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RPGBOT.PodcastQUESTS FROM THE INFINITE STAIRCASE - The RPGBOT.ReviewOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we review the surreal and mysterious world of Quests from the Infinite Staircase. This anthology takes classic D&D adventures and gives them a cosmic upgrade for fifth edition gameplay. Join us as we explore the infinite possibilities behind each door and discover the magic and wonder that awaits. So grab your Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, and Dungeon Master's Guide, and let's embark on a journey like no other. Are you ready for adventure? Let's begin! Materials Referenced in this Episode Quests from the Infinite Staircase (affiliate link) Wikipedia...2024-07-291h 25
RPGBOT.PodcastTHE RPGBOT.PLAY POSTMORTEM Part 1 (ACHTUNG! Spoilers!) - Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon QueenIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we do a postmortem from our recent play of Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. From the streets of Kalaman to the ruins of Vogler, our characters face challenges and make tough decisions in the Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen campaign. SUMMARY In this first part of The RPGBOT.Podcast, we talk about the Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen campaign. We Share our characters in the campaign and our experiences playing through the adventure. We touch on topics such as party size, roleplaying, and the inclusion...2024-06-2457 min
RPGBOT.PodcastDAGGERHEART Beta 1.2 Playtest: The RPGBOT.ReviewOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're reviewing Daggerheart Beta Playtest version 1.2, the newest release from Darrington Press, and talking about the challenges and riches it has to offer. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Candela Obscura: Critical Role’s Cosmic Horror TTRPG Daggerheart Nexus on Demiplane 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 back...2024-04-151h 16
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT 2023 Wrap Up (and 2024 Preview!2023 was a great year for Tabletop RPGs, with the release of many exciting new games and the revival of some classics. 2024 looks to be even better, with the promise of more great RPG content from the top designers in the industry. Here at RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, we want to thank you for a great 2023 and wish them an even better 2024. Together, let's make 2024 one of the best years yet for Tabletop role playing! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It’s a...2023-12-2815 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Spooktober 2023 - Slaad: They're Horrible...MonstersOn this RPGBOT.Bestiary, we do a deep examination of slaad. We examine their lore, their stats, and how you can use giant, murderous space frogs to create spooky experiences in your game. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 – The Move Toward Inclusion i...2023-10-0938 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Spooktober 2023 - Drow (It's Complicated...)On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we look at Drow in Dungeons and Dragons. We dig ino the real-world history of Drow, then look at how we can use Drow in our games in a way that makes them scary antagonist without dipping into problematic tropes. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes How to Defend...2023-10-051h 02
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Cleric Changes: Critiquing OneDnD and Tales of the Valiant VariancesOn this RPGBOT.Podcast, we do a side-by-side comparison between the updated versions of the 5e cleric being presented by OneDnD (WotC) and by Tales of the Valiant (Kobold Press). If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE OneDnD Playtest Docs Tales of the Valiant August Playtest: Cleric RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Unearthed Arcana: Players Handbook Playtest #7 – RPGBOT.Podcast S3...2023-09-251h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Quickstart - Vampire the Masquerade Pt. 4: Questions? Answers...On this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we conclude our 4-ish part series on how to play Vampire: The Masquerade. We sit down with Ash to answer some lingering questions from Randall and Tyler. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Vampire: The Masquerade Source Materials Vampire Core Rulebook (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes How to Play Vam...2023-09-2130 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Baldur's Gate III: The ReviewOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we review the recently-released Baldur’s Gate 3. We highlight some differences from the TTRPG rules, discuss parts of the game that we do and don’t like, and share our general thoughts. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Baldur’s Gate 3 (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcats Episodes Stranger Things as a Window in...2023-09-051h 01
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Quickstart - How to Play Vampire the Masquerade - Actual Play Episode 2On this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we conclude a brief introductory one-shot of Vampire: The Masquerade. Ash acts as Storyteller while Randall and Tyler get into some spooky vampire intrigue, searching for a vampire gone missing amidst local vampire political machinations. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Vampire: The Masquerade Source Materials Vampire Core Ruleboo...2023-09-011h 17
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Total Party Kill: Putting Fun Back Into Wiping Out the Party in TTRPGsOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss how to handle a Total Party Kill, the last and best party that you'll ever have. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Pocast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 10 – Horror RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 9 – Death RPGBOT.Podcast...2023-08-2955 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - OneDnD Playtest #6: ClassesOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion of the OneDnD Playtest. We dig into the covered in UA #6 and in the previous documents and discuss what changed, what does and doesn’t work, and what gives us feelings. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REF...2023-08-011h 12
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Masterclass - David Lemke: How to GM Kid's DnD AdventuresOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Masterclass, we welcome David Lemke, co-creator of DnD Adventure Club, to discuss how to GM for kids. David shares years of experience and advice on how GMing for kids is different, how to do it well, and how to handle common challenges with young audiences. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Seaso...2023-07-2858 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - DnD Adventure Club w/David LemkeOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to David Lemke from DnD Adventure Club. We talk about DnD Adventure Club’s adventures written specifically for a young audience, intended to present DnD in a format and with stories that work for kids. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Ezoic (affiliate link) DnD Adventure Club Ins...2023-07-1836 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - OneD&D Playtest #6 - Core Rules Updates, Weapons and Items, and SpellcastingOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we catch up on the OneDnD Playtest. In the wake up playtest UA #6, we look at updates to the core rules, races/species, backgrounds, spellcasting, and weapons and catch you up on what has changed throughout the playtest. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists!2023-07-141h 03
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Quickstart - HTP PF2e Part IV - Post Oneshot Q and AOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we have a Q&A session following our how-to-play one-shot and discuss any lingering thoughts and questions. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE dScryb – Mobile Alchemy Shop (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Source Materials Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Archives of Nethys Content from...2023-07-1132 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Quickstart - How to Play PF2e Part 3 - Oneshot Example PlayOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, Randall runs a short one-shot game of Pathfinder 2e for Ash and Tyler to show how the game works in practice. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Heroforge (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Source Materials Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Content from RPGBOT.Net...2023-07-0757 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Shinkicking - Managing Difficulty and Tone in Combat RPOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discusss managing difficulty and tone in combat. How do set and maintain the tone of our game in combat? How do we provide an appropriate challenge while avoiding the worst parts of TTRPG combat (the shinkicking)? We talk both planning and execution. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1...2023-06-231h 10
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Light and Darkness - Darkvision is Weird - Normal Vision is WorseOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss at light, darkness, and darkvision in DnD and Pathfinder. We examine and explain the mechanics, look at rules which most players don’t know exist, and answer long-debated questions about weird situations with magical darkness. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERI...2023-06-161h 11
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - 10 Years of RPGBOT.netOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we celebrate RPGBOT’s 10-year anniversary and look back upon RPGBOT’s real-world history, which until now has never been documented or examined. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 10 – Horror Keith Baker on Eberron – RPGBOT.Masterclass S3E3 Content from RPGBOT.new DnD 5e – The He...2023-06-1338 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Religion: Deities, Demigods, and Randall's Delusions of GrandeurOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss Religion in TTRPGs. We look at how religion and deities are defined in various games and settings, and how you can use them as an important piece of worldbuilding. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE...2023-06-091h 01
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Fire: Light, Smoke, Damage and then it Starts to get CrazyOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the mechanics of fire in TTRPGs. We look at how fire works and spreads, how various games handle being on fire, and how you can use fire in combat without resorting to spellcasting. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS R...2023-06-021h 10
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - ShadowDark RPG Adventure Designer Kelsey DionneOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to Kelsey Dionne, creator of the ShadowDark RPG. We discuss ShadowDark’s design, origins, philosophy, and gameplay, and all the gritty, brutal fun to be had exploring the Shadowdark. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Shadowdark Free Quickstart Rules (affiliate link) Core Rules The Cursed Scroll Kickstarte...2023-05-3027 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Familiars, or Why You Shouldn't Throw the Housecat at a KoboldOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss familiars. Every wizard’s favorite little friend, we look at familiars as both a storytelling device and as a mechanical option for spellcasters. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Ezoic (affiliate link) 2023-05-2659 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - The Quest Chest Immersive Out-of-the-Box Gaming Experience (w/ Kickstarter Details!)On this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to the team from Bookwyrm Games about Quest Chest, their immersive boxed adventure experience. We what the existing Quest Chests have to offer, including beautiful props and self-contained adventures, and we get some teasers for Bookwyrm’s upcoming Kickstarter to create more Quest Chests. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS E...2023-05-2334 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Quickstart - HTP III - Call of Cthulu Actual PlayOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we play a brief introductory one-shot of Call of Cthulhu. Ash acts as Keeper while Randall and Tyler investigate a spooky horror mystery and get their first taste of Call of Cthulhu in action. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Call of Cthulhu Source Materials Call of Cthulhu Starter...2023-05-191h 18
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Aberrations: Discombobulate and Discomfort the Game Table (in a Good Way!)On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss aberrations. We look at all the weirdness from both a player’s and a DM’s perspective, and look at ways to make aberrations interesting and engaging in your game. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE2023-05-051h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Tales of the Valiant (with Teasers!) w/ Wolfgang Bauer and Celeste ConowitchOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to Celeste Conowitch and Wolfgang Baur of Kobold Press about the upcoming Kickstarter for Tales of the Valiant. We discuss Celeste and Wolfgang’s ongoing work on Tales of the Valiant (formerly “Black Flag”), the joys and challenges of a public playtests, and all the exciting things we can expect from the Kickstarter coming later in May. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the p...2023-05-0240 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Evil Characters: Asher's Guide to Safe Sociopathic GameplayOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss playing evil characters in TTRPGs. We discuss important guidelines for safely playing an evil character in, ideas for playing an evil character successfully, and how you can run a game for an evil party. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIAL...2023-04-281h 03
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Languages: Varying Vernacular to Create More Compelling TTRPGsOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss languages in TTRPGs. Why do languages work the way they do? What’s wrong with the way they work? What can we do better to make languages matter in an interesting way? If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN...2023-04-211h 01
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - The Undead II: A Guide for Role Playing Undead Creatures in TTRPGsOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion on undead creatures in TTRPGs. We look at undead from a player’s perspective, including how you fight them, how you befriend them, and how you play them. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE dScryb – Ghoul Paralyzes Players(affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes The Undead – A...2023-04-141h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - The Undead - A Guide to Incorporating Undead Creatures in TTRPGsOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss undead creatures in TTRPGs. We look at what makes them unique from both a storytelling and mechanics perspective, and how you can bring them into your game in ways that are fun for players to engage with. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT...2023-04-071h 06
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - The Vineyard with Friday StroutOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to Friday Strout about the newly-launched Kickstarter for The Vineyard. We talk about the cool villains, the scary content, and how you can use The Vineyard to bring exciting, interesting antagonists in your game. Ash is on Youtube now! If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE The...2023-04-0422 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Part II Tomb of Horrors as a Window into DnD HistoryOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion of the Tomb of Horrors. We dig into the adaptations of Tomb of Horrors in 4e, D&D Next (yes, that exists), and 5e, then we take a look at how the game has evolved since its earliest days, and where the Tomb of Horrors stands in today’s world. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to su...2023-03-311h 02
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Conventions 2023On this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss our plans for conventions for 2023. We talk past conventions and look at what cons we’re trying to visit this year and what we’re excited about. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE HeroForge.com (affiliate link) This Year’s Cons Gary C...2023-03-2820 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - dScryb's David Shulman returns to talk about The Sonic LibraryOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to David Schulman from dScryb about everything dScryb has been working on for the past year. We discuss dScryb’s growing scene library, character art, area maps, and the newly-released Sonic Library. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE dScryb (affiliate...2023-03-171h 06
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Adam Bradford: Demiplane 2023 UpdateOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to Adam Bradford from Demiplane. We discuss what Demiplane has been up to for the past year, their growing library of nexies, and the plans for the recently-announced 5e Nexus. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Adam Bradford Demiplane Dev Upd...2023-03-1039 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Magical MishapsOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss magical mishaps. We look at wild magic, spell failure effects, scroll mishaps, and all manner of ways that magic can go unexpectedly wrong. Equal parts punishment and flavor, we discuss how you can use magical mishaps in you game to make magic feel risky, mysterious, and magical. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and hel...2023-03-031h 02
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Keys from the Golden Vault - New from WoTC for DnDOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss the recently-released D&D adventure Keys from the Golden Vault. We look the the adventures, the themes, and the concepts, and we discuss our thoughts on the book as a whole. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Keys from the Gol...2023-02-2831 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Kobold Press' Chelsea Steverson on the Black Flag PlaytestOn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we welcome Chelsea “Dot” Steverson, Marketing Director for Kobold Press, to discuss the Black Flag playtest. We discuss Kobold Press’s playtest for their new RPG, codenamed “Project Black Flag”, including the playtest process, the changes which Black Flag is making to 5e, and some exclusive details about the future of Black Flag that you’ll hear from us before anyone else! Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast...2023-02-2155 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Consumable ItemsOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss consumable items in TTRPGs. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Treasure Vault for PF2 – RPGBOT.News S3E11 Gold – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E70 RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 11 – The Spooktober Halloween Spectacular Content from RPGBOT.net DnD 5e — Practical Guide...2023-02-171h 08
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.MasterClass - Friday Strout: Inside the Mind of a Pro Dungeon MasterOn this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we talked to Friday Strout, one of the top professional DMs/GMs on StartPlaying.Games. Friday shares her expertise on the business side of being a professional DM/GM, and we discuss difficult aspects like marketing, attracting and managing players, and making life as a pro DM/GM work for you. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIA...2023-02-141h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Quickstart - Part II: How to Play Call of Cthulu - Character CreationOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we discuss character creation of Call of Cthulhu. Ash walks us through building Tyler’s first “investigator” in Call of Cthulhu, including all of the various numbers, dice rolls, and calculations. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Call of Cthulhu Source Materials Call of Cthulhu Starter Set (affiliate link) Call of...2023-02-1043 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Treasure Vault for PF2e ReviewIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we look at the upcoming Treasure Vault for Pathfinder 2e. We look at exciting new items for players and game masters. Paizo press provided review materials for this episode. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Crafting – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E66 Content From RPGBOT.net Alc...2023-02-0731 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.MasterClass - Copy Left Part IV: OGL 1.2On this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we continue our discussion the Open Gaming License in part 4. We discuss the developments in OGL dicsussion since our previous episode, then dig into the first draft of OGL 1.2 and its various excentricities. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Alex Kammer Mark Greenberg OGL 1.2 RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Copy Left III – OGL 2.0 and the O...2023-01-241h 33
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.MasterClass - Copy Left III - OGL 2.0 and the ORC with Alex Kammer and Mark GreenbergOn this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we continue our discussion the Open Gaming License in a somewhat unexpected part 3. We discuss the recent OGL 1.1 leaks, the implications of the events surrounding it, the community response, and the optimistic future of the ORC License. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Alex Kammer Mark Greenberg RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes WoTC’s Open Ga...2023-01-171h 07
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.MasterClass - Keith Baker on EberronIn this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we talk to Keith Baker, creator of the Eberron setting, about the setting, its real-world history, and how to tell amazing stories in it. Keith shares insights into one of the most complex and interesting official settings, as well as years of experience and insight telling exciting pulp/noir stories in a setting so novel that it defines the “dungeonpunk” genre. Paizo press provided review materials for this episode. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast a...2023-01-121h 26
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - War! Part IIOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion on war in dungeon fantasy TTRPGs. In part 2, we discuss writing and running adventures and campaigns with mass war as a meaningful focus in the game. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Descriptions Masterclass Part I...2023-01-061h 07
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - War! Part IOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss war in dungeon fantasy TTRPGs. In part 1, we dig into what we expect from a fantasy war scenario, available mechanical options, and some thematic high points which we want to experience in war games. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPG...2022-12-3059 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Combat! Roleplaying in CombatOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss roleplaying in combat. Play acting and character development frequently halt when initiative is rolled, which means losing a huge opportunity to roleplay. We discuss ways to make characters and creatures feel alive and interesting while you’re rolling dice and tossing fireballs. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners...2022-12-231h 06
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Kobold Press' Tome of Beasts IIIIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we look at the newly-released Tome of Beasts 3. We talk monsters, and look at several of our favorite new additions. We also take a peak at Tome of Beasts 3 Lairs and how it presents some of the new monsters. Kobold press provided review materials for this episode. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATE...2022-12-2233 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.MasterClass - Part II: Implications - WoTC's Open Gaming License with Alex Kammer and Mark GreenbergOn this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we continue our discussion the Open Gaming License. We look at the possible future of the OGL and what that could mean for 3rd-party DnD creators and for the industry as a whole, and we explore some possible outcomes if WotC decides to diverge from the OGL as it’s currently used for DnD 5e. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new liste...2022-12-1651 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.MasterClass - Part I - WoTC's Open Gaming License with Alex Kammer and Mark GreenbergOn this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we discuss the Open Gaming License. As the basis for 3rd-party creators to publish D&D-compatible products, the OGL is a defining document in the TTRPG industry, but the legal workings are often poorly understood. We invite Alex Kammer and Mark Greenberg to share their expertise on the history and foundation of the OGL. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listene...2022-12-1555 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Part II Martial Classes - GM'ing Martial CharactersOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss DMing/GMing for martial characters. We look at what game masters can do to keep martial players engaged and happy and how we can address limitations inherent to those martial characters in a game which disproportionately favor spellcasters. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFEREN...2022-12-091h 00
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon QueenIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we look at the newly-released Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. We look at the setting, the character options, and the adventure and share our thoughts. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.News – MOAR The Monsters Know What...2022-12-0852 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Masterclass - Defending Your Lair with Keith AmmannIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we welcome Keith Ammann to discuss his new book, How to Defend Your Lair. We discuss the books contents, dig into some of Keith’s advice on why and how to defend a lair, and look at some of the example lairs which Keith has provided as example and inspiration. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MA...2022-12-0156 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Naval CombatOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss naval combat in TTRPGs. We talk about what we want from naval combat mechanics, and we look at some existing rules across D&D and Pathfinder and discuss what we do an don’t like and how we would improve things. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MA...2022-11-251h 03
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Monte Cook's Cypher System License: A Quick and Dirty LookIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss the Cypher System from Monte Cooke Games. We look at Cypher’s core rules, including the resolution mechanics and character creation, then we discuss the new Cypher System Open License If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Cypher System Physical (affiliate link) Digital (affiliate link) Monte Cook Games Di...2022-11-2432 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.MasterClass - Descriptions Part II with Alex GrayIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, Alex Gray returns to help us describe scribing descriptions. Continuing where we left off in Descriptions Part 1, we cover describing locations, attacks, spells, and the ever-gratifying finishing blow. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Alex Gray @Alex_D_Gray RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 4 – Spell Components in DnD 5e...2022-11-171h 03
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Animal HandlingOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss handling animals. We look at skills and mechanics for handling animals in various TTRPGs. We talk about what we want to do with animals in a game, how we can do those things, and what our favorite games actually support. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATE...2022-11-1154 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Splitting the PartyOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss splitting the party. Perhaps the greatest mistake a party can make in TTRPGs, can we make splitting the party interesting and fun while avoiding problems which can grind the game to a halt and lead to character deaths? Yes, we can, and we discuss how. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reac...2022-11-0457 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Spooktober 2022 - Cosmic HorrorOn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss cosmic horror. Famous for spooky tentacles and grotesque monsters, cosmic horror as a specific subgenre of horror has a lot to offer. We discuss what defines the genre and how you can execute a successful cosmic horror game. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFEREN...2022-10-2855 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Spooktober 2022 - HauntsIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss haunt, haunting, and haunted things. We talk how to make haunts interesting both as a story device and as a mechanic in any RPG in order to add some self-contained horror to your game. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPG...2022-10-1458 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Zoe Franznick reviews Free League's Vaesen: Mythic Britain and IrelandIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, Zoey Franznick reviews the Vaesen RPG from Free League Publishing as well as their recently-released Mythic Britain and Ireland supplement. We discuss how the game works, what makes it great, and what the new supplement adds to the game. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Vaesen Vaesen Core Ruleboo...2022-10-1334 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Spooktober 2022 - Designing MonstersIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss designing custom monsters. How do we make a monster that’s unique, exciting, and tells a cool story? How do we turn that into something in our games? Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Battle Tactics for Dunge...2022-10-071h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - High Complexity CreaturesIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss running high complexity creatures. Complicated creatures are difficult for DMs/GMs to manage at the table, and can often turn what should be an exciting encounter into a frustrating slog for everyone. We offer some tips and ideas to help you get the most out of what should be your most interesting opponents. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free wa...2022-09-301h 05
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Alan Patrick on the TTRPG Writing ProcessIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to independent TTRPG writer Alan Patrick. We discuss Alan’s work as a writer, including for organized play groups, Wizards of the Coast, Adventurer’s League, and other publishers including Frog God and Modiphius. Alan explains his writing process, his experiences as a writer, and shares some advice for writing and improving your own adventures. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, an...2022-09-2937 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Book of Ebon Tides from Kobold PressIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discus Kobold Press’s latest supplemenet, the Book of Ebon Tides. We discuss the “Shadow Realm”, its mercurial fey inhabitants, and all of the other great things in the book, including setting ideas and character options. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Bonus Episode...2022-09-2237 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Traps and HazardsIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss traps and hazards. Traps have been a staple of dungeon fantasy games like DnD since its earliest days. How do we make traps fun, challenging, and interesting, without making them feel like they’re unfairly punishing players? Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS E...2022-09-161h 03
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Johnn Fourr on Five Room Dungeons: A Quick and Dirty CourseIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss 5-room dungeons. Johnn Four, creator of the 5-Room Dungeon, joins us to explain what a 5-room dungeon is and how you can use it to design excellent stories which go well beyond a dungeon crawl. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE...2022-09-091h 02
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Gold!In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss gold and wealth in TTRPGs. We look at the long-standing problem of making gold important in DnD 5e and how we can borrow ideas from other RPGs in order to make gold and wealth both meaningful and interesting in DnD. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATE...2022-09-021h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Spellcasting and Resource ManagementIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss spellcasting and resource management around spells and magic. We look at things like vancian magic, spell slots, spell points, and other resource management systems use to just barely keep magic from ruining everything. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Find Ash on StartPlaying.Games! MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGB...2022-08-261h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - CraftingIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss crafting mechanics in TTRPGs. We look at crafting in DnD, Pathfinder, and some of our other favorite RPGs. We look at what works, what doesn’t, why, and what tools are available to make crafting more interesting and worthwhile. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast E...2022-08-1958 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - SurvivalIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss TTRPG survival mechanics. We discuss what we want from a survival game, what is currently available in games like DnD and Pathfinder, and what we can steal from other games to make survival work in our favorite TTRPGs. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episode...2022-08-121h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Dark Archives for Pathfinder 2nd EditionIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss Pathfinder 2e’s latest supplement, “Dark Archive.” We look at the two new classes and the mountain of other character options, as well as the included adventures and DM resources, including all sorts of cool, spooky stuff. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Book of the D...2022-08-1135 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Battle Tactics for Dungeon MastersIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss how Dungeon Masters can handle tactical decisions for monsters in combat. We examine creatures’ stats and personalities and use those to offer suggestions for how you as a DM/GM can make tactical decisions which make sense for the creatures and feel threatening without feeling like you’re abusing your players. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS...2022-08-0554 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Unearthed Arcana: Wonders of the MultiverseIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the newly-released Unearthed Arcana document, “Wonders of the Multiverse”. We discuss glitchlings, fate clerics, card-based nonsense, rune carving, whatever happened to giants and their adoption process, and our predictions for what WotC is planning to release in the future. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Epi...2022-07-2838 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - VilliansVOTE FOR RPGBOT IN THE ENNIES Voting for the Ennies is now open. You’ll find us under Best Online Content. We need your help to take home an award, so if you can spare a few minutes to support us we would really appreciate it. SHOW NOTES In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss villains and antagonists in TTRPGs. We talk about what makes antagonists interesting and effective in your games, and how you can create interesting antagonists. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on...2022-07-221h 27
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT. Podcast - ToolsVote for RPGBOT in the Ennies Voting for the Ennies is now open. You’ll find us under Best Online Content. We need your help to take home an award, so if you can spare a few minutes to support us we would really appreciate it. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss tools in TTRPGs. We dig into how tools are implemented in games like DnD and Pathfinder, and we discuss how to make tools mechanically meaningful and how to use them as a story device. If...2022-07-151h 02
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Status Conditions 2: Hooked on a Bad FeelingIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion of status conditions in TTRPGs. Once again we look at the evolution of these conditions across editions, tactical uses and counters, and exactly how not fun it is to have any particular status condition. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Status Conditi...2022-07-081h 24
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Status Conditions Part I: How to Restrain Your DragonIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss status conditions in DnD and Pathfinder. We examine the evolution of status conditions since DnD 3.0, what status conditions tell us about the games, and how those status conditions can inform your tactics both as a player and as a DM. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Image by -MayaQ- from Pixabay. MATERI...2022-07-011h 04
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Creating meaningful team building experiences with D&D with Josh Selesnick of Playing4Keeps.netIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to Josh Selesnick of Playing4Keeps. We discuss using DnD as a corporate team building event, the benefits of the strong bonds built at the gaming table, and how we can convince our bosses to let us play DnD at our day jobs. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Image by from Pixabay.2022-06-3032 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Success!In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss dice mechanics and representations of success across RPGs. We look at simple systems like DnD’s d20 system, dice pool systems, and more elaborate systems like Fantasy Flight’s Star Wars RPG. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 10 – Horror RPGBOT.Podcast Episo...2022-06-1655 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Ruins of SymbaroumIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the newly-release Ruins of Symbaroum from Free League Publishing. We discuss what sets the game apart from DnD 5e, what players can expect from the game, and we dig into some of the mechanics, including the corruption system at the heart of the game. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Materials Referenced in this...2022-06-1041 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Unearthed Arcana Giant OptionsIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the new Unearthed Arcana: Giant Options playtest material. We examine the new subclass and feat options with a critical eye, and offer opinions on what we like, what we don’t, what we hope will be changed, and what we might to see in future products. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS...2022-06-0334 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - MovementIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discussing movement mechanics in TTRPGs. We discuss the differences in how different games handle movement, how movement fits into the action economy, and complex tactical things like opportunity attacks and how they fit into the design of games. We also offer a simple, usable solution for tactical movement in theater of the mind. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reac...2022-05-261h 06
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - DnD Direct and Other AnnouncementsIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss the first ever D&D Direct. We discuss the newly announced product releases, compare them to our predictions in previous episodes, and share what we’re excited to get our hands on. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 13 – The Future of Dungeons...2022-05-0636 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Characters and Character VoicesIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss voicing characters. We discuss the do's and don't's of using real-world accents, and we propose other options which are often easier than mimicking real accents so even the most amateur voice actor (like Tyler) can give their character a distinct voice. Special thanks to @CyberCollosus for this week's question of the week. Please remember to support our show sponsors! Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic – RPGBOT.News S2E32 Dames and Dragons’ Hannah Culbert – RPGBOT...2022-05-0553 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Alien The Role Playing Game: The ReviewIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the award-winning ALIEN RPG from Free League Publishing. We examine the setting and the mechanics of the game, and discuss Random’s recent playtest of the Chariot of the Gods cinematic scenario. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Initiative and Surprise – RPGBOT.Podc...2022-04-2935 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Experience Points and ProgressionIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, discuss experience and advancement systems in tabletop RPGs. We discuss classic experience point, milestone leveling, and other ways of tracking experience. We also look at RPGs that use that experience differently from DnD/Pathfinder, such as by using it to purchase specific improvements. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. You can find links in the show notes.2022-04-281h 01
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic, Oh Yeah!In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss Mörk Borg and the recent supplement Mörk Borg Cult: Hertic, both from Free League Publishing and Stockholm Kartell. We explore the setting, themes, and mechanics of the award-winning Mörk Borg RPG, and then dig into the new Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic supplement. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. You can find links...2022-04-2235 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Part II First Time DMIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we talk about your first time DMing. We talk rulebooks, dice, what you need to know, what you don’t, and how to successfully run your first game session. We also suggest helpful tools that will help you succeed like easy (and often free) pre-written adventures. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. You can find links in the show note...2022-04-2153 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Part I First Time DMIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk about your first time DMing. We talk rulebooks, dice, what you need to know, what you don’t, and how to successfully run your first game session. We also suggest helpful tools that will help you succeed like easy (and often free) pre-written adventures. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. You can find links in the sh...2022-04-1456 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - 2022 TTRPG Release SchedulesIn this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss upcoming TTRPG releases in 2022. We take a brief aside to discuss the upcoming(ish) D&D movie, then dive into upcoming releases from our favorite TTRPG publishers, including Wizards of the Coast, Paizo, . If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. You can find links in the show notes. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE R...2022-04-0832 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Initiative and SurpriseIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss initiative and surprise mechanics in TTRPGs. We examine how initiative and surprise work in DnD 5e and how people are using it wrong, we compare 5e to other RPGs including Pathfinder 2e and The One Ring, and we explore some variant initiative options which you might use in your own games. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach n...2022-04-071h 01
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - dScryb Co-Founder David ShulmanIn this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we talk to David Shulman, co-founder of dScryb. We discuss dScryb’s growing library of boutique descriptive text, their new character descriptions service, and their upcoming addition of character portrait services. Subscribe to dScryb (affiliate link). Use coupon code “RPGBOT” for 10% off the first month of your Hero tier subscription. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. You can find l...2022-03-1129 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.Podcast - Session 0In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss Session 0. We discuss pitching game ideas, establishing expectations, TTRPG safety tools, and collaborative character creation. We recommend and discuss some helpful tools like pre-game surveys, the “X Card”, improv games, and tools like Decuma and Curse of Strahd’s Tarroka deck. Special thanks to @Winglady14 on Twitter and on the RPGBOT.Discord for the question of the week. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to s...2022-03-1055 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Caleb Valorozo-Jones on Neurodiversity in Dungeons and DragonsIn this episode of RPGBOT.News, we talk to Caleb Valerozo-Jones and his team. We Caleb’s masters project, Neurodiversity, Dungeons, and Dragons: A guide to transforming and enriching Tabletop Role-playing games for Neurodivergent Adults. We dig into how we can make tabletop games and the world in general more welcoming, and how we can use skills learned in TTRPGs to make our lives better outside of the game. Materials Referenced in this Episode Caleb Valorozo-Jones (he/him) @qrnrd Neurodiversity, Dungeons, and Dragons: A guide to transforming and enriching TTRPGs for Neurodivergent Adult Co...2022-02-1159 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - Mordenkainen's Monsters of the Multiverse Released!In this episode of RPGBOT.News, we discuss Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse, which releases as part of the Dungeons and Dragons Rules Expansion Gift Set. We talk about the included monsters, the updated races, and what we did and didn’t predict about what’s in the book. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 4 – Failure RPGBOT.Podcast Episode 13 – The Future of Dungeons and Dragons DnD 5e D&D Core Rulebook Gift Set D&D Rules Expansion Gift Set Unearthed Arcana: Folk of the Feywild Article on DnDBeyo...2022-01-2827 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT.News - 5 November 2021 - Fizban's Treasury of DragonsWelcome to the RPGBOT.News! Your RPGBOT.net team has found there is enough news about your favorite TTRPG's to merit it's own regular podcast. We thank you for your continued support and hope you enjoy this added format. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we explore Dungeons and Dragons’ new “Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons” supplement. We discuss the new dragonborn race variants, feats, spells, magic items, monsters, and a some exciting new mechanics. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons (affiliate link) Monster Man...2021-11-0629 min