Encounter This!

This week things get a little dark as the guys get into a creature from the Underdark while drinking dark beer. It's a scary creature to encounter and could be a great one to help introduce new players to the nuance of 5e! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might...

Another Patron request! The first in a while! These neat, old school DnD creature has a rich history when it comes to its creator, and is your go-to zombie apocalypse stat block! It’s surprising how much we enjoyed the stats on this guy, and we have some interesting “side-grade” ideas in the mix as well! Thanks to Gabe and Jeff at Inter-Party Conflict for the idea! And for sponsoring this episode!...

It's finally here! Stat blocks, home brew and two white guys trying to address the concept of racism! We sincerely hope that you enjoy the final episode in this suite, and thank you all for 2 years! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily respo...

PART 4 and we're finally getting to some Orc adjacent stat blocks! These super orcs were a lot of fun to cover!   Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

In part 3 or Orctober we're taking a look at the mighty Auroch! Favoured steed of those followers of Bahgrtru! This episode surprised us during the recording, just how interesting a herd animal can be! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily re...

Welcome back to the second part of Orctober where...we cover....Rocs? Well, I'm sure it'll be a great episode regardless! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

Welcome to the first episode in Orctober! We're just digging into the Lore behind Orcs in D&D 5e, in this episode, but just hold onto your butts because there is a new episode dropping every week in this extra special suite! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout...

Bloodsucking bastards until their bellies are full, check out how these one-hit wonder creatures can lead to a rather unceremonious death of just about anyone. Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

This week we take a trip back to Realmspace! We're getting into D&D 5e's own Hippofolk, AKA the Giff! Their big, but tough, their efficient and they have guns! We're so excited for this fun episode and we hope you enjoy it too! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail St...

They invisible! They stalk! They fetch! They kill! What more is there to know? Well we’re here together to find out, aren’t we?! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

Yet another entry in the every growing Black Dog suite, Howlers are brutal, ruthless and honestly terrifying. It really does take until you get to the end of the stat block for them to earn their challenge rating, but once they do it might be too late for your PCs! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode as we look at Howlers from D&D 5e! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Pa...

Inspired by the discussions had in Episode 50, Will-o’-Wisp is one of those inevitable classics! Enjoy! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

As with every episode from outside of our culture and spoken languages it seems wise to offer a simple disclaimer: we're not Japanese speakers, historians, or even particularly good at research but we think we're funny and that this weeks creature from D&D 5e has absolutely rad origins. Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fe...

Pivoting in a different direction than our norm, this time we cover a Pathfinder 2nd Edition creature! We figured it’d be an nice homage to our first suite: Haguary. And a decent way to celebrate a milestone of 50 episodes! We hope you enjoy! P.S. The beautiful intro exposition track was written by Will Savino at Music d20! You can find and support him at patreon.com/musicd20 . Reading List https:...

These hulking, alabaster skinned, D&D 5e exclusive creatures are absolutely full of potential! The CR23 children of gods from the positive planes could be an amazing fight for the PCs or a fantastic set piece depending on how you want to play it. Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery...

Here’s a simple creature. “It’ll be a short one!”, says Freeman. “No it won’t!”, says is track record… Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

It’s finally time! James’ favourite creature in all of 5e – and maybe favourite mythical beast ever – the Owlbear! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

Crazy hairdos, metal ropes and a need to dance until you drop are what encompass the Korred way! Spellcasting and creature stat blocks bring a strong point of contention in this one too! So strong in fact we had to cut a good portion! :P Check out our Patreon for lengthy excerpts brought on by copious amounts of Blackmail Stout! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitte...

This week we're getting into one of the most viscous of the small fey! The Redcaps!  Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

Sprites are a stoic and stalwart breed! And they do not suffer fools like those damn pesky Pixies! Big ups to our friend Frank for assisting in the Intro Exposition! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our s...

This week we’re kicking off our newest suite of episodes all about the tiny Fey creatures that we’ve lovingly dubbed Feypril. The series isn’t nearly as cringeworthy as the name implies – but the stat block we’re covering this week just might be! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook

Give a round of Applause for the Crawling Claw! And that’s not even an original pun! Built right into the lore! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

Hope your ready for Umber Hulkmania this week creatures! We get down and dirty, and into the depths with the D&D lore of their own creature – the Umber Hulk! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

Despite the name, these monsters are not rusty. However, their one simple gimmick puts the fear in the dwarves and adventurers of the Underdark! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single handily responsible for the formation of our show

This week Freeman and James talk about another English folklore mainstay, another black dog! This week's doge, however, is a wispy ethereal beast that best serves as a dark guardian! Enjoy the Shadow Mastiff! Reading List https://www.encounterthis.ca/blog Socials Patreon Twitter Instagram Facebook Sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing , a Vancouver based brewery whose Blackmail Stout might be single han...