The Helpful NPCs Podcast

The Helpful NPCs throw shade on BG3.

The Helpful NPCs discuss how to say "no" to players.

Managing your money in D&D - a primer. How do you spend it all? In D&D 5e, the options are somewhat limited, so you might need to get creative.

The first of our sidekicks: the pack mule.

In D&D, our parties always have a faithful mule companion. We have never once run a game where the pack mule isn't a central facet of transporting loot. D&D is cruel to these companions, however, and they're quick to turn to dragon fodder...unless you happen to take a look at the Helpful NPCs pack mule sidekick class!

How to handle loot in D&D--gems, paintings, idols to obscure demon lords.

Following up the previous topic of frittering away your gold, the Helpful NPCs crew discuss treasure management within D&D. You're going to be loaded down with all manner of costly things, so how do you manage it all?

Batman is an awful character for an RPG, so don't play him.