Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the twelfth day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell twelve drummers drumming about the Appendices and their Final Thoughts. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Blues...
Jan 05, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Ep 680•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the eleventh day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell eleven pipers piping about Chapter 8. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes at...
Jan 04, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Ep 679•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the tenth day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell ten lords a-leaping about Chapter 7. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes at Tri...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep 678•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the ninth day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell nine ladies (of pain) dancing about Chapter 6. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Bran...
Jan 02, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Ep 677•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the eighth day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell eight maids a-milking about Chapter 5. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes at ...
Jan 01, 2025•2 hr 48 min•Ep 676•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the seventh day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell seven swans a-swimming about Chapter 4. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes a...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 675•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the sixth day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell six geese a-laying about Chapter 3 part 3. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes ...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 674•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the fifth day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam wore five golden rings while discussing Chapter 3 part 2. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodo...
Dec 29, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep 673•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the fourth day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell four calling birds about Chapter 3 part 1. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes...
Dec 28, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Ep 672•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the third day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell three french hens about Chapter 2 part 2. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes a...
Dec 27, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Ep 671•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the second day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell two turtle doves about Chapter 2 part 1. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes a...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 670•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the twelve days of Edition Wars - in this year's series we are taking a deep dive into the 2024 update to the 5e DMG. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Is this a better buy than the 2014 DMG? We are going to talk about all that, and more! On the first day of Edition Wars, Brandes and Sam tell the partridge and the pear tree about Chapter 1. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Br...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 669•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 12 - the finale - of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twi...
Dec 20, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Ep 668•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 11 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on Bluesky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 667•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 10 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 666•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 9 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 665•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 8 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on ...
Dec 18, 2024•47 min•Ep 663•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Brandes Stoddard, Shawn Ellsworth, and Ismael Alvarez to talk about the 2024 5e D&D Dungeon Master's Guide. Thanks to our Sponsor: The Tome Show's Awesome Patreon Patrons!!!!!!!!!!!! Links: Shawn at Seas of Vodari Shawn at Patreon Shawn at Tribality.com Shawn at BlueSky Shawn on Facebook Ismael Alvarez on Twitter Ismael Alvarez at Fat Goblin Games Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes at Tribality Patreon.com/BrandesSto...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 664•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 7 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 662•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Campaign Creators, we discuss fantasy academia with our guest host Hannah Rose. We discuss fantasy academia in popular media, TTRPG products that feature magic schools, our thoughts on creating and running a magical academy, and more. LINKS ● Ars Magica ● Kids on Brooms | Renegade Game Studios or DriveThruRPG ● Cantrip | itch.io or SoulMuppet Publishing ● Wizard of the Citadel How to find us? Wildmage Press ● http://wildmagepress.com/ ● https://www.patreon.com/wildmagepress ● ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 661•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Stephen Cheney, Christopher Mifsud, and Brandes Stoddard to talk about world building for RPGs. Thanks to our Sponsor: The Tome Show's Awesome Patreon Patrons!!!!!!!!!!!! Links: Shadow City Mysteries: Tabletop RPG on Backerkit Play on Words Studios Press Start Leadership System sans Setting Brandes on the Web Brandes on Bluesky Brandes on Mastodon Brandes at Tribality Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Thetom...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 660•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Tracy, Jeff, and Eric discuss Relics of Ruin by Erin M. Evans. Links: Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Eric on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 659•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Jeff is Joined by Robert Adducci and Eric Paquette to talk about their games from October 2024. Links: Eric at CanGames Eric on the Web Eric on Twitter Robert on Twitter Robert at Athas.org Bone, Stone, and Obsidian Podcast Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam on You Tube Sam on Blue Sky Sam on Mastodon Mike on Mastodon Mike on Twitter Mike on the Web (SlyFlourish.com) Mike on YouTube Patreon.com/SlyFlourish Jeff on Mastodon Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep 658•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 6 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 657•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Campaign Creators, we discuss running adventures and campaigns in existing settings with our guest Dan Dillon. TOPICS: What qualities do you look for in a setting when deciding whether to run a campaign in it? Making a setting your own Living Campaign Settings / Organized Play Running Official Materials vs. Homebrew Additional Tips and Tricks / Pitfalls to Avoid Off the beaten track - settings by smaller publishers How to find us? Dan Dillon The Crooked Moon - Pre Order/Late P...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 656•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 5 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Instagram Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 655•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Campaign Creators, we discuss building a dungeon with guest host Rabbit Stoddard. Topics discussed include: What is a dungeon? Types of dungeons 5 Room Dungeons Random Dungeons Story vs. Crawl Using floors Non traditional dungeons Tips on Dungeon Design How to find us? Brandes Stoddard BrandesStoddard.com Patreon Tribality.com BlueSky Shawn Ellsworth The Seas of Vodari Patreon Tribality.com BlueSky Facebook Rabbit Stoddard Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web ...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep 654•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 4 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Twitter Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on th...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 653•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Edition Wars podcast, a show that covers all editions of our favorite game! In this series Brandes Stoddard and special guests Jared Rascher and Rabbit Stoddard take a look at the 2e AD&D Book of Artifacts. This episode covers part 3 of their deep dive. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? Email us at DnDeBrief@gmail.com Rabbit on BlueSky Rabbit on Patreon Rabbit on the Web Rabbit on Twitter Jared on Twitter Jared on the Web Jared on Gnome Stew Brandes on Twitter Brandes on th...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 651•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Campaign Creators, we discuss classes in your RPG. Topics discussed include: ● History of Classes ● Creating Classes and Subclasses ● Archetypes ● Alternatives to Classes ● Best Practices Please send feedback to thetomeshow AT gmail DOT com LINKS: Brandes Stoddard on Bluesky Brandes Stoddard on Tribality Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard on Patreon The Seas of Vodari Shawn Ellsworth on Patreon Shawn Ellsworth on Tribality The Tome Show Patreon Music from #Uppbeat: h...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 652•Transcript available on Metacast 
