Today we dig into a spell most players skip right over in the Player’s Handbook. Dig is a 4th-level magic-user spell that lets you move earth and sand, collapse tunnels, and wreck dungeons in ways fireball never could. I’ll talk about how to use it as a player, how to use it as a DM, and why it deserves a second look.

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Today we look at two powerhouse spells that turn low- to mid-level fighters into battlefield legends... Heroism and Superheroism. I will break down what they do, how to use them in your game, and why a clever DM can make these spells the centerpiece of an epic moment.

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Today’s episode is for Drake, who suggested this unusual magical item from the AD&D 2e era. Arabel’s Huggable Bear looks like a child’s stuffed toy, but it is one of the most protective and peaceful magic items you can hand to a party. I will talk about its sphere of protection, the double healing rate, and how to use it as a story tool instead of just a bonus to sleep.

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Today I talk about Bucknard’s Everfull Purse, a little leather pouch that creates coins every morning. Sounds simple. But in the right hands, it can cause greed, suspicion, and all kinds of trouble at the table. I will cover how to use it as a DM, why it is more dangerous than it looks, and how to make it the centerpiece of an entire adventure.

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Today we shine a light on one of the nastiest creatures hiding in the Monster Manual. The Catoblepas is slow, ugly, and looks like it should be easy to kill. It isn’t. One look in its eyes and you are dead. No, not dying. Dead. I’ll walk through the stats, how to use it in your game without making it a cheap “gotcha” monster, and why this ugly swamp beast is a perfect old-school horror encounter.

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In this episode, I talk about a Gen Con AD&D game where I played a 5th-level fighter investigating some missing villagers. Classic setup... until it wasn’t. Turns out the culprit was a black dragon in a cave. I break down how the DM built tension, how the fight played out, and why black dragons make better villains than half the NPCs your players have ever met. If you’ve ever wondered how to run a dragon without it feeling like just another monster, this is the one to hear.

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The Book of Vile Darkness isn’t just loot, it’s a campaign driver. In this episode, I talk about how to make this infamous artifact matter at your table. From corrupting heroes over time to whispering to NPCs before the party even touches it, this book should feel alive, dangerous, and unpredictable. I cover ways to make it the focus of a quest, the object of obsession for rival factions, and even a ticking time bomb that records the party’s every sin. If you want the Book of Vile Darkness to be more than a line on a treasure list, this is the episode for you.

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Today on the AD&D Universe, we crack open the fiery prison that is the Efreeti entry. These towering tyrants from the Elemental Plane of Fire aren't just big bruisers with flaming swords... they're schemers, wish-twisters, and nightmare genies wrapped in smoke and hatred. I’ll show you how to use Efreeti as villains, manipulators, and ticking time bombs in your campaign... and why handing your players a brass bottle might be the worst decision you ever make.

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Today’s episode is full homebrew mayhem. I’m talking about how to take the Evil Dead film series and drop it straight into your AD&D campaign. From ancient tomes to cursed forests, undead monstrosities to possessed party members, this is how you build the right tone and tension. I’ll walk through ideas for pacing, encounters, and how to make the Necronomicon a true campaign driver. Plus... I’ll stat up a Deadite you can throw at your players.

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Today we’re digging into an interesting illusionist spell, Wraithform. Found on page 69 of Unearthed Arcana, this third-level illusion turns the caster and their gear into an insubstantial, ghostlike form. I break down what it does, how to use it, and the sneaky power it gives illusionists. We’re talking wall-slipping, trap-dodging, undead-fooling mischief. Can’t attack in this form, but that’s not the point. If you want to float past danger or become nightmare fuel for low-level guards, this is your tool.

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