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TPT #393: #DrawSteel Review. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous accrue Drama in an extra-long review of @helloMCDM's new #RPG system. We walk you through the classes, ancestries, rules & rewards & let you know if it’s worth adding to your collection. megaphone.link/OSPN8564423138

I-Hsien's new podcast is here! Critical Lit is a tongue-in-cheek re-examination of classic RPG modules that answers important questions like What is the nature of a predator? and Is Strahd hot or not? He's joined by Dan Dillon, Amelia Som & Sal Tamarkin. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cri…

TPT #392: Daggerheart Review. @WAIR_podcast host Fiona K.T. Howat joins @evilsanscarne to review the new RPG from @CriticalRole's @DarringtonPress to let you know if it’s worth bringing to your table. #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN5397530559

TPT #391: #DnD 2024 Final Thoughts and Alternative RPG Systems. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous drop a final assessment of the newest D&D system—and suggest other options for gaming groups that don’t want to make the switch. #ttrpg #rpg megaphone.link/OSPN3929564703

TPT #390: 2025 D&D 5e Monster Manual Review. In this extra-long cover-to-cover review, @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous analyze the changes to monster lore, math & design philosophy. megaphone.link/OSPN1192426661

TPT #389: Responsible Representation and the New #DnD 2024 Monk. @evilsanscarne is joined by @danielhkwan of @aznsrepresent to talk about aesthetic & mechanical changes to the monk & how to portray real-world cultures at the table authentically. megaphone.link/OSPN1327003335 #ttrpg

TPT #388: Playing Lone Wolves and Antisocial Characters—Without Being a Jerk About It. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous discuss how to play grumpy, ornery, recalcitrant PCs, without pissing off the group. And in Gates of Mourning, the party scrubs in. megaphone.link/OSPN7400471173

TPT #387: Handling High-Level Magic & Game-Breaking Effects. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous discuss how to run and adjudicate powerful, open-ended magic, artifacts, and technology at your table. And the party reconnects in Gates of Mourning. #DnD #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN4490100006

TPT #386: Comparing RPG Crafting Systems & Building Your Own. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous discuss what makes a robust and fun item crafting system. (Hint: Your game probably doesn’t have one.) And in Gates of Mourning, the party gets grim news. megaphone.link/OSPN3902911332

TPT #385: How to Homebrew RPG Houserules That Your Table Won’t Hate. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous discuss creating table rules to help everyone have more fun & the party reunites with their oldest friend in Gates of Mourning #dnd #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN6929185386

TPT #384: 2024 #DnD 5e Dungeon Master’s Guide Review. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous discuss the new rules for running adventures, DM tools, magic items & bastions. How does it stack up to previous DMGs & is it worth adding to your collection? #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN8173787269

TPT #383: Game Design for D&D 2024. @evilsanscarne talks with Frontiers of #Eberron writer @ilgingell about how game design best practices have changed with the #DnD 2024 rules update. #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN8039207720

TPT #382: The Theatre Kid's Guide to Character Optimization. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous discuss how—and why—to better your roleplay by improving the mechanics of your character. And the party grabs a shovel in Gates of Mourning. #DnD #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN6564954915

TPT #381: Existential Threats & The Rouge. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous talk about making looming disaster feel real. In Gates of Mourning, the party takes control & the Rouge is like the Rogue, but better, in the Character Creation Forge. #DnD #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN6151530199

TPT #380: Blood Magic & Blood for the Blood God. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous spill more than secrets. In Gates of Mourning, the party gets eaten & Blood for the Blood God pours it on in the Character Creation Forge. #DnD #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN7171778660

TPT #379: Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone Review. @evilsanscarne & @Mundangerous delve into the latest (and last?) #Eberron book for 2024 #DnD from @HellcowKeith. We cover the lore & character options & let you know if it’s worth picking up. #ttrpg megaphone.link/OSPN9724438298

On episode #92 of the Asians Represent Podcast, @DeathByMage & @HeyKnilly joined @danielhkwan for a discussion about Unbreakable Pathways, their third Asian #OwnVoices anthology showcasing the intersections of family, tradition, & experiences! Now streaming!

TPT #378: Making a Living in the RPG Industry & The Itsy Bitsy Smiter. @evilsanscarne & @helloMCDM lead designer @JamesIntrocaso discuss getting paid to write games, freelance work, pay rates & networking. Plus a Character Creation Forge guest build! megaphone.link/OSPN2907347311

TPT #377: Cooking as Medieval Magic & Medicine. @evilsanscarne talks with medievalist Zoe Franznick of @maniculum about the magic of food & recipes. Make your characters’ palates matter & use historical approaches to cuisine to enhance worldbuilding. megaphone.link/OSPN7358678172