The Vanguard Chronicles

The Vanguard Chronicles

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The Vanguard Chronicles episodes

  • S2 Ep. 2: Unforgettable Session Plans - Part 2

    It was too much content for one episode. WE CANNOT CONTAIN IT! We just can't dew it, Captn! WE DEWNT! HAVE! THA POWWA! Creating memorable session plans for your D&D tables isn't hard and we're here to share the Dragon's Hoard of wealth from our years of experience. Wanna make those sessions pop? It's part 2 of creating unforgettable session plans.


    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Rewatch TTFC: https://www.youtube.com/live/n-vlpZInPv0?si=okC3KoqmYg-yWC5K


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    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

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    1 hr 28 min
  • S2 Ep. 1: Unforgettable Session Plans

    It's the core of who we are. It's what we do month in and month out. Creating memorable session plans for your D&D tables isn't hard and we're here to share the Dragon's Hoard of wealth from our years of experience. Wanna make those sessions pop? We've got you covered in our latest episode.

    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.
    Rewatch TTFC: https://www.youtube.com/live/n-vlpZInPv0?si=okC3KoqmYg-yWC5K
    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD
    https://mistymountaingaming.com
    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!
    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray
    SyntheticOak
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/syntheticoak
    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com
    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT
    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild
    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd
    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd
    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild
    Streaming on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vanguardguilddnd
    Donate Today! : https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd
    Want to listen in the car? Subscribe using your favorite streaming audio platforms using the links below!
    Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vanguardguilddnd
    iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vanguard-chronicles/id1732795979
    Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c7338b35-c410-4c99-bbd3-84b427fb0951/the-vanguard-chronicles
    iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-vanguard-chronicles-161289615

    1 hr 16 min
  • Ep. 17: Tabletop for CHOP From Vision to Reality

    We put the fun in fundraising in this episode as we talk about the wild ride that was brainstorming, creating, planning and executing our very first fundraiser for Extra Life as we hauled in thousands of dollars for our local Children's Hospital. Join the insane experiement to film and produce a LIVE D&D trilogy from scratch.


    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd

    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep. 16: Unwrapping the 2024 DMG

    It's here! Our holiday gift well in advance. We dive into our most treasured D&D book and chat about the good, the better, and the 'damn that's really good'. It's positives all around but find out why you should hold onto that 2014 legend as well when we discuss the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide.

    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd

    1 hr 19 min
  • Ep. 15: The Night of Falling Stars

    Plot twists, unexpected villains, and betrayals keep your players on their toes. But what about a special event - something so unique you shroud it in mystery for months? Join us as we turn the narrative on its head with our own special event we planned for almost a year... The Night of Falling Stars!

    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd

    1 hr 24 min
  • Ep. 14: Unleashing the 2024 PHB

    We dive right into the newly released 2024 Player Handbook to review the changes, upgrades, and artwork in the biggest update since the 5e release in 2014. Join us for a trip through all things player related in this episode of The Vanguard Chronicles!

    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd

    59 min
  • Ep.13: The Planes and Planar Adventures

    D&D is at its best when things are weird and it doesn't get more weird than the various planes and realms we dive into in this episode! Join us for a trip into the strange as we chat about Planes and Planar Travel.


    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd

    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep 12: Reskinning Monsters (How to Cheat at Homebrew)

    Take the ordinary and make it extraordinary - reskinning monsters can be an amazing way to recycle content that keeps players engaged session after session.


    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep. 11: Theater of the Mind vs. Minis and Maps

    There is a growing trend to fill players' plates with those delectable minis and maps that make the world of D&D come alive, but those treats have their place. We tackle the use of Theatre of the Mind vs Minis and Maps to help you provide a balance that's just right.


    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.


    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! : https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd

    59 min
  • Ep. 10: Designing One Shot Adventures for Low Level Characters

    No one wants to be stuck in the forest fighting low level kobolds for days! We'll bring you some unique ways to design and run games for low level characters & players that won't have your table bored to death by session 2.


    We are the Vanguard, a guild of extraordinary adventurers that get together to play D&D at a bar - the original crowd-sourced campaign. Join us on social media for teasers of the next session, guild dispatches from the field, and access to the latest information including ticket release dates.



    Misty Mountain Gaming - Promo code: VANGUARD

    https://mistymountaingaming.com


    Golden Alchemy Crafts Dice Trays!

    https://www.goldenalchemycrafts.com/shop/p/vanguard-guild-house-6-dice-tray


    Visit our wiki: https://vanguardguild.fandom.com

    Join our discord: https://discord.gg/6qbNuTFYAT

    Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardguild

    Follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Checkout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardguilddnd

    Upvote on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vanguardguild


    Donate Today! : https://www.extra-life.org/participant/vanguardguilddnd


    Nathan's Dungeon Master Resources

    Matt Colville's Running the Game: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_

    Shawn Merwin's Let's Design an Adventure: https://www.dndbeyond.com/tag/lets-design-an-adventure

    Guild Master's Guild to Ravinica: https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/guildmasters-guide-to-ravnica?pid=SRC-00038

    Game Maker's Toolkit's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56iiP2xQn74

    Game Master's Series: https://a.co/d/4KPpVmQ

    1 hr 8 min

About The Vanguard Chronicles

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A podcast dedicated to chronicling the project known as The Vanguard; a monthly D&D night held at local tavern running multiple adventures all interconnected into a crowd-sourced campaign. We…