THACO's Hammer

It's another mixed bag for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they dish out another helping of 2e goodness! After answering a couple of emails, the fellas turn to the matters at hand. First, they break down the War Wizard kit, then go in depth on the combat rules for 2e, and wrap things up by naming their favorite D&D authors.

Email from DM Ghostzapper (update on players abusing oil and greek fire, seeking advice on players fixating on a minor point in the game to the DM's dismay)

Email from DM Joe (complimentary email)

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.

Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!!

Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:

Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038

Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459

People Skills - War Wizard kit (Complete Elves Handbook)

Rule Zero - Rulebook Overview: DM's Guide Chapter 9: Combat (part one)

Playing Favorites - Top Five D&D Authors

Incidental music for the show is provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Introductory and ending music is provided by The Diablo Swing Orchestra (jamendo.com)

It's time to bust out our sport jackets and long microphones, because it's trivia time! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they test their 2nd Edition D&D knowledge!

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.

Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!!

Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:

Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038

Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459

DM Tim's material link

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31502/ghost-ape-games

We are making our pilgrimage for this episode! Join DMs, Fulongamer, Brian, and Glen as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After answering emails, the guys turn to matters at hand. First, they break down an interesting ranger kit, then they bring forth another installment from their God Talk series, this time focusing on the deities that round out the elvish pantheon. Then they bring the episode in for a landing with a synopsis and discussion of one of the most popular D&D novels of the late 80s.

Email - [email protected]

Voicemail - 734-623-0832, state that you're calling for Thaco's Hammer

Spotify - Thacos Hammer

Discord - email for a link to the server

Facebook - Thaco's Hammer Podcast, 2nd Edition AD&D Podcast

Instagram - @THACOs_Hammer

Tumblr - @thacoshammer

Threads - @thacoshammer

RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss

Past Episode Archive - https://archive.org/details/episode_archive

Actual Play Podcasts - https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0

T-Shirts

Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038

Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459

Email from DM Ghostzapper (players abusing oil and greek fire/consequences for carelessly using fire in game)

People Skills - Explorer (Ranger kit)

Rule Zero - God Talk© : The "New" Elven Deities (Alathrien, Araleth, Melira, Mythrien, Naralis, Rellavar, Saurla, Tethrin)

Tomes of Legend - Azure Bonds (edited)Friday, December 5, 2025 11:54 PM

We are making our pilgrimage for this episode! Join DMs, Fulongamer, Brian, and Glen as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After answering emails, the guys turn to matters at hand. First, they break down an interesting ranger kit, then they bring forth another installment from their God Talk series, this time focusing on the deities that round out the elvish pantheon. Then they bring the episode in for a landing with a synopsis and discussion of one of the most popular D&D novels of the late 80s.

Email from DM Ghostzapper (players abusing oil and greek fire/consequences for carelessly using fire in game)

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.

Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!!

Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:

Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038

Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459

People Skills - Explorer (Ranger kit)

Rule Zero - God Talk© : The "New" Elven Deities (Alathrien, Araleth, Melira, Mythrien, Naralis, Rellavar, Saurla, Tethrin)

Tomes of Legend - Azure Bonds

We have prayed to the gods of battle and we are fully prepared for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they welcome back DM Erik Tenkar, and the OG co-host of this august podcast, DM BadMike! After catching up with what's been going on and answering a round of emails, the quintet digs into the plate of 2e goodness set before them.

First, they discuss the FR deity Tempus, and then they talk about one of the D&D staple monsters, orcs. Then, finally, they circle back around to Tempus as they Brainstorm a temple complex.

Email from DM Ghostzapper (request for Fulon's XP tracker sheet)

Email from DM Mike (seeking advice for handling larger groups)

Email from DM OldHeadAlan (character backgrounds)

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.

Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! https://discord.gg/PYVktbur

Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:

Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038

Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459

Rule Zero - God Talk: Tempus

Snipe Hunt - Orcs: What they have been, where they are now

DM Brainstorm - Temple of Tempus

We’re calling a conclave for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Fulongamer and our very special guest, Erik Tenkar as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After a spirited round of emails, they turn to matters at hand. First they explore the world of the barbarian shaman, then they examine the workings of the firbolg, then take that a step further by brainstorming a firbolg village.

Email from Mike B. – 2nd Edition staying power, sound

Email from DM RoboRob – DM/player argument destroying a friendship

Email from DM OldHeadAlan – Intro, compliments, requests for FR Rashamen, Aglarond and Thay reviews

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are now part of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our

It’s here! It’s live! Join our Discord server and interact with

Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:

Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038

Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459

People Skills – Shaman (Complete Barbarian’s Handbook)

Snipe Hunt – Giant, Firbolg

DM Brainstorm – The Firbolg Village

Its our golden anniversary, and we commemorate it in grand style! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Fulongamer and Brian as they (finally) take a trip into the Forgotten Realms! Wasting no time, they get right into it and talk about the Forgotten

Gettin' Out of Dodge - Forgotten Realms Boxed Set

99% Perspiration - Forgotten Realms Adventures Hardcover

Its In the Book - The Player's Guide to the Forgotten Realms

DM's Rag - Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast

In this episode, join DMs Glen, Brian and Cory as they clean out the email inbox. After discussing what they have been doing in terms of gaming, they get right down to brass tacks. The first email is from Dennis Payne about saurials and

Join us for a special show, as DMs Glen, Brian, Cory, and GoodMike from our sister show at the time, Save or Die as we delve into one of the historical green splatbooks!

First, they handle a couple of emails, then they wrap up their discussion about PC alignment and what happens next when there is an alignment change in the game (either voluntarily or involuntarily). From there they sharpen up their blades to talk about the various axes in the game. Then, they tackle the main topic, the Vikings Historical Reference, only to be joined by DM Fulongamer as he also weighs in on the supplement. Finally, they wrap up with a rather spirited discussion about Linnorm Dragons.

Emails: Labyrinth of Madness and determining magical items for a high level party/Exotic monsters as pets/Faith-based casting

Rule Zero: PC Alignment, Part III: Changing Alignment; What happens next?

Loaded For Bear: Axes (hand/battle/two-handed/bardiche)

Option Package: HR1, Vikings

Snipe Hunt: Linnorm Dragons

Its yet another grab bag of topics! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they attack this buffet of randomly selected topics! After tackling a few emails concerning game balance, The Sword of the Dales adventure trilogy and doling

Rule Zero: PC Alignment, Part II: How do you run it? (DMs)

It's in the Book: Balancing action and Role-playing: Is it a juggling act?

Magic Fingers: Polymorph Spells (Self, Other)

DM's Rag: Deck of Encounters, Sets 1 and 2