Monster Man

This bonus episode, requested by Patreon backer Brian, asks whether there's a connection between the 1981 AD&D supplement Fiend Folio and the 500-pound gorilla of British gaming, Warhammer! My answer: kind of!     In the podcast, I reference a few blogs and sites you can check out. For critical analysis of early Warhammer and lots of other stuff, check out the Realm of Zhu ! Or just read Zhu's art...

Today's episode takes a look at some Dungeons and Dragons monsters from White Dwarf that didn't make it into the Fiend Folio, including the Giant Caterpillar! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip fro...

We've spent 70-ish episodes going through the Fiend Folio. So what have we learned? Join me for this wrapup of the second season, in which I talk about why I think you have to approach this book differently from the original Monster Manual.  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron D...

Can you believe it? It's the last two monsters of the Fiend Folio! Thank you all for being with me on this weird journey. In the next episode we'll be doing the wrap-up, and then it's on to the really weird stuff! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus...

Bug men! Little dudes! As we approach the end of the Fiend Folio, the book is making sure none of its classic themes go unrepeated. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery"...

My Patreon supporters bring you this extra-extra-long episode on djinn in D&D! A lot of it is just me having fun reading from the Thousand and One Nights . Honestly, this is both one of the longest episodes and one of the episodes where I feel like I left the most out. There's just so much to say about djinn! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get acce...

Three classic D&D monsters from the Fiend Folio in today's episode: the Whipweed, the Witherstench, and the Witherweed! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Sp...

Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, including the shocking Volt and the whirling Vortex! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Sp...

Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode: the deceptive Vision and the deadly Vodyanoi! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane...

Two more D&D monsters in today's episode -- the strange but basically harmless Umpleby and the colourful and decidedly dangerous urchin! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Myst...

It's another monster special, brought to you free, gratis and for nothin' by the generosity of my Patreon supporters! This one's all about killer dolls -- scary if they come at you with a letter opener, but can we make them work in a D&D game? I bet we can. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other p...

There's only one monster left in the T section, but I got a lot of good comments on the Bullywug episode, so I'm also taking the opportunity to answer some listener mail! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music i...

This episode covers four more types of troll for Dungeons and Dragons. You might think one was enough, but ... no, you'd probably be right.  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn...

It's a special bonus episode to celebrate the beginning of a new season of Patron Deities! Even if you're not a subscriber, enjoy this free episode -- and if you like it, maybe consider supporting the show on Patreon to get access to over 30 more episodes right away.

It's a weird one as we take a look at three oddball D&D monsters from the Fiend Folio! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative C...

Today's D&D monsters show two ... very different ways of thinking about the hazards of the natural world. Enjoy! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane...

Patron Daniel Lofton brings you this special episode devoted to my froggy boys! Some Dungeons and Dragons monsters set the earth atremble, and some monsters are swamp trash, but I love 'em all.  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail...

A mean little guy that hates wizards and a big burny worm that just wants to, I dunno, burrow. Oh Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, you're not an ordinary game. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from...

Happy New Year, everyone! Our Dungeons and Dragons monsters for this episode include the cat-people Tabaxi and the tentacley Tentamort. I don't have a good image of a Tabaxi, so enjoy this picture of the cat you can sometimes hear in the background of episodes instead:  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, includi...

Our last two Dungeons and Dragons monsters for 2018! Happy holidays, everyone, and see you in the new year.  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , us...

Did you ever look at a Dungeons and Dragons monster and think "I like it, but it could be a little weirder?" Well, this episode's for you! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn My...

Regular Dungeons and Dragons monsters return as we get the most  Fiend Folio pairing imaginable: a gross undead and a mischievous little guy! It's the Snyad and the Son of Kyuss on today's episode.  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbn...

Today's Dungeons and Dragons monsters are Ssendam and Ygorl, Lords of the Slaadi! They look pretty metal, but what's their deal? Join us as we ... don't find out.  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a cli...

We take a look at Charles Stross' froggiest creation for Dungeons and Dragons in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a ...

  Today we'll be talking about the sneaky ol' Skulk! PLUS: a look at some monsters from the stuff I bought or was given at Dragonmeet! You can purchase Bestiary of Fantastic Creatures Volume 1 here. An earlier version of Macchiato Monsters is here. Mateo Diaz Torres blogs at Hex Culture ; I got my copy of the Pamphlet from Lost Pages . Bear Essentials is two bucks on DTRPG. And Weird of the Wode i...