College of Creation

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...

Enjoy this preview of our most recent Bonus Episode available exclusively to Patrons! If you want to hear the rest, check it out at www.patreon.com/collegeofcreationpod 3-in-1 Shots is the game where the DM knows nothing and the player has all the information. Michael had to devise and run D&D adventure for Dan with only 3 pieces of information: Character, NPC, and setting. And what he came up...

For the first time, Dan and Michael create a prompt taken directly from a previous creation! For episode 44, Dan created a framework for a new way to execute clerical magic. In this episode, Michael draws inspiration from the hero's journey and Dan delves into the darker domains of DnD's partnered content. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access...

This week, Michael and Dan are joined by guest John to create food-based subclasses. Dan pays tribute to a childhood treat, John explores the ins and outs of restaurant hospitality, and Michael makes a rogue that you should not play. 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 patre...

Though DnD's 2024 ruleset has expanded the capabilities of martial characters, Michael and Dan attempt to stretch that idea even further. Michael explores class-specific items and Dan looks to update a couple base classes. 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/coll...

The D20 Test is a new way to consolidate attack rolls, skill checks, and saving throws in DnD's 2024 ruleset. This week, Dan and Michael aim to find a reason for a fourth D20 Test! Dan focuses on making skills and exploration easier and more accessible while Michael explores an alternative to the nine-box alignment system. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod...

Synergy plays a part in every party in some capacity but this week, Dan and Michael take teamwork a step further with features specifically created to inspire players to work together. 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 crea...

Michael returns to co-host the show this week! He and Dan draw inspiration from the world of the small screen, creating subclasses(and other features) based on television and the many worlds contained within it. Michael takes a closer look at sitcoms and Dan lands on what could be the best character trait to ever grace the show. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreat...