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D&Debates

by Trojan Adventuring Party

Dungeons and Dragons is a game about imagination and creativity where there are no wrong answers. Except when there are. D&Debates is a discussion podcast hosted by four avid DMs/players who talk about whose opinion on this fantasy nerd game is best. Join Amanda, Corey, Jake, and Scott as they conduct unnecessarily heated debates about your favorite D&D topics such as classes, spells, session 1s, and more!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 10 - Unearthed Arcana - Introducing Jonathan

    In episode 10 of DnDebates, Scott moderates an episode on Unearthed Arcana, D&D’s playtest material. Amanda, Jake, and Corey pitch their suggestions for the next big UA, argue about whether people like snacks or disease better, and put their own spins on some off-the-ranch UA concepts.

  2. Episode 9 - Flavor - Don't Do Drugs

    In the ninth episode of D&Debates, Amanda poses some intriguing questions regarding the part of the game she never shuts up about: flavor. Our debaters argue over the inherent flavor of existing subclasses, possible ways to reskin magic for other settings, and backstories for characters whose...

  3. Episode 8 - Spells - Is Skill Empowerment Just Taking Adderall?

    In this episode of D&Debates, Corey moderates a spell-centric debate where Amanda, Jake, and Scott argue the best spells, the worst spells, and why spells IRL can lead to Amanda getting into government trouble yet again.

  4. Episode 7 - Feats - Yeehaw

    In the seventh installment of D&Debates, we’re looking at a part of D&D that some love and some avoid: feats. How can they be rebalanced to encourage more varied selection? Which feats are the best in terms of flavor and character background? What feat would you take in real life? But most...

  5. Episode 6 - Multiclassing - To Flowchart or Not to Flowchart

    In episode six of D&Debates, watch a gang of experienced D&D players get upset and confused by the prospect of multi-classing. As Scott, our only regular multiclasser, moderates, watch Amanda, Corey, and Jake build their magical T. Rex characters, roll up some rough characters, and turn the whole...

  6. Episode 5 - Ability Scores - The Boulder Dilemma

    In the fifth episode of D&Debates, we're focusing on those six big numbers that get you to the more important six small numbers: ability scores! Tune in as we uncover their actual purpose, the best generation method, and the best way to abuse our character's superhuman stats. Thankfully Amanda is...

  7. Episode 4 - Homebrew - Ten Minute Campaign Prep

    Corey Moderates a Debate all about homebrew. Amanda, Jake, and Scott modify character creation, combat, and a new campaign story to see whose brews will lose and which new campaign idea will get a go picture!

  8. Episode 3 - Bards - Sten Gwefani

    In D&Debates Episode Three, Jake moderates a debate focused on bards for Amanda, Corey, and Scott. Bards, whether they be singing or seducing, are a hot topic for conversation. What is the best bard build? What are some needed improvements to the bard spell list? Is a bard like a stick man on an...

  9. Episode 2 - Villains - Old Man Jenkins is the BBEG

    Everyone waits for Jake to spill the beans on our BBEG's plans. Scott moderates a debate focused on villains for Amanda, Corey, and Jake. How should you build them up? How should you beat them down? Should we be concerned when our DM mentions an infinite plane of doom and ash where no living…

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  10. Episode 1 - Beginning the Campaign - #murderhobowetdream

    In this "first" episode of D&Debates, the gang shares their thoughts on the best way to kick off a campaign. Focusing on new beginnings and level one characters, see how a bunch of overly opinionated DMs approach the opening scene and initial encounter. As Amanda moderates, hear why Jake should…

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  11. Episode 0 - Rangers - Welcome to D&Debates!

    In this inaugural episode of D&Debates, Amanda, Corey, Jake, and Scott debate and discuss the downsides, upsides, ins, outs, and possibilities of the Ranger class in Dungeons and Dragons. Which Ranger subclass is the best? What can make rangers stronger? Find out the answers to these questions…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dungeons and Dragons is a game about imagination and creativity where there are no wrong answers. Except when there are. D&Debates is a discussion podcast hosted by four avid DMs/players who talk about whose opinion on this fantasy nerd game is best. Join Amanda, Corey, Jake, and Scott as they conduct unnecessarily heated debates about your favorite D&D topics such as classes, spells, session 1s, and more!

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Trojan Adventuring Party

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How many episodes does D&Debates have?

D&Debates currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is D&Debates about?

Dungeons and Dragons is a game about imagination and creativity where there are no wrong answers. Except when there are. D&Debates is a discussion podcast hosted by four avid DMs/players who talk about whose opinion on this fantasy nerd game is best. Join Amanda, Corey, Jake, and Scott as they...

How often does D&Debates release new episodes?

D&Debates has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts D&Debates?

D&Debates is created and hosted by Trojan Adventuring Party.
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