Zone of Hot Truth

Zone of Hot Truth

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Zone of Hot Truth episodes

  • One DnD Part 1: Our First Impressions

    After last years announcement we finally have our first look at what the future of Dungeons & Dragons hold in the form of One DnD!

    In this first of two parts we wanted to give our first impressions regarding the updates to Races, Feats and Character creation as a whole with a look at the rules and more specific changes in part 2!


    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    28 min
  • What Makes a Dream TTRPG Space?

    If money was no factor what would you dream TTRPG game space look like? What do you wish you had the money to buy?


    But perhaps the real question is can money buy you a better game to begin with? Or do props, minis and fancy tables fall to the wayside when compared to a good story told collectively with your friends!


    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    16 min
  • Why Should You Run 5e?

    While we talk about other systems and try to keep our advice more general it's no secret that we have a preference for 5e. But why is that exactly?


    This week we take some time to go over what we love about 5e and why we all gravitate towards it as our default system!


    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    37 min
  • Appendix N: Your Favorite Sources of Inspiration

    Appendix N used to be a staple of older editions and a place where some of the original inspiration for Dungeons & Dragons could be found.


    While it might not be there anymore, if you could make your own and add it back into the DMG or PHB what would you list there? What books, movies and mythos would you want to include to share with others? Perhaps it's part of your homebrew setting or just something you find fascinating and want to share with others!

    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    21 min
  • The Best Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons?

    Every DM has a collection of go to monsters but which is your favorite? WHat monster do you like to run the most or think brings the most to the table?


    This week we talk a bit about what we like to throw at our players and why they are our favorite.

    28 min
  • How Should You Use Powerful Artifacts?

    What is the best way to use powerful artifacts in your games? More than that what types of artifacts are underused and can really help spice up a game?

    This week we take some time to go over our favorite tricks and uses for such items to help liven up the loot our players get at the end of a session or epic boss fight!


    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


    19 min
  • Can You Play TTRPG's Without a Dungeon Master?

    There are countless systems out there which cater to a variety of different play styles . . . but can you play them without a dedicated DM/GM?


    Is it possible to run something like 5e or Pathfinder in a collaborative fashion with people taking turns at the helm? Would that even be fun? Or is that better left to systems designed for such things from the start like Wanderhome, Fall of Magic, or maybe Ten Candles?

    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


    20 min
  • What DM Products We Hope to See

    With the announcement of (and at the time of recording rumor) a new spelljammer book - we thought it might be a good time to talk about what content we would like to see released in the world of TTRPG's.


    Was spelljammer something we wanted to see from Wizards? Or could there have been a need for something else instead?

    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    19 min
  • Can You Say "Your Character Wouldn't Think of That" As a DM?

    As a dungeon master we often have to make some hard calls during a session. But should those include telling a player their character wouldnt or couldnt do something they thought of?


    Can you tell a low inelegance character they wouldnt have a certain idea? Can you tell a low strength character they cant attempt a certain feat of athleticism? Are those even in the same category? 

    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    20 min
  • Is There an Ideal Player Count in TTRPGs?

    1... 2 ... 3 ... 4 too many players ha ha ha -- or maybe it's too few?


    Terrible Sesame Street jokes aside, today we discuss the number of players in your game and the considerations you should take when creating or expanding a group.

    Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    21 min

About Zone of Hot Truth

From the publisher's feed

The Zone of Hot Truth is a podcast made by four aspiring DMs, where we talk about our opinions on hot-button issues regarding the core mechanics of running DnD in about 15 minutes. Why 15 minutes? We usually record the podcast right before jumping into a game so we don't have much time for more!