Chris and Jeremy discuss RPG character backstories from both the player and GM perspectives. Plus, the Twenty-Sided Tavern is set to tour the U.S., Paizo teases the Runelords return to Pathfinder, Tales of the Valiant drops a terrific--and free--GM table resource, and more.

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Jeremy and Chris share five tips for prepping/running games and building GM confidence. Plus, bad news for Sigil VTT, a hint at future Baldur's Gate content, and Frosthaven gets a video game adaptation.

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Jeremy and Chris talk GM regrets with the ttrpg community in The Lowdown. Plus, Shadowdark: The Western Reaches is the first million-dollar ttrpg crowdfunding campaign of 2025, Helldivers 2 gets a board game adaptation, and print-on-demand prices at DriveThru RPG are set to increase. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected]

Jeremy and Chris enter "The Forge of Creation" to craft a new tabletop RPG monster, using the revised Tome of Adventure Design from Mythmere Games. Plus, the GAMA Origins Awards nominees, Green Ronin celebrates 25 years, and new details on the D&D starter set. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected]

Jeremy and Chris make "Shady Picks" in a draft of their favorite tabletop RPG monsters. Plus, D&D Beyond releases its virtual tabletop, Free League announces 'Invincible' RPG, Kingmaker for Pathfinder is on Humble Bundle, and World's Largest Dungeon returns for a 20th anniversary. Email [email protected]