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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...

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Allison Rossi and Jonathan Green to talk about the latest D&D hardcover adventure book, Tomb of Annihilation. They discuss the story elements, main villains, timing constraints, death curse, the trap filled final dungeon, and everything in between. Is it worth the price? Listen to this episode to find out!   Links: Allison on Twitter Jon on Twitter Tra...

In this episode Jeff is joined by two Tome Show newbies - Simon Oberbrinkmann and Jason Shamblin - to talk about rebinding damaged D&D books. The 5e D&D core books are notorious for falling apart due to the glue used in the binding process. What can you do do when this happens? Other than Calling Wizards of the Coast's customer service line, you can rebind your books yourself, or have a local shop...

In this episode Mike, Sam, and Jeff talk about their games from September and October 2017. Included in their campaign talk is a quick discussion on how to increase the feeling of oddness in a setting, how to provide a good experience to your players when their PCs are on a long journey, and what to do when the PCs decide NOT to engage with a powerful enemy.  Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com...

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by an all star cast! Their guests are Dan Dillon, a prolific freelancer who publishes most of his work with Kobold Press, Shawn Merwin, who hosts the Down with D&D Podcast and writes for the Adventurer's League, and Stephen Radney-MacFarland, a former D&D designer who now designs for Paizo Publishing! This motley group has a lively discussion about alignme...

In this episode of Performance Check, Jon interviews James Introcaso and Rudy Basso, creators and performers of “Have Spellbook, Will Travel” Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We'll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch...

Our effort to catch up on backlogged book club episodes continues! In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric discuss The Secrets of Solace by Jaleigh Johnson.  Thank you to the sponsor fo this episode: Noble Knight Links:   Jaleigh Johnson on the Web Jeff Twitter   Tracy Twitter   Tracy Web   Eric Twitter     Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Emylie Bonneville, Aaron Good, and Ishmael Alvarez to review the Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting book published by Green Ronin for use with 5th edition D&D. After the review and discussion, Jeff and Tracy sit down with James Haeck, one of the lead authors of the book. Thanks to our Sponsor Noble Knight! Links: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Publisher Page Aaron...

The Book Club is BACK!! In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric are joined by Geoffrey Wynn to discuss Erin M. Evan's latest Brimstone Angels novel, The Devil You Know. The discussion is followed by an interview with Erin.   Thank you to the sponsor fo this episode: OpenGamingStore.com Links: Erin M. Evans Web   Erin M. Evans Twitter   Appendix N Podcast   Jeff Twitter   Tracy Twitter   Tracy Web  ...

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Amy Vorpahl, actor, musician, D&D lover and roleplaying afficianado! They talk about her entry into the gaming sphere, how she started playing RPGs, her work with Geek & Sundry, and a bunch of other fun RPG related stuff! Thanks to our sponsor:  Noble Knight Games  - where out of print is available again! Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you! Thanks...

I this episode Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their games from August 2017. This is followed by a brief discussion about balancing encounters, giving players hints when a foe is too powerful, and the difference between a dice roll (new school) and a description of PC action (old school).   Thanks to our sponsor for this episode:  Noble Knight Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter R...

This is the debut episode of one of the Tome Show's new feature programs - The Monstrous Ecologist! In this episode your host, Jeremiah McCoy, tackles one of the most iconic monsters of D&D - the Beholder! Eye of the Beholder (phrase meaning) Interview with Gary Gygax Thank you to our sponsor for this episode - Noble Knight Games Where the Beholder has appeared: Original D&D Supplement 1: Greyhawk...