Beyond the Tavern Wall

So much new stuff is coming out with the new 2024 Player's Handbook! They are revamping the entire background feature, adding and changing some of our favorite feats, and making each species (formally known as races) fulfill their epic fantasy roll. Join Hunter and Kendle as they discuss these awesome new features! Join us as for this mini episode of Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music prov...

This might be the coolest change in the new Player's Handbook! Weapon Mastery now allows some martial classes to bring even more utility into combat! Join Braden, Sam, and Hunter as they discuss this new feature coming to D&D in the 2024 Player's Handbook! Come sit down as we dive into this mini episode of Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.co...

It's almost time! Come September 2024, Wizards of the Coast will release the new and improved Player's Handbook for all of us to play! This is the biggest thing to happen to Dungeons and Dragons since 5th Edition was released 10 years ago! Come listen to us discuss our favorite changes. Grab your confetti cannons, get as excited as we are, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! --------...

ALL D&D players are superstitious, not just stitious but SUPERstitious. Every player has their rituals they will do prior to a session. Why do they do that? Does it actually do anything? Find out as we discuss all the crazy things players do in hopes of being blessed by the dice gods!. Grab your dice, say your prayers, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin...

Today is the day that Hunter gets quizzed on how well he knows Dungeons and Dragons. Can Hunter live up to the pressure or will fall? Will the questions actually be fair this time? Find out on todays episode! Grab your Players Handbooks, Get your pencils ready, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By At...

We all need a little pick me up at times, especially after a long day of adventuring! Who do you want in your party to give you that pick me up? Today we debate what class is the best at supporting you in all your adventuring needs! So grab your bandages, clean out your wounds, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creati...

How do you play Dungeons and Dragons? Do you play in-person or over the internet? In today's episode we discuss the pros and cons of each and which one we prefer to play! Grab your food, take a seat in the corner booth and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativeco...

Martial classes are defined as anyone who uses a weapon to attack and isn't a full caster. So... that narrows the list of best martial classes down to all but... 3. Most classes can be categorized under the martial category but which one is the top of the list, the cream of the crop? Prepare yourself we get into this debate. Prepare your questions, grab your snacks, and prepare to go Beyond th...

D&D is an epic storytelling adventure. But, who's story is it? Is it the players or the Dungeon Masters? Or is it both? Where is the balance struck? That's exactly what we are here to discuss today! Who is in charge of the story? So grab your blankets, light a candle and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creat...

We talk about it a lot. Dungeons and Dragons has made a huge impact on all of our lives. But, we have never really dove deep into why it has impacted us and why we think it's so great. Join us as we discuss the biggest reasons why D&D is as amazing as it is with a special guest, J-Mosiac! Grab your tissues, turn down the lights, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! J-Mosaic's link...

Every adventuring party needs its frontline fighter! Someone who can go toe to toe with their foe and soak up the damage and lay down the law of pain. But, what D&D class is the best for that? Sit back and listen as we debate what we think is the best class to protect your frontline! Put on your armor, tally up that health pool, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided...

For a game called Dungeons and Dragons sometimes it lacks a lot of dungeons! Dungeons are a major part of the game and they aren't given the love they deserve. Come and explore the dungeon of Dungeons as we discuss our experiences with Dungeons and what makes them special. Light your torch, grab your rope, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (inco...

Is it worth it to take a level in another class? Multiclassing allows you to level up your adventurer in another class to get different skills or do awesome combos. But, is it really worth your time to even do it? Should you try it? Well, here we are to talk to you all about if you should multiclass. Grab your knife, get ready to rage, and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provi...

How well do we know the rules of Dungeons and Dragons? Let's be honest, they could have a whole college class just about the rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Their is so many rules that most people probably don't remember them all. So let's see how well Kendle knows them! Get out your clipboards, grab your Players Handbook and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall. -------- Music provided...

All good (or bad) adventures must come to an end. What does the end really mean and how do you know when it's time to call it? Prepare yourself as we discuss what happens when things need to end! Grab your notebooks, cook up some bacon and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License...

We have finished discussing all of the classes in the players handbook! Now, it's time to debate what classes are the best at what they do! First up, we will discuss the main three spellcasting classes: sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards. Which one will climb from the ashes and be the best spellcaster in Dungeons and Dragons? Grab your pitchforks, prepare your speeches and get ready to go Beyond...

At last, we see someone deep in their books. They haven't looked up from them in quite some time. They seemed to be lost in them. Wait? What's that? A wizard? No wonder they just keep reading! Wizards gain their magical abilities through study and books. They, unlike the other two main spellcasting classes, have to work for their ability to cast spells. But, because of that they can become...

This weeks episode is a little different! It's a shorter episode where Kendle, Sam, and Hunter answer some questions about their characters! So enjoy our first mini(ish) episode! Listen to our tales, take a rest from your adventures and prepare to go Beyond the Tavern Wall! -------- Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp...

The basement of the tavern smells damp with wine and aged wood. It's dark except for the small globes of light floating around the cold cellar. Something lurks within the basement itself. You can see it in the corner of your eye, a devil. It seems ready to make a deal with you. Do you sign it and gain powerful eldritch magic? But, is it worth the cost of your soul? Warlocks have made a pact wi...

We all know the rules of 5th edition D&D! Well, most of us do! Generally, most players don't have complaints about the rules overall. But, some of the rules seem like a little bit too much? So what do you do about it? Well! Lucky for you we are here to talk about house rules in D&D, or rules that you use in your game that aren't part of the normal rules but make the game better! Ge...

Now, while the Ranger and Rogue do their own thing, someone decides to put on a show. No, it’s not the bard nor the Druid. But, a master of the arcane! One who got her powers from birth or from a mystical spring. The sorcerer lights up the tavern with displays of magic and beauty! Sorcerers are the first of our final three classes, and the first of the main three spell casters. Sorcerers gained th...

Your villain, or better known in the D&D community as your BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy), is a key component to all of your D&D campaigns! But how impactful should they be in your campaign? What role should they play in the campaign? Who are some of the most popular villains in media that can give you inspiration for your magnum opus? Today, we discuss the what impact your Big Bads should play i...

Your eyes catch something in the corner, someone sneaking about. The hooded figure lurks in the shadows, barely seen in the dim lantern light of the tavern. You watch as he sneaks behind someone and takes their coin purse right from under their nose. Rogues are our sneaky thieves, assassins, and our resident edge-lords. Rogues excel at many things but are known for their ability to stealth and inf...

You've heard some stories from our own adventures. From some of our oldest quest, to the newer ones we have recently set out on. But we never took a deep dive into the adventures that we are currently treading. In the very first Tales from the Tavern, Hailee, Hunter, Sam, and Kendle, ask Braden questions about their campaigns! This is a story you won't want to miss! Grab your drink, come l...

Off in the corner of the tavern sits a lone figure. Hood over their head, you're unable to get a good look at them. Sitting underneath his feet is a dog. No, not a dog a wolf. It's eyes glow a bright yellow as it seems to stare deep into your soul. The lone figure looks up, his face is scared and rugged, his mouth turned in a sly grin. "If you need something tracked, or someone. I can...