Dads 'n Dragons

Things get out of control at the Arena for Skylar, Turlen, and Yarven, but Zofvys' discovery makes everything suddenly clear.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• Splitting the party CAN be a good way to tell a complete story.but, 
• 'Don't split the party' is also a warning to the DM so as not to leave people out. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Chagrach (from Nettling Curse)
• Juri (from Act of Treason)

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Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

• Song: Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod
• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Tenth District colosseum has been rebuilt, but strange events surrounding its grand re-opening have our heroes suspicious. Also in this episode, I totally lie to the players so they don't spoil something. I'm not telling you what it is either!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• Allowing players to choose elements is a great way to build investment in the story. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Goat Token
• Cat Token
• Chagrach (from Nettling Curse)
• Juri (from Act of Treason)

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

• Song: Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod
• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The party faces death by petrification as they confront the gorgon, Ludmilla, in the Golgari underbelly of Ravnica.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• Raise tension by targeting player's favorite NPCs
• Roleplaying games to increase teamwork and friendship? Yep, and it's awesome.

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Nightshade Assassin
• Sisters of Stone Death
• Will-o-the-Wisp

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

• Song: A Dark Blue Arc - PC III
• Download available at Free Music Archive

Talia leads the way into the underbelly of Ravnica to hunt down Ludmilla, last surviving member of the Sisters of the Stone Death.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• Railroad style campaigns don't have to mean no choices, no fun.
• Take a time out to let players plan and prepare
• Remember the contract, DM's decide "what" players decide "how"

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Nightshade Assassin
• Sisters of Stone Death

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

• Song: A Dark Blue Arc - PC III
• Download available at Free Music Archive

The group investigates a strange entry found in Talia's notebook and tries to stop a magical killer from striking again. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• Recurring NPCs are the lifeblood of a fun, memorable campaign, homegrown or pre-written module. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Nightshade Assassin

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

• Song: Dark Alleys - Kai Engle
• Download available at Free Music Archive

With three guilds at each other's throats and reporters watching, will "Guild War!" be tomorrow's headline? Our normally brash heroes have to think fast and talk faster to get themselves out of this jam. 

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• Consequences - allow chances for kids to consider the consequences of their actions. Having a spectator watching them is a good way to do that. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Peace talks
• Yeva, Nature’s Herald

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

A clash in the Gateway Plaza pits the heroes against not two, but three feuding guilds!

Goals for this year:

• Better and better NPCs
• More balancing role-play with combat, even during combat
• Let the kids start advancing character arcs

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Riot Control
• Yeva, Nature’s Herald

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

It's time for the midwinter festival, but an Orzhov lawyer has a plan to put an end to all the festivities! Tune in for this special double-length holiday episode and see if the heroes of the War of the Spark can save the Midwinter Queen as well.

Special ending interview with a new guest player and brand new father! Stick around for some insight from Jason on the early days of D&D on military bases in the 80s. 

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Music credits:

• Song: 'Tis the Season
• Produced by: Mookey
• Download: https://soundcloud.com/mookey-731780075/tis-the-season

Can our heroes survive the incursion into Rogar's camp? They've got one shot, because the challenge with Borborygmos is tomorrow!

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• Really enjoyed the non-combat parts of this episode. There are still plenty of things to roll for out of combat, and getting to use skills is a great feature of the game. Take advantage!
• Level up! Get to third level as fast as possible. In my opinion, it's much more fun from there. 
• Use alternate types or rewards too, like renown among their peers. 

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Master Biomancer
• Rogar is probably  a Treasonous Ogre
• or a Brawl-Bash Ogre
• Intimidation
• Borborygmos

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU 

The group runs into trouble as they try to sneak into Rogar's camp. We learn that Yarven's war hammer makes a *bonk* noise.

Some tips we learned in this episode:

• NPC voices can be fun!
• Feel like my descriptions of combat are getting better. Ask players to describe their actions too.
• You can also ask Players to help define history or setting background. It makes the setting more personal to them.
• When you are asking for player input, you also have to be prepared for the occasional answer like "Bonk"

Special Wrap up this episode with BJ (Zofvys)!

Magic the Gathering cards mentioned: 

• Rubblebelt Raiders
• Rubblebelt Boar
• Faith's Shield

Follow us on Twitter @dadsndragons for the latest updates. Email [email protected] to connect. 


Music credits:

• Song: Anthem - Color Parade
• Music provided by Ninety9Lives
• Video: https://youtu.be/VIWIgQaeQAs
• Download: http://99l.tv/anthemYU