Our gardeners have been having a summer FULL of projects, so like any good adventure it is time to take a short rest. That's right, Rosebuds, it's time for another round of Vibes 'n' Thrives!

Join Caitie and Soren this week while they catch us up on what they have been Vibin' with while working through their hectic schedules, and what Thrives have been aiding to push them through!

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view

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-Chapters-

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:50 Caitie's Vibe 1

0:08:54 Soren's Vibe 1

0:12:47 Caitie's Vibe 2

0:24:45 Soren's Vibe 2

0:30:10 Caitie Vibe 3

0:35:02 Soren's Vibe 3

0:37:10 RWI

0:41:41 Soren Thrive 1

0:42:42 Caitie Thrive 1

0:45:52 Soren Thrive 2

0:48:35 Caitie Thrive 2

1:09:26 Outty

It's time for another edition of Character Alchemy!

This week, Soren and Caitie sit down to take a closer look at one of their favorite characters: CLAIRE ELIZABETH BEAUCHAMP... well, depending on where you are at in the books.

Anyway,

Listen in while our favorite gardeners discuss what it might take (on paper and in your big beautiful brain) to play a character inspired by Claire in your own D&D campaign!

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/characters/classes/cleric/subclasses

Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view

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-Chapters-

00:00 Intro

01:21 Spoilers, reminders, into backstory

09:26 What we like about Claire

17:57 Side tangent-historical fiction is maybe not as fun for women

25:17 How time travel works

29:35 RWI

32:00 Building a Claire-like

45:17 Outty

We(royally) have all had dreams of building a fort, escaping to a secret club house, defending a stronghold, or maybe even protecting others within the walls of our magical castle. Well, we can't exactly tell you how to make those dreams a reality.... But we can tell you how to play it out with your friends in DnD!!

This week in the Rose Garden, Caitie and Soren are reading through the 2024 Dungeon Masters Guide (they're not late, you were early) to talk about BASTIONS! Join our favorite gardeners while they read through what makes Bastions so interesting, how they differ from old systems, and how they can improve play around your table!

So rosebuds, build a pillow fort, post a sign saying "no stinkers allowed", and listen in while they tell you allllll about Bastions.

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

Stronghold guide img cred

https://retrorocket.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dand-StrongholdbuildersGB.jpg

The importance of Aesthetics(Adventurer Core)

https://youtu.be/G6a9BX344Yc?si=2vjImMOsLD-DNdvs

Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view

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-Chapters-

0:00:00 Intro to Bastions

0:02:18 Strongholds vs Bastions

0:06:28 Vs Downtime

0:07:54 Appeal and Initial Thoughts

0:14:22 Dream Bastion Pondering

0:19:51 RWI

0:23:18 How to Bastion/Basics

0:26:52 Special Facilities and Features

0:31:26 Combining Bastions

0:37:51 Bastion Orders

0:40:29 Special Facilities

0:45:14 Bastion Events

0:51:26 Bastion Tracker

0:53:18 Closing thoughts and Tips

1:02:29 Outro

I know we are all big fans of our lovely gardeners here in the Rosegarden, but have you ever wondered who the Gardeners are big fans of?

Well, Rosebuds, wonder no more! This week, Soren and Caitie are sharing just that in this short n sweet episode, highlighting some of their favorite ladies that are featured at ttrpg (liveplay) tables~ along with a bonus shoutout to some other creators at the end!!!

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

Dungeons, Dice and Everything Nice

https://dungeons-dice.tumblr.com

Highlighted post:

https://dungeons-dice.tumblr.com/post/163435421021/dear-women-dd-players

https://www.instagram.com/galsandgoblins/?hl=en

Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view

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-Chapters-

00:00 Intro

02:13 RayRay

06:29 Aimee

11:12 RWI

13:40 Abrea!

20:13 Ashley <3

24:29 D,D&E

28:44 Outty

Hey rosebuds! It is time for another round of Ask the Roses, where our favorite gardeners answer some of your burning questions!

This week in the Rosegarden, Caitie and Soren are answering what you ROSEBUDS have been asking! So tune on in to hear what they have to say, and be sure to keep an eye on our socials~ so that YOU too can have a chance of getting your own question answered, in a future edition of Ask The Roses!

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

Very Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/view

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-Chapters-

00:00 Intro

02:47 QOL

09:31 Magic Items

21:41 New Group Who Dis

26:16 Planting New Games

29:21 RWI

31:24 Performers

35:47 Random or Planned

44:06 Misc

58:00 Outty

You know, Rosebuds, we don't ONLY play ttrpg's around here. Every once in a while, we also like to play some board games, video games, tic-tac-toe, etc.

So this week, that is exactly what we're going to be talking about!

Join Soren and Caitie as they talk about their favorite titles to kick back(or lock in) and play- whenever they have downtime! From board games and deck builders, to shoot-em-ups and star-makers -- our favorite gardeners have a solid crop of entertaining titles for you to check out!

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

Everdell

Flamecraft

Ooblets

Inscryption

Portal

Katamari Damacy REROLL

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-Chapters-

00:00 Intro

01:05 Soren's Board Games

04:40 Phone/Mobile Games

09:00 Vidgy Games

14:09 RWI

16:50 Caitie's Recc's!

21:05 Some Classics

29:04 Off Vibe

34:44 Outty

This week in the Rose Garden, we’re further exploring the 5 Player Archetypes! If you have resonated with one of our Archetypes and thought “well that’s great and all, but is there a class that would suit my playstyle, then? Hunh??? ANSWER ME!!!” Then THIS episode (and perhaps a walk outside) is for YOU!

Join Caitie and Soren as they discuss what classes make the most sense for each of our 5 Archetypes. So Camp Councilors; rein in those Pot Stirrers, wake up the Lurkers, call up the Historians and pull the Strategist out of the basement- cuz it’s time for a Garden Party.

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Todays Topics and Links:

https://youtu.be/aCwWx_sOgtc?si=9VlIDYVX4IZqJbsk

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-Chapters-

00:00 Intro

01:29 Readin up on Historian

07:53 Whos Lurkin

11:11 Camp Counselor

15:34 RWI

26:39 Yall like Strats

29:33 Stir them Pots

32:22 The Chameleons

39:47 Outty

Well well well, it’s that time again, rosebuds. We’re taking a bit of a short rest here to check in with the gardeners, Soren and Caitie! Come see what all they have been vibing with, and/or what has allowed them to thrive over the last few weeks!

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

https://www.philosophizethis.org

https://www.youtube.com/@crashcourse

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-Chapters-

00:00 Intro

01:39 Into the Vibes

16:56 2nd Vibes

21:00 3rd Vibes

36:17 RWI

37:45 Thrives

49:18 Second Thrives

52:09 Breath of a Thrive

54:23 Outty

In this episode, our favorite Gardeners take a trip to the Emerald City—not to bring Elphaba and Glinda back to your D&D table directly, but to use a little Alchemy to understand just what it is about them that is so... Popular.

What can the misunderstood, magically gifted outsider teach us about creating compelling spellcasters? How can the bubbly, ambitious socialite inform a fresh take on your next spunky heartthrob of a character? Come find out!!

Join Caitie and Soren as they break down the core traits, arcs, and dynamics of Wicked's iconic witches and show you how to channel their essence into original, unforgettable PC's.

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

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-Chapters-

0:00:00 A wicked Intro

0:01:19 Wicked Connections

0:14:36 Glinda Glam Mechanics

0:23:46 IT-Girl RP thoughts

0:41:53 RWI

0:43:46 It's giving Elfaba-Mechanics

0:48:56 Spicing up your Wicked Story

1:03:28 Outty

Awwww man, the Gardeners are back at it again- getting into the WEEDS of r/DnDAITA!

Join us this week as Soren and Caitie get back into the thick of it: reading over some recent posts in the subreddit and handing out some judgements on who is or isn't the AO! So come grab a seat and listen in, as they parse through some wild situations!

(and also spend some time reminding everyone how important proper grammar is)

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Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove

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Todays Topics and Links:

Post A)

https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1ftipzl/softball_aita_for_adding_clinging_too_hard_to/

Post B)

https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1iv91la/am_i_over_thinking_or_aita/

Post C) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1f0ebdu/aita_for_tpking_my_party_and_causing_someone_to/

Post D)

https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1b174dw/aita_for_targeting_the_tank_of_the_group/

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-Chapters-

0:00:00 Intro

0:01:34 A) Being Too Technical

0:08:13 B) Over or under thinking?

0:22:11 C) All drama all the time

0:32:08 a quick PSA on grammar

0:37:12 back to post 3 with comments

0:58:44 RWI

1:04:15 D) Consequences

1:17:40 Outty