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Exploring the boundless possibilities of the DnD multiverse can be both thrilling and overwhelming. With so much content to delve into, where can you begin? Perhaps the answer lies in Manual of the Planes, QL Games new DMsGuild title that looks to the rich history of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse, particularly the canon of Planescape, for inspiration.   On this episode of the RPGBOT.News, the...

  How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying. Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

On this RPGBOT.News, we dig into Unearthed Arcana: Player's Handbook #8. We explore the updated verison of the Barbarian, the Druid, and the Monk, as well as some new spells. 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. If you love th...

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we explore the world of charity fundraising in the TTRPG space. We look at popular charities, fundraising events, and the general charity landscape. 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. If you love the...

On this RPGBOT.News, we talk to award-winning journalist Lin Codega. We talk about Lin's recent work, including breaking the OGL story, journalism's precarious but crucial position in today's world, and what the future holds.   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 podca...

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss encouraging roleplay at the table. Play acting, the more social aspect of roleplaying, can be intimidating for players new and old, but both players and DMs can do a few things to help everyone else at the table lean into roleplaying. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app....

On this RPGBOT.News, we look at the new Deck of Many Things from Wizards of the Coast. We discuss the history of the deck and new incarnation, as well as all the cool stuff you can find in the accompanying card guide and the Book of Many Things. 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 t...

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss pacing, rest mechanics, and how the two interact and create problems in TTRPGs. We look at existing rules, their context, and how we can make the rules work in our games. 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 reac...

On this RPGBOT.News, we look at Unearthed Arcana #8: Bastions and Cantrips. At least, we think it's number 8, but WotC didn't number it. Either way, we talked about property ownership and cantrips. 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 li...

On this RPGBOT.News, we look at the new Player Core published under the Pathfinder 2e remaster. We look at some of high-level changes and discuss what players can expect from the updated rulebooks. 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 li...

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we examine DnD's domains of dread and discuss what they are, how they work, and how you can build a game around them. 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. If you love the show, consider joining us on  P...

On this RPGBOT.Bestiary we examine Hags. Where did these things come from? What are they? What's the deal with hag covens? How do we use them in our games? We answer at least one of these questions/ 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 li...

On this RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the Lady of Pain. Among the most iconic characters in the Planescape setting, the Lady of Pain is a mysterious figure with a rich history in the dnd canon. We look at what we know, what we suspect, and what we know has happened around the Lady of Pain in products that predate Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and re...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we talk to returning guests Alan Patrick and Alex Kammer about their upcoming adventure "The End of Everything." We talk about the plot, the themes, and what cool stuff players will find and do in the adventure. 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...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse for DnD 5e. We examine the contents of the 3-book boxed set, discuss exciting new monsters and setting material, and briefly explore the adventure. Wizards of the Coast provided materials for this review. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your...

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...