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The Tome Show

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The Tome Show is a D&D show that has grown to include a large number of shows each with their own focus and hosts. A variety of shows, including news, reviews, interviews, advice, actual play, and book clubs. The common theme, however, we love D&D and will never stop talking about the game. Find us at http://www.thetomeshow.com or email the show at TheTomeShow@gmail.com.

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V&G 6 - Forgotten Realms: Demonstone 08.05.2015 45:19

This month Rudy , Alex , Vegas , and Greg check out Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone , a 2004 beat 'em up with mild RPG elements. Written by RA Salvatore (or Bobby Sal, as we prefer to call him), it allows you to switch between three (3) adventurers simultaneously as you bash in Slaad heads. Is it fun? Is it lame? And most importantly - how cool is it to be Drizzt?! Tune in to find out! Br...

Round Table 67 - Adventure Time and No Thank You, Evil! 04.05.2015 30:01

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso , Alex Basso , Ray Fallon , and Andrew Timmes to discuss Pendelton Ward, Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors creator, visiting Wizards of the Coast to collaborate on a future D&D story and an announcement from Monte Cooke Games about their upcoming Kickstarter for No Thank You, Evil . This podcast was recorded on April 23, 2015.Please rate and re...

Round Table 66 - Fantasy Grounds and Modifying Classes 27.04.2015 42:58

James Introcaso sits down with Andrew Kane , Vegas Lancaster , Topher Kohan , and Greg Blair to discuss the recent announcement that virtual table Fantasy Grounds will now sell officially licensed Dungeons and Dragons products and an Unearthed Arcana article about modifying fifth edition D&D classes which also provides a favored soul sorcerer build and a ranger without spells. This pod...

Lighting & Vision (Bonus Action 008) 22.04.2015 8:29

In this episode Sam and James discuss lighting and vision rules in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 65 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 183. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop bel...

Round Table 65 - SB 101, Conversion Guides, and Phoenix: Dawn Command 20.04.2015 1:12:33

James Introcaso sits down with Jeff Greiner , Sam Dillon , Tracy Hurley , and Liz Theis to discuss Gen Con 's reaction to the Indiana religious freedom law and the delay of fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons conversion guides . After that James interviews Eberron campaign setting and Gloom card game creator Keith Baker to discuss the Kickstarter for his new card based RPG Phoeni...

Relationships at the DnD Table (Tome 247) 17.04.2015 1:07:51

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Chris and Sharon Dudley to discuss relationships and gaming. Support the show, shop below... Noble Knight Games Pick of the Episode

Round Table 64 - Elemental Evil in Organized Play 13.04.2015 43:35

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea , Topher Kohan , and Joe Lastowski to discuss the new Elemental Evil storyline in the D&D Adventurers League . This podcast was recorded on March 31, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me D&D Organized Play D&D Adventurers League D&D Adventurers League on Facebook D&D A...

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 14 - Pirates of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs 08.04.2015 1:05:38

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 14 - Pirates of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs Boys go to Mars to get more stars. Carson Napier went to Venus to find… adventure! This 1932 adventure by Edgar Rice Burroughs introduces a new hero and a new planet, but after 20 years of writing pulp adventure novels, does the creator of Tarzan have anything more to offer? Find out as we review Pirates of Venus, the...

Round Table 63 - D&D n00bs and Lone Wolf Development 06.04.2015 43:33

James Introcaso sits down with Drootin Heacock , Richie "Walnuts" Sweeten , and Eric Sweeten of One-Quest to talk with them about their first EVER time playing D&D. Then it's a conversation with Liz Theis of Lone Wolf Development about Hero Lab and Realm Works softwares and a few big, exciting updates coming in the future. This podcast was recorded on March 24, 2015.Please rate and r...

Spellcasting Basics (Bonus Action 007) 03.04.2015 10:32

In this episode James and Sam discuss basic spellcasting rules in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 78-81 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 201-205. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show,...

Round Table 62 - Acquisitions Inc. and Elemental Evil Player's Companion 30.03.2015 2:49:29

James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan , Andrew Timmes, and Wade Kemper to discuss the latest installment of the Acquisitions Inc. live shows at PAX East 2015 and the free D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion PDF .Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Battlesystem Brawl worldbuilderblog.me Topher on Google+ Topher on Facebook Tit...

Behind the DM Screen (March 2015) 27.03.2015 1:08:12

Andy, Mike, and Sam get together to talk about their gaming in March 2015. They have a lively discussion about encounter building and xp budgets in 5e. Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

Gamer to Gamer - Rich Baker 25.03.2015 3:14:36

James Introcaso sits down with Rich Baker , game designer, novelist, and cofounder of Sasquatch Game Studio . Rich helped created the Birthright campaign setting, the seventh edition of Gamma World , the third and fourth editions of Dungeons and Dragons , and the soon-to-be released Princes of the Apocalypse adventure for fifth edition D&D (among many other successful games and novels). Th...

Round Table 61 - Battlesystem and Vague Tweets 23.03.2015 2:25:39

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso , Alex Basso , and Allison Rossi to discuss the new Unearthed Arcana Battlesystem rules and not one , but two vague tweets from WotC employee and LeBron James of DMing Chris Perkins . This podcast was recorded on March 15, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Battlesystem Brawl worldb...

D&D V&G 5 - Stronghold 20.03.2015 53:33

The D&D V&G Crew are joined by Round Table Host and overall Great Guy James Introcaso to discuss Stronghold, a 1993 city builder/RTS sim hybrid game. Before the discussion can get really get underway, however, the boys find themselves magically transported back to 1993 by a Time Wizard! Will 1993 Rudy , Alex , Vegas , Greg , and James (who somehow all retain their ages and adult maturities...

Fire in the Blood (Tome Book Club) 18.03.2015 1:31:46

In this episode of the Book Club Jeff and Tracy are joined by Eric M. Paquette, Geoff Winn, and Christine Bellemere to talk about Fire in the Blood , the latest Forgotten Realms novel by Erin M. Evans. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the author! Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

Round Table 60 - Sages, Surveys, and Speculation 16.03.2015 2:14:44

James Introcaso sits down with Dave Gibson , Andrew Kane , and Topher Kohan to discuss the first Sage Advice column , the second D&D feedback survey , and speculate about future D&D products. This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2015.Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me 5mwd.com D&D condition cards Topher on Google+ Topher on Facebook Titan Games and Comics D&D Adventurers...

Rob Schwalb (Gamer to Gamer) 13.03.2015 33:37

James Introcaso sits down with Rob Schwalb , professional game designer who has worked for Green Ronin , Mongoose Publishing , Fantasy Flight Games , Monte Cook Games , Wizards of the Coast , and more. Rob was one of the designers of Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition and has launched his own company, Schwalb Entertainment is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming re...

Stealth and Hiding (Bonus Action 006) 11.03.2015 13:04

In this episode James and Sam discuss the rules for Stealth with a special focus on using the skill to hide in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 60 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 177. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www...

Round Table 59 - Minis, New D&D Web Column, and DM Support Group 09.03.2015 28:23

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso , Alex Basso , Allison Rossi , and Joe Lastowski to talk about the new D&D Elemental Evil miniatures from Wiz Kids , the new Behind the Screens digital column on the D&D website , and the comedic web series, DM Support Group , from Wizards of the Coast . This podcast was recorded on February 22, 2015.Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuild...

Behind the DM Screen (Jan/Feb 2015) 06.03.2015 1:05:10

Sam, Andy, and Mike get together to talk about their gaming in January and February of 2015.Support the show, shop below...

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 13 - The Stories of Conan, Part 1 04.03.2015 1:08:09

“Hither came Conan…” The world’s most famous barbarian comes to The Appendix N Podcast to tread the works of lesser fantasy authors beneath his sandled feet. We are talking about the earliest Conan stories written by Robert E. Howard, though not necessarily the first published. www.nobleknight.com Howard, R. E.: “Conan” series Robert E. Howard born 1906, died 1936 Born in Texas, the only son of...

Round Table 58 - Sword Coast Legends and Feargus Urquhart Polygon Interview 02.03.2015 2:52:36

James Introcaso sits down with the crew from D&D V&G - Rudy Basso , Alex Basso , Vegas Lancaster , and Greg Blair . This week they're dishing on the recently announced D&D RPG video game Sword Coast Legends and a Polygon interview with Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart . This podcast was recorded on February 19, 2015.Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Interview with Nat...

D&D V&G 4 - Neverwinter Nights 27.02.2015 54:22

D&D V&G 4 - Neverwinter Nights Rudy , Alex , Greg , and Vegas discuss one of Bioware's classic D&D CRPGs - Neverwinter Nights. Listen to them regale one another with stories of duel dancing PCs, henchmen who failed to meet up to meatshield standards, and what it's like to role play in a 13 year old game. Multiplayer Gameplay Video Next Month: Stronghold Neverwinter Nights on Good Old Games R...

Ready Action and other Reactions (Bonus Action 005) 25.02.2015 17:33

In this episode Sam and James discuss the rules for Reactions with a special focus on the Ready Action in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 70 and 72 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 190 and 193. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog:...