Tag: DND5e

Grumpy Guest – Heidi & Erik Gygax Garland

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This week the guys get to chat with Heidi and Erik Gygax Garland. Heidi is the daughter of none other than Gary Gygax and both Heidi and Erik are incredible game designers. Listen in and check them out at Gaxland.com or come see them at EGG con this year.

Episode 238 – Free RPG Day Is Upon Us

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Free RPG Day is this weekend. Check freerpgday.com to find a local retailer and get free swag. Also Dan begins a deep dive on Dragons, a little more on Psionics, and the strangest magic item known simply as Mr. Bottle.

Episode 237 – You Got Your Psionics In My Dungeons & Dragons

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The Psion class is in the current Unearthed Arcana for Dungeons and Dragons 5.5 so the guys take a look at it. Jay also presents a scenario that all game masters should learn how to run better. Also Ravenloft audio books and a D&D AirBnB that shouldn’t exist.

Episode 236 – The Caverns of Thracia By Goodman Games

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This week the guys dive into the Caverns of Thracia. A Re-release of the 1st Edition Dungeons & Dragons mega-dungeon. The guys also talk about Dragonlance novels, Gord the Rogue, and how much are character back stories necessary for RPG’s.

Episode 235 – Index Card RPG

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GDM Jay talks in depth about Index Card RPG and how it’s a great tool for all game masters. GDM Kristian got a book where you can kill your players characters with real life extinct critters. Also D&D Adventures League Drama and a Rifts Video Game.

Episode 234 – Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana Horror Part 2

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The second half of the Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana this week. A look at the Hexblade Warlock and the Shadow Sorceror will make some fans happy. Also Skyraiders of Abarax and a look at Against the Darkmaster by Open Ended Games.

Episode 233 – Horror Unearthed Arcana 2025

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This week is a look at Dungeons and Dragons latest Unearthed Arcana, which focuses on Horror Sub-classes. Also some Goodman Games and Judges Guild issues. Lastly who wins between 100 commoners and 1 Gorilla. Nobody wins. That’s who.

Episode 232 – Christopher’s Dungeons and Dragons Haul Number 2: Electric Boogaloo

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Grumpy Dungeon Master Christopher found another haul of goodies so the guys dig into whats good and what isn’t. Kristian talks about a few OSR books he grabbed recently. Also the ecology of the Grootslang.

Episode 231 – Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 Errata Released

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The guys look at the newest Dungeons & Dragons Errata. Dan talks some Pirate Borg and how to kill a rogue. Jay takes a look at the history of the spell Evard’s Black Tentacles.

Episode 230 – The Crocaroach Invades Dungeons & Dragons

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Dan creates a monstrosity that combines the best and worst parts of a Crocodile and a Cockroach. Behold the Crocaroach! Also a look through Christopher’s recent horde acquisition, Kristian talks Numenera, and Jay drops another X-Crawl Classics Monster!