In this episode of the Book Club we talk about The Herald. This final novel in the Sundering Series is set in the Forgotten Realms and written by the creator of the realms himself, Ed Greenwood ( theedverse.com ). Joining Jeff for this episode is Eric Paquette. Enjoy the show, shop below... Noble Knight
Nov 05, 2014•1 hr 37 min
Round Table 41 - DungeonScape, DMG, and Kobold Guide To Combat James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso , Rudy Basso , Allison Rossi , and John Fischer to talk about the parting of ways between Trapdoor Technologies and Wizards of the Coast and what it could mean for the future of the DungeonScape app and digital tools for fifth edition D&D. Then, they talk Hand and Eye of Vecna , the Orb of Dragonkind , and more in the Dungeon Master's Guide Extra Life previews . After all that goodness, i...
Nov 03, 2014•1 hr 23 min
Round Table 40 - DMG Previews and Eberron James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Topher Kohan , and Round Table newbie Enrique Bertran (aka Newbie DM) to talk about previews from the Dungeon Master's Guide related to the Wizards of the Coast participation in Extra Life . The conversation doesn't stop there, the gents then talk about the possibility of the Eberron campaign setting being brought into the fifth edition rules . This podcast was recorded on October 21, 2014. Links: The Tome Show ...
Oct 27, 2014•2 hr 13 min
In this episode of The Tome, Jeff and Tracy are joined by James Introcaso (Team Flumph), Mike Shea (Team Demilich), and Sam Dillon (Team Beholder). They sit down and discuss the newly released 5th edition MONSTER MANUAL!!!!! How did WotC do on this important product? Listen and find out! Links: worldbuilderblog.me slyflourish.com rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below......
Oct 24, 2014•1 hr 8 min
For the month of October, in honor of Halloween, I bring you selected stories by H. P. Lovecraft. In this episode, I’m talking about The Doom That Came To Sarnath, From Beyond, The Temple, and The Music of Erich Zann. With my special guests, of course. www.nobleknight.com Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Works. H. P. Lovecraft born 1890, died 1937 Born in Providence, RI, son of a traveling salesman and a woman who could trace her ancestry back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When Lovecraft was onl...
Oct 22, 2014•1 hr 10 min
Round Table 39 - DnDnG, Dynamite, and Rise of Tiamat Release James Introcaso sits down with Sam Dillon , Tracy Hurley , and Liz Theis to talk about the short film DnDnG , Tracy's awesome discovery about an old article in Dynamite magazine , and the push back of Rise of Tiamat 's release date . This podcast was recorded on October 7, 2014. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me rpgmusings.com sarahdarkmagic.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES...
Oct 20, 2014•3 hr 4 min
This episode of The Tome features Jeff and Tracy reviewing the first official adventure published after the release of the 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons rules: Hoard of the Dragon Queen! They are, once again, joined by three illustrious guests; James Introcaso (Team Flumph), Mike Shea (Team Dracolich), and Sam Dillon (Team Beholder). Listen to find out if Team Otyugh takes over! Links: worldbuilderblog.me slyflourish.com rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES...
Oct 15, 2014•1 hr 16 min
Round Table 38 - D&D Movie Rights and DungeonScape James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso , Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster , and Round Table newcomer Allison Rossi to talk about the trial for D&D film rights and the latest posts on the DungeonScape blog . Then it's an interview with DungeonScape's own Chris Matney who clears up a lot of rumors. This podcast was recorded on October 5, 2014. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me +2 Comedy Facebook www.twitch.tv/padfoot240 Su...
Oct 13, 2014•4 hr 53 min
This episode of the Tome News Desk features your anchors, Jeff and Sam, handing off the baton to James Introcaso and Rudy Basso. Yes, it's true - the Tome News Desk is no more... but that's okay because James and the others guys over at the Round Table have taken up the mantle and talk about D&D news on a weekly basis! In this episode we talk about the best were-creature, and recent Neverwinter MMO, D&D Comic, and other recent D&D related news stories. Support the show, shop below......
Oct 08, 2014•46 min
Part I: The Tome Show Presents The Round Table's Tarrasque Takedown: Mike Shea Out for Blood On Sunday, September 21, 2014, a few Round Tablers got together to find out just what high level play was like in the new fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons. So Mike Shea crafted a grueling combat experience for James Introcaso , Chris Dudley , Joe Lastwoski , and Topher Kohan got together to throw down with some D&D's most iconic baddies - including the mother of all destruction, The Tarrasque. Y...
Oct 07, 2014•58 min
Round Table 37 - Kickstarter and Southlands James Introcaso sits down with Dave Gibson , Rudy Basso , and Barak Blackburn to talk about crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and their massive effect on the modern TRPG industry. Then its an interview with Wolfgang Baur about Kobold Press ' latest Kickstarter project, The Southlands , a Pathfinder RPG supplement that with a few more backers will have its bestiary ported over to fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons. This podcast was recorded on Septemb...
Oct 06, 2014•5 hr 1 min
Jeff Wikstrom and I discuss The King of Elfland’s Daughter by Lord Dunsany. A prince of the normal world brings home an Elf princess to be his wife, but it doesn’t turn out quite like everyone hand planned. Dunsany, Lord. The Book of Wonder, The Essential Lord Dunsany Collection, The Gods of Pegana, The King of Elfland’s Daughter, Lord Dunsany Compendium, and The Sword of Welleran and Other Tales. Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsanyborn 1878, died 1957 Lord Dunsany was an Ir...
Oct 01, 2014•1 hr 4 min
Round Table 36 - DungeonScape and Elemental Evil James Introcaso sits down with Ray Fallon , John Fischer , Greg Blair , and Round Table newbie Dave Gibson. They talk about the latest posts on the DungeonScape blog and the announcement that Sasquatch Game Studio will be making fifth edition products. This podcast was recorded on September 17, 2014. Links: worldbuilderblog.me 5 Minute Workday Solving Digital Distribution for DungeonScape Character Creation Modes in DungeonScape Thursday: Time for...
Sep 29, 2014•51 min
This episode of The Tome features Jeff and Tracy reviewing the 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook. They are joined by three illustrious guests; James Introcaso (world builder extraordinaire & host of the Round Table Podcast), Mike Shea (increased critical range hater & loquacious writer of the Sly Flourish website), and Sam Dillon (Stingy DM & editor of The Tome Show). Links: worldbuilderblog.me slyflourish.com rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIG...
Sep 25, 2014•1 hr 24 min
Round Table 35 - Dungeon Master's Guide Release and Monster Mash James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso and Round Table newbie John Fischer to talk about the Dungeon Master's Guide' s release being pushed back and a whole bunch of previews from the upcoming Monster Manual . This podcast was recorded on September 18, 2014. Links: worldbuilderblog.me Intellect Devourer Kobold Golems Umber Hulk Bone Devil Sphinx Rust Monster Manticore Thri-Kreen Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES...
Sep 22, 2014•2 hr 45 min
Round Table 34 - Neverwinter James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Rudy Basso , and Topher Kohan to discuss the Neverwinter MMO and the recent Tyranny of Dragons update which ties into the tabletop game we all know and love. Then it's an interview with Neverwinter Executive Producer Rob Overmeyer and he gives a behind the scenes look at the game. This podcast was recorded on September 1, 2014. For information on the Tarrasque Takedown , check out the links below. Links: worldbuilderblog.me ...
Sep 15, 2014•3 hr 58 min
Gamer to Gamer is back with new host, James Introcaso . He's sitting down with Kobold in Chief of Kobold Press , Wolfgang Baur . They cover Wolfgang's career, from his days at TSR to the creation and running of his own compay, and then get in-depth about the games Wolfgang loves to play. This podcast was recorded on August 29, 2014. Links: worldbuilderblog.me Kobold Press Twitter Kobold Press Facebook Kobold Press Google+ Hoard of the Dragon Queen Call of Cthulhu Support the show, shop below... ...
Sep 12, 2014•1 hr 5 min
My guest and I discuss The Moon Pool by Abraham Merritt. An international group of scientists and explorers investigate a mysterious alien being that snatches innocent travelers in the South Pacific and ends up discovering a lost underground civilization. www.nobleknight.com Vault of the Drow by Gary Gygax — $22 Merrit, A.: CREEP, SHADOW, CREEP; MOON POOL; DWELLERS IN THE MIRAGE; et al “The most immediate influences upon AD&D were probably de Camp & Pratt, R. E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Jac...
Sep 10, 2014•1 hr 19 min
Round Table 33 - Tarrasque and DM Basic Rules James Introcaso sits down with Joe Lastowski , Topher Kohan , Mike Shea , and Chris Dudley to dish on the Tarrasque preview and the first version of the DM Basic Rules free pdf . This podcast was recorded on August 24, 2014. Links: worldbuilderblog.me Topher's Google+ actsofgeek.com slyflourish.com rulezeropodcast.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES...
Sep 08, 2014•5 hr 9 min
In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by the Tome's editor, Sam Dillon, and the illustrious Mike Shea, of Slyflourish.com as they discuss the D&D 5e Starter Set! Our Noble Knight pick of the episode is, of course, the D&D Starter Set boxed set Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES...
Sep 05, 2014•1 hr 8 min
Our last GenCon 2014 Tome Show release is a doozy! This seminar features Wolfgang Baur (of Kobold Press) and successful RPG Freelancer Ben MacFarland. That's all for GenCon 2014 - stay tuned to this channel for more regular Tome Show Programming! Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
Sep 04, 2014•59 min
Our second-to-last GenCon 2014 Tome Show release! This seminar features popular novelist and gamer R.A Salvatore discussing anything and everything he chooses! It is a fun listen and we hope you enjoy it! Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
Sep 03, 2014•1 hr 55 min
Round Table 32 - Sexual Harassment at the Table PARENTAL/TRIGGER WARNING: Just a quick heads up to our listeners, this podcast discusses topics of a sexual harassment, abuse of DM power, and other subjects of an adult nature and may not be appropriate for children. James Introcaso sits down with Tracy Hurley , Liz Larsen, and Barak Blackburn to discuss a recent Vice article and the history of sexual and gender harassment in tabletop RPGs. This podcast was recorded on August 6, 2014 Links: worldb...
Sep 01, 2014•3 hr 44 min
Round Table High Top - d20Pro In a special mini edition of The Round Table, James Introcaso sits down with Mat Morton, Lead Developer of d20Pro , a virtual tabletop which claims more power and ease than any other when running combat in d20-based RPGs. They discuss the origins of the software and their Kickstarter for d20Pro's next iteration - d20Pro Unlimited . Check it out before it ends on September 13th. This podcast was recorded on August 28, 2014. worldbuilderblog.me Support the show, shop ...
Aug 30, 2014•27 min
The Tome Show continues with GenCon 2014 coverage by bringing you the 13th Age GM Seminar! We hope you enjoy the show - Stay tuned for more GenCon recordings this week! Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
Aug 27, 2014•1 hr 7 min
Round Table 21 - Gen Con with Mike Mearls James Introcaso and Rudy Basso sit down to dish on all things D&D and more at Gen Con. They discuss an early release of the Monster Manual , a demo of Dungeonscape , their first D&D Adventurers League adventure, and more! Then, it's a sit down interview with the man behind fifth edition Mike Mearls . This podcast was recorded at Gen Con 2014. Links: DnD Jester D&D Jester Store on Amazon Riki Warren Jim Zub and Legends of Baldur's Gate Tyranny...
Aug 25, 2014•28 min
This seminar features freelancers Ben McFarland and Brian Suskind discussing how to create a unique, inspiring, and fun-filled pulp adventures. Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
Aug 22, 2014•56 min
This GenCon seminar features advice on designing magic in fantasy role-playing games, and is hosted by the good people at Kobold Press. The panel includes Wolfgang Baur, Ben McFarland, Colin McComb, and Amanda Hamon. Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
Aug 21, 2014•59 min
The Tome Show continues its coverage of GenCon 2014 with the Ready Set Play seminar hosted by the D&D R&D team - including Rodney Thompson, Greg Bilsland, Jeremy Crawford, and artist Bree Heiss. Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
Aug 20, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Round Table 30 - D&D Adventurer's League with Chris Tulach and Chris Lindsay James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with Wizards of the Coast's own Chris Tulach and Chris Lindsay to discuss The D&D Adventurer's League and Tyranny of Dragons. We have the word on organized play from the masters and makers of the League itself. This podcast was recorded on August 7, 2014. Links: worldbuildblog.me Topher's Google+ Page Wizards of the Coast D&D Twitter D&D Adventurer's League Twitt...
Aug 18, 2014•3 hr