What is the best inventory management system for D&D? Slots? Weight? Is this something you should skip if your character sheets aren't maintained online?

In tonight's episode, we discuss the value in implementing some sort of inventory system for your players and if tracking items results in players making meaningful choices.

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Virtual Table or Kitchen Table? Will VTTs dominate the post-covid gaming scene? Or do they create higher expectations for the DM to have beautiful maps and tokens? Being in person does have a certain amazing energy, but there is a wonderful convenience of not having to leave your house!

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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So you've assembled a new group of players to try D&D . . . but before you roll a d20 -  the players must be onboarded to the game. Where do you start? What can you ignore? Is this even something you can do?!

In this weeks episode, we discuss the degree of difficulty in onboarding new players to D&D and why character creation should be left out of this process. We are also blessed to hear a new pronunciation of "Gimli."

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Can a player unknow something? How should they communicate this outside knowledge? Does an ability check solve the problem of a player having knowledge outside their character?

Tonight we discuss metagaming - what does it mean, how does it occur, and how much DM's can expect their players to not act on or share information their characters do not possess.

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Every Dungeons and Dragons podcast must talk about min-maxing at some point — thankfully our character builds include the "Podcaster" feat which grants us expertise on the topic. When we combine that feat with the latest and objectively the best variant features and a critical multiclass that comes with no drawbacks .  .  .

Looking beyond just Hexadins and Coffeelocks—does min-maxing and powergaming have a place at the table?  Or does that play style detract from the rest of the table's enjoyment of the game?

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Level up your leveling method! Should you ditch milestone to present your party with a player-facing experience system? Although who are we kidding - we all know you will keep using milestone regardless!

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Sometimes - Dead is better. Today we discuss whether DM's should feel bad after killing a player character and give heartfelt advice on how to respond after a death occurs.

Credits:

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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It's time to roll for initiative! This week we question the reason for a d8 dex weapon and discuss whether 5e's combat is perfect as written or if major pitfalls lurk within its rules.

Credits:

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Journey before Destination. Today we ask the question of whether travel is bad and debate whether DM's should remove a core pillar of D&D to "get to the good stuff."

Obliteration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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But in my other game it was allowed . . . This week we talk about our views on when and how to implement house rules before disagreeing on their purpose and implementation.