James Introcaso sits down with Jeff Greiner , Sam Dillon , Tracy Hurley , and Liz Theis to discuss Gen Con 's reaction to the Indiana religious freedom law and the delay of fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons conversion guides . After that James interviews Eberron campaign setting and Gloom card game creator Keith Baker to discuss the Kickstarter for his new card based RPG Phoenix: Dawn Command . This podcast was recorded on April 7 and 8, 2015. Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boa...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Chris and Sharon Dudley to discuss relationships and gaming. Support the show, shop below... Noble Knight Games Pick of the Episode
Apr 17, 2015•1 hr 8 min
James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea , Topher Kohan , and Joe Lastowski to discuss the new Elemental Evil storyline in the D&D Adventurers League . This podcast was recorded on March 31, 2015. Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me D&D Organized Play D&D Adventurers League D&D Adventurers League on Facebook D&D Adventurers League on Twitter D&D Adventurers League on Google+ slyflourish.com geekda...
Apr 13, 2015•44 min
The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 14 - Pirates of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs Boys go to Mars to get more stars. Carson Napier went to Venus to find… adventure! This 1932 adventure by Edgar Rice Burroughs introduces a new hero and a new planet, but after 20 years of writing pulp adventure novels, does the creator of Tarzan have anything more to offer? Find out as we review Pirates of Venus, the first entry in the Carson of Venus series. www.nobleknight.com Burroughs, Edgar Rice, Pellucidar seri...
Apr 08, 2015•1 hr 6 min
James Introcaso sits down with Drootin Heacock , Richie "Walnuts" Sweeten , and Eric Sweeten of One-Quest to talk with them about their first EVER time playing D&D. Then it's a conversation with Liz Theis of Lone Wolf Development about Hero Lab and Realm Works softwares and a few big, exciting updates coming in the future. This podcast was recorded on March 24, 2015. Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me One-Quest Face...
Apr 06, 2015•44 min
In this episode James and Sam discuss basic spellcasting rules in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 78-81 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 201-205. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below......
Apr 03, 2015•11 min
James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan , Andrew Timmes, and Wade Kemper to discuss the latest installment of the Acquisitions Inc. live shows at PAX East 2015 and the free D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion PDF . Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Battlesystem Brawl worldbuilderblog.me Topher on Google+ Topher on Facebook Titan Games and Comics The Adventure Zone podcast Elemental Evil Spell Cards Support the show, shop below.....
Mar 30, 2015•2 hr 49 min
Andy, Mike, and Sam get together to talk about their gaming in March 2015. They have a lively discussion about encounter building and xp budgets in 5e. Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT
Mar 27, 2015•1 hr 8 min
James Introcaso sits down with Rich Baker , game designer, novelist, and cofounder of Sasquatch Game Studio . Rich helped created the Birthright campaign setting, the seventh edition of Gamma World , the third and fourth editions of Dungeons and Dragons , and the soon-to-be released Princes of the Apocalypse adventure for fifth edition D&D (among many other successful games and novels). They talk his past, present, and future in the gaming industry. This podcast was recorded on March 10, 201...
Mar 25, 2015•3 hr 15 min
James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso , Alex Basso , and Allison Rossi to discuss the new Unearthed Arcana Battlesystem rules and not one , but two vague tweets from WotC employee and LeBron James of DMing Chris Perkins . This podcast was recorded on March 15, 2015. Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Battlesystem Brawl worldbuilderblog.me Old Battlesystem Article - The Art of War Game O Clock YouTube Channel http://www.twitch.tv/padfoo...
Mar 23, 2015•2 hr 26 min
The D&D V&G Crew are joined by Round Table Host and overall Great Guy James Introcaso to discuss Stronghold, a 1993 city builder/RTS sim hybrid game. Before the discussion can get really get underway, however, the boys find themselves magically transported back to 1993 by a Time Wizard! Will 1993 Rudy , Alex , Vegas , Greg , and James (who somehow all retain their ages and adult maturities yet no knowledge of future games) show Stronghold some love for being so unique among its contempor...
Mar 20, 2015•54 min
In this episode of the Book Club Jeff and Tracy are joined by Eric M. Paquette, Geoff Winn, and Christine Bellemere to talk about Fire in the Blood , the latest Forgotten Realms novel by Erin M. Evans. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the author! Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT...
Mar 18, 2015•1 hr 32 min
James Introcaso sits down with Dave Gibson , Andrew Kane , and Topher Kohan to discuss the first Sage Advice column , the second D&D feedback survey , and speculate about future D&D products. This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2015. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me 5mwd.com D&D condition cards Topher on Google+ Topher on Facebook Titan Games and Comics D&D Adventurers League Southeast on Facebook Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT...
Mar 16, 2015•2 hr 15 min
James Introcaso sits down with Rob Schwalb , professional game designer who has worked for Green Ronin , Mongoose Publishing , Fantasy Flight Games , Monte Cook Games , Wizards of the Coast , and more. Rob was one of the designers of Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition and has launched his own company, Schwalb Entertainment is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming release of Shadow of the Demon Lord on March 12. This podcast was recorded on February 17, 2015. Links: The Tome S...
Mar 13, 2015•34 min
In this episode James and Sam discuss the rules for Stealth with a special focus on using the skill to hide in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 60 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 177. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT...
Mar 11, 2015•13 min
James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso , Alex Basso , Allison Rossi , and Joe Lastowski to talk about the new D&D Elemental Evil miniatures from Wiz Kids , the new Behind the Screens digital column on the D&D website , and the comedic web series, DM Support Group , from Wizards of the Coast . This podcast was recorded on February 22, 2015. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me D&D V&G Game O Clock YouTube Channel Modern Myths Game Store Acts of Geek Cows Come Ho...
Mar 09, 2015•28 min
Sam, Andy, and Mike get together to talk about their gaming in January and February of 2015. Support the show, shop below...
Mar 06, 2015•1 hr 5 min
“Hither came Conan…” The world’s most famous barbarian comes to The Appendix N Podcast to tread the works of lesser fantasy authors beneath his sandled feet. We are talking about the earliest Conan stories written by Robert E. Howard, though not necessarily the first published. www.nobleknight.com Howard, R. E.: “Conan” series Robert E. Howard born 1906, died 1936 Born in Texas, the only son of a traveling country physician. Traveling with his father exposed him to firsthand tales of violence th...
Mar 04, 2015•1 hr 8 min
James Introcaso sits down with the crew from D&D V&G - Rudy Basso , Alex Basso , Vegas Lancaster , and Greg Blair . This week they're dishing on the recently announced D&D RPG video game Sword Coast Legends and a Polygon interview with Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart . This podcast was recorded on February 19, 2015. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Interview with Nathan Stewart and Dan Tudge about Sword Coast Legends phillyncrowd.com Game O Clock YouTube Channel Suppo...
Mar 02, 2015•2 hr 53 min
D&D V&G 4 - Neverwinter Nights Rudy , Alex , Greg , and Vegas discuss one of Bioware's classic D&D CRPGs - Neverwinter Nights. Listen to them regale one another with stories of duel dancing PCs, henchmen who failed to meet up to meatshield standards, and what it's like to role play in a 13 year old game. Multiplayer Gameplay Video Next Month: Stronghold Neverwinter Nights on Good Old Games Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mist PW Website The N Crowd Game O'Clock Darkest Dungeon Overview S...
Feb 27, 2015•54 min
In this episode Sam and James discuss the rules for Reactions with a special focus on the Ready Action in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 70 and 72 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 190 and 193. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT...
Feb 25, 2015•18 min
James Introcaso sits down with Liz Theis , Wade Kemper , and Topher Kohan to talk about the upcoming release of D&D Dice Masters from Wiz Kids and the first fifth edition feedback survey . This podcast was recorded on February 8, 2015. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Topher on Google+ Topher on Facebook Titan Games and Comics Titan Games and Comics on Facebook wadekemper@gmail.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT...
Feb 23, 2015•2 hr 42 min
Mike, Sam, and Andy get together to talk about their gaming in November & December 2014. Support the show, shop below...
Feb 20, 2015•57 min
The Tome Show's 5e review team gets together one last time to review the final book in the core D&D 5e 2014 release. Jeff and Tracy are joined by James Introcaso and Mike Shea (Sam Dillon was unable to attend the recording). The group discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 5e DMG. Links: worldbuilderblog.me slyflourish.com D&D 5th Edition online encounter calculator Support the show, shop below... NobleKnight.com...
Feb 18, 2015•1 hr 1 min
James Introcaso sits down with Vegas Lancaster , Dave Gibson , Sam Dillon , and Jeff Greiner to talk about some recent layoffs on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast and the Unearthed Arcana 5e Eberron update . This podcast was recorded on February 5, 2015. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me 5mwd.com rpgmusings.com Jester David's How-To Guide to Fantasy Worldbuilding phillyncrowd.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT...
Feb 16, 2015•3 hr 19 min
In this episode James and Sam discuss the Initiative mechanic in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 69 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 189. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT...
Feb 11, 2015•13 min
James Introcaso sits down with five of the 6 Adventurers League admins - Bill Benham, Resource Manager, Greg Marks, Associate Resource Manager, Travis Woodall, Content Manager, Robert Adducci , Community Manager, and Alan Patrick , Associate Community Manager. They talk about the Elemental Evil storyline and how it affects the D&D Adventurer's League and their open call for adventure designers . This podcast was recorded on January 27, 2015. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog....
Feb 09, 2015•2 hr 28 min
James Introcaso sits down with Greg Blair , John Fischer , Dave Gibson , and Mike Shea to talk about the official Elemental Evil announcement . D&D's next story line affects not only the TRPG , but also the Neverwinter MMO and the Adventure System Cooperative board games . This podcast was recorded on January 25, 2015. Stay tuned for Part II next week all about organized play! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me slyflourish.com 5mwd.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE ...
Feb 02, 2015•3 hr 35 min
James Introcaso sits down with author and novelist Erin M. Evans to talk about the games she loves to play, her personal gaming life, and her career. Erin's the hottest name in official D&D novels since Bobby Salvatore. Her books include the Brimstone Angels series and The God Catcher . This podcast was recorded on January 15, 2015. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me slushlush.com Erin M. Evans Author Page on Facebook Deadlands Dungeon! Board Game Support the show, shop bel...
Jan 30, 2015•1 hr 3 min
A Viking and an American Indian walk into the Alaskan wilderness. If that sounds like a joke, you haven’t read Dwellers in the Mirage, the thrilling sci-fi adventure story by A. Merrit. Listen to my guests and I talk about this story that features a Cthulhu-esque deity, a Conan-esque warrior king, and half-naked warrior women in a hidden mountain valley. www.nobleknight.com Merrit, A.: CREEP, SHADOW, CREEP; MOON POOL; DWELLERS IN THE MIRAGE; et al “The most immediate influences upon AD&D wer...
Jan 28, 2015•1 hr 17 min
