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The party defends the inn from an undead force and are shocked by a sudden betrayal! Akiva puts it all on the line, Scriv cares for the clerics, Belinda keeps it all together, and Valen unleashes his holy power.   Special thanks to our Patreon supporter Roy Flaaen for serving as a Producer on this episode! Patreon Want access to behind the scenes content, included unreleased outtakes, adding to th...

Spellcasting cannot be contained in a single episode! We return to discuss even more things about spellcasting with our guest Jacky, also known as Death by Mage .  Please feel free to jump in on our discussions by leaving us a comment on Podbean, iTunes, Google Podcasts,  Spotify, and Stitcher. Feel free to email me at  dm@dndraw.com  or send us a tweet to @rulesaswritten and let us know how the r...

The party tries to sneakily follow the Spellweaver, but end up getting in another fight! They use all of their abilities to find a way to defeat a new magical foe.   Special thanks to our Patreon supporter Roy Flaaen for serving as a Producer on this episode! Support Our Patreon Want access to behind the scenes content, included unreleased outtakes, adding to the story, and even joining our monthl...

After rescuing the githzerai, the party seeks to rest at a small inn. Belinda warns the party that the mysterious old woman they met is not who she seems, while Akiva again shares his life story. Scriv gets opportunity to work on some documentation in peace, while Valen uses his divine sense to detect a sinister presence.   Special thanks to our Patreon supporter Roy Flaaen for serving as a Produc...

The party scores some free traps, and treks through the woods in pursuit of the spellweaver. Elean struggles with the darkness, while Luven practices on-the-road poison-making. Vashti continues to provide limited support as she sends them off into the territory of the Lady of Spirits.   Special thanks to our Patreon supporter Roy Flaaen for serving as a Producer on this episode! Support Our Patreo...

The party leaves Ahmiran, much to the relief of Constable Marsk, and Akiva learns about the political insanity that awaits in Orinthal. Belinda and Valen have a painful conversation with a bandit captain, and Scriv prepares to return home to see Paladin Whitecliff. Special thanks to our Patreon supporter Roy Flaaen for serving as a Producer on this episode! Patreon Want access to behind the scenes...

Don't feel like going through the errata that Wizards of the Coast just released? We have done it for you! Monster Manual Player’s Handbook Dungeon Master’s Guide Follow us on twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com. We'd also love to hear from you! We have our Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with you beyond Twitter. Join us as we chat about rules, characters, and R...

The party meets the sinister spellweaver who leaves them to fend off his hobgoblin minions.   Follow us on Twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our own Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with you beyond Twitter. Join us as we chat about rules, characters, and RPGs in general.   Special thanks to our Patreon supporter Roy fo...

Belinda and Scriv try to puzzle through the mysterious prophecy, and the academy provides some helpful magic items. Valen and Akiva see the sights in Ahmiran and acquire some fun, definitely not useless trinkets.   Special thanks to our Patreon supporter Roy for serving as a Producer on this episode! Tabletop Loot Thanks to our friends at Tabletop Loot, right now you can go to TabletopLoot.com and...

A mysterious tiger watches the squad as the make their way through the forest to find Egos. Elean organizes a crucial river crossing. Everyone, including anvil, goes into stealth mode as the party closes in on the four-armed figure and the mystery of what happened to Egos.   Follow us on Twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our own Discord...

Rules as written on rules! Our friend Ross from Dice for Brains joins us for a meta episode where we discuss the role of rules in DnD fifth edition. From being a recovering rules lawyer to handling rulings in game, we share our perspectives on how to use the rules effectively in the game. Interested in our friend Ross and Dice for Brains? Check them out online: Twitter:  @DiceForBrains Website:  h...

Akiva wakes up from his nightmare to get advice from Valen, but fails to hide his distress from Belinda. The party gathers around to eat bacon and plan their next steps, before Belinda and Scriv get shocking news at the academy. Follow us on twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with yo...

Luven shares his shock at the mysterious person who disappeared in front of the alchemy shop, while Nissa defends snooping. Orik teaches his new apprentice how to smith, and Elean uses her knowledge of Thri-kreens to infer a new species. A gentle firbolg alchemist gives the party some direction on where to go next in their search for Egos. Follow us on Twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dnd...

After defending the port from an undead attack, the party gets a much needed drink at a tavern. Belinda and Valen share their fears about their missing deities. Akiva tries to look on the bright side, and Scriv processes the mayhem from the night. Follow us on twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com. We'd also love to hear from you! We have our Discord server, which allows us to direc...

The squad tests their skill at carnival games and show of their fancy dance moves. After having a bit too much to drink, they make some new friends in town and finally get a lead on their missing person. Follow us on Twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our own Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with you beyond Twitter. Joi...

Here is our review of Waterdeep Dragon Heist, which I mainly use as an excuse to continue the discussion on my favorite character in the Forgotten Realms, Jarlaxle! I discuss what I like from the book as a whole and go more in depth into the build of Jarlaxle for 5e in reference to what we’ve discussed before. If you haven’t listened to our Jarlaxle review please do so here . Enjoy! Want access to...

Today we go over spellcasting and all of the complicating factors involved. What are your thoughts on using components vs an arcane focus? Do you ever have issues remembering the difference between spells known and spells prepared? We are joined today by Jacky also known as Death by Mage .  Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debating over a particular rule that came up and trying to...

Ahmiran falls under attack from mysterious undead and the party leaps into action to save the city! Scriv coordinates a rescue, Akiva runs for the leader, Belinda targets the leader, and Valen shows why he gets good boots. Follow us on twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com. We'd also love to hear from you! We have our Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with you beyon...

Nissa recovers from her near death experience, and the squad discovers they have rescued some adorable children! The make their way to town to return the children and get some answers about their quest. Follow us on Twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our own Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with you beyond Twitter. Join...

Valen dresses to impress as the party prepares to meet the constable in Ahmiran’s barracks. Akiva’s clever disguise fails to pass muster, and Belinda and Scriv keep telepathic lines of communication open.   Follow us on twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with you beyond Twitter. Join...

Today we go over multiclassing and how it is used, or abused, in game. How may of you use multiclassing in your games? Do you feel it can make a character overpowered? How has multiclassing helped you design that perfect character concept? We are joined today by Rob  of The Nerd's Commute Podcast. Check out the first episode of now on Podbean on Session Zero !   Have you ever found yourself after...

The party find themselves in a battle for their lives! Elean beast shapes, Orik heats up some metal, Luven hurls some vials, and Nissa does some serious sneak attacking! After nearly twenty days of travel they near the end of their journey.   Follow us on Twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our own Discord server, which allows us to direc...

The party bonds over cheating at games, sparring, shared silence, and the wondrous taste of fried fish. Belinda, Scriv, Valen, and Akiva travel to the port city of Ahmiran to find this mysterious cleric. Follow us on twitter @RulesAsWritten or email us at dm@dndraw.com . We'd also love to hear from you! We have our own Discord server, which allows us to directly engage with you beyond Twitter. Joi...

Here is the introduction to one of our two groups for our new campaign. Meet the Rumble Squad: Elean Foxe, the human barbarian-druid. Orik Fireforge, the dwarven cleric. Nissa Turen, the gnome rogue. Luven Cromdel, the half-elf artificer. Join the new group as they receive their first quest and begin their journey in the world of Austea!   Also, we started a Patreon! Please come show your support...

Join the new group as they receive their first quest and begin their journey in the world of Austea! Here is the introduction to one of our two groups for our new campaign. Meet Serviceable Plots: Belinda Walsingham, the half-elf psionicist Scriv Whitecliff, the human rogue Akiva Khonshu, the shadar-kai warlock Valen Blackwater, the aasimar paladin-monk Also, we started a Patreon! Please come show...