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Round Table 47 - Codename: Morningstar KickstarterJames Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and John Fischer to talk about the recently launched Kickstarter for Codename: Morningstar, formerly DungeonScape, formerly Codename: Morningstar. This podcast was recorded on December 7, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meEric Michaels ComposerCodename: Morningstar UI Videowww.twitch.tv/padfoot240D&D V&GSupport the show, shop below...

Harsh criticisms and strong opinions abound in episode 2 of D&D V&G, where co-hosts Rudy and Alex Basso are joined again by Gregory Blair and Vegas Lancaster to discuss The Temple of Elemental Evil, a 2003 Tactical Combat RPG.  Who will like it?  Who will hate it?  Tune in to find out!Alex's Game OverviewExample of a BattleNext Month's Game: Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard Support the show, shop below...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bonus Action podcast. This show is about the rules of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons and we plan to explore those rules one by one. In this episode Sam and James discuss the Advantage/Disadvantage mechanic. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Basic D&D PDF on page 57 or in the 5e D&D Player’s Handbook on page 173. Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Eric Michaels Music: http://www.theericmichaels.com/ Probabilities and +/- bonus discussions: Online Dungeon Master: http://onlinedungeonmaster.com/2012/05/24/advantage-and-disadvantage-in-dd-next-the-math/ Andrew Gelman: http://andrewgelman.com/2014/07/12/dnd-5e-advantage-disadvantage-probability/ Zero Hit Points: http://www.zerohitpoints.com/Advantage-in-DnD-5 Critical Hits: http://www.critical-hits.com/blog/2012/06/11/dd-advantage-vs-flat-bonuses/ Probability Compari

James Introcaso sits down with Hal Greenberg, Steven Long, and Rachel Ventura, who are all on the board of RPG Creator's Relief Fund. They discuss this new charity which sells RPG bundles and uses the money to support freelance game designers and artists who have suffered a sudden tragedy. This podcast was recorded on November 16, 2014.They just released their first bundle and you can buy it here.Links:Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meRPG Creator's Relief Fund on FacebookRCRF on drivethruRPGRCRF on RPGnowRCRF TwitterHal Greenberg Facebookhal@rcrfcharity.orggreenhal@gmail.comRachel Venture Facebookrfvrpg@gmail.comLegendary GamesSteven Long Facebookstevenslong.com Support the show, shop below...

Mike, Sam, and Jeff get together once more to talk about their gaming in October of 2014.Support the show, shop below...

Second part of a three-part series. More selected stories by H. P. Lovecraft. In this episode, my special guests and I are talking about Herbert West – Reanimator, The Lurking Fear, and The Rats in the Walls. www.nobleknight.com Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Works.H. P. Lovecraft born 1890, died 1937 Born in Providence, RI, son of a traveling salesman and a woman who could trace her ancestry back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When Lovecraft was only 3 years old, his father was placed in a psychiatric institution and died 5 years later, as Lovecraft himself claimed, of paralysis brought on by “nervous exhaustion.” Lovecraft’s mother suffered from hysteria and depression and died at the same hospital about 23 years later. Lovecraft was raised by his mother and his mother’s family, including his grandfather who was a businessman. It was this grandfather who encouraged him to read and interested him in tales of Gothic horror. Lovecraft was an intelligent but sickly child who grew into a gaunt, pale adult.

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Round Table newbie Wade Kemper to discuss the latest Dungeon Master's Guide previews and the release of the Bahamut and Tiamat miniatures from Wiz Kids. This podcast was recorded on November 23, 2014.Links:Tome Show on FacebookThe Tiamat Takedownworldbuilderblog.meTrapsCreating a DungeonThe MultiversePoisonsD&D V&G Episode 1Philly N Crowd Support the show, shop below...

The 5e review gang joins Jeff and Tracy again this episode. This time we take on the second half of the Tyranny of Dragons story-line: The Rise of Tiamat. This is the continuation of the story that began in the Hoard of the Dragon Queen - how does the story end? Listen as James Introcaso, Mike Shea, and Sam Dillon discuss the adventure with Jeff and Tracy. The discussion is followed by an interview with Steve Winter, the lead designer of the campaign. Links:worldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comrpgmusings.comSupport the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Jeremy Crawford, one of the lead designers of fifth edition D&D! They talk about Jeremy's career at Green Ronin and Wizards of the Coast, the campaign world he's been running since he first started playing, and all things Dungeon Master's Guide, Jeremy's latest creation. This podcast was recorded on November 12, 2014.Links:The Tome Show's Facebook PageThe Tiamat Takedownworldbuilderblog.me Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Jeff Greiner, Sam Dillon, Liz Theis, and Dave Gibson to talk about the latest Dungeon Master's Guide previews and a recent Mike Mearls Reddit AMA. This podcast was recorded on November 13, 2014.Links:Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.merpgmusings.com5mwd.comMagic Item TablesVillainous Class OptionsBuilding NPCsMagic Item PreviewCreating a New RaceThe Tiamat Takedown Support the show, shop below...

Mike, Sam, and Jeff get together once more to talk about their gaming in September of 2014.Support the show, shop below...

Mike, Sam, and Jeff get together once more to talk about their gaming in August of 2014.Support the show, shop below... Noble Knight Games - Where Out of Print is Available Again!

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea, Joe Lastowski, Topher Kohan, and D&D Adventurers League Community Manager and Round Table newbie Robert Adducci. They dish on D&D Attack Wing, the new miniatures game from Wiz Kids, and then put Robert in the hot seat and get all their questions about the D&D Adventurers League answered. Then James has a great interview with Chris Matney of Trapdoor Technologies. Chris gives the details on the breakup between Wizards of the Coast and DungeonScape and what the future holds for Codename: Morningstar. This podcast was recorded on November 9, 2014 and November 15, 2014.Links:The Tome Show's Facebook PageThe Tiamat Takedownworldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+Modern MythsGame On ComicsDenver Game StoreGame ParlorTitan Games and ComicsGamers' SyndicateCodename: Morningstar TwitterCodename: Morningstar Facebook Enjoy the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Wade Rockett, freelance game designer, editor, and marketing guru who has worked on Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, 13th Age, and more. He takes us through his early days of gaming, starting with first edition D&D and Teenagers from Outerspace, all the way through to his professional career, working with Kobold Press, Pelgrane Press, and Wizards of the Coast. This podcast was recorded on October 21, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.merockettscience.comThe Black MarchToon RPGCthulhuTechWarhammer Fantasy RoleplayDeep MagicDracula DossierKen and Robin Talk About Stuff Enjoy the show, shop below...

New monthly podcast!D&D V&G is a show in which brothers Rudy and Alex Basso discuss Dungeons and Dragons licensed Video Games with a rotating panel of gaming experts.  For the inaugural episode, they are joined by Vegas Lancaster and Gregory Blair in discussing Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara.  Please comment below with any ideas or thoughts you may have on the podcast or the game!In addition to listening, please check out these videos for a breakdown of the game and some unedited gameplay footage.Alex Explains the Games Thrilling Gameplay Footage with Greg, Rudy, and AlexDungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara on Steam, XBLA, PS Market, Nintendo E-Shop.Greg's DotA 2 Clan Enjoy the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea, Joe Lastowski, Christopher Dudley, and Topher Kohan to talk about their recent experience with high-level combat in the new edition of D&D. They got together, created level 20 characters, and fought the Tarrasque, a death tyrant beholder, and a dracolich! They talk about the experience and breakdown the pros and cons of high-level combat in the latest edition of D&D. This podcast was recorded on November 2, 2014.The Tarrasque Takedown:Part I PodcastPart I Full VideoPart I Edited VideoPart II PodcastPart II Full VideoPart II Edited VideoLinks:The Tome Show's Facebook Groupworldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comrulezeropodcast.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+ Enjoy the show, shop below...

On Sunday, October 19, 2014, a few Round Tablers got together for the second time to find out just what high level play was like in the new fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons. So Mike Shea crafted a grueling combat experience for James Introcaso, Chris Dudley, Joe Lastwoski, and Topher Kohan got together to throw down with some D&D's most iconic baddies - from beholders to Dracoliches. If you missed Part I, check it out in the links below!Part I PodcastPart I Full VideoPart I Edited VideoPart II Full VideoPart II Edited VideoLinks:The Tome Show's Facebook Groupworldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comrulezeropodcast.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+ Enjoy the show, shop below...

In this episode of the Book Club we talk about The Herald. This final novel in the Sundering Series is set in the Forgotten Realms and written by the creator of the realms himself, Ed Greenwood (theedverse.com). Joining Jeff for this episode is Eric Paquette. Enjoy the show, shop below...Noble Knight

Round Table 41 - DungeonScape, DMG, and Kobold Guide To CombatJames Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Rudy Basso, Allison Rossi, and John Fischer to talk about the parting of ways between Trapdoor Technologies and Wizards of the Coast and what it could mean for the future of the DungeonScape app and digital tools for fifth edition D&D. Then, they talk Hand and Eye of Vecna, the Orb of Dragonkind, and more in the Dungeon Master's Guide Extra Life previews. After all that goodness, it's an interview with Kobold Press' Wolfgang Baur about the brand-spanking new Kobold Guide to Combat. This podcast was recorded on October 25, 28, and 29, 2014.Links:The Tome Show's Facebook Groupworldbuilderblog.mewww.twitch.tv/padfoot240Kobold Press Twitter Support the show, shop below...

Round Table 40 - DMG Previews and EberronJames Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Topher Kohan, and Round Table newbie Enrique Bertran (aka Newbie DM) to talk about previews from the Dungeon Master's Guide related to the Wizards of the Coast participation in Extra Life. The conversation doesn't stop there, the gents then talk about the possibility of the Eberron campaign setting being brought into the fifth edition rules. This podcast was recorded on October 21, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.menewbiedm.comTopher's Google+ Page Support the show, shop below...