Tome Show News October 07 2020 Topics: New Adventurer’s League Rules Shop D&D Powered by Wizkids website Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter from Kobold Press D&D Promises to Revisit 3 Old Settings Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Round Table 178: Fall 2020 TTRPG Kickstarters Recording Time: 10/03/2020 6pm ET Get to Know You Question: How did you get started as an RPG creator? Questions for Guests: ● What’s your Kickstarter project about? ● What was the inspiration behind your kickstarter project? ● What audience are you appealing to? ● Do you have any really cool stretch goals? ● What makes your project unique? ● Why did you choose to do a kickstarter rather than publish on DTRPG or a similar platform? ● Any other though...
Round Table 177 - Layout & Editing - Behind the Scenes in TTRPGs Recording Time: 9/8/2020 6:30pm CT Get to Know You Question: What is your favorite setting and why? Questions for Guests: Tell our guests what you do in the world of TTRPGs? How did you get started out doing layout/editing? Did you always dream of doing this kind of work? What are the most common mistakes that creators make that are easy to avoid? AND how can creators create better documents so things are easier on the editors/...
Welcome to the Edition Wars Podcast, hosted by Brandes Stoddard and Sam Dillon. In this episode we take a deep dive look at Unearthed Arcana, released in 2004 for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Next Episode: 3rd Edition Unearthed Arcana Deep Dive Part 5 Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes Stoddard on Twitter Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard...
In this episode Sam, Mike, and Jeff talk about their games from August 2020. Thank you to our Sponsor: SkullSplitterDice.com Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Mike on Twitter Mike on the Web (SlyFlourish.com) Patreon.com/SlyFlourish Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
In this episode Jeff sits down with Brandes Stoddard and Enrique Bertran (a.k.a. NewbieDM) to give a brief first-look review of the newest D&D release, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. This is the second episode in a new format for reviews - it features a timely review that is not in as much depth as a typical Tome Show review. The idea is to give this first look and then come back later for a more standard Tome Show in-depth review after everyone has had time to read and play with the...
In this episode Jeff and Eric discuss The Crimson Legion by Troy Denning. Links: Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Eric on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Tome Show News September 11 2020 Topics: Job Opportunities at Wizards of the Coast Dungeon Master’s Screen: Wilderness Kit Changes in WotC board game structure Neverland Campaign Setting Magic the Gathering Forgotten Realms Card Set The Dead Milkmen “Lost Tomb of the Bitchin' Chimera” Adventure Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Round Table 176 - Living Tal’dorei Recording Time: 03/17/2020 10pm ET Get to Know You Question: Tell us about your favorite class in 5E and why? Questions for Guests: Introduce yourself and tell our audience a bit about you? What is living Tal’dorei? What do you mean by “living”? [what is “organized play”] How is this different from “regular” 5E? How is this different than regular adventurers league? Why did you make these decisions? Do you have special events? How did this all get started? What...
Tome Show News August 25 2020 Topics: Dungeons & Dragons: Adventure Begins board game WotC announces new book: Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything Unearthed Arcana Surveys WotC announces D&D Celebration 2020 online event Sara Thompson’s Combat Wheelchair Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
The World of Rich Lescouflair Recording Time: 03/10/2020 7pm ET Get to Know You Question: What was the first RPG product you worked on? Questions for Guests: 1. Who are you and what do you do for a living? 2. Tell us why layout is important. 3. What kind of projects do you do layout on? 4. What can authors do to make layout easier? 5. Where did you learn layout? What classes have you taken? 6. What are some game products that you’ve written or worked on? 7. What is Esper Genesis? 8. How did EG s...
Tome Show News August 06 2020 Topics: New Unearthed Arcana New Curse of Strahd releases ENnie award winners announced WotC re-releases The Great Dalmuti game New Eberron book Diana Jones & IDGN awards Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
WORLD TREE BURNS SEASON 3 EPISODE 3 The Tome Show is proud to present the the third installment of THE WORLD TREE BURNS season 3 - the only official 5th edition D&D actual play set in Midgard, the game world created and published by the brilliant designers at Kobold Press. The Tome Show is proud, once again, to be hosting the audio-only podcast version of the stream. The video version of the game can be seen on Kobold Press' YouTube channel and you can see the live stream of the season on ht...
Tome Show News is proud to present this special episode about Exploring Eberron , a new 5e D&D product from Eberron Creator Keith Baker! This new book is a tour through the lands, oceans, and planes of Eberron, presenting Keith's vision of Eberron like never before, with fresh lore and rich illustrations to bring the setting to life. Exploring Eberron is available in PDF and POD from DMsGuild. In this special episode, TSN's Louis Brenton sits down with the designer to talk about what makes t...
The Tome Show is now hosting the D&DeBrief actual play D&D 5e podcast. This is episode 24, if you are not caught up with the story, you can find previous episodes under the Actual Play category at TheTomeShow.com or search the back catalog of the Tome Show using your favorite podcatcher. D&DeBrief episode 024 - The Three-Fold Lake Summary: In the aftermath of the battle the group has to prepare for the coming storm. Khonnos and Marcel question Emmeryn's mom while Axley deciphers the ...
WORLD TREE BURNS SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 The Tome Show is proud to present the the second installment of THE WORLD TREE BURNS season 3 - the only official 5th edition D&D actual play set in Midgard, the game world created and published by the brilliant designers at Kobold Press. The Tome Show is proud, once again, to be hosting the audio-only podcast version of the stream. The video version of the game can be seen on Kobold Press' YouTube channel and you can see the live stream of the season on h...
In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Alex Augunas, Shareef Jackson, and Leona Maple to discuss diversity in D&D. Thank you to our sponsor: Skull Splitter Dice Links: Alex Augunas on Twitter Alex Augunas at Know Direction Alex Augunas on the Web Shareef Jackson on Twitter Shareef Jackson on the Web Rivals of Waterdeep Leona Maple on Twitter Leona Maple on the Web Vibrant! Visible! Victorious! Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Vi...
Welcome to the Edition Wars Podcast, hosted by Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard. In this episode we take a deep dive look at Unearthed Arcana, released in 2004 for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Next Episode: 3rd Edition Unearthed Arcana Deep Dive Part 4 Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes Stoddard on Twitter Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard Visi...
WORLD TREE BURNS SEASON 3 IS HERE!!!! The Tome Show is proud to present the the first installment of THE WORLD TREE BURNS season 3 - the only official 5th edition D&D actual play set in Midgard, the game world created and published by the brilliant designers at Kobold Press. The Tome Show is proud, once again, to be hosting the audio-only podcast version of the stream. The video version of the game can be seen on Kobold Press' YouTube channel (linked below) and you can see the live stream of...
In this episode Mike, Jeff, and Sam talk about their games from July 2020. Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Mike on Twitter Mike on the Web (SlyFlourish.com) Patreon.com/SlyFlourish Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Visit Amazon with the Tome Show's Affiliate Link...
Welcome to the Edition Wars Podcast, hosted by Brandes Stoddard and Sam Dillon. In this episode we take a deep dive look at Unearthed Arcana, released in 2004 for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Next Episode: 3rd Edition Unearthed Arcana Deep Dive Part 3 Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes Stoddard on Twitter Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard Visi...
Tome Show News July 21 2020 Topics: Disclaimers added to items on DMs Guild New Unearthed Arcana Monte Cook’s Numenara Settiing comes to D&D 5e Follow-up on Orion Black story WotC posts new diversity manager staff position Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomeshow VISIT AMAZON WITH OUR AFFILIATE LINK...
Welcome to the Edition Wars Podcast, hosted by Brandes Stoddard and Sam Dillon. In this episode we take a deep dive look at Unearthed Arcana, released in 2004 for the 3.5 edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Next Episode: 3rd Edition Unearthed Arcana Deep Dive Part 2 Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes Stoddard on Twitter Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard...
D&DeBrief episode 023 - Storm Wyverns and Flower Faces Summary: This session features a challenging combat with Storm Wyverns... Does the entire party survive? The aftermath sees sharkface telling the truth about his crew and a how he gained his transformative powers. Debrief: We discuss game effects that take away the ability to act (e.g. stun, paralyzed) or be effective (blinded) and how that affects the challenge of an encounter. We also briefly discuss Sam's changes to using distance and...
D&DeBrief episode 022 - Of Duels and Defectors Summary: Axley and Emmeryn start to transcribe the latest scribbles in the book of proofs. Khonnos parlays with Sharkface's second in command, Azenahnah, and learns that Sharkface really wants Marcel's amulet not the royal sword. Do they trust the pirates? And who is attacking?!? Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast format of 1-hour episodes. As a result, this episode has no debrief. The te...
D&DeBrief episode 021 - Toddeus Comes and Toddeus Goes Summary: What can an aged goat tell the party about an ancient magical book? The Book of Proofs has finished its evaluation so the group calls on Toddeus to help them decipher the coded proof. The group makes chilling realizations about the fate of the Common Plateau and the origins of Blaxley - they have learned more than they bargained for! Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast for...
D&DeBrief episode 020 - The Coral Dog Summary: A Coral Dog, a SkullSword, and a Book of Proofs! The party debates what to do with the dog-creature in the Hokka Temple and also try to decide what statement to write into the Book of Proofs for evaluation. As they make their plans for their journey to the temple they find Blaxley Chillingquest sitting in front of the skull sword they can't shake off. He tries to convince Axley to wield the sword and the group gets the idea the sword speaks to B...
D&DeBrief episode 019 - The White Axiom Summary: The group settles in to take a long rest and Emmeryn has a heart to heart talk with her mother, Reyla. When she leaves Reyla's hut she has an argument with Blaxley, who seems to have been eavesdropping. Khonnos and Marcel study their maps, finding another clue as to what might be wrong with them. Khonnos and Axley find that the Book of Proofs has evaluated their first statement, but the book identifies Khonnos as Bolem. Debrief: In an effort t...
D&DeBrief episode 018 - The Book of Proofs Summary: Khonnos and Marcel plan their response to the duel challenge made by Sharkface's envoy. Emmeryn and Axley, with the help of a mage hand from Khonnos, try and figure out what the book with the skin cover is actually meant to do. Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast format of 1-hour episodes. As a result, the debrief portion of the stream will become its own episode and this episode has ...
D&DeBrief episode 017 - Goodbye Darkport, Hello Sharkface Summary: Axley and Reyla are 'stuck' in the Curiosity with Blaxley Chillingquest and Toddeus. While the Goat discusses how to run a guild with Blaxley, Axley tries to comfort Reyla and find out if she knows anything. Meanwhile, back in the Chamber of Eyes, Marcel, Emmeryn, and Khonnos figure out how to destroy the dog statue and then Emmeryn calls on her Goddess Goras to help get them out of the Temple safely. The group is finally reu...
