Fireball the Gazebo

Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball   Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription!  Ruttigers on BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/richard-whitters/ruttigers-almanac-ttrpg-toolkit#top Let's sit down with Richard Whitters and discuss his new RPG - Ruttigers, which is live on BackerKit right now! We have LOVED the early free Quick Start rules for th...

We've come up with something we feel EVERY D&D group needs to go through - Do you think your group can handle it?  THE SEVEN QUESTIONS ASKED IN THIS EPISODE:  Whats most important in a game for you personally to enjoy it?  When you’re most immersed, what are you paying attention to? If a game fails for you, whats usually the reason? What do you think you value in RPGs that others might no...

Dealing with the Deities and Religion can be such a massive benefit to your game, but theres a lot of stigma around it in recent editions of D&D. So whats the deal, and how can we make destroying a creator of worlds cool again? We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's Y...

What characters you draw inspiration from when making your D&D character REALLY matters, but how can it drastically change not only your expectations at the table, but the actual course of the campaign??? We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube...

The speed at which you level in your D&D campaign has some pretty massive ramifications in your game. So what is the ideal leveling pace for your group? How do you go about tweaking this? Let's discuss! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.yout...

After years of playing every edition of D&D, we find ourselves enjoying 2nd edition the most. Why do we feel this way, and is it worth trying for yourself? Lets get to the bottom of the glory of 2nd edition D&D! We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: http...

The players play a very important role in any D&D story, but how well are yours holding up their end of the bargain? Let's talk player agency, story telling, and how players can do their part! We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.yo...

Random Encounters should NOT be a throw-away aspect of your game. In fact, they can be one of the most valuable tools at your disposal. How can we use them to create the most memorable moments, patch together plot holes, and make the PCs feel like their decisions are driving the story? LETS DISCUSS! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://...

Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball   Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription!  AI is a hot button issue, but is there actually some good uses for AI Tools in our hobby? Can it make your time at the table more enjoyable? Can it cut down your time to prep for a session while making the session actually better? Let's dig in! We are also available on YouTube,...

Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball   Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription!  Magic items are as old as D&D itself, so what makes amazing, memorable, and epic ones? And how do we avoid taking the 'magic' out of magic items by just slapping a bunch of +1 weapons in front of the players? Let's break it down! We are also available on YouTube, p...

Ever wonder why your players are on their phone all combat long? Why the fights take forever and don't feel action packed and exciting? Let's rip the band aid off... We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg  #...

D&D is at a crossroads; many amazing new games are coming from all sides and the next edition of D&D must prove it deserves its place at the top of the mountain. So what needs to be fixed from 5E in D&D's next edition? We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube C...

The first adventure will make or break any campaign. So what goes into an epic first adventure? There are some key pillars you are going to want to include, so lets walk through all the details and the flexibility to make any crazy idea you may have into the perfect first adventure! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@...

There's a lot in earth's history that can be an amazing backbone to your next campaign world. Sprinkle in the right amount of fantasy, and you can have something truly special. Let's discuss how to make this one of the most memorable campaigns you'll ever play! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC...

Technology and Firearms in your D&D game can be tricky, complicated, and might derail your whole campaign... BUT, they open up some amazing opportunities to bring a unique and flavorful take to your game world. So how do we utilize them best? Lets discuss! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZ...

Eberron truly is an amazing setting regardless of what D&D edition you play in, so lets break down all the important details you need to know about the world and WHY its so amazing to play in!  We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgpt...

Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball   Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription!  Skills are such a a tricky thing in our TTRPGs. What's important, what stinks, and how do we utilize them best in our games? Lets discuss!  We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZ...

Using relationships and romance in your D&D campaign can be a powerful tool, but how can it best be utilized and how can it turn sour or cringy quickly? Lets break it down and share how we've best used romantic relationships to enhance our games! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vi...

Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball   Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription!  This is an exciting one! We've spent a lot of years honing the character creation process to ensure our characters are engaging, exciting and easy to play, and make the campaign all the more enjoyable! Let's dig into the exact systems we use to achieve this!  We are also av...

Starting off Season 2 with a bang! Lets dig into Actual Plays - what they REALLY are, and what we like and dislike about them. This is a spicy one, folks!  We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg  #d&d #dungeon...

Holidays in your D&D campaign! The importance of food and feasts in your game! Let's discuss, and our plans for Fireball the Gazebo in 2026!  We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg  #d&d #dungeonsandd...

The evolution of story telling and pacing has come a long way through the history of D&D. Let's discuss the two main styles of campaigns; their pros and cons, and which works best for you and your group!  We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.yo...

What are the ways we 'cheat' in D&D? And are any of them defendable? Lets discuss the ways, and if 'fudging' your dice rolls is ever forgivable! We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg  #d&a...

Marathon campaigns are an amazing way to play D&D, and solve so many of the issues we all face with typical regular campaigns. Let's discuss them and how you can have the an amazing time!  We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!  Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg  Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgpt...

PCs usually follow the lead of the DM, but running your own business at the gaming table unique... YOU get to be in charge! Want to run a newspaper? A real estate agency? A bakery? A traveling circus? THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS! Let's talk about why talk about why running a D&D business is so awesome, and HOW you can do it at your table!  We are also available on all YouTube, please follow u...