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This week, Fiona sit down with guest co-host Shamini Bundell of the RPGeeks to talk about ways to develop your depictions of player characters (PCs) and non-player characters (NPC) and ways to stay in those characters.
Shamini is part of the RPGeeks who stream every Wednesday at 7pm.
Check out Once A Hero: D&D Series on the RPGeeks YouTube channel.
Other series mentioned: Orbital Blues and Alien: Destroyer of Worlds.
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The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
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This week, Fiona is joined by guest cohost Ty from Side Character Quest once again to discuss two different RPG tools/games to help supplement worldbuilding when running campaigns: Timeskip and Artefact.
Other games mentioned: Blades in the Dark and Alice is Missing.
Check out Fiona's playthrough of Artefact over on What Am I Rolling!
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
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Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
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This week, Fiona and Hamilton talk about their first impressions of 'Quests from the Infinite Staircase': a collection of six remastered quests will allow players to experience treasured adventures from D&D's first edition, updated for fifth edition.
'Quests from the Infinite Staircase' Bio:
'Enter the Infinite Staircase - a dreamlike expanse with doors leading to fantastical worlds and planes of existence.
Quests from the Infinite Staircase embraces the magic of the most beloved Dungeons & Dragons adventures of all time, updated for the game's fifth edition.
Your journey begins in the Infinite Staircase, a dreamlike expanse with doors leading to fantastical worlds, where you'll meet Nafas, a noble genie who fulfills wishes with the help of valiant heroes--like you! As you explore what lies beyond each door, embark on timeless adventures and make memorable moments with your party. This handpicked collection contains 6 remastered first edition adventures, complete with striking settings and a lovable cast of characters. These unforgettable quests can be run individually or as a delightful campaign that takes characters from level 1 to 13.'
Book discussed: 'Quests from the Infinite Staircase' published by Wizards of Coast, July 2024
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
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This week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their look at 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War' - the Eberron campaign setting for the 5th edition.
Created by game designer Keith Baker, Eberron was the winning entry for Wizards of the Coast's Fantasy Setting Search, a competition run in 2002 to establish a new setting for the D&D game.
Eberron combines a fantasy tone with pulp and dark adventure elements, and some non-traditional fantasy technologies such as trains, skyships, and mechanical beings which are all powered by magic.
From the 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War' Bio:
'Stories Don’t Always End Well
Whether aboard an airship or a train car, embark on thrilling adventures shrouded in intrigue! Discover secrets buried by years of devastating war, in which magic-fueled weapons threatened an entire continent.
In the post-war world, magic pervades everyday life, and people of all sorts flock to Sharn, a city of wonders where skyscrapers pierce the clouds. Will you find your fortune on mean city streets or scouring the secrets of haunted battlefields? Will you throw in your lot with the mighty dragonmarked houses, ruthless families who control whole nations? Will you seek truth as a newspaper reporter, a university researcher, or a government spy? Or will you forge a destiny that defies the scars of war?
This book provides tools that both players and Dungeon Masters need to explore the world of Eberron, including the artificer character class—a master of magical invention—and monsters birthed by ancient warmongering forces.'
Book discussed: 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War', published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2019
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
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This week, Fiona and guest cohost Ty from Side Character Quest chat about their impressions of 'Dragons of Stormwreck Isle' Starter Set.
The 'Dragons of Stormwreck Isle' Bio:
'The Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle is your gateway to action-packed adventures in the cooperative storytelling game Dungeons & Dragons, where heroes battle monsters, find treasure, and undertake epic quests.'
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
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This week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their look at 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War' - the Eberron campaign setting for the 5th edition.
Created by game designer Keith Baker, Eberron was the winning entry for Wizards of the Coast's Fantasy Setting Search, a competition run in 2002 to establish a new setting for the D&D game.
Eberron combines a fantasy tone with pulp and dark adventure elements, and some non-traditional fantasy technologies such as trains, skyships, and mechanical beings which are all powered by magic.
From the 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War' Bio:
'Stories Don’t Always End Well
Whether aboard an airship or a train car, embark on thrilling adventures shrouded in intrigue! Discover secrets buried by years of devastating war, in which magic-fueled weapons threatened an entire continent.
In the post-war world, magic pervades everyday life, and people of all sorts flock to Sharn, a city of wonders where skyscrapers pierce the clouds. Will you find your fortune on mean city streets or scouring the secrets of haunted battlefields? Will you throw in your lot with the mighty dragonmarked houses, ruthless families who control whole nations? Will you seek truth as a newspaper reporter, a university researcher, or a government spy? Or will you forge a destiny that defies the scars of war?
This book provides tools that both players and Dungeon Masters need to explore the world of Eberron, including the artificer character class—a master of magical invention—and monsters birthed by ancient warmongering forces.'
Book discussed: 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War', published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2019
Other honourable mentions:
Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!
#SupportyourFLGS
Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
Show notes
This week, Fiona and Hamilton crack out their copies of 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War' and start their initial exploration of the Eberron campaign setting for the 5th edition.
Created by game designer Keith Baker, Eberron was the winning entry for Wizards of the Coast's Fantasy Setting Search, a competition run in 2002 to establish a new setting for the D&D game.
Eberron combines a fantasy tone with pulp and dark adventure elements, and some non-traditional fantasy technologies such as trains, skyships, and mechanical beings which are all powered by magic.
From the 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War' Bio:
'Stories Don’t Always End Well
Whether aboard an airship or a train car, embark on thrilling adventures shrouded in intrigue! Discover secrets buried by years of devastating war, in which magic-fueled weapons threatened an entire continent.
In the post-war world, magic pervades everyday life, and people of all sorts flock to Sharn, a city of wonders where skyscrapers pierce the clouds. Will you find your fortune on mean city streets or scouring the secrets of haunted battlefields? Will you throw in your lot with the mighty dragonmarked houses, ruthless families who control whole nations? Will you seek truth as a newspaper reporter, a university researcher, or a government spy? Or will you forge a destiny that defies the scars of war?
This book provides tools that both players and Dungeon Masters need to explore the world of Eberron, including the artificer character class—a master of magical invention—and monsters birthed by ancient warmongering forces.'
Book discussed: 'Eberron: Rising from the Last War', published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2019
Other honourable mentions:
Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!
#SupportyourFLGS
Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
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This week Fiona and guest cohost Naomi sit down to chat about Clerics - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. Both capable in combat and skilled in the use of divine magic, Clerics are often seen powerful healers whose divinely-granted abilities over life or death, give them to powers to repel or control undead creatures.
According to the Player's Handbook (2014):
'Clerics are intermediaries between the mortal world and the distant planes of the gods. As varied as the gods they serve, clerics strive to embody the handiwork of their deities. No ordinary priest, a cleric is imbued with divine magic.
'Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with spells that harm and hinder foes. They can provoke awe and dread, lay curses of plague or poison, and even call down flames from heaven to consume their enemies. For those evildoers who will benefit most from a mace to the head, clerics depend on their combat training to let them wade into melee with the power of the gods on their side.'
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Books discussed: Primarily Player's Handbook (Aug 2014 & Aug 2024) with some mentions of Dungeon Master's Guide (Dec 2014), Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide (Nov 2015), Xanathar's Guide to Everything (Nov 2017), and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (Nov 2020), all published by Wizards of the Coast.
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
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This week, Fiona and guest co-host Liz sit down and chat about 'The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying: Guidelines and strategies for running PC-driven narratives in 5E adventures' by Jonah and Tristan Fishel, writers and longtime RPG players. As part of the 'Game Master's Books' series published by Media Lab Books, this book suggests that by putting the players and their characters in the driver’s seat, every battle has tension, every faction has a function and every session is high-stakes (and an absolute blast), so GMs can sit back and simply put giant goal- (and soul-) crushing roadblocks in their way.
The Game Master's Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying bio:
'Is your roleplaying in a rut? Flip the table and try something new! Proactive roleplaying will re-energize your players – and your game.'
'This unique new RPG guidebook is designed to transform gameplay in ways that empower players to create their own motivations and goals, then proactively pursue them – in effect, guiding the narrative of their characters, rather than having the Game Master do it.'
'Traditional TTRPGs have for decades relied on reactive player responses in order to function. In other words, there is an evil wizard out to take over the world. The player characters are good, therefore it’s their duty to go stop the wizard.'
'Game play then follows a traditional storytelling narrative of protagonists working to return their world back to the status quo, or an improved position. Bad guy makes a move, good guys move to stop him. The problem with this style of gameplay is that players are always reacting to what’s put in front of them.'
Book discussed: 'The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying: Guidelines and strategies for running PC-driven narratives in 5E adventures' by Jonah and Tristan Fishel, published by Media Lab Books, October 2023.
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
Spoiler Warning for Vecna: Eve of Ruin (and a little bit of Curse of Strahd!)
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This week, Fiona and Hamilton give their verdict on 'Vecna: Eve of Ruin': a high-stakes Dungeons & Dragons adventure in which the fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance!
Vecna: Eve of Ruin bio:
'Save existence from annihilation in this epic, multiverse-spanning adventure.
The notorious lich Vecna is weaving a ritual to eliminate good, obliterate the gods, and subjugate all worlds. To stop Vecna before he remakes the universe, the heroes work with three of the multiverse’s most famous archmages, travel to far-flung locales, and rebuild the legendary Rod of Seven Parts.
Vecna: Eve of Ruin™ is a high-stakes DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® adventure in which the fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance. The heroes begin in the Forgotten Realms® and travel to Planescape®, Spelljammer®, Eberron®, Ravenloft®, Dragonlance®, and Greyhawk® as they race to save existence from obliteration.'
Book discussed: Vecna: Eve of Ruin published by Wizards of the Coast, April 2024
Additional book mentioned: 'Doomed Forgotten Realms: Sword Coast Gazetteer'
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
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