College of Creation

The bard class is already full of support-focused features but could the jacks of all trades add group cohesion to their toolkit as well? In this episode, Michael and Dan pitch their ideas for bards that either pull a party together or break it apart. Dan looks at the specifics of battlefield control and Michael breaks down the specifics of a bard who flees from the spotlight. If you have homebrew...

Whether a game lasts two hours, two months, or two years, an established and flavorful city can elevate imersion, encourage roleplay, and give characters a place in which they dig their roots. In this episode, Michael and Dan talk about the role a robust city can play within DnD and show their own themed city creations. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gm...

Michael and Dan welcome guests Al and Clark to the show to present magic items based on childhood toys. Uno, action figures, toy instruments, Bop-It, and more can be found in this episode featuring the host of Chillin in the Party. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon...

While they typically focus on rules set within the game of Dungeons and Dragons, Michael and Dan take this episode to try their hands at creating features of the game meant to be played above-table. Michael explores a way to help players become more proficient orators and Dan comes to the table with some new ways to experience character conditions. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email...

Tasked with quite the list of boxes to check in this episode, Michael and Dan try their hands at creating items that evaporate into thin air. Dan ventures back into the realm of bastion facilities and Michael makes a motorcycle. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.co...

This week, dragons aren't the only creatures boasting inspiration from gemstones and precious metals. Michael takes a crack at crafting a flight of familiars and Dan brings the oldest creature to ever grace the College of Creation presentation space. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations...

Revisiting a prompt from early on in the show's run, Michael and Dan spend this episode pitching full spell runs. Focusing this time on both the ranger and paladin classes, Dan utilizes the Hunter's Mark play style and Michael looks to one of his past players for inspiration. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Da...

Michael and Dan revisit the artificer class in an attempt to explore the idea of body modification. Dan brings a refreshing take on magical self expression to the table while Michael leans in to some questionable healing methods. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.c...

Sometimes, homebrew is at its very best when it can be lifted from the page and placed directly into a game without requiring any significant changes. In this episode, Michael and Dan both attempt to craft items that can be utilized without attunement and with a sense of ease. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of D...

Dubstep may be fading out to the fringe of EDM but Michael and Dan bring its elements into the spotlight to create two new chaotic subclasses. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our artwork was created by our good buddy, RJ, who can be foun...

Tasked with creating ailments that are somehow resistant to magic, both Dan and Michael look to past College of Creation entries for inspiration. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our artwork was created by our good buddy, RJ, who can be f...

In this episode, Dan and Michael dive back into the College of Creation vault and use each other's past creations to inspire fresh ones. Dan expands on an item framework and Michael adapts a spooky subclass. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpo...

Michael and Dan look back on two years of the College of Creation podcast. Our artwork was created by our good buddy, RJ, who can be found over on Instagram @bundok_breezy. College of Creation is hosted by Michael Barlos (@michael_barlos on tiktok) and Dan Kok (@sirdoctork on tiktok). Music composed by Fuserwolf.

Dan and Michael welcome another guest onto the show to tackle their very first prompt asking for playable species. Michael is inspired by his son's Pixar phase, Dan pays tribute to a famous puppet master, and Teagan calls attention to the smallest residents of the best city in the world. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft ve...

Druids are built to be the guardians of nature, drawing power from the depths of the world's primal magic. In this episode, Michael and Dan attempt to bring some specifics to the druid class by exploring animal adaptation and the deep blue sea. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for fr...

Dan and Michael both love creations that level up over time. This week, they create items inspired by their favorite TV shows. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our artwork was created by our good buddy, RJ, who can be found over on instag...

While most published subclasses in DnD focus on boosting a players stats or abilities, very few tend to prioritize debuffing other creatures. This week, Dan takes a look at a sophisticated and methodical rogue. Michael fulfills a promise a year and a half in the making. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and...

Guided by research and creative interpretation, Michael and Dan create subclasses modeled after characters from the Castlevania franchise. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our artwork was created by our good buddy, RJ, who can be found ov...

Horror and Comedy are two genres fated to cross paths in media endlessly. In this episode, Michael takes on a series of cursed items and Dan draws inspiration from some of his favorite films. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our artwork w...

It's often tricky to figure out new and unique ways for players to spend their hard-earned gold. In this episode, Michael and Dan ask the question "Why not blow your earnings on spells?" If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our artwork was cr...

What's the best way to make combat more dynamic in Dungeons and Dragons? The question that everyone seems to have given an attempt at answering at one time or another. This week, Dan and Michael both throw their hats in the ring as well with two frameworks meant to help creatures progress in battle. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the fi...

Michael and Dan revisit and old creation, play a game, and create holiday-themed subclasses in this special Christmas episode! If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our artwork was created by our good buddy, RJ, who can be found over on instag...

What do you get when you cross steampunk, noir, technology, horror, and eldritch magic? Dan and Michael enlist the help of guest Sunfyre to try and figure it out. The result is a bag of metal scraps used to make animals, a set of pocket tentacles, a color-sapping disease, and much more. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft ver...

Most published paladins are intentionally designed to allow a player be the good guy. The tenets, structure, and far-reaching level markers of a paladin subclass give ample room for a vibrant and narrative journey of lawful heroism. This week, Michael and Dan are tasked with undoing that precedent by creating subclasses detailing the more sinister side of the paladin class. If you have homebrew pr...

It's been a long time since the Blood Hunter class has gotten any attention. This week, both Dan and Michael aim to make intentional changes to the Blood Hunter to make the class a bit easier to use. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations for free at patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod. Our a...