bag!Join DMs Glen, Brian and Chrispy as we delve into some random 2e goodness. We discuss Weapon Speed and Initiative, We delve into Part II of Whole Cloth, where we roll up individual characters based off the concepts we discussed in Part I, then we tackle one of the fighter's best
friends, the Gauntlets of Ogre Power, talk about the Helmed Horror, and wrap up with a discussion about the talk about the Wild Mage.
2024-07-231h 19
THACO's HammerSplatbook #20 - A Show Outta Nowhere!Join DMs Glen, Brian and Chrispy as we tackle the Berserker kit from the Complete Fighter's Handbook, then we introduce a new topic in Rule Zero called Whole
Cloth, a multi-part series where we create a PC from scratch and we start with the concept of a character, and we will go through each stage of character development over the next five episodes. Next, we discuss languages and the learning thereof, then we talk about intelligent magical weapons, and from there we wrap things up with a talk about a D&D staple monster, the Displacer Beast.
2024-07-231h 00
THACO's HammerSplatbook #19 - Gotta Kill Em All!This is a full house episode with DMs Glen, Brian, Cory and Chrispy. This week we discuss dark fantasy settings and creating mortal enemies for PCs. Then, we tackle the Complete
Necromancer's Handbook, The Anatomist kit from the same book, the Animate Dead spell, the Crypt Thing and the Crypt Servant, and the Lords of Darkness supplement.
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THACO's HammerSplatbook #18 - Leucrottas!In another thrilling episode, DMs Glen, Brian and Cory give their takes on The Complete Book of Villains, figure out the use of the Herbalism proficiency, adjudicate Player/DM Disputes, throw down with the Leucrotta and discuss the Melee Combat and Tactics article from Dragon #169. More fun than you can shake
a quarterstaff at!
2024-07-231h 25
THACO's HammerSplatbook #17 – In SPAAAACE!As of this show we have rechristened our episodes “splatbooks” for that gooey 2E taste.
This week the Boys With The Hammer (DMs Glen, Brian, and Cory) discuss the Optional 50-Point Damage Rule, Argue over Screen or No Screen, examine (from a distance) Cursed Weapons, review the World Builder’s Guide and ponder over taking PCs into Strange Environments.
2024-06-251h 29
THACO's HammerSplatbook #16 - Spiders!Join DMs Glen, Cory and Brian as they review The Complete Fighter’s Handbook, compare the fighter and thief version of the Swashbuckler kit, talk a bit about the Parrying maneuver, contemplate the concept of Building Logical Dungeons, look over specialist weapons for the fighter and wrap up with an examination of the various and sundry spiders in 2E.
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THACO's HammerSplatbook #15 - Ghouls!In this episode we discuss house rules and The Complete Priest’s Handbook, then we get into the debates of clerics vs. specialty priests and edged weapons for clerics. Then, we talk about turning undead, the various Cure spells, and we wrap up with a discussion about the undead staples, the ghoul and the ghast.
2024-06-251h 31
THACO's HammerSplatbook #14 - Minotaurs!In this episode DMs Glen, Cory and Brian discuss running a game with a small number of PCs, the ideas of monsters as PCs, which immediately segues into a review of The Complete Book of Humanoids, then we go into the Minotaur from that book to be specific, discuss the issue of drinking and recreational drugs at the gaming table, and we wrap it all up by discussing the spells Whirling
Blade and Whip of Shar.
This is also a PG show, so consider yourself warned.
2024-06-251h 21
THACO's HammerSplatbook #13 - Maedars!This week, DMs Glen, Brian and Cory gird their loins for a discussion of The Arms and Equipment Guide, shed some light on Vision and Light Underground, get lost in a discussion about MegaDungeons and ponder about how to use the Maedar, the distaff version of the Medusa. Time to
hammer away again!
2024-06-2558 min
THACO's HammerSplatbook #12 - Ogre Magi!Okay, this episode finds DMs Glen, Cory and Brian asking Where’s My Assassin, debating the pros and cons of Sandbox vs. Adventure Path-type play, figuring out how to build Custom Magic Items, taking a good long (but not too close) look at the Ogre Magi and thumb through Aurora’s Whole Realms Catalog.
2024-06-061h 38
THACO's HammerSplatbook #11 - Ninjas!This week DMs Glen, Brian and Julie give a boot to the head to Martial Arts in 2E, wondering where the monk is, talking up The Complete Ninjas Handbook and discussing some re-working of the monk and a martial artist class that Brian
came up with (and is willing to share with our audience). Good stuff!
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THACO's HammerSplatbook #10 – Barbarians, Derro and Trains, Oh my!This week we’re examining The Complete Barbarian’s Handbook, discussion of the Brushrunner kit from said handbook, talk about using music in games, check out
the Derro and finish up with a review of Train of Events from Dungeon #44. Check it out!
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THACO's HammerSplatbook #9 - Campestri!The
words “raucous” and “ribald” come to mind in this extra-long episode, but that’s what you get when the Core Gang (DMs Glen, Cory and Brian) invite DM Julie in for her always interesting (and somewhat loony) takes on all things 2E. In this go-round we have some interesting emails, Go over the Blade kit from last episode’s Complete Bard’s Handbook, Talk about eating (and Cory’s
specialty, drinking) at conventions, aim our discussions at crossbows and review and adventure from Dungeon #41 (in which we figure out that singing mushrooms might not be all that bad).
It’s defin...
2024-06-061h 48
THACO's HammerSplatbook #181 - Most Un-Dwarflike BehaviorWe’ve been labeled as outcasts for this episode! Join DMs
Fulongamer, Glen and Brian as they dredge up more ore from the 2e mines! After
answering an email, they pick up their pickaxes and get to work. First they
discuss the Outcast kit from the Complete Book of Dwarves, then with some
reluctance from Glen they discuss the new dwarven deities in the Deminhuman
Deities supplement, and then they end things with another Brainstorm.
Email From DM Ghostzapper (question about dual-classing)
People Skills – Outcast Kit (Complete Book of Dwarves)
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THACO's HammerSplatbook #8 - Harpies!Join
DMs Glen and Brian as they discuss Group vs. Individual Initiative, sing the praises of The Complete Bard’s Handbook, figure out What Happened to the
Half-Orc, mess around with polearms and discuss what to do with Harpies in a game.
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THACO's HammerSplatbook #7 - Birthright!Our
first show dedicated entirely to an AD&D 2E campaign world, is up. In it DM Glen and DM Brian are joined by DM Chrispy (from Save or Die), an expert on all things Birthright. We talk about the campaign world, “blooded” characters, priests in the campaign world, the monster the Awnsheighlin (which, by the time the discussion is over DM Glen manages to pronounce right) and finally a talk about DMing Birthright. A fun time had by all.
2024-05-271h 08
THACO's HammerSplatbook #6 - Rangers and Giants!Join
DMs Glen, Cory and Brian this week we have a ranger-centric episode. We talk about the Tracking skill, look over The Complete Ranger’s Handbook, discuss the Giant Killer kit and ranger magic items. We continue our convention discussion series on how to prep for conventions and wrap up with a review of one of the ranger’s favorite foes, giants.
2024-05-271h 20
THACO's HammerEpisode #5 - Death Knights!Join DMs Glen, Cory and Brian as we talk about
proficiencies, The Complete Wizard’s Handbook, the usefulness of the wizard’s spells Chromatic Orb and Invisible Mail, have the first of a series of discussions about planning for a convention and round it out by looking at the
Death Knight.
2024-05-241h 35
THACO's HammerEpisode #4 - Enter DM Brian...Enter
DM Brian….
Join
DMs Glen and Badmike as they welcome the latest addition to the podcast family, DM Brian. He gives his role-playing credentials and not found wanting,
they delve into the show. They discuss the dwarven race, maps and miniatures, dwarven mines and cities, and dwarven rune magic. They face down the Duergar,
and finish things off the adventure in Dungeon #60: Shards of the Day.
2024-05-241h 40
THACO's HammerEpisode #3 - Dwarves!Join DMs Glen, Cory and Badmike as they delve into the dwarven fighter kit Rapid Response Rider, discuss Armor Wear and Tear and the spells Corpse Visage and Puffball, and get into the monster called the Bonebat. Finally they engage in the Siege of Krayts Freehold (Dungeon Magazine #33).
2024-05-241h 01
THACO's HammerEpisode #2 - Enter DM BadMike...Episode
2 – Enter DM BadMike….
In this episode, DM BadMike joins the Wild Games family as a co-host on Thaco’s Hammer and he tells a little about himself. From there they discuss the Complete Book of Elves, and elves as a race. Then they talk about spell
components, the plan B DMs sometimes are forced to go to, and the spells Blast Bones and Crushing Walls. Then the guys go on a Snipe Hunt for Otyughs (the unofficial monster mascot of the show), and wrap up with the adventure in Dungeon Magazine #37, White Boar of Kilfay.
2024-05-241h 28
THACO's HammerSplatbook #180 - FREEZE!!We’ve got our hands up and our eyes cast down for this episode!
Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they serve up another (long overdue) helping of 2e goodness! First they analyze the Remove Paralysis spell and its reverse,
then they talk about the cockatrice and bring it home with a Brainstorm.
You can find us on Facebook (Thacos Hammer Podcast), Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter (@thacoshammer). We are in the midst of reorganizing and starting a new podcasting network, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be...
2024-05-241h 44
THACO's HammerSplatbook #1 - Enter DM Cory...Join
DM Glen and Cory as they get this party started! Cory describes his experiences with D&D and RPGs in general, and from there they go into each segment of the show, as described below:
Hits & Crits (What did we do in 2E and RPGs this week, and read emails that aresent to us)
Option Package (Splatbooks and Supplements)
It’s In The Book (Rules and Optional Rules)
People Skills (Races, Classes/Subclasses, Kits and Proficiencies)
Rule Zero (DM Techniques)
Magic Fingers (Spells, Magic Ite...
2024-05-2051 min
THACO's HammerEPISODE 127 - THACO's HammerWe·re putting up our best defense in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer, Cory and Brian as they go on the attack! After going through a few emails, the men get to breaking down the show. First they continue their look into Leomund·s spells, this time, Leomund·s Secure Shelter, then from there they continue their series of tips for the novice
2016-11-1700 min
Save or Die PodcastSave or Die Podcast #52 “Poor Old +1 Long Sword”
There are a lot of surprises this time around as DMs Vince, Mike and Liz are joined by DM FulonGamer and the pulse-pounding, two-fisted return of DM Crispy! The five discuss their latest gaming news, and consider the following: In a lot of games, the +1 weapon or armor is as dull as dirt and almost as common. All this and more as DM Vince joins the cast for his farewell show as a full time host, moving into Executive Producer Role, much like he does with Thaco’s Hammer!
Website: http://saveordie.info
Don’t forget to drop...
2012-06-271h 38
Save or Die PodcastSave or Die Podcast #52 “Poor Old +1 Long Sword”There are a lot of surprises this time around as DMs Vince, Mike and Liz are joined by DM FulonGamer…
2012-06-271h 38Save or Die PodcastSave or Die Podcast Adventure #37: Mapping…Join us this week as SoD has two special guests, One being DM Nick from RFI Podcast and FulonGamer from…
2011-07-2400 minSave or Die PodcastSave or Die Podcast Adventure #37: Mapping…
Join us this week as SoD has two special guests, One being DM Nick from RFI Podcast and FulonGamer from the D20Radio/OsrGaming.org forums. Sit back as they chat about:
The Gamer’s Friends: Mapping Aids
Race as Class 2: Dwarves
Shrieker
X3
Stop by the Osrgaming.org forums and check in the library section for the files Fulongamer had been talking about during the show.
2011-07-241h 04
Order 66 Podcast Saga EditionEpisode 136 - Whats Your Question?Hello, all! Well... we've got an unusual episode for the books. In lieu of a normal show - we've got completely off the rails for an entirely listener driven show! Join special guests, Vince, Bradshaw, Oldschool, DarthGM, Kat, Kalylia, Dono, and FulonGamer for a crazy cadre of questions to us... but the fans of the show. We disembark for your listening pleasure! Enjoy.
2011-05-1600 minOrder 66 Podcast Saga EditionEpisode 94 - One Shot Wonder[9:04:05 PM] GM Chris: Hey, GamerNation! We're proud to welcome a special guest this week to help us out, none other than d20Radio's own, FULONGAMER! FULON joins us tonight as we answer some great questions from the GamerNation, expand on my legal troubles with the ISB, hear from Cody and Blob Races, and suspend some rules.
Eventually, after much cajoling and comraderie, we eventually get to the meat of our show and get inspired by a heartfelt request from Kat, and we talk the talk of building a great one-shot Saga Edition game. What do you need to...
2010-01-2500 minOrder 66 Podcast Saga EditionEpisode 91 - The Holiday Extravaganza Strikes BackSo, I am back and I brought a bunch of friends. Thanks to Sam and Chuck for again gracing the airwaves of the Order 66 podcast in making the most epic of all epic casts, a 4 and a half hour awesome sauce laden heaping helping of greatness. Also joining us are Fulongamer, Zertz, Fiddleback, DarthGM and many others that contributed to this show being one of my favorite ever. We talk about the favorite moments of saga edition over 2009 and talk about what is upcoming in 2010, talk about group dynamics and most of all, get your comments about what you like...
2009-12-3100 min