The Tome Show

We close the book on the tales of Conan the Wanderer! Join us for our discussion of the final three tales ever written by Robert E. Howard about his famous character, including one of his finest stories, Red Nails. www.nobleknight.com “Beyond the Black River” published May - June 1935 in Weird Tales Fort Tuscan Balthus Zogar Sag, Pictish Wizard Cult of Jhebbal Sag “Shadows in Zamboula” (original t...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Wolfgang Baur  and  Steve Winter  of  Kobold Press  to discuss the chapter-by-chapter release of  Deep Magic  for fifth edition. Then it's an interview with  Ian Eller  about his  Kickstarter for the fictional game world of Strange Arcana . This podcast was recorded on June 29 and July 1, 2016. DMs Guild  Pick of the Episode:  The Five Temples of the Earth Mother P...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Hal Greenberg ,  Kevin Glusing , and  Richard Lee Byers  to discuss the  ongoing Kickstarter for book II of The Awakened . This podcast was recorded on June 20, 2016. DMs Guild  Pick of the Episode:  Castle Ravenloft Hires Jpg Colour Maps Please  rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes ! It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook The...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Michael Ambyth ,  Rudy Basso , and  Alex Basso  to discuss the new D&D deck building game,  Tyrants of the Underdark  and speculate on upcoming settings and storylines for the tabletop RPG. This podcast was recorded on June 19, 2016. DMs Guild  Pick of the Episode:  Forgotten Realms 5000 Please  rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and help...

It's Part 2 of the Baldur's Gate 2 'cast! Rejoin  Rudy ,  Alex ,  Vegas ,  Gregory  and  Dr. John Fischer  as they discuss favorite quests, the combat system, and more! Next Month:  Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance Rudy and Alex Playing BG2 Have Spellbook, Will Travel

James Introcaso  sits down with  Andrew Kane,   Allison Rossi , and Round Table Newbie  Jay Africa  to discuss the latest  Unearthed Arcana article about feats  for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons. This podcast was recorded on June 12, 2016. DMs Guild  Pick of the Episode:  Tarokka Deck Unleashed Please  rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps a bunch! Links: The...

In this episode, Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their latest games and campaigns. 

In this episode Jeff is joined by James Introcaso and Mike Shea as they discuss Homecoming Book III: Maestro, by R. A. Salvatore. The discussion review is followed by an interview with the author. The guys were pretty rough on Bob Salvatore this time around - why? Listen to find out! Links: Jeff on Twitter James on Twitter Mike on Twitter Please remember to use our affiliate links below to support...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Liz Theis ,  Patrick Dennis ,  Sam Dillon , and Round Table newbie  Ginny Loveday  to talk about all of the awesome announcements coming out of the  D&D Live from Meltdown  event. They discuss  Storm King's Thunder ,  Volo's Guide to Monsters ,  Neverwinter ,  Assault of the Giants ,  Fantasy Grounds , and  Force Grey: Giant Hunters . This podcast was recorded on J...

In this episode of Behind the DM Screen, Jeff & Mike are joined by David Gibson to discuss their month in gaming, what has happened in their campaigns, and ideas to makes things even cooler! 

James Introcaso  sits down with  Dan Dillon  and  Schuyler Esau  to discuss why the oft-maligned beast master ranger isn't as terrible as you think. Then it's an interview with game designer Craig Campbell about his ongoing  Kickstarter for his new RPG Murders & Acquisitions . This podcast was recorded on May 23 and 26, 2016. DMs Guild  Pick of the Episode:  Beasts from the Abyss Please  rate and...

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 32 - Selected Works by H. P. Lovecraft, Part 5 Three chilling tales from H. P. Lovecraft written in the last years of his life. www.nobleknight.com “The Thing on the Doorstep” written August 1933; published January 1937 in Weird Tales Edward Pickman Derby Daniel Upton Asenath Waite “The Shadow Out of Time” written November - February 1935; published June 1936 in As...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Adventurers League  admin,  Greg Marks , to discuss the  Con Created Content program , the search for more female designers, future D&D storylines,  payment for AL adventure designers , and his upcoming products and projects. This podcast was recorded on May 18, 2016. DMs Guild  Pick of the Episode:  Three-Dollar Monsters: Creatures of the Shadowfell Links: The Tom...

Uh-oh, we got a MONDO episode of D&D V&G!  So ROTUND and EXTENSIVE it is that it had to be split in two parts!  Listen to  Rudy ,  Alex ,  Vegas ,  Gregory , and special guest and BG2 expert/astronaut-in-training  Dr. John Fischer  as they discuss the UI, story elements, characters, and favorite moments from the classic CRPG Baldur's Gate 2. Stick around for Part 2, in which the boys go into speci...

In this episode of the The Tome Show, Jeff & Tracy are joined by Sam Dillon and David Gibson to discuss Wizards of the Coast's latest 5e D&D adventure, Curse of Strahd. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the product's lead designer, Chris Perkins. Please  rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps us more than you think! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Topher Kohan ,  Joe Lastowski , and Round Table newbie  Robert Maxwell  to discuss  rumors of the latest Dungeons and Dragons storyline  and  a cryptic announcement from Wizards of the Coast about a D&D announcement . Then it's an interview with  Steven Helt  of the  Four Horsemen  to discuss their ongoing  Kickstarter for The Talented Bestiary . This podcast was r...

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy are joined by Jessica Price of Paizo Publishing. They talk about her introduction into the gaming hobby, how she got into a campaign with Paizo's founder, and some of the GMing skills she has learned and perfected over the years.  Please  rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes . It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Paizo Publis...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Alex Basso  and Round Table newbies  Dan Elwell  and  Daniel Franco  to discuss the  free PDF that brings the Zendikar campaign setting from Magic: The Gathering into fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons rules . Then they chat about the  announcement of the Acquisitions Incorporated series  and the rise of actual play series and podcasts. After the panel, it's an int...

James Introcaso  sits down with game designers  Rob Heinsoo  and  Jonathan Tweet  to discuss their careers and lives with gaming. Both have worked on previous editions of  Dungeons and Dragons  and together they created the hit RPG  13th Age . The design duo are getting ready to put out  13th Age in Glorantha  thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. This podcast was recorded on April 28, 2016...

From the minds of D&D V&G host  Rudy Basso  and Round Table host  James Introcaso  comes a new podcast based on their D&D experiences - Have Spellbook, Will Travel, a fully produced and voice-acted comedy radio play.  Hear the story of Andar Patrone and his adventuring party as they try to make it as a mercenary group in a classic fantasy world.  If you enjoyed listening to this, please subscribe...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Rudy Basso  to discuss their upcoming fantasy, comedy, radio drama podcast,  Have Spellbook Will Travel . Then James sits down with Henry Lopez and  Pedro Barrenechea  of  Paradigm Concepts  to talk about their long-running campaign setting,  Arcanis , and  Kickstarter for Forged in Magic . Finally it's an interview with game designer  Mike Myler  about his Kicksta...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Topher Kohan ,  Joe Lastowski ,  Paige Leitman , and  Ben Heisler  to discuss the  D&D March survey  and the state of organized play. Then it's an interview with  Stephen Rowe  and  Dan Dillon  of  The Four Horsemen  to discuss their  Kickstarter for The Talented Bestiary . This podcast was recorded on March 29 and April 17, 2016. DMs Guild  Pick of the Episode:  G...

James Introcaso  sits down with Round Table newbies  Michael Ambyth  and  Seth Zolin  to discuss  Gothic Heroes , the latest Unearthed Arcana article, and  Chris Cocks being named the new president of Wizards of the Coast . Then it's an interview with  James D'Amato  of the  One Shot Podcast  to discuss the  Noisy Person Cards Kickstarter . This podcast was recorded on April 11 and 16, 2016. DMs G...

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 31 - The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Part 3 In this episode, we discuss the short story “Farmer Giles of Ham" and finish our discussion of “The Hobbit." www.nobleknight.com Farmer Giles of Ham written 1947; published 1949 The Hobbit written mostly during the 1920’s and 1930’s; first draft finished by January 1933 published September 21, 1937 by George Allen & Unwin...

James Introcaso  sits down with  Teos Abadia ,  Russ Morrissey , and  Dan Dillon  to discuss making money in the tabletop RPG business. This discussion is a continuation on a subject first discussed in  Round Table 113 . Then it's a conversation with  Chris Matney  of  Trapdoor Technologies  to discuss an exciting partnership with  Paizo ! Their mobile app Playbook will have a whole library of off...