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Difficulty Class

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Welcome to Difficulty Class, a Podcast about all things Dungeons and Dragons and occasionally other fun TTRPGs. Hosted by Treavor Bettis and Allie Deutschmann, each week we bring a topic to talk about, plus give time for listeners to write in with questions or their own advice for playing D&D. If you’d like to be part of the show you can write in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com Intro/Outro by Jay Yi @PoundJayYi
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Episodes

Ep. 56: Sorta Homebrew & The Rules Don't Matter

This week we talk about how and why we only sorta do Homebrew with our games and what we like about doing it that way. After that we get real honest and tell you, well, the rules don't matter. If you would like your topic, question, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficutlyClass@gmail.com.

Oct 02, 202053 min

Previously On: King is acting real sus

On this weeks Previously On the Golden Pals make a strange new friend, the Harrowed become legend, and the Sword Coast Guard play Among Us with some gnomes! Music and Sound by Syrinscape. syrinscape.com/?att_difficulty_class Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound Complete list of credits here: https://syrinscape.com/attributions/?id=21522&id=23029&id=10460&id=44983&id=16068

Sep 26, 20201 hr 12 min

Ep. 55: Rime of the Frostmaiden First Impressions & Starting at Higher Levels

Rime of the Frostmaiden is out! This week we sit down and talk about our Non-Spoiler First Impressions of the new campaign book and if we're excited about running things from it. After listener Aaron gives us the topic of Staring at Higher Levels. We talk about our experience with that, as well as starting a new prewritten campaigns with with established groups. If you would like your questions, topic, or suggestions read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com! Thank you t...

Sep 25, 20201 hr 3 min

Previously On: Dahlia Talks to the Great White Moose

Welcome to the first episode of Previously On - a show where Allie and Treavor of Difficulty Class talk about the games they are a part of. If you love hearing about other peoples games as much as we do we think you'll love this. On this episode we reintroduce ourselves, talk about the groups that we are currently in, and then get into what's been going on in our weekly games. Timestamps: 31:00 - Rime of the Frostmaiden Spoilers 57:15 - Descent into Avernus Spoilers Music and Sound by Syrinscape...

Sep 19, 20201 hr 14 min

Ep. 54: XP vs Milestone & Combat Pacing

This week we try out a new format! With this new way of doing the show we are getting straight into the topics - but don't worry! If you enjoy us talking about our games that has been broken out into it's own show called Previously On which will go up on this same feed every Saturday morning. We would really love for you to check it out. On this episode we talk about Experience Point Leveling vs Milestone Leveling and why we prefer one over the other. After that we get into some combat pacing th...

Sep 18, 202055 min

Ep. 53: MIA Players & Making NPCs

This week we sit down to talk about what we do when Players aren't able to make a session or are just straight up MIA. After that we get into our ways of making NPCs and what success we've had with out methods. You can send in your questions, topic suggestions, and advice to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll talk about them on a future episode!

Sep 11, 20201 hr 3 min

Ep. 52: Making NPCs & House Rules

This week we sit down to talk about how we go about making NPCs - both on the fly and ahead of time - as well as what House Rules we use and why. At the end we answer a listener question about what Movie we would make into a DnD Campaign! If you would like your question, topic, or advice read on the show send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll talk about them on a future episode!

Sep 04, 20201 hr 23 min

Ep. 51: Saltmarsh Review & Using DnD Books for Homebrews

This week we review and rank Ghosts of Saltmarsh and talk about Using prewritten DnD Book for Homebrews. Spoilers - we get cheerier after the Salrmarsh Review. If you would like your questions, topics, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll read them on a future episode. Thank you to DungeonNotebook.com for sponsoring this episode. You can pick up the Tome of Delving for 5e today and upgrade your character sheet for your next adventure!...

Aug 28, 20201 hr 48 min

Ep. 50: Tableside Chat with Unati from Three Black Halflings

This week we sit down with Unati from the Three Black Halflings podcast! We talk about her getting her start with dnd, how the show came to be, and how we can all put diversity in our games. If you would like your questions, topic, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll talk about them on a future episode!

Aug 21, 20201 hr 18 min

Ep. 49: Storytelling as a DM and Prepping Revisited with Eric Jordan

On this weeks episode we sit down once again with the ever awesome Eric Jordan from Codename Entertainment. We talk about Storytelling as a DM and revisit an old topic of How We Prep. If you would like your questions, topics, or advice read on the show send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com!

Aug 14, 20201 hr 28 min

Ep. 48: Dark Matter 5e with Justin Forkner

This week we sit down with Justin Forkner from Mage Hand Press to learn all about Dark Matter for 5e. If you like space and D&D this episode was made for you. After that we take a deep dive into their current Kickstarter for the Dark Matter Starter Kit and everything that's coming with it. If you want your questions, topics, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com

Aug 07, 20201 hr 26 min

Bonus Episode 10: UA Subclasses 4

On this bonus episode we sit down to talk about the recently released Unearthed Arcana - which has the College of Spirits Bard and the Undead Patron for Warlocks. Check out what we thought about this UA and what we think these playtests might be leading to.

Aug 05, 202047 min

Ep. 47: Transitioning Systems & Fudging Dice Rolls

On this weeks episode we are joined by our friend Dusty Hill from the Shouting in Place Podcast! We talk about what systems we would change our on-going games to if we were to leave DnD and what our thoughts are on Fudging Dice rolls on both sides of the screen. We're also announcing a t-shirt fundraiser to give money to Color of Change and Black Table Arts - check out our twitter @DifficultyClass for more!

Jul 31, 20201 hr 26 min

Ep. 46: Recognizing Burnout & Media to Inspire You

On this weeks episode we talk about recognizing burnout with RPGs and how media has inspired us as DMs. After that we answer a fun mechanical question from our friend Dusty Hill. If you want to send in your questions, topic suggestions, or advice you can send them in to DifficutlyClass@gmail.com!

Jul 24, 20201 hr 11 min

Ep. 45: State of Our Games

This week we talk about how our games have been going over the summer; what's happened, what's changed, and even some new ways we found to play our favorite TTRPG. You can send in your questions, topic suggestions, and/or advice to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll probably talk about it on a future show!

Jul 17, 20201 hr 3 min

Bonus Episode: UA Feats 2020

In this bonus episode we sit down and go over the recently released Unearthed Arcana - which brought a whole bunch of cool feats to the table!

Jul 15, 202045 min

Ep. 44: Tableside Chat with Eric Jordan

This week we sit down with the CEO of Codename Entertainment, Eric Jordan. We talk about his early career, getting to make Idle Champions, and his love for making items for his DnD games. Don't forget to get your Idle Champions code during the show because it's worth TWO Gold Chests this week!

Jul 10, 20201 hr 24 min

Bonus Episode: Thornblood Manuscripts Epilogue

We recorded a bonus episode right after we finished playing the Thronblood Manuscripts talking about what we thought of Call of Cthulhu. It was a much needed light episode after the insanity of what Ben ran us through and over all a fun discussion about the system itself and what we all think of it. We'll be back next Friday with an all new episode of Difficulty Class! Send in your questions to DifficultyClass@gmail.com

Jul 05, 202029 min

The Thornblood Manuscripts: Episode 4 (Finale)

Four Arkham residents are thrust together into a mystery of horror and magic as something old and forgotten begins to infect the minds of their city. Ben (AKA Puffinforest) runs us through an absolutely horrifying adventure using the Seventh Edition of Call of Cthulhu. Did we die? Did we lose our minds? Find out in this four part series!

Jul 03, 20201 hr 27 min

The Thornblood Manuscripts: Episode 3

Four Arkham residents are thrust together into a mystery of horror and magic as something old and forgotten begins to infect the minds of their city. Ben (AKA Puffinforest) runs us through an absolutely horrifying adventure using the Seventh Edition of Call of Cthulhu. Did we die? Did we lose our minds? Find out in this four part series!

Jun 26, 20201 hr 3 min

Bonus Episode 9: DnD Live 2020 with Justice Arman

We decided to sit down with our friend Justice Arman and talk about all the awesome cool stuff announced at DnD Live 2020. Check Justice out on Twitter at @justice_arman, and find his work on dmsguild.com as well as beadleandgrimms.com.

Jun 24, 20201 hr 5 min

The Thornblood Manuscripts: Episode 2

Four Arkham residents are thrust together into a mystery of horror and magic as something old and forgotten begins to infect the minds of their city. Ben (AKA Puffinforest) runs us through an absolutely horrifying adventure using the Seventh Edition of Call of Cthulhu. Did we die? Did we lose our minds? Find out in this four part series!

Jun 19, 202051 min

Bonus Episode 8: We're a Year Old!

On this bonus episode we celebrate the podcasts First Birthday! Yes, it's a lot of us talking about ourselves, but we hope you'll enjoy this stroll down memory lane.

Jun 14, 202042 min

The Thornblood Manuscripts: Episode 1

Four Arkham residents are thrust together into a mystery of horror and magic as something old and forgotten begins to infect the minds of their city. Ben (AKA Puffinforest) runs us through an absolutely horrifying adventure using the Seventh Edition of Call of Cthulhu. Did we die? Did we lose our minds? Find out in this four part series!

Jun 12, 202054 min

Introduction to Call of Cthulhu

This week Treavor and his lovely wife Tara run through a solo adventure for Call of Cthulhu - Alone Against the Flames - which can be found in the Starter Kit. This will hopefully help everyone understand some of the rules for Call of Cthulhu ahead of the next four episodes in which Ben (Puffin Forest) will be running us through his homebrew game. Enjoy!

May 29, 202057 min

Tableside Chat: Monster of the Week

ATTENTION: If you haven't listened to Episode 5 of Witchwood do that first before listening to this bonus episode. After finished our Witchwood game we started up another recording to talk about how we felt about Monster of the Week as a system. The players talk about character creation, learning the rules, and actually playing the game. After that Treavor talks for a little bit about how setting up the Mystery and overall running Monster of the Week went for him.

May 24, 202036 min

Witchwood: Episode 5

In this finale episode the hunters have to work together, but separately in order to defeat the monster lurking in the town of Witchwood. Thank you once again to Dungeonnotebook.com for sponsoring this Witchwood series - and please go check out their product, the Tome of Delving, and upgrade your character sheet today!

May 22, 20201 hr 33 min

Witchwood: Episode 4

On this episode the Hunters come in contact with their Monster of the Week.

May 15, 202058 min

Bonus Episode: UA Phantom, Genie, and Order of the Scribe

On this bonus episode we talk about the recently released Unearthed Arcana which reimagines the Revived Rogue, the Noble Genie Patron, and the Artificer Archivist into the Phantom, the Genie, and the Order of the Scribe.

May 13, 202053 min
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