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Close to Encumbrance

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Looking to learn about Dungeons and Dragons? Then you've come to the right place! Join Thomas and his cousin Justin as they discuss all things D&D including tips and tricks for new players/DMs, published content, rule interpretations, and everything in between.
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Episode 10 - One D&D

In this week's episode of Close to Encumbrance join Thomas and Justin as they discuss the future of Dungeons and Dragons and the announcement of One D&D. Have a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us at [email protected]!

Sep 23, 2022•59 min•Ep. 10

Episode 9 - Rule Variants

In this week's episode of Close to Encumbrance join Thomas and Justin as they discuss some of their favorite rule variants and why you should or should not include them in your games. Have a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us at [email protected]!

Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9

Episode 7 - Environments

In this week's episode of Close To Encumbrance Thomas and Justin discuss the environments, both hot and cold, and one of the most overlooked rules in Dungeons and Dragons, COVER. Have a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us at [email protected]!

Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Railroading

In this week's episode of Close To Encumbrance Thomas and Justin discuss the pros and cons of railroading a game (HOT TAKES included), handwaving travel, and Thomas as some DMing advice for Justin. Have a question you want answered? Hate us and want to let us know? Email us at [email protected]

Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Firsts

In this week's episode of Close To Encumbrance Thomas and Justin discuss the proper way to treat and train your dice, their first D&D experiences featuring a special guest , and talking about spell slots and other resources in character. Check out Zee Bashew's video Everyone's lying about dice HERE

Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Thresholds

In this week's episode of Close To Encumbrance Thomas and Justin discuss running games for a small group, XP thresholds for encounter building, and the highly anticipated chat about some of Fizban's!

Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Alignment

In this week's episode of Close To Encumbrance Thomas and Justin discuss their alignment as DMs and players, the tendency to forget rules, and quite possibly the coolest encounter building tool there is!

Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Pathways

After some technical difficulties and a "lost" Ep, Episode 2 - Pathways is finally here. Join Thomas and Justin as they discuss the different ways to build character Ability Scores, a homebrew Feat system, and C2E's very first listener question.

Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Evolutions

New stat blocks! Monster alignment!? Playing a Harengon (Rabbit folk) or Fairy in D&D 5e!? Join Thomas and Justin as they discuss these things and more on the inaugural episode of Close to Encumbrance

Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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