We Speak Common

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Welcome to We Speak Common - a podcast network about Dungeons and Dragons. Discover the world of D&D and learn alongside people just like you. Join this community of likeminded people and trade game tales, rules and tips to enjoy D&D even more. Discovery new mechanics and story telling techniques through our 3 core shows Tinker's Toolbox, Table Fables and Legends & Lore, and many other shows along the way. To get involved in the conversation follow us on twitter at @WeSpeakCommon. You can support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/wespeakcommon

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CLASSIC EPISODE : Ep 86. - Character and story development and building meaningful moments 16.11.2023 1:07:23

Today we spin back the clock and pull a classic episode form the WSC vault - this week it's Episode 86 where we talk all about our games and the meaningful moments that happened within them. We'll talk about how we achieved those moments and show you its really not that hard! Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find...

TT Ep. 13 - Never Min max while you're tired 09.11.2023 27:41

This week, Dave and Chris sit down to discus Min Maxing and if its actually a bad thing. Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the WSC Discord Sever: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/enVrvFPg⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check o...

Ep. 252 - When and how to retire characters 02.11.2023 1:13:32

Ben and James sit down to talk about retiring characters. It can be a tough call to make, so how and when do you make it, and what do you need to do to pull it off. Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠⁠⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠⁠⁠ Jo...

TT Ep. 12 - Spoopsy Poopsie 26.10.2023 1:04:59

This week, Ben, Dave and Chris leap into some D&D Horror stories in a longer spokie halloween catch up. Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠⁠⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠⁠⁠ Join the WSC Discord Sever: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/enVrvFPg...

Ep. 251 - How to handle different interest levels in players 19.10.2023 1:04:33

Ben and Dave sit down to talk about differing interst and buy in levels from players. What can you do to help make sure everyone is invested in your games. Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠⁠ Join the WSC Disc...

Tavern Talk Ep. 11 - The month of Spooktoba 12.10.2023 32:11

This week, Dave and Chris leap into one of Dave's favourite topics - all things spooky. We're kicking off the month of Spooktoba (October for the uninitiated) with this weeks ep of Tavern Talk Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠⁠htt...

Ep. 250 - How to add new players to an on going campaign 05.10.2023 58:38

Ben and Dave sit down to talk about adding a new player into an existing party. They go through the tips and tricks for find your place and helping others to do the same. Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠⁠ Jo...

Tavern Talk Ep 10. - Not the heroes we deserve 28.09.2023 29:33

This week, Dave and Chris leap onto the D&D Beyond randomiser to create some characters that would definitely not surive a dungeon delve. Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠⁠ Join the WSC Discord Sever: ⁠⁠...

Ep 249 - What we would and wouldn’t steal from BG3 21.09.2023 55:25

This week Ben and James talk about their travels to Baldur's Gate and the rules changes that the Baldur's Gate 3 makes to 5e. They'll talk through the rules they would steal for their table top games, and the ones they wouldn't Get mor eof Ray here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ALLVYC7hWRCSiqdlNJap2?si=ac2e7b2698ea4f15⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠⁠ Want to get involved? Support th...

Tavern Talk Ep 9. - Inspirational Math Rocks 14.09.2023 28:38

This week Dave and Chris are joined by Partner from the Dice Dungeons to talk about Dice! Today they build new charaters form dice sets on the Dice Dungeon Website. PLUS For this week only Ben gives you and extra 20% off your orders with a new secret code! Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠Patreon⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us a...

Ep. 248 - When and why you shouldn't Stat a GOD 07.09.2023 1:24:47

Strap in, its a long one. This week Ben and Ray talk about the Gods. Theres some circumstances where you may be tempted to stat the gods for use in your games. The guys talk about why this is usually always a bad idea, and what to do if you don't want to listen to us and stat them anyway. Get mor eof Ray here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ALLVYC7hWRCSiqdlNJap2?si=ac2e7b2698ea4f15 Discord: ...

Tavern Talk Ep. 8 - Here there be Monsters 31.08.2023 53:58

This week dave and Chris are joined by Patreon Member Liam to talk about Monster of The Week. Delve into a new TTRPG system and how characters are created this week at the Tavern. Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠Patreon⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠ ...

Ep. 247 - Why one shots are important 24.08.2023 1:10:36

This week Ben and Alex talk about the importance of one shots - when and why you should be running them, and things to think about to make sure they run smoothly. Get Alex's Adventure HERE https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/445090/Ancient-CargoA-5e-Compatible-Adventure and find more from him HERE https://adgraywriting.weebly.com/ Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠ Want to get...

Tavern Talk Ep. 7 - Brains and how to devour them 17.08.2023 37:51

Look out, there are Baldur's Gate 3 Spoilers ahead This week Dave returns from the realms of fatherhood and Chris settles into his new apartment and job. Big life events for both the boys but theres only one thing on their minds. Brains. It's almost like their under going ceremorphosis... Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠Patreon⁠ Fin...

Ep. 246 - How to run dreams and visions 10.08.2023 1:04:56

This week Ben and James are talking about dreams and visions. How do you run them and achieve that sense of mysticism. Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf⁠ Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on ⁠Patreon⁠ Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommonEmail us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.comVisit us online at ⁠https://wespeakcommon.com/⁠ Join the WSC Discord Sever: ⁠https://discord.gg/enVrvFPg⁠ C...

Tavern Talk Ep. 6 - Inspire me, inspire you, inspire who 03.08.2023 46:39

Oh god, Ben's back. This week the guys get down to talking about their inspirations, both as DMs and Players. Where can you get your inspiration from and how can you make something thats still unique. Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https:/...

Ep. 245 - Making the first draft of your homebrew creature 27.07.2023 1:16:23

This week Ben and Chris sit down to make the first draft of Chris' homebrew creature to show you how easy it is to get a rough idea down ready to test run. Stat block builder: https://tetra-cube.com/dnd/dnd-statblock.html Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit...

Tavern Talk Ep. 5 - Enter the Bray-blade 20.07.2023 27:35

his week Ben joins Dave and Chris in the Tavern to talk about the most problematic wizard this side of Realm Space. Sit back, and enjoy the chat and wait til you hear just how many spells are in that book... Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at http...

Ep. 244 - How to handle when Players Leave the Table 13.07.2023 1:23:12

This week Ben and Dave settle down to talk about their experiences with players leaving the table. They'll go into their experiences to give advice on how to handle when a player leaves the table. Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wes...

Ep. 243 - Glory of the Giants and how to use them 06.07.2023 1:15:56

This week Ben and James set you up with a primer for the new Glory of the Giants book coming in August. The Giants have a confusing and forgotten history, the guys will break it down for you and offer ways to use the giants in your games. Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotma...

Tavern Talk Ep. 4 - Thats far too many spells Ben 29.06.2023 38:29

This week Ben joins Dave and Chris in the Tavern to talk about the most problematic wizard this side of Realm Space. Sit back, and enjoy the chat and wait til you hear just how many spells are in that book... Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at htt...

Ep. 242 - How to deliver lore in world 22.06.2023 1:04:33

This week Ben and Dave settle down to talk about Lore and how to deliver it in world. Not just telling your players whats in the old journal they find, but actually reading it to them. Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/...

Tavern Talk Ep. 3 - Paint like a pro 15.06.2023 39:24

This week Chris gets all the advice from Dave on painting Minis. Dave's been at it for 15 years, he'll talk through his journey and all the wisdom he has to depart. Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit us online at https://wespeakcommon.com/ Join the...

Ep. 241 - How to balance life, work and Dragons 08.06.2023 1:10:12

This week Ben and Dave talk about burnout and life balance. We all love to play TTRPG's, so how do we make sure we're looking after ourselves and enjoying this hobby we love so much. With tales from their own lives the guys give advice and tips on balancing everything on your plate. Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on tw...

Tavern Talk Ep. 2 - Looking out for the little guy 01.06.2023 35:33

grab a seat by the fire, or a stool at the bar - This week Chris and Dave talk about Halflings and their place in the realms. Don't forget you can grab the recipe and enjoy a drink along with the episode over on the WSC Discord. Discord: https://discord.gg/pHZ8Q42Saf Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com...