Monsters, Monsters, Monsters - all about the new 2024 MM: The Dadvantage E75
The dads review their favorite new monsters from the 2024 new Monster Manual. Plus, a dad joke!
Mar 06, 2025•56 min
The Dadvantage
Welcome to The Dadvantage the D&D show where a couple of old school dads embrace new school play: …with a few dad jokes thrown in. Dungeons and Dragons tips and tricks for players, dungeon masters, new players, experienced players, parents and kids. Character build face-offs - General & Homebrew rule discussion - Class optimizations & build conversation - How to lead with flavor and story - Dad Jokes
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Episodes
Character Face-Off - A Fish Out of Water Redux - 5.24 Rules: The Dadvantage E74
The dads go deep in the catalogue to look at past builds with the lens of the new '24 rules and see what nonsense we can get up to. This time, our very first episode, and the trope of the fish out of water. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Feb 17, 2025•59 min
Why You Should Play The New '24 Rogue: The Dadvantage E73
The dads start the year discussing why you should try out and play our favorite classes with the new 2024 ruleset, plus a few dad jokes.
Feb 02, 2025•52 min
The Best of the New 2024 Rules: The Dadvantage E72
The dad's start the new year off with an overview of what we like about the new 2024 rules. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Jan 20, 2025•49 min
The Crow Remixed - part 3 - Finale: The Dadvantage E71
The dad's are joined by the Crit Eating Grin crew to rock a follow up to our Halloween special actual play arc inspired by the 1994 Brandon Lee classic 'the Crow'. We are also exploring our fist foray into the new 2024 ruleset!!! Join us for all the spooky vibes and ridiculous shenanigans!
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
The Crow Remixed - part 2: The Dadvantage E70
The dad's are joined by the Crit Eating Grin crew to rock a follow up to our Halloween special actual play arc inspired by the 1994 Brandon Lee classic 'the Crow'. We are also exploring our fist foray into the new 2024 ruleset!!! Join us for all the spooky vibes and ridiculous shenanigans...plus a MONKEY!
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min
An Interview with Jayden King: The Dadvantage E69
The dads take a break from actual plays and talk to DM Extraordinaire Jayden King: D&D in a Castle, GenCon, and Pro DM. We talk about Jayden's journey, how to manage new player tables, diversity in D&D, urban fantasy, and the new 2024 rules. Plus, a dad joke.
Nov 16, 2024•51 min
The Halloween Episode - The Crow Remixed - part 1: The Dadvantage E68
The dad's are joined by the Crit Eating Grin crew to rock Halloween with a small 3 part actual play arc inspired by the 1994 Brandon Lee classic 'the Crow'. We are also exploring our fist foray into the new 2024 ruleset!!! Join us for all the spooky vibes and ridiculous shenanigans...plus a MONKEY!
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The Princess Party - Part 5: The Dadvantage E67
The Party Finale! Can the princesses defeat Maleficent and her hag coven? Find out in the final episode of the Princess Party. With special guest Rachel the Organized DM.
Oct 15, 2024•54 min
The Princess Party - Part 4: The Dadvantage E66
Once again...we dive into the world of Disney Princesses in eldritch horror with episode 4. Peter joins again as our DM, Ollie as Briar Rose, Andy as Belle, Michael as Rapunzel and special Rachel, the Organized DM, joining as Ariel.
Oct 02, 2024•48 min
The Princess Party - Part 3: The Dadvantage E65
The dads return to adventuring actual play as Disney Princesses; with Peter as the DM, Ollie joining as Briar Rose and a special guest appearance by Rachel the OrganizedDM!
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min
5 Exciting Changes to D&D in the new 2024 rules update: The Dadvantage E64
Michael goes solo this episode discussing the new 2024 update to D&D rules and 5 things that have him excited to try it out.
Sep 01, 2024•23 min
GenCon and navigating Cons: The Dadvantage E63
The dads give a rundown on GenCon and advice on navigating cons overall. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Aug 15, 2024•35 min
The Princess Party - Part 2: The Dadvantage E62
The dads with Andy's kids Peter and Ollie pick up where they left off last episode. Briar Rose (Ollie), Rapunzel (Michael), and Belle (Andy) face off against Sir Yesnid and his minions. Plus a dad joke!
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The Princess Party - Part 1: The Dadvantage E61
The dad continue to explore Disney Princesses in 5e this time joined by Andy's children and friends of the show; Peter and Ollie. See what happens when the princesses face certain horror!
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Character Build Face-Off - Disney Princesses, part 2: The Dadvantage E60
The dads continue the Disney Princess battle! PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Jul 01, 2024•29 min
Character Build Face-Off - Disney Princesses, part 1: The Dadvantage E59
The dads face off with a whole new approach to character building tropes. This time PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Jun 15, 2024•29 min
The Train Heist One Shot - part 2: The Dadvantage E58 - Summer Repeat
We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist, part 2! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Jun 06, 2024•58 min
The Train Heist One Shot - part 1: The Dadvantage E57 - Summer Repeat
We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
May 15, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The Best Feats for Building Flavor: The Dadvantage E56
The dads discuss the wide variety of feats and single out 6 that are best for building flavor for your characters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
May 01, 2024•33 min
Homebrew Monster Build Face Off: The Dadvantage E55
Dads do a new face off this time competing to see who can build the most flavorful, and dangerous homebrew monsters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Apr 15, 2024•44 min
Resources for New Players and DM's: The Dadvantage E54
The dads cover what you need to play (and what you don't) as well as discussing IRL game resources and digital. Everything you need to get going and be inspired. Plus, a dad joke.
Apr 02, 2024•44 min
Character Co-Build - 'The Pirate': The Dadvantage E53
The dads celebrate March 14th (3.14) with a special Pi-rate build. Plus 2 dad jokes!
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Character Build Face-Off - The Holy Avenger: The Dadvantage E52
Michael is joined this week by Peter Davis and they face off with who can build the character most ready to smite their foes with holy vengeance! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Mar 01, 2024•43 min
Hot Take: Top 10 tips for beginners (and pros!): The Dadvantage E51
The dads give some expert dadvice in the form of hot takes on the top things every beginner (and pro) should know about playing D&D. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Feb 15, 2024•36 min
Character Build Face-Off - The Protector: The Dadvantage E50
The dads celebrate 2 years and 50 episodes of shenanigans with a classic face off on who can build the best (and most flavorful) Protector trope. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Feb 01, 2024•32 min
How to customize your spells for flavor: The Dadvantage E49
The dads start off the new year exploring 5 custom flavored spells and discuss how to lean into your characters unique qualities via spell names and descriptions. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Jan 15, 2024•34 min
Character Co-Build - 'the Assassin' - The Dadvantage Holiday Repeat
The dads are on holiday so we picked out a build to help you slay the new year! This is consistently one of our most popular episodes and it has a dad joke!
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Character Build Face-Off - The Infiltrator: The Dadvantage E48
The dads return to flavorful character builds, facing off on the sneakiest of them all...the infiltrator! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Dec 15, 2023•42 min
Homebrew Magic Item Face-off: The Dadvantage E47
The dads bring back the Face-Off! This time bringing in our very best homebrew magic items to battle it out. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Dec 01, 2023•31 min
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