Your beginning encounters and initiative rolls really leave lasting impressions on your DnD adventures. Who doesn't remember their first goblin encounter or the time they ran into a big brutish ogre? These low-level monsters are critical to hook players and really draw them in to the immersion! The real questions are which ones, how many, and why!? Listen to the boys discuss on this episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD storie...
Apr 01, 2022•58 min
This week the boys tell the story of the time they survived the Tomb of Horrors! An evil dungeon full of tricks and traps that are designed to stop adventurers dead in their tracks! Vats of acid, lava pools, and poisoned chicken noodle soup are just a few of the dangers players have to face. Luckily, we survived so you don't have to! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of true staple in the DnD community... the Tomb of Horrors! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, o...
Mar 25, 2022•56 min
Magic is a staple in the Dungeons and Dragons universe, and really brings some enchantment to the fantasy landscape. With so many spells out there, a few are sure to stand out from the crowd and take up a few extra spell slots on our character sheets. This week, we cover the spells we see the most at our table at third level! Click play and make a dex save for this episode of TableTalk Friday! To further support your favorite D&D advice show, you can support the show on www.patreon.com/Table...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min
We all love D&D, that's pretty much a given, but what specifically about this game and Tabletop RPGs, in general, is just so darn loveable? This week, the boys get to the heart of that question and talk modules, session prep, critical hits, and maybe even share some heartfelt memories along the way. You don't want to miss out on this raw and uncut episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from yo...
Mar 11, 2022•53 min
This week the boys create a one-off in less than an hour! Ever struggled to put together a story or make an interesting plot for your players? Worried about over complicating things, but also making them too simple? Listen to us build a structure from the ground up, talk about the ways the story can flow, and build fun and interesting encounters! Feel free to use our brainstorming for your own inspiration on this week's episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own co...
Mar 04, 2022•58 min
This week the boys talk about the house rules do's and don'ts! Using altered rules or mechanics can really enhance your sessions or perhaps make things feel a bit unfair. Some rules are better than others, but which ones should YOU use? Find out what might work for your table on this week's episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a chance to ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This week the boys talk about their experiences with the end of campaigns! After dozens of intense sessions, strategic combat, and moving character development they all come to a close! What's the best way to wrap things up? Should you only look forward? How is it after playing a single character for months or years? Find out on this week's episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an ...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week the boys discuss metagaming at the table! How does it work? Is metagaming cheating? Does it have a place at the table? Find out on this week's episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a chance to see your entry discussed in an episode! Support the show 💌 Share Your Story: Got a wild D&D tale, a DMing question, or a funny campaig...
Feb 11, 2022•51 min
On this week's episode of TableTalk Fridays the boys talk about currency! Copper, silver, gold, platinum and other kinds of currency you can get on your adventures will begin to build up. Before long it will fill that bag of holding to the brim! What should you do with all of this gold? Spend it on magic items? Upgrade your environment/towns? Use it as bribes to get past guards? What is a gold piece even worth anyway!? Find out on this week's episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the sho...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week the boys dive right into the fighter class! From eldritch knights that dabble in magic to the giant powerhouse that is the rune knight. These subclasses really differ from one another and offer a lot of different playstyles. Want to fight from horseback or use a magic bow? Got those covered! Do you prefer to fight with honor and spirit or use martial maneuvers to get an edge? There's a ton to unpack in this week's episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your ow...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 25 min
This week the boys discuss some of the coolest abilities in DND... FEATS! Every few levels you get the opportunity to gain a special feature that will allow you to greatly change the way your character works. The question isn't SHOULD you take a feat, it's WHICH one to take! Do you want to use a shield as a weapon and still gain that AC bonus? What about inspiring your party members with a charismatic speech and a pool of temporary hit points? Find out which ones are for you in this week's episo...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This week the boys go into another story time! No helpful tips or advice, just some good ol' fashion Santa hating murder hobos... Have you ever imagined running a seasonal DnD game where your players visit the North Pole, break into Santa's fortress, get into fights with children, and take the bells off the big man himself!? Well, we did it for you! Enjoy this week's festive episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We wo...
Jan 14, 2022•59 min
This week the boys talk about the mages, arcane practitioners, spell slingers, and divinely devoted... FULL CASTERS! Will these classes benefit you as a player or perhaps be a little too much to handle? Will a wizard's endless magical capability be too much preparation for the average player? Which full caster is the best option for a first time player? Are warlocks too confusing or are they just under played? Find out on this week's episode of TableTalk Fridays! Want to write to the show and sh...
Jan 07, 2022•59 min
This week the boys discuss the difference between lowly level 1 characters and all powerful level 20 characters! What level range is the best for your party? Are levels 1-5 too hard, or just exciting? Are high level characters boring or more open to creativity? Should you stay level 1 forever? We answer all these questions, except that last one, in this weeks episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear...
Dec 31, 2021•53 min
This week the boys cover one-offs, one shots, one session games... or what you like to call them at your table! Should there be structure to these games? What kind of encounters are most fun? What do the players want out of these things? With one shot and only one, you have to make it count! Find out what we think on this episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkf...
Dec 24, 2021•53 min
This week the boys cover some of the most frequently cast spells of 2nd level! What kinds of spells do you like to prepare for a day of adventuring? Would you rather dodge hits with mirror image or get out of the way with misty step? Turn invisible and sneak around an encounter or calm emotions and sweet talk your way through? Open a door the lame, dumb way with your hands or cast knock and only lift a finger? Find out our thoughts on this weeks episode of TableTalk Friday! To further support yo...
Dec 17, 2021•44 min
This week the boys are back with two new stories from games they have run and played in. The first features Drew's favorite dungeon crawl, full of traps, monsters, and undead kings! The second features a dog worth his weight in gold... well... sorta... Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's story time on TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a chance ...
Dec 10, 2021•46 min
This week the boys will put your minds to rest and help you ease into roleplay at your table! For some people, roleplay can be scary, embarrassing, and even stressful from the start. BUT it can also lead to some of the most cinematic, comical, and memorable moments at your table! Get ready to hear some tips and tricks to have a blast roleplaying at your table this week on TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to he...
Dec 03, 2021•35 min
This week the boys cover some of the most coveted loot in DnD... magic items! Unless you're a seasoned level 20 artificer, you may not know how these enchanting items work, are balanced, or how rare your precious loot is! Be prepared to learn about a few of our personal favorites, custom items, and some of the fundamentals of the best loot in the game this week on TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from ...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr
This week the boys cast guidance on their steps to character creation! Choosing a class, race, background, and statistics for your new character can be difficult and confusing. Should you look at ALL the books? Should you roll stats first? Should you name your character after Batman? Find out this week on TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a chance...
Nov 19, 2021•40 min
This week the boys sneak into a rogue class breakdown! Are rogues the perfect thieves and tricksters or are they just edgy assassins? Do you really need a rogue with thieves tools or can the barbarian just smash open doors? Get inquisitive for this weeks episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a chance to see your entry discussed in an episod...
Nov 12, 2021•51 min
This week the boys dive into three more unique stories from their personal DnD adventures! Have you encountered mushroom people under the influence of an altered beholder? Ever shared in a cinematic moment of enacting revenge and justice on a villain? Have you ever been so behind in your campaign that you had to text through a session? Find out how we found ourselves in these interesting situations this week on TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, o...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This week the boys tackle the new 5e DnD book "Fizban's Treasury of Dragons". We spent the last few days reading through new subclasses, extra spells, and some unique dragon enemies that we will MOST DEFINITELY be running away from in session! Is the book worth the buy? Find out what we think this week on TableTalk Fri#a_ Monday!? Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for ...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week the boys share their thoughts and experiences with dungeons! Some can be casual and exploratory while others punish the players for their curiosity! Bosses, loot, traps, magic items, puzzles, deadly encounters, and LOOT! Find out which components can be the most important for building or playing in these creepy caves this week on TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tab...
Oct 29, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week the boys talk about some of the most used and commonly prepared spells in DnD. From the classic firebolt to the infamous fireball there are a ton of spells that players of all kinds can't wait to get their hands on. Starting off with cantrips and 1st level slots it might be useful to concentrate on some of these useful spells! Be sure to have your wizard copy some of these down in their spell book because they WILL come in handy! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, q...
Oct 22, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week the boys tackle backgrounds and backstories! Fitting these into your character creation can be difficult at first, but it depends on how you use them. Abilities, proficiencies, features and flavor are all important things to consider! Find out how we use backgrounds/backstories to spice up our characters this week on TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@...
Oct 15, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week the boys give insight into their favorite classes! From barbs and bards to wizards and warlocks, there are 13 unique classes to choose from. Spell slingers, warriors, and overly persuasive bards are all fantastic options, but which ones are the most fun? Prepare to find out in this weeks episode of TableTalk Friday! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a cha...
Oct 08, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week, the boys sit down and tell three D&D stories from their own games! No special topics or tips to jot down this week. Just some good quality tales from some interesting games! Sit back and enjoy! Want to write to the show and share your own comments, questions, or crazy DnD stories? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to tabletalkfriday@gmail.com for a chance to see your entry discussed in an episode! Follow our Twitter for updates and other shenanigans @TableTalkFriday ! ...
Oct 01, 2021•45 min
This week the boys discuss what it takes to be a great DM! Being a great player is one thing, but learning game mechanics while struggling to find your own personal style can be stressful! Each of the boys have their own unique strengths and flavor that they bring to the table. Find out what style you like or want to adopt on this episode of TableTalk Friday! To further support your favorite D&D advice show, you can support the show on www.patreon.com/TableTalkFriday and get access to bonus ...
Sep 24, 2021•47 min
This week the boys are covering what it takes to be a good player! Teamwork, communication, character relationships, leveling up, rule keeping, voices, meta gaming, being fashionably late... Are you taking notes!? Bring your notebook to this weeks episode of TableTalk Friday and make sure you're on time! To further support your favorite D&D advice show, you can support the show on www.patreon.com/TableTalkFriday and get access to bonus content, early access, and more! Want to write to the sh...
Sep 17, 2021•49 min
