All Episodes - Rolling with Disadvantage
Rolling with Disadvantage is our D&D podcast where we argue, debate and scream into the void about various aspects of Dungeons and Dragons, 5th edition.
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Season 03 Wrap-Up
S3 Episode 37. Season finale! We hit a few questions posed by listeners, and reflect on another season complete. Also, I make poor legal decisions. "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash, audio by Jimmy Cliff. Don't sue us. Intro - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus
S3 Episode 36. The grand conclusion of our Adventures series, and nothing seems more appropriate than a journey into hell. Also, send us anything you want to hear about!Intro - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
S3 Episode 35. What do we do with a drunken cleric? What do we do with a drunken cleric? What do we do with a drunken cleric early in the morrrrrrnin'?! Ghosts of Saltmarsh Outro song performed by Sam Riegel Intro - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dungeon of the Mad Mage
S3 Episode 34. It's not really an adventure, it's just a dungeon compendium. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dragon Heist
S3 Episode 33. Prepare to be only a small part of the Dragon Heist! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tomb Of Annihilation
S3 Episode 32. Happy episode 100! To celebrate we... do exactly what we've been doing. Happy Tomb of Annihilation! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Storm King's Thunder
S3 Episode 31. Giant's really aren't very bright and they get really mad. We review Storm King's Thunder! Also, Till liked Mortal Kombat. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Curse of Strahd
S3 Episode 30. Spoilers for Curse of Strahd, a very good adventure full of dark, mysterious, mentally deranged people and an excellent villain. Also, will Mortal Kombat be good? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Out of the Abyss pt2
S3 Episode 29. Out of the Abyss! And back into the Abyss! And then Out of the Abyss! Tubthumping! Fun fact, Chumbawamba was an anarchist punk band before Tubthumping. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Out of the Abyss pt1
S3 Episode 28. Its a long adventure so we only get through the first half this week. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Princes of the Apocalypse
S3 Episode 27. Spoilers for Princes of the Apocalypse. A really big, really detailed, really good campaign. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Rise Of Tiamat
S3 Episode 26. An absolutely crazy adventure to review: the Rise of Tiamat. Spoilers for the adventure. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Hoard Of The Dragon Queen
S3 Episode 25. An overly detailed review of Hoard of the Dragon Yasss Queen. SPOILERS... obviously. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Combat Optional Rules, Passive Perception & Alternative Counterspells
S3 Episode 24. Till was desperate to fit in combat variant rules, so we did. Then two topics: passive perception and other ways to counterspell. Also, anime. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Optional Rules, Part 02
S3 Episode 23. There was more here than we expected. Optional rules part two! Also, a special shout out. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Optional Rules
S3 Episode 22. An entire episode on chapter 9 of the DMG - optional rules. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Goths & Seal Team Six
S3 Episode 21. Wizards put out a Gothic Lineage UA, and what about a party optimized for combat? Also, lets just end the podcast. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Who Do We Want to Play With & Hate Mechanic
S3 Episode 20. A nonsense filled segment on who we want to play D&D with and I am making a 'Hate' mechanic. Also, Till is inappropriate. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tyler Makes a Cantrip & Mazes
S3 Episode 19. Tyler makes a cantrip and general advice on mazes. Also, jet fuel can't melt steel memes. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tasha's Wizard Et Al
S3 Episode 18. Okay, let's finish this thing. Tasha's wizard and a quick summary of the rest of the book. Honestly, a lot of it isn't helpful. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tasha's Sorcerer & Warlock
S3 Episode 17. We're back! Our long, arduous journey is nearing its end - Tasha's sorcerer and warlock. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tasha's Ranger & Rogue
S3 Episode 16. Happy holidays! Our gift to you: the worst and best classes. Also, Chris Pine in a D&D movie. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tasha's Monk & Paladin
S3 Episode 15. Our Tasha's adventures continue - monk and paladin subclasses. Also, a DM for hire service? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tasha's Druid & Fighter
S3 Episode 14. Druids are cool again - like Emo kids used to be. Fighters are disappointing. Also, listener mail! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tasha's Bard & Cleric
S3 Episode 13. Tasha adds some stuff to Bards and Clerics. Some of it is re-printed... which is always great. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tasha's Artificer & Barbarian
S3 Episode 12. Chapter 02 - ANOTHER artificer, and a real let-down of a barbarian. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Virtual Play Weekend & Tasha's Chapter 01
S3 Episode 11. We're back! We did some D&D Virtual Weekend and there's a new book out! Tasha's Cauldron of Everything Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Challenge Rating & Monster Draft
S3 Episode 10. What should you really consider when using challenge rating? And we do a monster draft! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dice & Spooky D&D
S3 Episode 09. Coming back to a topic we didn't hit last week - Dice! And what spooky ideas make for best spooky D&D? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Art & Illustration
S3 Episode 08. Make sure to visit our twitter because you'll need to see what we're talking about. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Sage Advice & Weapon Wishlist
S3 Episode 07. What does Jeremy Crawford have to say in the recent Sage Advice updates? Also, we yearn for simpler times with scythes and urumis. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ravnica & Theros
S3 Episode 06. Is this an episode about Magic: the Gathering, or Dungeons & Dragons?! Who knows?! Oh. I do! Its D&D. Yeah. D&D. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Till's D&D Celebration & Greyhawk
S3 Episode 05. Till gives us a rundown of his D&D Celebration experience and we talk about the wonders of Greyhawk... specifically its calendar. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Eberron & Exandria
S3 Episode 04. Perhaps you already heard some of this episode last week! Re-released on schedule this time, we talk the two big Es: Eberron and Matt Mercer Land, I mean... Exandria. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Faerûn
S3 Episode 03. We begin a journey down Campaign Setting Lane - this week we're looking at the Forgotten Realms (really just Faerûn). Also, Jock D&D: Fantasy Football. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Downtime & Potpourri
S2 Episode 02. This week we consider what to do with your downtime in game, and discuss a whole host of topics in segment two. Also, sponsored by the dust collecting under your bed. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Current Events & Tasha's Cauldron
S3 Episode 01. We're back! Everything is the same, but somehow worse. We talk D&D current events and speculate about Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Also, magical tattoos are the worst. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
D&D Live & Upcoming Products
S2 Episode 38. Final episode of the season! SURPRISE! D&D Live is great, but video conference sucks. What else is wizards releasing this year!? Also, my wife interrupts recording. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tyler Homebrew & Planning
S2 Episode 37. Now you can shit-talk MY homebrew! And how to make planning a more involved procedure. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Party Problems & Bad Sessions
S2 Episode 36. 2020 is getting its dark claws into everything. We've had some poor party communication and bad sessions overall. Also its hot out. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Theros!? & Firbolgs
S2 Episode 35. Whoa WotC gave us digital Theros EARLY?! We scratch the surface on that and take a listener request and talk about Firbolgs. Also, a statement. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Missing Equipment & Homebrew Again
S2 Episode 34.Why are some pieces of equipment NOT in the Player's Handbook!? And how to handle overpowered homebrew. Also, Purple Worms are gonna get ya. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Online Play & Digital Resources
S2 Episode 33. Is playing online going to hurt D&D's future? And what resources are we using during these pandemic times? Also, Welcome to Nightvale is a very good podcast. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Leaning into Tropes & Exotic Language/Race Rant
S2 Episode 32. How to streamline by leaning into character tropes, and I get really mad about exotic races. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Interesting BBEG & Narrative Death
S2 Episode 31. A listener-provided topic! What makes an interesting BBEG, and how should you handle hit points in an execution? Also Till's audio sounds way better. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Listener Mail & Errata
S2 Episode 30. A listener-provided topic, and the recent errata/sage advice. Also, (and primarily)the Healing Spirit nerf. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Half-Elves & Humans
S2 Episode 29. The conclusion of our D&D race analysis. Half-elves and humans, and hopefully better quality from the void. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dwarves & Elves
S2 Episode 28. Part four of our D&D race discussion. The classic combination of Dwarves and Elves. Till still coming to us live from the Void. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dragonborn & Goliath
S2 Episode 27. Part three of our race discussion. We also get lucky and roll into a random discussion from outside the Player's Handbook. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Revisit - Encounters Per Day & Magical Healthcare
Hello from isolation! We are under a 'Shelter in Place' order and couldn't record a new episode for you. Please enjoy these two great segments from past shows about how many encounters per long rest and how to handle disease in your D&D world. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tiefling & Halfling
S2 Episode 26. Part two of our continuing series on races! Tiefling are always evil, halfling are always great. End of story. Also, what do you WANT from us!? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Half Orcs & Gnomes
S2 Episode 25. We begin a new adventure! Since you all liked our class series so much, the next obvious step is ... races! Also centaurs riding centaurs can use lances. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Cleric & Druid
S2 Episode 24. Part six of our six part series on classes! Also, the system is down. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Bard & Wizard
S2 Episode 23. Part fiveof our six part series on classes! Also, fixing cars costs lots of money. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Fighter & Warlock
S2 Episode 22. Part four of our six part series on classes! Also I'm quitting podcasting forever. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Monk & Barbarian
S2 Episode 21. Part three of our six part series on classes - Monks and Barbarians. Also how can we roll a d7? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ranger & Rogue
S2 Episode 20. Part two of our six-part series on the core classes. Also, spelling is hard. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Paladins & Sorcerers
S2 Episode 19. We begin a six-part series where we discuss each of the 12 core classes. Thanks Paul! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Hiatus Immersion & True Polymorph
S2 Episode 18. How do you get back into the story after a long break? And what the hell is going on with True Polymorph? Also, Schrodinger's Tabaxi. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Mystery Book & Half Races
S2 Episode 17. We've done it. We've returned. Just in time for some MYSTERY D&D BOOK!? And why are there only half-elves and half-orcs? Oh, Till's sick. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Revisit - Lingering Injuries & Too-Hard Saves
Ah, shit, here we go again. I've gone ahead and pulled some past segments to tide you over for the end of the year. These are from episode 05 of our show - lingering injuries and too-hard saves. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Revisit - Unusual Rewards & Lich Phylacteries
This week we replay some of my favorite segments from last season - our discussion about the best treasure that aren't just magic items, and how to best conceal your lich phylactery. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Holidays & Beholders
S2 Episode 16. In the spirit of the holidays, we talk the role of holidays in D&D, and we analyze Beholders. Also, we totally fucked up the beginning of the episode. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Adventurers' League & UA Psionics
S2 Episode 15. We get to know the D&D Adventurer's League and we break down the new Psionics UA. Also Tyler is a better rogue than Till. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Eberron & Skype Play
S2 Episode 14. Till has some thoughts about the new Eberron book, also we have a special surprise as we discuss playing over skype. Also happy thanksgiving! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Doctor DM Guest Interview
S2 Episode 13. Our guest and current DM Doctor is still in the house for a whole episode on his recent experience. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Unearthed Arcana (a Trainwreck Episode)
S2 Episode 12. A whole episode on the Class Feature Variants Unearthed Arcana. Its a mess, honestly. But we have a guest! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
OP Articles & Video Games
S2 Episode 11. This week we hate on "10 Ways to Build an Overpowered Barbarian" and re-visit why its so damn hard to make a D&D video game. Also, some hate for our favorite musician. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Bucklers & Magic Item Durability
S2 Episode 10. Happy Halloween! We didn't do anything specifically for the holiday... But we talk about homebrew items ESPECIALLY a buckler, and we conclude that magic items can in fact break. Also we play D&D this week! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Special Anniversary Episode
S2 E10 In this very special 1-year anniversary episode you get to hear some of our actual gameplay! Enjoy. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Controversy & In-Game Controversy
S2 Episode 09. This week we discuss current D&D controversy and we have a little controversy of our own. Also! 1-year anniversary plans next episode. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Rick and Morty Rant & Magical Healthcare
S2 Episode 08. This week we bitch about the new Rick and Morty content, as well as magical healthcare. Also, Cranberries. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
DM Romance & DM For Hire
S2 Episode 07. Its super awkward to RP romance with your players.. Also, is the DM-for-hire economy realistic? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Doors & The Retreating Tarrasque
S2 Episode 06. Why players get stuck on doors and we bitch about the Tarrasque. A lot. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Character Backstory & Crying Over Books
S2 Episode 05. We're all over the place today. But how much is too much backstory and we ramble about books. Also we tell you how much we cry. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Alignments & Dungeons are Homes too
S2 Episode 04. How can we use the nine alignments and dungeons are homes too. Also, can Eddie Vedder cast spells? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Third Party Content & Dragons
S2 Episode 03. Can Kenku re-create vocal components!? But really this week we talk about third-party content and dragons. Also: Sorry we've been off schedule. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
D&D Mental Health & Taking The Campaign Seriously
S2 Episode 02. This week: Working through your mental health via D&? And why so not-serious? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Summer Recap & WWCJD
S2 Episode 01. Welcome back! In this first episode of season two, we recap the summer and talk about PC 'memes.' Also, adding strangers to your party? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Mind Flayers & RWD Reflections
This episode we talk all things Mind Flayer and we reflect on this season of Rolling with Disadvantage. Also, we plead desperately for feedback from the audience. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
TPK & Your Multiverse
This week we discuss a recent TPK and what the gods and the planes look like. Also, our intro song was in another video. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Starting A Story & Encounters Per Day
Episode 25. This week we discuss how to start a campaign's story and what the DMG thinks is a survivable amount of encounters per day. Also, a note about our intro song. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Guns & Large-Scale Battles
Episode 24. This episode we discuss guns in D&D and how to use your players in a large-scale battle. Also, a parody political plot. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Props & Dual DMing
Episode 23. This episode we discuss props and how you might run a game with two DMs. Also Dark Souls board game is pretty good. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Illicit Substances & D&D Editions
Episode 22. Its 4/20 so we talk illicit substances in your game and the various editions of D&D. Also bicker about legal drugs. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Table - Tech & Steering A Campaign
Episode 21. This episode we talk about encroaching technology in our game and a DM's duty to keep players on track. Also we its our musical episode? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Travel & Monstrous Races
Episode 20. This week we discuss travel sequences and how DMs approach the more monstrous races. Also my wife played a Minotaur. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Material Components & Fantasy Character Battles
This week we take a look at material spell components and we have some fun asking 'Who would win?" Also, I made some improvements to the office. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Experiment Update & Traps
This week we conclude our investigation into our 'character reroll experiment' and its a trap! Also, some of our thoughts about music. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Rules Arguing & Ending a Campaign
This week we dig into arguing about rules in game and how to end a campaign. We legit have a disagreement about a rogue rule. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Artificer & CR Kickstarter
We're back! In this episode we abandon the Deck of Many Topics and discuss current events - the new Artificer and the Critical Role kickstarter. Fact check - Critical Role 'intro' and Dndbeyond promo animation were done by Kamille Areopagita & Kevin Areopagita Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Psionics
In this special episode we focus on one topic - Psionics! Also we have mimosas. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Micro v. Macro and the 'Matt Mercer Effect'
This episode we consider macro versus micro campaigns as well as the unfortunate expectations people have after watching professional d&d. Also wtf is up with '100%' loading bars? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Real-World Knowledge & is the "Greater Good" Evil?
This episode we try to figure out how to curb players using real-world scientific knowledge and we debate the concept of the "Greater Good." Also a foreword on future topics. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Internet Ideas & First-Time DM Guest Interview
This episode we consider original ideas vs. internet ideas and we have our first guest interview! Also, I increased the volume on my mic. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
D&D in Culture & Real People PCs
This episode we revel in D&D's place in contemporary culture and we look for real-world people who embody D&D characters and archetypes! Also a belated conversation about a Spider-Man trailer. The full 'New York Live' interview with Ashley Johns can be found here: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Ashley-Johnson-Talks-_Blindspot__New-York-504217962.html Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Build-A-Bard & Monster Draft 2.0
This episode we take a shot at making an outside-the-box bard and we have our second Monster Draft! Also what day of the weeks we enjoy playing D&D. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Lich Phylacteries & Player Backgrounds
This episode we talk about how best to secure a lich phylactery and how best to incorporate character backgrounds. Also how many taverns should be in a town? Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Proselytizing & Fantasy Settings
This episode we talk about the best strategies to recruit friends and families to D&D and what sort of material makes for good 'fantasy' settings Also its our tenth episode! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Best D&D Races & Being A DM
This episode we talk about the best/worst D&D races and what it takes to DM. Also whether Matt Mercer is a good DM. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
No-Win Scenarios & the Best Class
This episode we talk about "No-Win" scenarios and debate the best and worst classes. Also we hate on druids. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Unusual Rewards & XP
This episode we talk about unusual treasure rewards and the XP / leveling system. Also, we have SEVERAL good ideas. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Visuals & Magic Item System
This episode we discuss the benefits of having visual props as well as our gripes about the 5e magic item system. We also mention Harry Potter. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Lingering Wounds & Too-Hard Saves
This episode we discuss the optional Lingering Wound system and how hard is too hard for skills/saves. Also, we really don't agree this episode. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Unearthed Arcana & MONSTER DRAFT!
This episode we discuss WotC's Unearthed Arcana system and we have our first MONSTER DRAFT! Also, an update to a good idea we had. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Courtesy & PvP
This episode we discuss being a courteous player at the table and we look for acceptable moments to PvP. Also some insights on spell saving throws. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Encumbrance/Food/Weather & Feats!
This episode we try out a longer format! Using two segments we discuss using the minor rules wisely and feats! Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
RP'ing Against Type
This episode we discuss the perils and pleasures of roleplaying against your out-of-game personality. Also Tyler makes a good point. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Trailer
Coming soon, a new D&D podcast where we aren't just playing D&D. Join your hosts - Tyler and Till - as we discuss the... finer points of Dungeons and Dragons. Intro and outro music - "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/