We Speak Common

Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space! Cast DM: Ben Norris Bugs: Phoebe Hammond Zidar: Wesley Crutchley Halxia...

This week, Phoebe joins me to talk through our experiences with animal companions, familiars and a touch of advice on mounts. What do you need to know before you party all get pets?! Shape We Speak Common by filling out our Listener Feedback Survey : https://forms.gle/oPvKtNK2FjStrHug7 Closes On December 2nd Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Em...

Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space! Cast DM: Ben Norris Bugs: Phoebe Hammond Zidar: Wesley Crutchley Halxia...

This week I'm joined by narrative designer Geoffrey Golden, to talk about how to make a memorable encounter! We'll delve into the three pillars you'll need to pull off that fight your party will never forget. Geoffrey: @geoffreygolden   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://wespe...

Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space! Cast DM: Ben Norris Bugs: Phoebe Hammond Zidar: Wesley Crutchley Halxia...

To keep the spooky vibes for one more week, we're talking about Vampires and Werewolves in D&D. How do you run them as monsters and interesting NPC's... but also, what happens when a player gets bitten? We'll talk through the best ways to have vampiric and lycanthropic player characters. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeak...

Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space! Cast DM: Ben Norris Bugs: Phoebe Hammond Zidar: Wesley Crutchley Halxia...

It's Spooky season! Halloween is right around the corner and we love a special spooky event game here, so this week I'm joined by Patreon Dave to talk all about running horror in D&D. We'll give you some tips for inspiration, what D&D books to grab and how important it is to add light moments in the darkness. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeak...

Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space! Cast DM: Ben Norris Bugs: Phoebe Hammond Zidar: Wesley Crutchley Halxia...

"Spelljammer Confirmed!" Okay, okay so we don't know for sure that we are getting a Spelljammer for 5e, but we're willing to bet money on it. If you live in a world where that exists this episode will fill you with inspiration for you campaign and book suggestions to expand those rules. If you're in a world where a 5e Spelljammer book isn't out yet, this episode is everything you need to play Spel...

Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space! Cast DM: Ben Norris Bugs: Phoebe Hammond Zidar: Wesley Crutchley Halxia...

"Spelljammer Confirmed!" Words we've seen on twitter and shouted from bloggers and YouTubers for years... but what actually IS Spelljammer? This week, James and I delve into the Lore to give you the basics of what the setting is actually made up of. Welcome to Spelljammer 101. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail....

We Speak Common Presents - The Cosmic Causeway is a Spelljammer 5e mini series. Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wil...

We just finished a 2 year Descent into Avernus campaign. Myself and James the DM talk through all the things that went well and what he changed to make the game better for us. If you're getting ready to run DiA, strap in and enjoy. 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.c...

This week, my friend and player, Wesley tells me all about the Feywild and the mischievous Fey. With Wild Beyond the Witchlight out and in our hands, this episode should give you a great starting point to understanding the wider Feywild before running the adventure, are starting your own in the plane. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us...

This week its Duo DMing 2 electric boogaloo! James joins me to run through what Co-DMing actually is and how we pull it off. The tips and tricks to get the feeling just right and what to think about if you're considering giving it a go. 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://wespeakcom...

This week I'me joined by Chris and Phill to talk about Everybody Games and their D&D charity events on the 1st and 2nd of October! Find out more about Everybody Games and there event at: everyone-games.com 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/   Check out o...

Welcome to the first of the reborn D&D Agony Aunt! The show where I take your exact issues and queries with your personal D&D games and discuss them with guests. This week Sam and I talk about getting a campaign back on track after it's fallen off the rails. Got a problem or situation you want us to talk through? Email it in to wespeakcommon@hotmail.com and set your subject to D&D Agon...

This week, Aaron's Games joins me to talk about his chaotic characters and how to play them with derailing the campaign. We'll talk about how to utilise these methods ad a DM for chaotic NPC's too. Check out Aaron's Games on Youtube 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....

This week I'm joined by Ray to talk about Counterspell. I'll explain why it's actually the most balanced spell in the game, and together we'll talk about ways to help people who don't think its a fun spell. 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/   Check out our...

This week I wanted to talk about design philosophy. What are the things I think about when creating hombrew and why I think people should add to 5e, rather than change it.  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/   Check out our Partners:   The Dice Dun...

Welcome to the first of the reborn D&D Agony Aunt! The show where I take your exact issues and queries with your personal D&D games and discuss them with guests. This week Sam and I talk about what a city formed by Warlocks might be like, and how their culture would differ from anything we've seen before. Got a problem or situation you want us to talk through? Email it in to wespeakcommon@...

This week I'm joined by D&D Lore legend, Jorphdan (The PH is silent), to talk all about LORE. Whats the bits you need to look out for, what do you need to know when preping and building a setting, and how did Jordan get in to Dungeons and Dragons to begin with? Check out Jorphdan on YouTube. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wes...

This week, I'm joined by Something Wicked's, Patrick Higgins to talk about high tier D&D. There's lots to think about in higher level games, so this week we'll go into some overall tips to help as a DM and Player as you start to get into Demi God levels of power. Check out Something Wicked on Twitter and Twitch: @Something5e Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitt...

Here we are again, we went through all of that and where did it bring you? Right back to me, right back to pacing. We've talked about it before, but we all grow and learn and so its time we revisit one of, if not the most important aspect of D&D and storytelling. Want to get involved? Support the Podcast on Patreon Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Visit...