It's Part 2 of the Baldur's Gate 2 'cast! Rejoin Rudy , Alex , Vegas , Gregory and Dr. John Fischer as they discuss favorite quests, the combat system, and more! Next Month: Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance Rudy and Alex Playing BG2 Have Spellbook, Will Travel...
Jun 15, 2016•58 min
James Introcaso sits down with Andrew Kane, Allison Rossi , and Round Table Newbie Jay Africa to discuss the latest Unearthed Arcana article about feats for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons. This podcast was recorded on June 12, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Tarokka Deck Unleashed Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Round Table Live at Gen Con Knight Birds at Gen Con worldbuilderblog.me D&D Adventur...
Jun 13, 2016•39 min
In this episode, Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their latest games and campaigns.
Jun 10, 2016•1 hr 2 min
In this episode Jeff is joined by James Introcaso and Mike Shea as they discuss Homecoming Book III: Maestro, by R. A. Salvatore. The discussion review is followed by an interview with the author. The guys were pretty rough on Bob Salvatore this time around - why? Listen to find out! Links: Jeff on Twitter James on Twitter Mike on Twitter Please remember to use our affiliate links below to support the show while you shop:...
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr 39 min
James Introcaso sits down with Liz Theis , Patrick Dennis , Sam Dillon , and Round Table newbie Ginny Loveday to talk about all of the awesome announcements coming out of the D&D Live from Meltdown event. They discuss Storm King's Thunder , Volo's Guide to Monsters , Neverwinter , Assault of the Giants , Fantasy Grounds , and Force Grey: Giant Hunters . This podcast was recorded on June 4, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue, Vol. 1 Please rate and review The...
Jun 06, 2016•1 hr
In this episode of Behind the DM Screen, Jeff & Mike are joined by David Gibson to discuss their month in gaming, what has happened in their campaigns, and ideas to makes things even cooler!
Jun 01, 2016•1 hr 2 min
James Introcaso sits down with Dan Dillon and Schuyler Esau to discuss why the oft-maligned beast master ranger isn't as terrible as you think. Then it's an interview with game designer Craig Campbell about his ongoing Kickstarter for his new RPG Murders & Acquisitions . This podcast was recorded on May 23 and 26, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Beasts from the Abyss Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook ...
May 30, 2016•1 hr 39 min
The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 32 - Selected Works by H. P. Lovecraft, Part 5 Three chilling tales from H. P. Lovecraft written in the last years of his life. www.nobleknight.com “The Thing on the Doorstep” written August 1933; published January 1937 in Weird Tales Edward Pickman Derby Daniel Upton Asenath Waite “The Shadow Out of Time” written November - February 1935; published June 1936 in Astounding Stories Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee Great Race of Yith Berkeley Square (1933 film) “The Haunt...
May 25, 2016•1 hr 8 min
James Introcaso sits down with Adventurers League admin, Greg Marks , to discuss the Con Created Content program , the search for more female designers, future D&D storylines, payment for AL adventure designers , and his upcoming products and projects. This podcast was recorded on May 18, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Three-Dollar Monsters: Creatures of the Shadowfell Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Tome Show Gen Con Events Roll20CON worldbuilderblog.me Cold Iron Conventions Baldman ...
May 23, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Uh-oh, we got a MONDO episode of D&D V&G! So ROTUND and EXTENSIVE it is that it had to be split in two parts! Listen to Rudy , Alex , Vegas , Gregory , and special guest and BG2 expert/astronaut-in-training Dr. John Fischer as they discuss the UI, story elements, characters, and favorite moments from the classic CRPG Baldur's Gate 2. Stick around for Part 2, in which the boys go into specific detail on combat, to be released in two weeks! Rudy and Alex Playing BG2 Please rate and review ...
May 20, 2016•53 min
In this episode of the The Tome Show, Jeff & Tracy are joined by Sam Dillon and David Gibson to discuss Wizards of the Coast's latest 5e D&D adventure, Curse of Strahd. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the product's lead designer, Chris Perkins. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps us more than you think! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Sam on Twitter David on Twitter Sam's Website David's Websit...
May 18, 2016•1 hr 29 min
James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan , Joe Lastowski , and Round Table newbie Robert Maxwell to discuss rumors of the latest Dungeons and Dragons storyline and a cryptic announcement from Wizards of the Coast about a D&D announcement . Then it's an interview with Steven Helt of the Four Horsemen to discuss their ongoing Kickstarter for The Talented Bestiary . This podcast was recorded May 10 and 12, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: The Beast of Graenseskov Please rate and review T...
May 16, 2016•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Jeff and Tracy are joined by Jessica Price of Paizo Publishing. They talk about her introduction into the gaming hobby, how she got into a campaign with Paizo's founder, and some of the GMing skills she has learned and perfected over the years. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Paizo Publishing Jessica Price on Twitter Jessica Price on Tumblr...
May 11, 2016•52 min
James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso and Round Table newbies Dan Elwell and Daniel Franco to discuss the free PDF that brings the Zendikar campaign setting from Magic: The Gathering into fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons rules . Then they chat about the announcement of the Acquisitions Incorporated series and the rise of actual play series and podcasts. After the panel, it's an interview with game designer James Haeck about the new Kobold Press product he authored for the DMs Guild - Gem D...
May 09, 2016•1 hr 17 min
James Introcaso sits down with game designers Rob Heinsoo and Jonathan Tweet to discuss their careers and lives with gaming. Both have worked on previous editions of Dungeons and Dragons and together they created the hit RPG 13th Age . The design duo are getting ready to put out 13th Age in Glorantha thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. This podcast was recorded on April 28, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes only 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Music: Epic ...
May 06, 2016•46 min
From the minds of D&D V&G host Rudy Basso and Round Table host James Introcaso comes a new podcast based on their D&D experiences - Have Spellbook, Will Travel, a fully produced and voice-acted comedy radio play. Hear the story of Andar Patrone and his adventuring party as they try to make it as a mercenary group in a classic fantasy world. If you enjoyed listening to this, please subscribe on iTunes or on Stitcher and tell your friends! Also, be sure to visit the Have Spellbook, Wil...
May 04, 2016•25 min
James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso to discuss their upcoming fantasy, comedy, radio drama podcast, Have Spellbook Will Travel . Then James sits down with Henry Lopez and Pedro Barrenechea of Paradigm Concepts to talk about their long-running campaign setting, Arcanis , and Kickstarter for Forged in Magic . Finally it's an interview with game designer Mike Myler about his Kickstarter for Mists of Akuma. These podcasts were recorded on April 3 and 5, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Ana...
May 02, 2016•1 hr 24 min
James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan , Joe Lastowski , Paige Leitman , and Ben Heisler to discuss the D&D March survey and the state of organized play. Then it's an interview with Stephen Rowe and Dan Dillon of The Four Horsemen to discuss their Kickstarter for The Talented Bestiary . This podcast was recorded on March 29 and April 17, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Gem Dragons of Faerun Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch. L...
Apr 25, 2016•1 hr 38 min
James Introcaso sits down with Round Table newbies Michael Ambyth and Seth Zolin to discuss Gothic Heroes , the latest Unearthed Arcana article, and Chris Cocks being named the new president of Wizards of the Coast . Then it's an interview with James D'Amato of the One Shot Podcast to discuss the Noisy Person Cards Kickstarter . This podcast was recorded on April 11 and 16, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: D&D 5e Player Cheat Sheet Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes ! It only...
Apr 18, 2016•1 hr 9 min
The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 31 - The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Part 3 In this episode, we discuss the short story “Farmer Giles of Ham" and finish our discussion of “The Hobbit." www.nobleknight.com Farmer Giles of Ham written 1947; published 1949 The Hobbit written mostly during the 1920’s and 1930’s; first draft finished by January 1933 published September 21, 1937 by George Allen & Unwin. My guests: Chris Constantin Dark Revelations the Roleplaying Game - http://drevrpg.com Peter F...
Apr 15, 2016•1 hr 21 min
James Introcaso sits down with Teos Abadia , Russ Morrissey , and Dan Dillon to discuss making money in the tabletop RPG business. This discussion is a continuation on a subject first discussed in Round Table 113 . Then it's a conversation with Chris Matney of Trapdoor Technologies to discuss an exciting partnership with Paizo ! Their mobile app Playbook will have a whole library of official Pathfinder material soon! This podcast was recorded on March 15 and April 7, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the ...
Apr 11, 2016•1 hr 28 min
On this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Mike Mearls, chief of the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast. The three of them discuss sales, excitement, new releases, future plans, the direction of the game, and much more! Wizards of the Coast Mike Mearls on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Noble Knight Games Please rate and review us on iTunes - it only takes a moment and it helps a whole lot of alots ....
Apr 08, 2016•58 min
Jeff, Sam, and Mike are back to talk about their campaigns and discuss new directions and issues! Noble Knight Games Please rate and review us on iTunes - it only takes a moment and it helps a whole lot of alots ....
Apr 06, 2016•1 hr 2 min
James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso , Rudy Basso , and Greg Blair to discuss Rob Letterman being named director of the Dungeons and Dragons movie and the end of Sword Coast Legends studio N-Space . Then it's a second panel discussion with Richard Zayas , Mike Shea , Neal Powell , and Shawn Merwin about making money in the RPG Business. This podcast was recorded on March 8 and 31, 2016. Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Dungeons of Dread DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Names for Tendays Plea...
Apr 04, 2016•1 hr 42 min
In this book club episode, Jeff, Tracy, and Eric are joined by Appendix N host Geoffrey Winn. They discuss Ashes of the Tyrant, the latest in Erin M. Evans' series featuring Farideh. After their discussion, Jeff and Tracy interview Erin M. Evans about the book, the characters, and the next book in the series. Erin M. Evans Web Erin M. Evans Twitter Appendix N Podcast Jeff Twitter Tracy Twitter Tracy Web Eric Twitter Ashes of the Tyrant on Amazon Noble Knight Games Please rate and review us on iT...
Apr 01, 2016•1 hr 37 min
In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Susan J. Morris, Allison Rossi, and Ryan Costello Jr. to discuss the recently released audiobook version of Sly Flourish's The Lazy Dungeon Master. After their discussion and critique, they are joined by Sly Flourish himself (a.k.a. Mike Shea) and Colby Elliot, the reader of the audiobook version. Links: Mike Shea Web Mike Shea Twitter Colby Elliot Web Susan J. Morris Web Susan J. Morris Twitter Ryan Costello, Jr. Web Allison Rossi Twitter Please rate...
Mar 30, 2016•1 hr 25 min
It's a Tome Show crossover! James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso of the DnD VnG podcast and Jeff Wikstrom and Geoff Winn of the Appendix N podcast to discuss Cubicle 7's announcement of a Middle-earth campaign setting for fifth edition D&D. Then it's an interview with game designer Paris Crenshaw and Jason Nelson of Legendary Games to discuss their Kickstarter for Trail of the Apprentice an adventure path for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder meant for beginners and kids...
Mar 28, 2016•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Jeff and Sam are joined by Mike Shea (Sly Flourish) and Wolfgang Baur (Kobold Press). The four of them discuss what makes a good adventure, the importance of hooks, editing and proofreading, art in your product, and whether or not the Dungeon Masters Guild is the right place for you to sell your product, among other things! Dungeon Masters Guild Jeff Greiner on Twitter Wolfgang Baur on Twitter Kobold Press Sly Flourish on Twitter Slyfourish.com DMSamuel on Twitter RPGMusings.com ...
Mar 25, 2016•1 hr 28 min
In this episode of Behind the DM Screen, Jeff and Mike are joined by Jon Green. Sam wasn't able to join the gang for this recording, so Jon was gracious enough to join the Tome Show and discuss his current 5e D&D Game. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It helps a bunch and takes 30 seconds. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Jeff Greiner on Twitter: twitter.com/squach Mike Shea: SlyFlourish.com Mike Shea on Twitter: twitter.com/slyflourish Jon Green on Twitter: twitter.com/jon_m_...
Mar 23, 2016•1 hr 12 min
James Introcaso sits down with Wolfgang Baur , Steve Winter , and Brandon Hodge to discuss the storied ten-year history of Kobold Press . They discuss how the RPG publishing company came to be and great products past, present, and future. This podcast was recorded on February 29 and March 17, 2016. Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Deep Magic Runebound Exclusive DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Frozen Castle - Expanding Tyranny of Dragons Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes ! It helps a...
Mar 21, 2016•1 hr 27 min