RPGBOT.Podcast

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we examine the mechanics of fear in TTRPGs. Frequently reduced to a mechanical annoyance, we look a how games apply fear to characters and how you can make use of those mechanics. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach...

On this RPGBOT.Bestiary, we do a deep examination of slaad. We examine their lore, their stats, and how you can use giant, murderous space frogs to create spooky experiences in your game. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. M...

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we look at Drow in Dungeons and Dragons. We dig ino the real-world history of Drow, then look at how we can use Drow in our games in a way that makes them scary antagonist without dipping into problematic tropes. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support...

On this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we talked to Eric Silver, the best DM in podcasting, about producing Actual Play (AP) RPG podcasts. We discuss some of the deep practical and technical aspects of creating, producing, and marketing excellent audio content. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free...

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we do a side-by-side comparison between the updated versions of the 5e cleric being presented by OneDnD (WotC) and by Tales of the Valiant (Kobold Press). If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we conclude our 4-ish part series on how to play Vampire: The Masquerade. We sit down with Ash to answer some lingering questions from Randall and Tyler. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new list...

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On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we review the recently-released Baldur's Gate 3. We highlight some differences from the TTRPG rules, discuss parts of the game that we do and don't like, and share our general thoughts. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Quickstart, we conclude a brief introductory one-shot of Vampire: The Masquerade. Ash acts as Storyteller while Randall and Tyler get into some spooky vampire intrigue, searching for a vampire gone missing amidst local vampire political machinations. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite po...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss how to handle a Total Party Kill, the last and best party that you'll ever have. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. Check out our  Best of Season 1  and  Best of Season 2  pl...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss knowledge skills. Complex, deep, and poorly-understood, knowledge skills give characters a crucial window into the world around them. We discuss how DMs/GMs can make these skills meaningful, and how players can use them to good effect.

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our discussion of the OneDnD Playtest. We dig into the covered in UA #6 and in the previous documents and discuss what changed, what does and doesn't work, and what gives us feelings. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support t...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Masterclass, we welcome David Lemke, co-creator of DnD Adventure Club, to discuss how to GM for kids. David shares years of experience and advice on how GMing for kids is different, how to do it well, and how to handle common challenges with young audiences. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your fav...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss the newly-updated version of Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1. We look at the new monsters, discuss the mechanical changes to existing monsters, consider how this fits alongside the upcoming Tales of the Valiant, and highlight some of our favorite entries. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotif...