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In this episode the whole crew is here. We finally got a chance to review it and the first part is here. Listen as we discuss the new rule changes for character creation and changes that are being implemented for it. I know you're thinking, "There are only 5 pages of changes like that in the book, how did they spend over a half hour on it?" You'll have to listen to find out.  Come join us as we debate the changes and start our multi-part series on dissecting Wizards new book Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

In this episode the whole crew is here. Ever wanted to run a one shot at a convention? Or for your friends that have never played before? Maybe the holiday one shot looks appetizing. Listen as we discuss the art of the one shot. We talk about ones we have run and what we have learned along the way. Come join us in this discussion and find out how to make it a true one shot with a satisfying ending.

In this episode the whole crew is here. Listen as we handle character death, discuss good and bad death, and whose fault it is really. We also chat about spell components, death as a punishment, permadeath and everything in-between. We find there are so many factors to consider and try to figure out what is the best way to handle it. Come join us in this discussion and find out that in the end most of us are softies.

In this episode the whole crew is here. Listen as Jon, JT, AJ, and Joe build a one shot right before your eyes (well ears, technically). We will give you a peak behind the curtain as we set the framework for a Halloween one shot that you could run. We discuss what we think about, key components to make it feel halloween-y, and the individual input into what gives a session our specific flair. Come let us do the work for you in this spooky episode.

In this episode the whole crew is back as Jon, JT, AJ and Joe discuss one of our most hotly debated topics: challenge ratings. Love them or hate them, challenge ratings are a big part of 5E. We discuss how we use them, when we don't, and everything in between. Come enjoy this deadly episode.

In this episode, Jon and Joe chat about how to get players to engage in sessions and the story as a whole. They talk about the tricks and tips they use to get the players to bite. They also discuss different ways that anything and everything can be used to push the narrative, with lots of tangents along the way. Come let us lead you along on this episode.

In this episode, JT and Joe chat about how they got in to role playing games, D&D and fantasy in general. They talk their influences and hope to give you a glimpse into how their styles came to be. Come by and listen to story time.

In this episode, JT, AJ, Joe, and Jon answer your questions! We discuss two in this episode:

• Now that you guys have been playing more and with different DMs, do you find yourself thinking about anything differently/noticing things that didn't stand out to you as much in the DM seat?
• How do you feel about different visualization strategies including 3D maps, Drawn maps, Digital maps/minis, and all in your head (no map!)?

In this episode, JT, AJ, Joe, and Jon discuss the always hotly debated topic of Alignments in DND. We talk about what they are for, using them to guide players, how we handle enforcing them, and what they even mean to the game. What Alignment are you?

In this episode, JT, AJ, Joe and Jon, discuss what their prep looks like. We talk about strategies, organization and leaning on each other to put together each session. Come check it out.