To prelude a brand new season of The Lab coming this summer, we are happy to unleash this episode we recorded but never had time to edit before now. Ulraunt's Guide to the Planes: The Shadowfell is currently on sale on DmsGuild! https://www.dmsguild.com/product/264872/Ulraunts-Guide-to-the-Planes-The-Shadowfell Check out Garin's comedy podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/channel-34-sketch-comedy-radio/id1529318250
What ever happened to those LaBoiz? Tune in this week to find out! Twitter: @Channel34Pod Email: Channel34Pod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2YSNmIx Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3jyCsj8
You can look at our shorts if you want to. Garin and Dan create Pokemon trainers inspired by themselves because they’re super narcissistic. With three monster squads, they argue over what qualifies as ranged damage and if one turtle can make up for a whole team’s weakness. Pokemon- JoeTheDM (https://bit.ly/2OCrvCr) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Shirts and Merch: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/dnd...
Brawl Stars (that’s a different game) Roq and Borivik face off with so much fightitude that there isn’t much to discuss when it comes to magic damage. Don’t worry though, Dan finds plenty to discuss in control and Garin gets annoyed having to listen to it. Check out Tome of Warfare for new classes you’ve never rolled before! Tome of Warfare- Conner McCall (https://bit.ly/2Yej8R4) Kardiff’s Tattered Notes - Jonathan Dupree (https://bit.ly/2Z6cNEs) 5e Racial Handbook - Supreme Slayer (https://bit....
It’s a woodsy throw down with these two natural creations that vie for the monthly prize while featuring some exciting new content from one of the best in the business, Kobold Press. Garin’s character used to be a tree and still is too while Dan take contorts the cutest race possible into something woefully sinister. Tales of Old Margreve Players Guide - Kobold Press (https://bit.ly/2O93cvu) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://...
There are so many places to travel in this great wide D&D world so why stick to the material plane? Garin and Dan explore some of the lesser known origins in this fascinating work by a talented author. Dan is dead set on making dark characters for every class and Garin builds a llama that requires the help of his kid’s mama. Codex of the Infinite Planes Collected 1 The Inner Planes - Dave Coulson (https://bit.ly/2O7OULy) Codex of the Infinite Planes Collected 2 Transitive and Echo Planes - D...
Quadruple the fun with four creators bringing three products all about one big element, Water. This episode features so much content you’ll want to check out for a seafaring campaign or even just a brief boat ride down Dawson’s Creek. Garin brings one of his darkest creations while Dan smashes Hawkeye and Thor together into a ferocious MerRanger. Aquatic Archetypes - Bryan Holmes (https://bit.ly/2XLGMnL) Call From The Deep: Races and Feats - JVC Parry (https://bit.ly/2XITHqA) Tides of Blood - Da...
Our third installment of You’re The Worst, wherein we make worst possible characters for each other, see’s a perfect example of the garbage you can find both in official content and across the internet. Garin tests Dan’s patience as a cohost and brother while Dan shows just how much he’s learned about what it takes to make a trash PC. Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation
Recorded live from our roach ridden AirBnB on location at Origins Game Faire, we dip back into the professional content of Alex Clippinger with these Barbarian builds. Garin’s badger would be right at home in a time traveling phone booth and Dan’s is something with rage, probably….wait does anyone read shownotes? Book of the Path - Alex Clippinger (https://bit.ly/2wylkmP) Melenite Race- Nathanial Roux (https://bit.ly/2WbT6c5) Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation
Driving reference, car reference, crash reference! There that takes care of the on-brand humor, now get into this episode for two characters that know their way around a battle cart in this feature of ERF Jordan’s “Twisted Mithral”. Dan pulls some trash moves but Garin appreciates the effort so everyone wins. Twisted Mithral - ERF Jordan (https://bit.ly/2HLA3jJ) Fugitive: A Ravenloft Background - Jacob Driscoll (https://bit.ly/2K7d4SO) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://...
This week, Garin and Dan take a break from character builds to discuss their first Gaming Convention, Origins 2019! Being their first con, some of their "hot takes" may not be all that novel to you, but it's worth a listen, you spoiled child. Guest star: Jon the Roach.
This is a true test of co hosts. Garin and Dan try and create the same character with nothing to go on except a character name “Fat Neal”. The real argument this time becomes about who better encapsulated the essence of Fat Neal. Garin opts for a soft, passive route while Dan insists that you are not bound by your name but can instead write your own destiny. Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab...
The first feature episode for another super successful DMsGuild author, Garin and Dan highlight the work of Benjamin Huffman with a punching, bow slinging, super tanky duo that go neck and neck all the way to the end. Dan sets a new Lab record and Garin finally gets to live one of his dreams of playing with dinosaurs. Complete Martialist Handbook - Benjamin Huffman and Ross Leisser (https://bit.ly/2GN45Eu) Saurian - Benjamin Huffman (https://bit.ly/2JnXqTO) Pugilist - Benjamin Huffman (https://b...
Once this episode is over you’re far from done listening because chances are you haven’t been through the entire catalog of Crit Academy, our partner and friend. This successful podcast has been running for years and even wrote original content that we feature this week. Dan will make your skin crawl with his inspiration and Garin builds yet another child prodigy character. If you haven’t noticed 3 of his last 4 have been that way. Backgrounds of Faerun - Bryan Holmes (https://bit.ly/2BhOzNP) Br...
It is our unbiased opinion that there is no other pair you’d want by your side at the end of the world than us. Not only are we handsome and charismatic, we also routinely create fresh characters so there will never be a dull day in our bunker. Garin steps into the skin of the undead and Dan is straight fire. Sir Alkian’s Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse - Anne Gregersen (https://bit.ly/2Zzkl3m) Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Tw...
Before we were even Level 1 Lab Boys, we did extensive research on player options in our dusty old arcane library of Kobold Press books. Now we have returned to this purveyor of fine products with an episode all about the wonders that this publisher has to offer. Get ready for two of the most capable partial casting fighting men you’ve ever seen. Midgard Heroes Handbook- Kobold Press (https://bit.ly/2FP10Ri) Warlock - Kobold Press (https://bit.ly/2J2sSpI0) Combat Divination - Kobold Press (https...
Abandon all notions you have about when a character should receive weapons of a certain rarity because these level 2 characters are positively stacked with all the rarest treasures. Dan tugs at Garin’s heart strings with a build that hits close to home while Garin brings in one of the most memorable ranged categories the Lab has even seen. Ancestral Weapons - Dungeon Rollers (https://bit.ly/2G67FI0) Ridiculous and Impractical Magic Items That Are Fun - Ben Boyarko (https://bit.ly/2ZcT867) Alien ...
Its flavor vs favor as the boys create two very Ally Assist heavy characters in this gonzo entry to the Lab. You’re gonna be so hungry listening to this episode which will hopefully distract you from another Monk love fest out of fan favorite Dan. The Book of House - Willy Abeel (https://bit.ly/2Uu3mfX) Greasemonkey’s Handbook - Val Sereen Mogman Dabloon (https://bit.ly/2FsvoDA) Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica - Wizards of the Coast (https://amzn.to/2S1KOSm) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharact...
There’s a lot on the line this week as Garin and Dan make a return to the more competitive show format of old with an actual prize going to the winner. Dan reaches down deep to find a new friend while Garin creates the fanciest pirate you ever done met. As a special treat, you’ll find a colorful cast of high seas characters that should definitely be NPCs in your game. Blackpowder Pirates - David Adams (https://bit.ly/2OUi3qp) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.co...
A nature battle for the ages hits the Lab this week as Garin completes his 180 degree turn on one of the most poopoo’d classes while Dan blends a couple classes together in just one of his tricky tricks. The best tasting food is free and we say the same goes for professional quality content. Mordenkainen’s Codex of Allies - Clan Crafter Hralding (https://bit.ly/2TTpfDZ) Volos Complete Subrace Handbook - Clan Crafter Hralding (https://bit.ly/2MmyFnN) Lamp's Light Sanitarium: https://bit.ly/2DgPRt...
This week isn’t for the faint of heart because we aim to get as overpowered as possible with the cuckoo bananas DanDWiki races, classes, backgrounds and feats. Garin and Dan get a bit loosened up in the process with the help of a few drinks. None of this stuff is ready for the table and its certainly not ready for your ears. We’re not going to include a link in the show notes because if you want to actually go to that site, that’s on you. Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http...
This week we welcome a new talented team into The Lab with a martial showdown that pits strengths versus agility and Dan versus our Patron. Ben Potts optimizes the crap out of his submitted character to make Dan’s weird speed wrestler seem even more silly. Be sure to check out Ben’s book in the link below! Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Honor and Devotion- Outlandish Adventures Productions https://bit.ly/2Wn1dD7 Spirit of Disloyalty: https://amzn.to/2Ympf2L Faith of the Forgotten Re...
Hope you aren’t afraid of the dark as we travel to Undermountain in this deep dive of subterranean builds. This is an old fashioned lab battle with subtle cheating and arguing over a miniscule point difference until one of us just gives in and just lets it happen (usually Garin). Come for the epic backstories and stay for the unexpected 2016 election reference. Undermountain: The Lost Lore - Micah Watt (https://bit.ly/2SQUpLQ) Volos Complete Subrace Handbook - Clan Crafter Hralding (https://bit....
This week we honor one of the greatest arcade games ever made with characters inspired by NBA Jam! Listen to it go down as hall of fame center and point guard go sneaker to sneaker in this rim rattling showdown of the century. Garin and Dan get a little messy in the paint and there are emotional fouls on both sides. Tiny Heroes - E. R. F. Jordan (https://bit.ly/2X78ZSS) Backgrounds of Faerun - Bryan Holmes (https://bit.ly/2BhOzNP) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitt...
This week its all about the lore you know with a book featuring deities from established mythology.”Gods and Goddesses” is a stellar book of Cleric and Paladin options that we dove into head first. Garin really gets into the pageantry of with a collection of unique rides while Dan prepares to welcome a new generation of Lab. Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Gods and Goddesses - Jetpack7 (https://bit.ly/2SQiPKe) Feats of the Forgotten Realms - Bryan Holmes, James Capogna, Rae Redford (...
This week, Garin and Dan give all listeners a taste of the VIP-life of their Patreon supporters. For $5 and up tiers, each and every month the lab boiz release 2 bonus episodes that can only be heard by becoming a supporter! This week, we are featuring one of our bonus episodes from last month (Feb 2019) which features one of Dan's previous characters being thrown in the monster gauntlet in a fight for his life! We have 23 bonus episodes to date, ranging from monster labs, to interviews with cla...
Our most brutal episode yet highlights the work of Darren Kenny with original classes built from the ground up and ready to thrash! Garin and Dan put simple scoring aside this week and opt for a more physical style of determining the winner. Spoiler: it’s dumb and violent, so, you’re welcome. Duelist - Darren Kenny (https://bit.ly/2RC1YW0) Grave Warden - Darren Kenny (https://bit.ly/2DPTPK1) Adventures in Middle Earth - Cubicle7 (https://bit.ly/2S4sSel) Arachnid Options - E.R.F. Jordan (https://...
Garin and Dan welcome an old friend/enemy back to the Lab, which you will remember soon because its been, like, 3 weeks. Dan shows off all the new tricks he learned from his character and they are really impressive. You won’t believe what little Dan is capable of now. Meanwhile Garin regrets every decision he made leading up to this episode. Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Tome of the Pact - Alex Clippinger (https://bit.ly/2Ufsc2l) Ultimate Bestiary: Revenge of the Hoarde - Nord Game...
Our first (and last?) musical episode explodes on the scene as Dan and Garin both bring our their best vocal magic damage to try and woo one another with this all Bards throwdown. We apologize for being out of tune but don’t apologize for rocking so hard. Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Mistresses of Stone - D. E. Chaudron (https://bit.ly/2ScMJas) Backgrounds of Faerun - Bryan Holmes (https://bit.ly/2BhOzNP) Feats of the Forgotten Realms - Bryan Holmes, James Capogna, Rae Redford (ht...
The Lab Boys get paternal with childish creations from “Little Heroes” by Anne Gregersen. Garin invokes the cuteness of his own flesh and blood with an angelic build that honors the playground dwelling SAND PAPA and Dan brings yet another guest into the Lab that creates yet another problem and why won’t he ever learn? Check the links below for more about this week’s content! Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Little Heroes - Anne Gregersen (https://bit.ly/2Hk36Og) Volo’s Complete Subrac...
