Sometimes we play roleplaying games to fight monsters and have adventures. Sometimes we play them to fulfil the fantasy of having an awesome monster as a pet who we call Fluffikins and train them to attack those who wrong us or talk too loudly in the theatre. Today we talk about what role animal companions and familiars play in D&D, and we go in depth on whether the Ranger class is broken.

Sometimes we play roleplaying games to fight monsters and have adventures. Sometimes we play them to fulfil the fantasy of having an awesome monster as a pet who we call Fluffikins and train them to attack those who wrong us or talk too loudly in the theatre. Today we talk about what role animal companions and familiars play in D&amp;D, and we go in depth on whether the Ranger class is broken.

63 - Of Dice, DMs, & Pets

Of Dice & DMs is a podcast analysing about Dungeons and Dragons as well as other role-playing games. Each week we discuss a different topic concerning interactions at the table, or monsters, or just general trends in the game.

Music: Stephen Spencer

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Of Dice & DMs is a podcast analysing about Dungeons and Dragons as well as other role-playing games. Each week we discuss a different topic concerning interactions at the table, or monsters, or just general trends in the game. Music: Stephen Spencer

Of Dice &amp; DMs is a podcast analysing about Dungeons and Dragons as well as other role-playing games. Each week we discuss a different topic concerning interactions at the table, or monsters, or just general trends in the game.

Music: Stephen Spencer

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63 - Of Dice, DMs, & Pets

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