The D6 Generation

In this episode it's a bit of "Achievements in Gaming," looking at what's been on the table and screen lately including Krosmasters Arena and Cyberpunk 2077.

In which we learn why every party needs a Hodor.

In which owlbears are freed and everyone says "Ewww"

In which we learn what hand signals are best for infiltrating a castle.

Culling through the back of the game closet an old game is found. Is it still worth keeping in the collection? It's time to return that old game to the table and see. This time: Mage Wars. How is it nearly 10 years after release?

In which our party discovers what IS in the bottom of a well and the value of a well-made pole. #VivaLaPole

In this pip Russ reviews an oldie but a goodie: Smash Up. And we get an update on the Song of Ice and Fire map-based campaign mechanics.

In which Karluk makes a cyclops really hot, Pyrric slips Euphemia the tongue, & Thraal's rocks explode. (All of that happened, and all of it is rated G)

Raef has still more questions for Russ on approaches to DMing. This time around we tackle pacing the 'rest'. How do you keep your players from just continually resting to recharge their abilities? Plus other DM type topics!

In which we learn how not to approach a pair of snacking cyclops. [We assume the plural of cyclops follows the deer/sheep rule]

Russ shares what furniture & techniques he & his oldest daughter chose to use to display his geekery.

A minotaur loses consciousness. A dwarf loses his memory. And the party loses their horses. (Again)

Raef interviews Russ on more Dungeon Master tips and tricks. We cover a variety of topics from how to keep from waisting prep work to what to keep behind the curtain.

In which we learn how to harvest a dragon and what Klarg's been cooking.

In this pip our band of Roleplay 8 Charisma players level their D&D characters up from level 3 to level 4. Listen to their thought processes and learn a few tips and tricks about leveling via Roll20.net virtual tabletop software.

In which cultists learn the downside of dealing with dragons, a dragon learns the downside of accepting a gift horse, and a new friend is made.

Russ shares his thoughts on the board game "Galaxy Hunters" from IDW Games. Mechs, biomutants, and worker placement? In space? With dice? Yes, please.

Session 21 of our D&D live campaign in which the dwarves discover reverse psychology.

Craig & Russ give a classic D6G review of Cool Mini or Not's miniature war game A Song of Ice and Fire. Later Raef interviews Aaron Lebauer, a business owner who finds a lot of value in Dungeons and Dragons. Entrepreneurs & Dragons starts at the 1 hr mark.

In this D&D megasode we learn how to recover an axe lodged in a tree and why it isn't smart to invade a tree's personal space. Also Russ shares his thoughts on the board game Roll Player. Roll Player review begins at the 1 hour 58 minute mark.

Raef, Craig, & Russ all in the same episode again? You bet...although spread out. Up first Craig & Russ discuss Craig's new home brew Song of Ice & Fire campaign we'll be starting featuring the miniature game from CMON. Then later Raef "Hollywood" Granger hosts a panel with the players from our D&D live campaign discussing tips and techniques to bring your characters to life. Character Acadamy sta...

In this DnD megasode we learn that halflings have backbone and Ullrick reads from the book of grudges. Among other things. Also, Russ shares his thoughts on the video game Desperaos 3 during the interlude. Desperados 3: 1 hr 53 min mark.

Craig and Russ discuss the newest game set in Frank Herbert's Dune universe: Dune Imperium. Will Craig enjoy a deck builder worker placement game with sandworms? And later Raef returns for another "D&D Academy" segment. This time Raef shares how he approaches making a character his own. If you would like to fast forward directly: D&D Academy starts at the 40 minute mark.

It's another D6G Megasode! We've got two Dungeons and Dragons live play sessions, 15-16 in which the party finally makes it to Thundertree...and get's into some serious horseplay. Between sessions, Russ shares his thoughts on the Forbidden Waters, one of the big 2020 releases from Plaid Hat games. Forbidden Waters review starts at the 1 hr 31 min mark.

Craig, Russ, & Raef "Hollywood" Granger are back with another predictions episode. We take a look at the predictions we made way back in December 2019 and see how many we got right. Then we look ahead to 2021, what will the future bring?