Make a Dex Save

Make a Dex Save

By Aaron PittserLeisureGames
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Make a Dex Save episodes

  • Make a Dex Save - Session 8: Strength Vs. Dexterity
    In this session of MaDS, we compare and contrast Strength and Dexterity in relation to character creation! There are some things that you can do to make unique characters that don't follow character stereotypes. I'll help you make that happen! In this session, we meet Thia Dornwood, Wood Elf Monk.
    29 min
  • MaDS Bonus 2 - Rolling for Stats
    In this little bonus episode of Make a Dex Save, we talk about rolling for stats and the different methods of doing so. We discuss rolling dice, the point-buy system, and more, and we test a few methods out on a bonus character in the Showcase: Ratt, a goblin Wild Magic Sorcerer!
    17 min
  • Make a Dex Save - Session 7: Building for Roleplay, Not Mechanics
    I talk about what it means to make your characters for roleplay and story purposes instead of min-maxing for mechanics' sake. I go on to give my methods of achieving real characters built for roleplay and viability! The Showcase features Ralof Burnside, Mountain Dwarf Barbarian with a higher intellect than most raging madmen.
    23 min
  • Make a Dex Save - Session 6: Milestone Vs. XP Leveling
    Our discussion of leveling up in D&D 5e continues! This session weighs the pros and cons of both Experience-based leveling and Milestone leveling. I give my personal opinion on which is better, and I introduce you to Ella Timbers, Forest Gnome Druid, and an animal's best friend.
    24 min
  • Make a Dex Save - Session 5: Level Up!

    In this session of MaDS, we discuss leveling up in your D&D games! I talk about the process of leveling up, I touch on the concept of multiclassing, and I give you a real example by leveling up Maxwell Duley, the Half-Elf Bard showcased in this session.

    23 min
  • Make a Dex Save - Session 3: Combat Actions and Misused Features

    In this episode of MaDS, we discuss the different actions you can take in combat, what each of them means, and some commonly misused and misunderstood features of some actions.  The character for the Character Showcase, Jack Arson, is a Feral Tiefling Arcane Trickster Rogue with a knack for getting into and out of trouble.

    27 min
  • MaDS Bonus - D&D Basics

    This is a bonus episode where I walk you through the basics of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. I explain a brief history of the game and some key terminology you will need to know. For the Character Showcase, I roll up a character randomly to show you how to make a simple D&D character!

    21 min
  • Make a Dex Save - Session 2: Optional Rules

    In this session of MaDS, we discuss optional rules for the game, going into a few that you may want to adopt or avoid. You also meet Sister Amber, the second character in the Character Showcase and a kind-hearted Life Cleric.

    21 min

About Make a Dex Save

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MaDS is a low-pressure, conversational podcast about all things D&D 5e, especially characters and their creation. Topics include discussing important game content, analyzing different mechanics, and delving into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.