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The Tome Show is proud to present the first episode of THE WORLD TREE BURNS - the only official 5th edition D&D actual play set in Midgard, the game world created and published by the brilliant designers at Kobold Press. This episode was produced by Encounter Roleplay and Kobold Press, and was livestreamed on the Encounter Roleplay twitch channel. The Tome Show is proud to be hosting the audio-onl...

In this episode Mike, Sam, and Jeff talk about their games from April 2018. Thanks to our sponsor EASY ROLLER DICE Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Jeremiah McCoy, Rabbit Stoddard, and Quinn Murphy to discuss the Midgard Heroes Handbook, published by Kobold Press for use with 5th edition D&D. Links: Jeremiah McCoy on the Web Jeremiah McCoy on Twitter Rabbit Stoddard on Twitter Rabbit Stoddard on the Web Rabbit Stoddard on G+ Quinn Murphy on Twitter Quinn Murphy on the Web Tracy on Twitter Tracy on...

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Ginny Loveday, Shawn Merwin, and Ishmael Alvarez to discuss the rogue class in 5th edition D&D.  Thank you to our sponser, Easy Roller Dice   Bumper Music by  Amy Vorpahl Links: Ginny Loveday on Twitter Shawn Merwin on Twitter Down with DnD Podcast Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Ishmael Alvarez on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Jeff on Twitter T...

In this episode Jeff and Mike talk about their games from March 2018. Thanks to our sponsor  Noble Knight Games  where out of print is available again. Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Tracy and Eric discuss The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. Thanks to our sponsor,  Noble Knight Games ! Links:  Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Eric on Twitter     Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Jeff, Eric, and Tracy discuss Neil Gaiman's 2005 best seller Anansi Boys. Thanks to our sponsor,  Noble Knight Games ! Links:  Jeff G on Twitter   Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Eric on Twitter     Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Jeff and Mike talk about their games from February 2018. Thanks to our sponsor  Noble Knight Games  where out of print is available again. Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

HAPPY 300th EPISODE TOME SHOW LISTENERS!!!!! We are celebrating our 300th episode with a mega-show!! In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Jeremiah McCoy, Ishmael Alvarez, and Allison Rossi to discuss D&D Beyond - the 5th edition digital toolset from Curse! Their discussion is followed by an interview with Adam Bradford, D&D Beyond's product director. Thank you to our sponser,  Noble Knight...

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Jeremiah McCoy and Louis Brenton to discuss the Warlock 5e zine patreon project by Kobold Press. Thank you to our sponser,  Noble Knight Games!   Bumper Music by  Amy Vorpahl Links: Louis Brenton on Twitter Louis Brenton on the Web Jeremiah McCoy on the Web Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Brandes Stoddard, Ishmael Alvarez, and Louis Brenton to discuss the druid class in 5th edition D&D.  Thank you to our sponser,  Noble Knight Games!   Bumper Music by Amy Vorpahl Links: Brandes Stoddard on Twitter Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard at Tribality Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Ishmael Alvarez on Twitter Louis Brenton on Twitter Loui...

In this episode, Jeff is joined by 3 exceptional guests - Paige Leitman (D&D Facebook moderator), David Hartlage (owner of DMDavid Blog), and Ryan Costello (host of Know Direction Podcast) - to discuss accessories at your gaming table. Each guest discusses 2 or 3 great additions to your table that you might want to check out. Thanks to our sponsor,  Noble Knight Games ! Links:   Paige Leitman on T...

I this episode Mike and Jeff are joined by Allison Rossi to talk about their games from January 2018.  Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Allison on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Jeff, Eric, and Tracy discuss Richard Lee Byers' The Captive Flame. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the author. Thanks to our sponsor, Noble Knight Games ! Links:   Richard Lee Byers on Twitter   Richard Lee Byers on Facebook   Jeff G on Twitter   Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Eric on Twitter     Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Jeff and Sam sit down with Brandes Stoddard and Dan Dillon to discuss the ranger class in 5th edition D&D. What was the basis for the first Ranger? What Ranger archetypes have been developed over the years? What is the best way to use the Ranger's spells and skills? Does the Beastmaster Ranger really suck? (Spoiler Alert: No, it doesn't!!) Thank you to our sponser, Noble Knight Gam...

In this episode of the Monstrous Ecologist we tackle the dread Tarrasque, possibly the most dreaded monster in D&D lore.    Your Host  Jeremiah McCoy http://jeremiahmccoy.com   Questions should be emailed to  TheTomeShow@gmail.com   Sponsors Noble Knight The Tome Show Patreon   SOURCES The Golden Legend by Jacobus de Voragine originally published in 1260     Tarrasque first appearance Advanced Dun...

In this episode Jeff Greiner sits down with Ginny Loveday and Paige Leitman to discuss sexual harassment and the gaming community. Does it still happen? What can you do if you witness harassment at a gaming event, convention, or home game? What can we do to make sure the people in our lives feel safe while gaming? Learn the answers to these questions and more! Links: Ginny Loveday on Twitter Ginny...

In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric are joined by Jeff Wikstrom to discuss Skullsworn by Brian Staveley. Links: Jeff Wikstrom on the Web   Jeff Wikstrom on Twitter   Jeff G on Twitter   Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Eric on Twitter     Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

I this episode Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their games from December 2017.  Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric discuss The Verdant Passage, book 1 of the Prism Pentad series by Troy Denning. Their review is followed by an interview with the author! Links: Troy Denning on Twitter   Jeff on Twitter   Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Eric on Twitter     Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Jeff sits down with the Tome Show's Social Media Guru, Ishmael Alvarez, Total Party Thrill Podcast host I-Hsien, and The Basics of the Game's Jeremiah McCoy to discuss Wizards of the Coast's latest 5e D&D release, Xanathar's Guide to Everything. This group pulls no punches as they talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly found in this guide! Links: Xanathar's Guide on Amazon (Aff...

In this episode of the Monstrous Ecologist we tackle one of the oldest and one of the largest monsters in D&D, the Dragon Turtle! Your Host: Jeremiah McCoy http://jeremiahmccoy.com Questions should be emailed to TheTomeShow@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsors: Noble Knight Games SOURCES Chinese Mythology, A to Z by Jeremy Roberts Wu Za Zu, Xie Zhaozhe (note: I could only find excerpts of English t...

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with guests Ishmael Alvarez, Mike Shea, and Sam Dillon to discuss map use in your D&D games. The use of maps and minis necessarily differs from so-called theater of the mind play, and this group discusses the ins and outs of both methods. Lots of great tips and advice come out the discussion no matter which style you prefer. Links: Sly Flourish's Guide to Na...

I this episode Jeff, Mike, and Sam talk about their games from November 2017. Included in their campaign talk is a quick discussion on how to traverse a maze-like enviornment or a long journey without resorting to throwing a meaningless random encounter at the party every time the PCs get lost. Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreo...

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Matt Mercer, DM of the very popular Critical Role Podcast and creator of the Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting ( listen to our review of the book in Tome episode 289 ). Matt talks D&D - how did he get started with RPG gaming, answers whether he enjoys playing or DMing more, and talks about the carzy ride of being on a popular D&D video-cast!  Thanks to our sponsor:  N...