College of Creation

After responding to the most open-ended prompt to date, Dan and Michael come together and present a wide variety of submissions in this episode. Dan touts a suit of sentient armor pulls the curtain back on financial scams while Michael offers a College of Creation first; an entirely new playable class. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the...

Sometimes, risk is an inherent part of adventuring. Who better to implement that risk than the game master? This week Dan explores a few items with great rewards and detriments and Michael creates the base for a new crafting system. 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 patreo...

Have you ever said to yourself "Wow, I wish I had a bunch of brand new, Druid-specific spells" but you felt nobody was listening? Not to fret! Dan and Michael have compiled a list of 18 new spells of questionable balance for the Druid class. It's time to expand your primal spell lists! If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft vers...

Sometimes the scariest monsters are not the ones packing the hardest punch. This week, Dan and Michael prepare a few creatures that can take control of the battlefield. While Michael's approach is certainly magnetic, Dan provides the possibility for anything to become a reality. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of...

The Rogue. A class that both Dan and Michael have never been 100% drawn to. Nonetheless, they both create roguish archetypes powered by the random drawing of cards. Dan plays with status conditions, presenting a rogue that dabbles in tarot and Michael draws inspiration from imposter syndrome. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first dra...

Diving into the timeless games of their childhoods, Michael and Dan tackled monster stat blocks inspired by Pokémon. Dan pulls back the curtain on some fun evolutionary ideas and Michael looks at a few odd and often forgotten-about species. 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 a...

Spell Scrolls are incredibly limited in D&D 5e. Can Dan and Michael come up with new and interesting ways to make single-use spells or spell-like effects more accessible and fun? Listen to hear this week's creations! 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/colleg...

Let's discuss one of the least helpful metrics in D&D: Challenge Rating. Michael and Dan discuss the process of how to build D&D monsters that are fun, challenging, and unique and then present their Rancor Inspired creations! Dan brings a whole new category of creatures, complete with lore, and Michael presents us with a truly fascinating encounter centered around a much different take on...

This week, Michael and Dan were tasked with making feats for martial characters that goad and bait enemies into targeting them. SPOILER: Michael did not make feats, but made something that fits the bill nonetheless! Listen to hear all about Michael's 4 "to-and-from" items and Dan's 2 aggression-provoking feats! If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com A...

We have a truly sinful prompt this week as your hosts make creations inspired by the 7 Deadly Sins. But first, Dan and Michael discuss what they've each learned over these first 2 intensive months of the College of Creation. Here's to many more! 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 f...

This week, Michael and Dan discuss some of their failed creations before presenting two biomechanical subclasses for two different classes! A fighter with a unique, self-defined progression, and a Warlock that gets its power from a collective machine consciousness! Listen to hear the full breakdowns! If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the f...

Dan and Michael discuss some of their favorite homebrew subclasses from an empathic Bard to a fully randomized Fighter before getting into this week's prompt: A Magic Item that uses Movement Speed as a resource. Dan provides a warhorn and 2 pairs of boots while Michael brings exercise equipment, Hellraiser shoes, and an incredibly hardcore artifact. Check them all out! If you have homebrew prompts...

Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM came up with a real stumper of a prompt this week! Dan and Michael talk about the benefits and challenges of homebrew worlds and settings and then reveal their creations: Items that scale along with a character's level progression! Michael once again adapts a real-world concept into a set of tiered items, and Dan takes inspiration from magical tattoos and adds a hi...

Homebrew Hot Takes! Dan and Michael heat things up with their opinions on the game of D&D, and then the famous TikTok prompt makes its way onto the CoC worktables as your hosts craft a host of Fighter's Blocks! Dan chooses to play with definitions while Michael goes for cheeky wordplay. If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft...

Dan and Michael go a little overboard with this week's creations: a feat designed for Monks! Michael brings a super-thematic set of blessings for your monastic disciples while Dan tries to inject more customization and versatility into the Monk class! If you have homebrew prompts or questions, email us at collegeofcreationpod@gmail.com Access the first draft versions of Dan and Michael's creations...

Dan and Michael tackle this week's prompt: a Barbarian subclass that siphons HP! Dan's barbarian is a cursed soul that can drain emeny abilities and Michael's creation is host to a mind-controlling fungus! 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...

Why do we like to homebrew for D&D 5e? Dan and Michael dive into episode one to discuss player collaboration, favorite house rules, and present their creations for this week's prompt: a magic-absorbing Sorcerer subclass (from @waywardenigmadesigns)! It's all about sustainability this week as Michael brings a plant-based concept and Dan promotes recycling...of magic! If you have homebrew prompt...

College of Creation is a show dedicated to the art of homebrewing new monsters, character options, and house rules for Dungeons & Dragons. Join Dan and Michael as they challenge each other to make new creations each week inspired by community suggestions. First up: A magic-absorbing Sorcerer! Episode 1 featuring the full breakdown of these subclasses airs on Monday, April 15th. Subscribe now!...