THACO's Hammer

The words “raucous” and “ribald” come to mind in this extra-long episode, but that’s what you get when the Core Gang (DMs Glen, Cory and Brian) invite DM Julie in for her always interesting (and somewhat loony) takes on all things 2E. In this go-round we have some interesting emails, Go over the Blade kit from last episode’s Complete Bard’s Handbook, Talk about eating (and Cory’s specialty, drinki...

We’ve been labeled as outcasts for this episode! Join DMs Fulongamer, Glen and Brian as they dredge up more ore from the 2e mines! After answering an email, they pick up their pickaxes and get to work. First they discuss the Outcast kit from the Complete Book of Dwarves, then with some reluctance from Glen they discuss the new dwarven deities in the Deminhuman Deities supplement, and then they end...

Join DMs Glen and Brian as they discuss Group vs. Individual Initiative, sing the praises of The Complete Bard’s Handbook, figure out What Happened to the Half-Orc, mess around with polearms and discuss what to do with Harpies in a game.

Our first show dedicated entirely to an AD&D 2E campaign world, is up. In it DM Glen and DM Brian are joined by DM Chrispy (from Save or Die), an expert on all things Birthright. We talk about the campaign world, “blooded” characters, priests in the campaign world, the monster the Awnsheighlin (which, by the time the discussion is over DM Glen manages to pronounce right) and finally a talk abo...

Join DMs Glen, Cory and Brian this week we have a ranger-centric episode. We talk about the Tracking skill, look over The Complete Ranger’s Handbook, discuss the Giant Killer kit and ranger magic items. We continue our convention discussion series on how to prep for conventions and wrap up with a review of one of the ranger’s favorite foes, giants.

Join DMs Glen, Cory and Brian as we talk about proficiencies, The Complete Wizard’s Handbook, the usefulness of the wizard’s spells Chromatic Orb and Invisible Mail, have the first of a series of discussions about planning for a convention and round it out by looking at the Death Knight.

Enter DM Brian…. Join DMs Glen and Badmike as they welcome the latest addition to the podcast family, DM Brian. He gives his role-playing credentials and not found wanting, they delve into the show. They discuss the dwarven race, maps and miniatures, dwarven mines and cities, and dwarven rune magic. They face down the Duergar, and finish things off the adventure in Dungeon #60: Shards of the Day.

Join DMs Glen, Cory and Badmike as they delve into the dwarven fighter kit Rapid Response Rider, discuss Armor Wear and Tear and the spells Corpse Visage and Puffball, and get into the monster called the Bonebat. Finally they engage in the Siege of Krayts Freehold (Dungeon Magazine #33).

Episode 2 – Enter DM BadMike…. In this episode, DM BadMike joins the Wild Games family as a co-host on Thaco’s Hammer and he tells a little about himself. From there they discuss the Complete Book of Elves, and elves as a race. Then they talk about spell components, the plan B DMs sometimes are forced to go to, and the spells Blast Bones and Crushing Walls. Then the guys go on a Snipe Hunt for Oty...

We’ve got our hands up and our eyes cast down for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they serve up another (long overdue) helping of 2e goodness! First they analyze the Remove Paralysis spell and its reverse, then they talk about the cockatrice and bring it home with a Brainstorm.   You can find us on Facebook (Thacos Hammer Podcast), Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter (@thacoshammer)...

Join DM Glen and Cory as they get this party started! Cory describes his experiences with D&D and RPGs in general, and from there they go into each segment of the show, as described below:   Hits & Crits (What did we do in 2E and RPGs this week, and read emails that aresent to us) Option Package (Splatbooks and Supplements) It’s In The Book (Rules and Optional Rules) People Skills (Races,...