Dueling GMs 28 - The Good, The Bad, and the Rules as Written

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:55:12 GMT

Learn how to kill your level 1 PC by celebrating, how to get infinite AC, and the lost art of Bardic Horsecasting in today's edition of Dueling GMs.

We finally return with a full episode of Dueling GMs and have we got a doozy for you. Today we dive deep into the differences between RAW (Rules as Written), RAI (Rules as Intended) and the Rule of Cool in your TTRPGs. Which do you prefer? When is it important to lean into one over the other? And most importantly, when reading the rules as written, how many things are just plain busted in D&D 5e? Find out now!

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Our big fall project, Baba Lysaga's Nocturnes & Nightmares, has been an amazing success. You don't want to miss it.

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Dueling GMs 27 - Twisted Builds #9 (Mobility)

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:41:32 GMT

What does a Man-Beast hybrid Wizard/Bladesinger have in common with a Drunken Aviator Monk/Cleric? Find out in today's episode of Dueling GM's: Twisted Builds. This week we wanted to focus on making the most mobile characters we could, and it was intriguing to see the different directions we took to get there.

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a TTRPG character build for your DnD 5e games. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All of Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items are allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle or follow our other projects on DM's Guild.

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Dueling GMs 26 - With Our Powers Combined (Guest Hosts on Collaboration)

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:51 GMT

Today we're joined by some extra special guests. Many of the contributors to the new hit Dungeons & Dragons 5e supplement, Baba Lysaga's Nocturnes & Nightmares are on the show discussing what it was like to bring such a big project together, how collaboration really makes for incredible projects and final products, and the soft skills needed to work in a collaborative space. The book is just a little over a week old and has already hit Silver Best Seller on DM's Guild, where it can be found for sale.

Listen in and find out if collaboration might be just the ticket to get your feet wet on content creation. Or perhaps you're an industry veteran but have always flown solo projects. Perhaps this will be exactly what you need to encourage you to branch out, tap a few friends, and do a collab yourself.

Buy Nocturnes & Nightmares here!

Connect with any of the contributors here:

Jackson Wagner - https://twitter.com/jwagnerdev
Anthony Anderson (EpicBlunders) - https://bio.site/anthonyanderson
Danny Kodicek (DnDWithPlumbing) - https://twitter.com/DnDWithPlumbing
Bryan Cetroni (Bjarke the Bard) - https://twitter.com/BjarketheBard
Anastasia Murray (DMStasia) - https://twitter.com/DMStasia
Caspian Cavieri (ProlificIllithic) - https://twitter.com/PrlfcIllithic
Colby Whittaker (Hagiologist) - https://linktr.ee/DMHagiologist

Art from:
Adlaya's Designs - https://ko-fi.com/adlayasdesigns
MapleDragoon - https://twitter.com/SyrupKnight

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Dueling GMs 25 - One D&D: Is This D&D as a Service?

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:48:04 GMT

Welcome back, dear listeners! We have another solo episode today. If you're curious about the direction of tabletop gaming, and wondering what all the newer announcements regarding your favorite TTRPG might mean for the hobby, we've got you covered. Hear what we know to be true, focus down on what we believe is happening, and take a long look into the not-so-distant future of Dungeons and Dragons.

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Dueling GMs 24 - Player-Driven Stories

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:46:11 GMT

Dueling GMs is taking a long rest! This week, Anthony has a conversation with himself about how to create a campaign where the players provide the backdrop for your world and your plot. It's a way to drive engagement to the next level while also limiting the excess planning many DMs feel they need when preparing for their tabletop roleplaying sessions.

Take a listen and maybe give it a try sometime. We'll be back at it in full force very soon.

You can connect with us at any time on Twitter. Or check out some of our 3rd-party published content for D&D 5e here on DM's Guild.

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Dueling GMs 23 - Twisted Builds #8 (Melee Nerd)

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:25:51 GMT

This week's build concept was all about having an Intelligence-centric Melee Combatant. On two opposite ends of the spectrum, we present a classically trained Dual-Wielding Elven Wizard who's nearly impossible to hit and Dwarven Tinker who uses science to put casters to shame and misfortune.

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop  RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted   Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items are allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle or follow our other projects on DM's Guild.

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Dueling GMs 22 - Co-DMing for DMmies! (Or, How to Play Good Cop, Bad Cop With Your Players)

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:27 GMT

Finally, at long last, we get you to the episode that tells you why we are called the Dueling GMs! This week we talk about the benefits of Cooperative Game Masters (or Dungeon Masters). We teach you some of the ways we've learned to break down responsibilities and share roles so that everyone can maximize fun, surprise, and speed up your process as well. Plus, two heads are always better than one when prepping between sessions! All of this and more- take a listen and see how your TTRPG tables can benefit. Take a chance. Roll the dice.

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Dueling GMs 21 - Creating Buy-In (How to Get Attention, Keep Attention, and Pay Attention)

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:08 GMT

This week we're back at it with a full conversation certain to improve your time at your TTRPG table- especially for those of you using VTTs! What happens when it feels like the players are losing interest in what's going on? Who's to blame? And how does the group as a whole right the ship? (Hint: this isn't just the responsibility of the DM!)

We talk causes, solutions, and ways to prevent the issue in your future D&D or other tabletop games. Also, meet the newest member of the team!

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Dueling GMs 20- Twisted Builds #7 (Nothing Can Hit Me)

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:03 GMT

This week's twist is all about Avoiding Hits and Damage.  We took up the challenge to see how far we could push our Armor Class (AC) and soak up damage being dished out. Our offerings include a Hulkbuster Artificer (who taunts people to hit him and laughs as they can't) and a Cleric/Wizard combo (that absorbs damage inflicted on itself and allies while using its actions to keep people at full health).

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted   Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items are allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle or follow our other projects on DM's Guild.

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Dueling GMs 19 - Twisted Builds #6 (Very Very Frightening, Me)

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:33 GMT

This week's twist is all about Fear. We have a Paladin of Conquest who paralyzes his foes in fright and a multiclass Monk who can lock down the battlefield by sight, sound, and more! What's more frightening than that? Find out in this episode!

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted  Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.  
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.  
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.  
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.  
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.  
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.   
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items allowed.   
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.  
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!   
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle or follow our other projects on DM's Guild.

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Dueling GMs 18 - Twisted Builds #5 (Ice Ice Baby)

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:43 GMT

This week we started with the twist- Heavy reliance on cold/ice damage. We present a Barbarian Warlock that dishes retaliation damage in chunks and a chaotic Sorcerer Warlock who snipes unseen!

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle or follow our other projects on Ko-Fi.

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Dueling GMs 17 - Twisted Builds #4 (No Cold/Fire Elemental Challenge)

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:00:06 GMT

This week's challenge was to craft an elemental build using no Fire or Cold. It became a musical theme as Joseph offers a "Rock & Roll" Earth Genasi Druid and Anthony counters with an "Imagine Dragons" guardian that brings both the Lightning and the Thunder.

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle or follow our other projects on Ko-Fi.

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Dueling GMs 16 - Twisted Builds #3 (Combat Marksman)

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:39 GMT

This week- A triple-class combo called the Bloody Artillerist and a Warlock Crossbowman with only a +2 CHA!

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle or follow our other projects on Ko-Fi.

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Dueling GMs 15 - Alignment: What is it (Lawful) Good For?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:00:06 GMT

Old school TTRPG players reminisce about the days of hardcore alignment restrictions. Not only did it provide a list of do's and don'ts, but it explained why certain characters had access to spells, items, and classes that others did not. In more recent editions of games, alignment has become more of a legacy feature that you can take or leave as you please.

Today, we talk through the black, white, and large spectrums of gray present in modern-day alignment understanding. Does it serve any purpose at all? Is it a system of morality, personality, or both? And is it possible to play an "evil" character without the underlying assumption that you're a murderous psychopath? If so, what does that look like? All of this and more on this episode!

We borrow heavily this week from http://www.easydamus.com/alignmentreal.html and highly recommend that you take some time to read that essay and the other articles on their site. We found them incredibly helpful.

And then, yap yer fool head off on Twitter! Rate the show and leave us a review! Tell a friend! It's a trifecta!

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Dueling GMs 14 - Railroading vs Sandboxing

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:45 GMT

The ol' Railroading GM gets a bad rap in tabletop gaming. And perhaps rightly so. But what if I told you that every game with a planned story arc has rails?

Learn the sliding scale of 4 different ways to run your games, from Hard Rails to Soft Rails and Choose Your Own Adventure to Sandboxes. Pick up on the pitfalls and player perspectives on each. And discover how to turn each of them into versatile tools for your GM toolbox. All on today's episode!

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Dueling GMs 13 - Game Master Planning vs. Improvisation

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:11 GMT

So many DMs/GMs in their #ttrpg games have long struggled to balance their desire to plan ahead and the lack of time to do so. Sometimes, we even have the time, but writer's block or procrastination make it nearly impossible to get ideas on paper. What is a good Game Master to do? This week, we look at some pros and cons of planned and improv sessions. We give some of our own ideas on our preferences and how we implement them in our own games. And we offer tips for when each may be used best to your advantage.

Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle.

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Dueling GMs 12 - Mordenkainen's Racial Overhaul

Mon, 16 May 2022 04:00:36 GMT

Today marks the full release of the new “Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse” from Wizards of the Coast for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. It's the most expansive ruleset tweaks for monsters and races for this edition to date while also having little to no new content. In this episode, we’ll be discussing what we've been referring to as “Mordenkainen’s Racial Overhaul”, and speculate as to why it does what it does, where we believe the system is going, and what we think it means for the TTRPG community as a whole.

Thanks for letting us take a quick break from our usual content. We'll be back next week with more great stuff for you! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and tell everyone you know about the wonderful people here at Dueling GMs and EpicBlunders. Or, y'know, don't. We're not your real dad.

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Dueling GMs 11 - Twisted Builds #2 (Social Spell Slinger)

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:51:36 GMT

This week- A Warlock who can't use Eldritch Blast and a Warlock who has to take CON as a dump stat!

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!  The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle.

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Dueling GMs 10 - Leveling Up Your NPCs (A Lost Episode)

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:27:06 GMT

Well, it had to happen sometime. We found an episode we recorded and forgot to publish!

Non-Player Characters are vital in your TTRPGs. But how do you keep it fresh and fun? Is there some way to make some things a little squishier and others much more hulked out? Absolutely! In today's episode, we outline 6 different types of NPCs: Mobs, Monsters, Champions, Nemesis, Legends, and Deities. We talk about what to change, what to leave out, and the important steps in creating each type. We also offer advice on how to keep the mechanics from bogging down along the way. This discussion is helpful whether you play D&D, Pathfinder, Vampire, or any of the great indie tabletop games out there.

Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle.

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Dueling GMs 9 - Twisted Builds #1 (The Exploration Shock Attacker)

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:12:12 GMT

Everyone's got a unique idea and cool plan for optimizing a tabletop RPG character build. But what if your parameters were a bit askew? Or what if you wanted to semi-optimize, but flavor it around a specific roleplay concept? Well friends, look no further! We give you "Twisted Builds"! What are Twisted Builds, you ask? We set up 10 simple rules to follow. Listen in on any Twisted Builds episode and get some interesting ideas for new characters down the road. Or, write in and tell us how we did it all wrong!

The rules are simple.

1. Establish a Theme. Declare a Concept. Impose a Twist.
2. All characters are level 10 using Point-Buy.
3. All races and classes are acceptable without explanation.
4. All Tasha’s Optional Rules can be used.
5. No Homebrew unless it’s semi-official on DnDBeyond.
6. Multiclassing is allowed but must follow requirements for Ability Scores.
7. No magic items unless the class somehow grants them. Any mundane items allowed.
8. All Subclasses can only ever be used up to a total of 10 levels. We want to showcase different builds.
9. Established setting will be within the world we’ve been creating in other Workshops. We’ll continue adding things to the world in future episodes!
10. These builds are purely for fun and quirky concepts. They may be somewhat optimized, but no guarantees.

That's it! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle.

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Dueling GMs 8- Faction Building 101 Workshop

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:28 GMT

Welcome to our new show, Dueling GMs! We're offering tips, tricks, and years of experience to improve your play sessions and GM styles. Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games. Whether you're a fan of D&D, Pathfinder, or any number of less familiar (but still amazing) systems out there, we hope to be a helpful resource to you in your gaming.

In episode 8, we apply some of the tips from episode 6 in another workshop. This time, the challenge is to create two factions that a character is or has been associated with. The workshop walks through ideas for fleshing out organizations in your tabletop games in a similar manner to how you would do it for your own characters or NPCs in your world. In a good world, the factions themselves should be emblematic of important and influential characters. We often don't give them the weight or focus they deserve.

And then we tackle two non-player characters related to those factions but look at them through the lens of the faction itself. How do they differ? How are they similar? Where might our PC connect or disconnect from those individuals? All this and more!

If you're liking the podcast, tell a friend or two! And as always, leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform. These two things are vital for our little show to get more listens and more episodes.

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Dueling GMs 7- Who Wants Pudding? (An NPC Design Workshop)

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:26:39 GMT

Welcome to our new show, Dueling GMs! We're offering tips, tricks, and years of experience to improve your play sessions and GM styles. Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games.  

In episode 7, we put those goals and ideals for the perfect NPC to the test and turn one of the Monster Manual's most gooey creatures into... a nemesis? A swarm? And... a deity? What were we thinking? Tune in and find out! Please like us and leave a review on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. And let us know what you want to hear about! We'll tackle nearly any subject you can think of that's tabletop-related.

You can find the statblock for this creature here. Now you, too, can go forth and ruin your characters' armor and lives!

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Dueling GMs 6- Making Unique NPCs and Factions

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our new show, Dueling GMs! We're offering tips, tricks, and  years of experience on how to improve your play sessions and GM styles.  Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games.

In episode 6, we focus on what makes for interesting and compelling Non-Player Characters for your tabletop games. In addition to NPCs, we also spend time discussing how Factions can and should operate just like a good NPC, with motives, flaws, and traits that help personify them. Take a listen now!

Please like us and leave a review on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. And let us know what you want to hear about! We'll tackle nearly any subject you can think of that's tabletop related.

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Dueling GMs 5- Living World vs. Paused World

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Thanks for tuning into our new show, Dueling GMs! We're offering tips, tricks, and years of experience on how to improve your play sessions and GM styles. Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games.

This week, we're taking a look at the differences between running a campaign with a living world versus a paused world. In a nutshell, does your game revolve around the player characters or is it alive in a way that doesn't wait for the characters to show up? What are the pros and cons to each approach? Tune in and find out!

Please like us and leave a review on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. And let us know what you want to hear about! We'll tackle nearly any subject you can think of that's tabletop related.

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Dueling GMs 4- Session 0 and Character Creation Workshop

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Dueling GMs! Every week, we're offering insight into how to improve your tabletop play sessions and GM styles.  Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your roleplaying games. All of it with the hope that every player and Game Master at every table has more fun!

This week is the culmination of our first mini-series. We're capping it off with a workshop that brings in a few friends to test what we've already discussed. We go through Session 0, Session 0.5, Character Creation, and start off on our first sample adventure.

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Dueling GMs 3- Designing Characters with Depth

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to our new show, Dueling GMs! Every week, we're offering insight into how to improve your play sessions and GM styles.  Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games. All of it with the hope that every player and Game Master at every table has more fun!

Part three of our mini-series on starting a new tabletop campaign continues to narrow down our focus as we zero in on character creation. We give a broad overview of the specific mechanical and personality aspects that make up a typical RPG character. There's a lively chat about how important it is to decide from square one what level or tier you're starting at, the value of backstories, setting yourself up for a great character arc, and much more! Check it out now.

And if you're at all able, please like us and leave a review on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. And let us know what you want to hear about! We'll tackle nearly any subject you can think of that's tabletop related.

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Dueling GMs 2- To Build a Cohesive Adventuring Party

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:00:25 GMT

Welcome to our new show, Dueling GMs! We're offering tips, tricks, and years of experience on how to improve your play sessions and GM styles.  Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games.

This week, part two of our mini-series on starting a new tabletop campaign. This episode addresses the various roles within an adventuring party, building a group that has a reason to be together, and how to both create and handle PC to PC conflict. Check it out if you want to hear more!

Please like us and leave a review on any of your favorite podcasting  platforms. And let us know what you want to hear about! We'll tackle nearly any subject you can think of that's tabletop related.

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Dueling GMs 1- What the Heck is Session 0?

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:30:45 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of our new show, Dueling GMs! We're offering tips, tricks, and years of experience on how to improve your play sessions and GM styles.  Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games.

Today, we're starting a mini-series about beginning a new RPG campaign. There's so much planning and work that goes into a good tabletop roleplaying campaign and we wanted to talk through some best practices on making yours a success from start to finish. We focus this episode on how to handle a Session 0 and even introduce a Session 0.5! What are they, why are they important, and what should be covered? Tune in to find out!

Please like us and leave a review on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. And let us know what you want to hear about! We'll tackle nearly any subject you can think of that's tabletop related.

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So You Want to Start an Adventure?

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:31:35 GMT

Starting a new tabletop roleplaying campaign is really hard sometimes. And that's not just for DnD. New setting ideas, story hooks, building  characters that are naturally cohesive- it can seem daunting. Not to mention the amount of time and energy it seems to require on the part of both the DMs and players.  

Well, allow us to blow some of those myths out of the water. Maybe you struggle with getting your PCs integrated in those first few sessions.  Maybe character creation takes forever. Maybe as a DM, you feel like if you don't have months of prep work done or entire adventure modules  ready, you're not able to start. Watch and listen as we start a new low-level adventure with virtually no prep- including by the DM. I let the players help build out the world and introduce vital NPC connections and names. Their backstories and connections provide more than enough plot hooks for months to come. All it takes is a few starting parameters...  

Join us most weeks as we continue our main campaign, Wildemount: Lost Requiem! Watch the video with maps and character sheets here.

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He Who Hesitates (Episode 18) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Actual play D&D 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord and TaleSpire 3d digital mapping.

Feeling pulled in so many directions with hints of dire consequences at every turn, Nona, Awna, Whisky, Link, Ryohn, Picks, Willam, and Grolyd  struggle with the question of how to prioritize and desperately want to be in two places at once.

Leave a comment and tell us what you think about the campaign so far!

Missed the stream? Watch the VoD! It really has the best combination of edited audio and original video of what the players see.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRAiAYcuLV_JmSLKEO2M4bQ

If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell  your friends! It really does help. Special thanks to Monument Studio,  Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and  Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme  song is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Chain Reactions (Episode 17) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:46:19 GMT

Actual play D&D 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord and TaleSpire 3d  digital mapping.  

How does one bring down a mountain from the inside? Also, it's a long journey through the Many Hosts and the time for introspection doesn't sit well with a number of party members. Leave a comment and tell us what you think about the campaign so far!  

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.  https://twitch.tv/epicblunders
Missed the stream? Watch the VoD! It really has the best combination of edited audio and original video of what the players see. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRAiAYcuLV_JmSLKEO2M4bQ

If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Whispers in the Shadows (Episode 16) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:01:37 GMT

Into the heart of the mesa we go, cautiously curious for clues and cultists, but under no circumstances considering common sense amidst the crystals.

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.  https://twitch.tv/epicblunders
Missed the stream? Watch the video replay! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRAiAYcuLV_JmSLKEO2M4bQ

If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell  your friends! It really does help.  An actual play D&D 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. We're utilizing  DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping.  If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments.  Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. As always, our theme song is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Over The Hedge (Episode 15) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem Campaign

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The party goes bounding headlong into an... ahem, large-scaled skirmish in the courtyard of (what they believe to be) the Prince of Dragons.  Things get a little rough and there's a struggle at the fence-line.  

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.  https://twitch.tv/epicblunders
Missed the stream? Watch the video replay! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRAiAYcuLV_JmSLKEO2M4bQ

If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.  An actual play D&D 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping.  If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments.  Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. As always, our theme song is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Side Venture - Bridging the Gap

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:26:55 GMT

When we're short a few players, we like to run "extended one-shots".  Those who are available have mercenaries floating about Wildemount and  their goings-on directly affects what happens to the regular campaign  crew and the information they uncover.  This week, a bridge gets a little crowded, wyrmlings get a little caustic, and things go boom.  

Streaming D&D 5e live every Saturday on Twitch.
Miss a live show? Watch the VoD!
If you like us, give it a subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It helps a lot in getting the word out about our show.    

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the  incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae  or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson,  and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. And as always, our theme song is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Side Venture- How to Make Friends and Influence Cultists

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:01:59 GMT

When we're short a few players, we like to run "extended one-shots".  Those who are available have mercenaries floating about Wildemount and  their goings-on directly affects what happens to the regular campaign crew and the information they uncover. 

This week, our mercenary crew picks up from the exciting events the last time. Following the instructions from their patron, Dahon, to pursue any leads regarding Dragon Cults in the area, the mercs head toward a  mountain gorge rumored to have an old structure built into it...  

Streaming D&D 5e live every Saturday on Twitch.
Miss an episode? Watch the VoD here.
If you like us, give it a subscribe, leave a review, and tell your  friends! It helps a lot in getting the word out about our show.  

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae  or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson,  Delicasession, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. And as always, our theme song is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Rogue Dead Redemption 2 (Episode 14) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

This week contains a jaunty little march, a hauntingly beautiful interlude, a somber familial ballad, and concludes with a chill dance number that's bound to get everyone's toes tapping. All this and more with Awna, Picks, Ryohn, Link, Whisky, Grolyd, Willam, and Nona in the village of Wrathfell! 

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.
Missed the stream? Watch the Video replay!
If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your  friends! It really does help.

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as  the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping.  If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments.  Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional  backing music this week. And once again, huge thanks to krackatoa for our theme song, "Noahs Stark".

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Up A Creek (Episode 13) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The party continues their long trek northward toward the Many Hosts of Igrathad. Along the way, an old memory is revealed and an old enemy is  named.  

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.
Missed the stream? Watch the VoD!
If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.  

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Hear the ongoing adventures of Picks, Awna, Link, Willam, Whisky, Ryohn, Nona, and Grolyd every week right here! We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping.  If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio,  krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Written in the Stars (Episode 12) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

A series of nights on the road provide time for fortune-telling, introspection, and cosmic revelations. Ryohn also turns over a new leaf.
**Disclaimer: We lost a bit of the audio recording at times this week. We did our best to piece things back together but if there's a conversation that seems disjointed- don't worry, we know it skipped a bit! Sorry and hopefully we'll be back on track next week!**

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.
Miss a stream? Watch the VODs on YouTube.
If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Hear the ongoing adventures of Picks, Awna, Link, Willam,  Whisky, Ryohn, Nona, and Grolyd every week right here! We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping.

If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. And as always, our theme song is "Noahs Stark" by krackatoa.

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Protocol (Episode 11) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Without a specific plan in mind, but knowing they've completed all they intended to do in Xarzith Kitril (and then some), the party continues  traveling north, knowing there's quite a bit to accomplish in that general direction. Trying their best to stay focused, they're soon drawn in to yet another distraction.  

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If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your  friends! It really does help. 

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Hear the ongoing adventures of Picks, Awna, Link, Willam,   Whisky, Ryohn, Nona, and Grolyd every week right here! We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d  digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the  comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Destined for Something (Episode 10) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 23:39:10 GMT

What do you do when you have a token to get you to the super secret smith in town? Go shopping! Plus, where do this group of nobodies intend to go next? And a sobering realization sets in...

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.
Watch our replay videos on YouTube.
If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Hear the ongoing adventures of Picks, Awna, Link, Willam,  Whisky, Ryohn, Nona, and Grolyd every week right here! We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. This week we also tapped heavily into The Griffon's Saddlebag. Give it a look. Griffon makes great items for your tabletop games!

If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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The Times They Are A Changin' (Episode 9) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem Campaign

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:58:26 GMT

Immediately following the exciting climax of last episode, there is a chilly standoff between two members of the party. Is there any chance of resolution after what's been revealed?  

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch.
Watch our replay videos on YouTube.
If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Hear the ongoing adventures of Picks, Awna, Link, Willam, Whisky, Ryohn, Nona, and Grolyd every week right here! We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy  Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Lost Bardic Tales of Wildemount: Brothers of Eternal Struggle

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:20:44 GMT

Episodes 7 and 8 of Lost Requiem refer to a key story in a book the party found. Wondering what that story actually says? Never fear! Hear the tale in its entirety now!

Watch Awna, Picks, Link, Whisky, Willam, Ryohn, Grolyd, and Nona each Saturday night live on Twitch. Watch our snazzy edited videos that come out a few days after the stream on YouTube. And don't forget to subscribe, like, and leave a review wherever you listen and watch. It really helps let others know we're out there! Thanks for being a part of our journey.

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White Out (Episode 8) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem Campaign

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:26:20 GMT

Facing a strange crystalline structure and frigid temperatures, the party discovers the missing miners, a headache or two, and a secret long forgotten.

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Hear the ongoing adventures of Picks, Awna, Link, Willam,  Whisky, Ryohn, Nona, and Grolyd every week right here! Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch. Watch our replay videos on YouTube. If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Monument Studio, Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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The Value of Depression (Episode 7) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT

No rest for the weary as a bone-chilling howl echoes through camp. Does the party have enough left in them to survive the ambush? 

An actual play 5e homebrew campaign in the Critical Role world of Wildemount. Hear the ongoing adventures of Picks, Awna, Link, Willam, Whisky, Ryohn, Nona, and Grolyd every week right here!  Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch. Watch our replay videos on YouTube. If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a  message in the comments. Special thanks to Dark Fantasy Studio,  krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the  additional backing music this week. Additional credits go to our newest audio help- Monument Studio. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Flashbangs and Roman Candles (Episode 6) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

This week we press further north into the Dreemoth Ravine, wary of stirges. Is that all they find lurking in the canyon walls?

Expanding on the world of Critical Role but nestled nicely between Campaign 1 and 2. Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch. Watch our replay videos on YouTube. If you like us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! It really does help.

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, Miguel Johnson, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Pit Fights and Pianos (Episode 5)- Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:08:52 GMT

This week, our intrepid band of nobodies ventures out a little further beyond the walls of Xarzith Kitril but hopes to return in time for The Challenge.

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch. Watch our replay videos on YouTube.

If you like us, give it a subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a  message in the comments. Special thanks to Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Andrew Sitkov, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song, as always, is "Noahs Stark" from krackatoa.

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Side Venture- A One-Legged Trog Walks Into a Bar

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:33:41 GMT

When we're short a few players, we like to run "extended one-shots". Those who are available have mercenaries floating about Wildemount and their goings-on directly affects what happens to the regular campaign crew and the information they uncover. This week, jump in as the mercs assault a camp looking for their comrades who were whisked away by a mysterious shadow dragon.

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch. Watch our replay videos on YouTube.

If you like us, give it a subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Dark Fantasy Studio and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song is from krackatoa.

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Dancing Fools (Episode 4)- Wildemount: Lost Requiem Campaign

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

This week, land is sighted, a challenge is set forth, and Picks learns that sometimes less is more.

Streaming live every Saturday on Twitch. Watch our replay videos on YouTube.

If you like us, give it a subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Dark Fantasy Studio, krackatoa, Sobria Ebrietas, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song is from krackatoa.

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Between a Rock and a Carapace (Episode 3)- Wildemount: Lost Requiem Campaign

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

We're back for Episode 3! The party gets set upon by giant crustaceans, gets impaled by darts while solving a riddle, and finds more than they bargained for.

Join our streamed adventure through Matt Mercer's beautiful Wildemount setting. The story takes place in the years between Campaign 1 and Campaign 2 of Critical Role's adventures. Some of the events of CR occurring before, during, or after our tale may pop up from time to time as a fun easter egg, but our stories are our own and we hope you enjoy!

If you like us, give it a subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a  message in the comments. Special thanks to Alex Mason, Dark Fantasy Studio, and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week. Our theme song is from krackatoa.

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A Splitting Headache (Episode 2)- Wildemount: Lost Requiem Campaign

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:33:43 GMT

We've made it to week 2! The crew discovers a number of ways to traverse a submerged cavern without getting wet and learns the true nature of the entity lurking at the back of the Path of the Whirlpool.

Join our streamed adventure through Matt Mercer's beautiful Wildemount setting. The story takes place in the years between Campaign 1 and Campaign 2 of Critical Role's adventures. Some of the events of CR occurring before, during, or after our tale may pop up from time to time as a fun easter egg, but our stories are our own and we hope you enjoy!

If you like us, give it a subscribe and tell your friends! 

We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Special thanks to Dark Fantasy Studio and Tabletop Audio for the additional backing music this week.

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Sink or Swim (Episode 1)- Wildemount: Lost Requiem Campaign

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:33:15 GMT

Welcome to the first stream of our months-long campaign. Beginning in May due to the pandemic cutting out our regular face to face gaming, we adapted. We're utilizing DnDBeyond's Avrae bot for Discord as well as the incredible TaleSpire 3d digital mapping. Hopefully even without seeing our faces, you'll get a fun visual experience to go with the audio adventures.

The story takes place in the years between Campaign 1 and Campaign 2 of Critical Role's adventures. Some of the events of CR occurring before, during, or after our tale may pop up from time to time as a fun easter egg, but our stories are our own and we hope you enjoy!

If you like us, give it a review, subscribe, and tell your friends! If you're curious about Avrae or TaleSpire, drop a message in the comments. Today's audio comes from Dark Fantasy Studio, Tabletopaudio.com, and our theme music is from krackatoa.

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Insight (Recap 4) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:04:40 GMT

In which a mentor is saved, a sacrifice is stopped, and a bird is terrified.

Special thanks goes out to TaleSpire, the amazing 3d mapping and miniatures toolkit we use, and also to Avrae, a Discord bot developed specifically to make it easy for gamers to play their favorite rpgs online with friends. Music this week was created by Dark Fantasy Studios and TabletopAudio.com. Our theme music is from krackatoa.

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Investigation (Recap 3) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:58:38 GMT

In which a startling discovery is made, the party increases in number, and a second Vestige is found.

Special thanks goes out to TaleSpire, the amazing 3d mapping and miniatures toolkit we use, and also to Avrae, a Discord bot developed specifically to make it easy for gamers to play their favorite rpgs online with friends. Music this week was created by Dark Fantasy Studios and TabletopAudio.com. Our theme music is from krackatoa.

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Intrigue (Recap 2) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:55:51 GMT

In which a vestige is found, memories are recovered, and a mysterious man is met.

Special thanks goes out to TaleSpire, the amazing 3d mapping and miniatures toolkit we use, and also to Avrae,  a Discord bot developed specifically to make it easy for gamers to play  their favorite rpgs online with friends. Music this week was created by  Dark Fantasy Studios and TabletopAudio.com. Our theme music is from krackatoa.

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Introductions (Recap 1) - Wildemount: Lost Requiem

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:48:28 GMT

In which the adventure begins, companions meet, and a task is set forth.

Special thanks goes out to TaleSpire, the amazing 3d mapping and miniatures toolkit we use, and also to Avrae, a Discord bot developed specifically to make it easy for gamers to play their favorite rpgs online with friends. Music this week was created by Dark Fantasy Studios and TabletopAudio.com. Our theme music is from krackatoa.

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