Welcome to THAC0 . . . with Advantage! We’re two friends that have been playing D&D a long time. While we both love lots of other RPGs, D&D taught us when to bring the snacks.

Ang and Jared discuss Beer & Pretzels versus Wine & Cheese, and it’s not just what they’re having for the holidays. Come with us on this episode of THAC0 with Advantage as we explore different play styles in D&D, from casual and cathartic to engaging and exacting.

Auril’s Blesstide is a floating holiday in the Forgotten Realms, where people in Waterdeep dress in white and don’t eat hot food, to appease the Frost Maiden in hopes of a mild winter. The Wonders of Gond was a holiday randomly determined by the church of the Wonderbringer in which they encouraged people by making gadgets and toys to hand out to people to brighten their spirits. Wintershield is the first day of the year, where people gather to discuss the previous year, look at maps, and talk about politics. This is how you know the Forgotten Realms is a fantasy world, because no one thinks explicitly talking about politics on purpose during the holidays is a good idea.