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- Bonus Episode 1: UA Barbarian/Monk
On our first ever bonus episode we talk about the recent Unearth Arcana which brought new archetypes for the Monk and Barbarian - which wasn't going to fit in with our Curse of Strahd Review. If you have any thoughts or questions about these archetypes or about Dungeons and Dragons in general you can send those in to [email protected].
20 min - Ep. 10: Uncomfortable Topics & Impostor Syndrome
On this episode we get into some heavy topics and discuss why you shouldn't bring some of these elements into your game. We also talk about Impostor Syndrome and how Critical Role has made some DMs worried they aren't good enough. But, we also have some fun with listener questions as well as a good DMs Guild Spotlight. If you would like your question read on the show you can send them in to [email protected]
1 hr 3 min - Ep 9: Improvised Encounters & Puzzles
On this episode of Difficulty Class we talk about Improvising Encounters and how much of a challenge making Puzzles can be. We also get back on the Alignment conversation with a listener question. If you would like your question read on the show send them in to [email protected]
1 hr 20 min - Ep. 8: Comparing 4e and Pathfinder to 5eOn this episode we talk about 4e and Pathfinder and how different they are to 5e, as well as answer a few listener questions at the end. If you would like your question read on the show send them into [email protected]1 hr 35 min
- Ep. 7: The Satanic Panic and Alignment
On this episode we talk about the Satanic Panic of the 80s and what people thought DnD players were doing, as well as discuss Alignment and how it affects the way you play your character. If you have questions for the show - or a suggestion for the DMs Guild Spotlight send those in to [email protected]
The Satanic Panic - 12:35
DMs Guild Spotlight - 37:40
Alignment - 39:12
1 hr 11 min - Ep. 6: Playing D&D with KidsOn this episode we talk about D&D books for kids - including the recently released Young Adventurers Guides - as well as talk about actually playing D&D with kids. If you’d like your questions to be read on the show send them into [email protected]1 hr 20 min
- Ep. 5: Stranger Things Box, Pacing, & Backgrounds
On this episode of Difficulty Class we talk about the Stranger Things Starter Kit, give some advice on Pacing, and discuss why Backgrounds and Backstories are important. If you would like your question read on the show send them in to [email protected]!
1 hr 22 min - Ep. 4: Magic Items & VillainsOn this episode of Difficulty Class we talk about when to give our magic items and some of what makes a good villain. We also have a DMs Guild Spotlight for pricing magic items as well as answer a listener question about problem players.1 hr 14 min
- Ep 3: The Essentials KitOn this episode of Difficulty Class we talk about the Essentials Kit (8:17) and how to Integrate Pre-Written Adventures into your Homebrew (53:01) - as well as answer a listener question about good first adventures. If you would like you’re question read on the show you can write them in to [email protected].1 hr 12 min
- Ep. 2: Incorporating Gods & When to Use Skill ChecksOn this episode we talk about ways to utilize Gods in your campaign (6:00) and when best to call for Skill Checks (26:10). Be sure to write in your questions to [email protected].55 min
About Difficulty Class
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Difficulty Class, a Podcast about all things Dungeons and Dragons and occasionally other fun TTRPGs. Hosted by Treavor Bettis and Allie Deutschmann, each week we bring a topic to talk about, plus give time for listeners to write in with questions or their own advice for playing D&D.
If you’d like to be part of the show you can write in to [email protected]
Intro/Outro by Jay Yi @PoundJayYi