2014-12
2014-12
Thursday Dec 25, 2014
Concentration (Bonus Action 002)
Thursday Dec 25, 2014
Thursday Dec 25, 2014
Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Bonus Action podcast. This show is about the rules of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons and we plan to explore those rules one by one. In this episode James and Sam discuss the Concentration mechanic. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Basic D&D PDF on page 79 or in the 5e D&D Player’s Handbook on page 203.Links:James' Blog:
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
Round Table 48 - Codename: Morningstar Kickstarter II
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
James Introcaso sits down with Rachael aka Hobo the Delightful and Chris Matney of Trapdoor Technologies to talk about their recently launched Kickstarter for Codename: Morningstar, formerly DungeonScape. This podcast was recorded on December 14, 2014 and serves as a follow-up to Round Table 47.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meEric Michaels ComposerCodename: Morningstar UI VideoCodename: Morningstar 90 Second PromoCodename: Morningstar TwitterCodename: Morningstar Facebooksupport@trapdoortechnologies.comSupport the show, shop below...
Friday Dec 19, 2014
Tiamat Takedown: Mike Shea STILL out for blood
Friday Dec 19, 2014
Friday Dec 19, 2014
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, a few Round Tablers got together for the second time to find out just what high level play was like in the new fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons. So Mike Shea crafted a grueling combat experience for James Introcaso, Chris Dudley, Joe Lastwoski, Liz Theis, and Topher Kohan to throw down with the toughest fifth edition monster known to us - Tiamat! If you missed the livestream, check out the videos below! Wrap-up Round Table podcast to follow.Full VideoEdited VideoLinks:The Tome Show's Facebook Groupworldbuilderblog.meThe Eric Michaels - Composerslyflourish.comrulezeropodcast.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+Support the show, shop below...
Wednesday Dec 17, 2014
Keith Baker (Gamer to Gamer)
Wednesday Dec 17, 2014
Wednesday Dec 17, 2014
James Introcaso sits down with Keith Baker, creator of the Eberron campaign setting, Gloom card game, novelist, and game designer to talk about the games he's playing, his career, and his soon-to-be-launched Kickstarter for an entirely new RPG from his company, Twogether Studios. This podcast was recorded on December 9, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meTwogether Studios TwitterTwogether Studios FacebookPheonix Dawn Command TwitterSupport the show, shop below...
Monday Dec 15, 2014
Round Table 47 - Codename: Morningstar Kickstarter
Monday Dec 15, 2014
Monday Dec 15, 2014
Round Table 47 - Codename: Morningstar KickstarterJames Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and John Fischer to talk about the recently launched Kickstarter for Codename: Morningstar, formerly DungeonScape, formerly Codename: Morningstar. This podcast was recorded on December 7, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meEric Michaels ComposerCodename: Morningstar UI Videowww.twitch.tv/padfoot240D&D V&GSupport the show, shop below...
Friday Dec 12, 2014
D&D V&G 2: Temple of Elemental Evil
Friday Dec 12, 2014
Friday Dec 12, 2014
Harsh criticisms and strong opinions abound in episode 2 of D&D V&G, where co-hosts Rudy and Alex Basso are joined again by Gregory Blair and Vegas Lancaster to discuss The Temple of Elemental Evil, a 2003 Tactical Combat RPG. Who will like it? Who will hate it? Tune in to find out!Alex's Game OverviewExample of a BattleNext Month's Game: Dungeons & Dragons: DragonshardSupport the show, shop below...
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Advantage and Disadvantage (Bonus Action 001)
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bonus Action podcast. This show is about the rules of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons and we plan to explore those rules one by one. In this episode Sam and James discuss the Advantage/Disadvantage mechanic. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Basic D&D PDF on page 57 or in the 5e D&D Player’s Handbook on page 173.Links:D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrulesJames’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.meSam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.comEric Michaels Music: http://www.theericmichaels.com/Probabilities and +/- bonus discussions:Online Dungeon Master: http://onlinedungeonmaster.com/2012/05/24/advantage-and-disadvantage-in-dd-next-the-math/Andrew Gelman: http://andrewgelman.com/2014/07/12/dnd-5e-advantage-disadvantage-probability/Zero Hit Points: http://www.zerohitpoints.com/Advantage-in-DnD-5Critical Hits: http://www.critical-hits.com/blog/2012/06/11/dd-advantage-vs-flat-bonuses/Probability Comparison Chart: http://worldbuilderblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-02-21-at-8-09-06-pm.pngOld list of advantage and disadvantage situations: http://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/29xk0j/5e_summary_of_situations_causing_advantage_or/Support the show, shop below...
Monday Dec 08, 2014
Round Table 46 - RPG Creators Relief Fund
Monday Dec 08, 2014
Monday Dec 08, 2014
James Introcaso sits down with Hal Greenberg, Steven Long, and Rachel Ventura, who are all on the board of RPG Creator's Relief Fund. They discuss this new charity which sells RPG bundles and uses the money to support freelance game designers and artists who have suffered a sudden tragedy. This podcast was recorded on November 16, 2014.They just released their first bundle and you can buy it here.Links:Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meRPG Creator's Relief Fund on FacebookRCRF on drivethruRPGRCRF on RPGnowRCRF TwitterHal Greenberg Facebookhal@rcrfcharity.orggreenhal@gmail.comRachel Venture Facebookrfvrpg@gmail.comLegendary GamesSteven Long Facebookstevenslong.comSupport the show, shop below...