The Tome Show

In this episode Jeff sits down with prolific freelancer Dan Dillon, and the Hosts of the Total Party Thrill Podcast, Shane and I-Hsein. The four of them have a great discussion about the most recent 5e Monster Book released by Wizards of teh Coast, Volo's Guide to Monsters. Did they like it? Is it worth picking up? Should you try and get one of those fancy limited edition covers? Listen up to find out! Our sponsor for this episode: Open Gaming Store Links: Dan Dillon on Twitter Dan Dillon on Facebook Shane on Twitter I-Hsein on Twitter Total Party Thrill Podcast on Twitter Total Party Thrill Podcast Website Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow

Jeff Greiner gets back into the interviewer seat this week when he sits down with the incomperable Rodney Thompson. Rodney discusses how he got into gaming, his work on Star Wars & Dungeons and Dragons, his love of Al Qadim, his new RPG, Dusk City Outlaws, and much, much more! Links: Rodney on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Dusk City Outlaws Kickstarter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com

Panelists: 1)Topher Kohan (Host) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TopherATL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topher.kohan 2) Mike Shea (Guest) Email: [email protected] Twitter: slyflourish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slyflourish/ Site: http://slyflourish.com Other: https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/dms-deep-dive/ Links: Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com Get to know you Question: "What is more important the rules or a good story?" Topic 1) Tell us about the new show New Show: DM’s Deep Dive https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/dms-deep-dive/ On the Don’t Split the Podcast Network: https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dontsplitthepodcast Topic 2) DM Survey: http://slyflourish.com/2016_dm_survey_results.html Lazy DM: http://slyflourish.com/lazydm/ Topic 3) Future of D&D In his early work on good judgment, summarized in Expert Political Judgment: How Good Is It? How Can We Know?,[2] Tetlock conducted a set of small scale forecasting tournaments between 1984 and 2003. The forecasters were 284 experts from a variety of fields, including government officials, professors, journalists, and others, with many opinions, from Marxists to free-marketeers. The tournaments solicited roughly 28,000 predictions about the future and found the forecasters were often only slightly more accurate than chance, and usually worse than basic extrapolation algorithms, especially on longer–range forecasts three to five years out. Forecasters with the biggest news media profiles were also especially bad. This work suggests that there is a perverse inverse relationship between fame and accuracy. https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Political-Judgment-Good-Know/dp/0691128715 “People who spend their time, and earn their living, studying a particular topic produce poorer predictions than dart-throwing monkeys who would have distributed their choices evenly over the options.” Psychologist who won a Nobel Prize in Economics https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555 EVERYBODY’S AN EXPERT http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2005/12/05/everybodys-an-expert 86% of investment managers stunk in 2014 http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/12/investing/investing-active-versus-passive-funds/ Topic 3a) Where do you want the future D&D to go Email us with your comments! http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected]

Return to Nehwon for two more tales of thrilling adventure with Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser. Whether on the high seas or in the big city, these two can’t seem to escape danger. www.nobleknight.com Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. December 24, 1910 (Chicago) - September 5, 1992 “American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert.[b] With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having in fact created the term. Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.” - Wikipedia introduced Fafhrd and Grey Mouser in August, 1939 in Unknown magazine, edited by John W. Campbell early influences were H. P. Lovecraft and Robert Graves; received a letter of encouragement from Lovecraft in 1936 earned little money as a writer; addicted to alcohol and downers actually received royalty checks from TSR for games based on Lankhmar 1975 - named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy by the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) Fafhrd was based on Leiber himself; Grey Mouser based on Harry Otter Fischer notable for growing, taking on more responsibilities, getting married, etc. Two Sought Adventure published 1957 by Gnome Press Swords Against Death first published 1970 by Ace Books second of seven volumes “The Sunken Land” - 1942, Unknown “Thieves’ House” - 1943, Unknown My guests: Darcy Ross website - http://www.gnomestew.com and http://www.contessa.rocks Jeremiah McCoy websites - http://jeremiahmccoy.com & http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.com Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn Email us with your comments! http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected]

Follow along with the amazing adventures of Harold Shea, spellcasting psychologist! Travel from the world of Norse mythology to the romantic fantasy of Spencer’s Faerie Queene. How will Harold best the Blatant Beast? Find out, as you listen to our thrilling discussion! www.nobleknight.com Lyon Sprague de Camp November 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92) Murray Fletcher Pratt April 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59) American writer of science fiction, fantasy and history Best known for his works on naval history and the American Civil War, and for collaborations on fiction with L. Sprague de Camp Attended Hobart College and wrote for various magazines “The Fletcher Pratt Naval War Game” — a set of rules for naval wargaming, involving tiny wooden ships, published prior to WW2 “The Roaring Trumpet” Unknown, May 1940 Harold Shea Reed Chalmers Thjalfi Utgardaloki Snogg “The plotline of the story is based on the myths of Thor's expedition to Jotunhem as told in the Gylfaginning section of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, and the Völva's prophecy regarding Ragnarok in the poem Völuspá, preserved in the Poetic Edda.” “The Mathematics of Magic” Unknown, August 1940 Spencer’s Faerie Queen Harold Shea Reed Chalmers Lady Britomart Lady Florimel Belphebe Both stories first appeared in book form in The Incomplete Enchanter, 1941, Henry Holt and Company My guest: Chris Constantin Dark Revelations the Roleplaying Game - http://drevrpg.com Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn Email us with your comments! http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected]

James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with James Floyd Kelly, Jay Africa, and Joe Lastowksi to discuss DMs Guild print on demand products and the Fighter and Monk Unearthed Arcana articles. This podcast was recorded on December 18, 2016. Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Hyper Corps 2099 5e DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Something Smells Fishy Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Don't Split the Podcast Network James Floyd Kelly Jay Africa

James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with Ginny Loveday and Adventurers League Admins Robert Adducci, Alan Patrick, and Greg Marks to discuss the latest announcements from the D&D Adventurers League. This podcast was recorded on December 13, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Lamentations of the Flame Princess: The Cursed Chateau DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: A Very Aberrant Holiday Special Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Heralds Guild

James Introcaso and Rudy Basso have some exciting news to share! Plus a very special not-so-mystery guest who will soon be much more! This podcast was recorded on December 6 and 11, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It helps us a bunch and takes 30 seconds. Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Lord Orkus DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Encounters in the Savage Frontier Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me

James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Ginny Loveday, and Round Table newbie Gregg Lauer to talk about the bard, cleric, and druid Unearthed Arcana articles. Then it's an interview with game designer Mike Myler about his ongoing Kickstarter for Hypercorps 2099: Wastleland. This podcast was recorded on November 30 and December 1, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch. Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Howl at the Moon DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Complete Adventures of M.T. Black Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Southern Connecticut D&D Meetup Winter Fantasy Hypercorps 2099 Mists of Akuma mikemyler.com

August Derleth is a controversial figure in the world of the Cthulhu Mythos. He was the first to push for publication of Lovecraft’s work after his death, but his own writing didn’t quite live up to that of the Master. What do Great Old Ones have in common with Elemental Evil? Find out as we discuss three noteworthy stories. www.nobleknight.com August William Derleth born February 24, 1909 in Sauk City, WI; died July 4, 1971 Best remembered as the first book publisher of the writings of H. P. Lovecraft; contributed to the Cthulhu Mythos; founded Arkham House in 1939 with his friend Donald Wandrei, which did much to bring supernatural fiction into print in the US that had only been readily available in the UK 1938 Guggenheim Fellow Derleth considered his most serious work to be the Sac Prairie Saga, about life in Wisconsin as he knew it He was a pioneering naturalist and conservationist Derleth had been a correspondent and friend of Lovecraft since his teenage years after Lovecraft’s death, Derleth founded Arkham House to publish Lovecraft’s work first book was The Outsider and Others, 1939 Derleth invented the term “Cthulhu Mythos” (Lovecraft preferred “Yog-Sothery”) wrote a number of stories based on fragments in which he was a “posthumous collaborator” depicted Lovecraft’s universe as more hopeful, reflecting his Christian views treated Old Ones as elemental forces “The Return of Hastur” first appeared in Weird Tales, March 1939 “Ithaqua” first appeared in Strange Stories, February 1941 “Beyond the Threshold” first appeared in Weird Tales, September 1941 My guest: Louis Brenton twitter - @revlouisbrenton website - louisbrenton.com Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn Email us with your comments! http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected] Thank you to our sponsor, Open Gaming Store!

James Introcaso sits down with Liz Theis, Allison Rossi, and Darcy Ross to discuss a National Post article about female empowerment in Dungeons and Dragons. This podcast was recorded on November 20, 2016. Please rate and rate The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch. Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Dungeonology DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Familiars Found Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me The Credit Bureau Cypher Speak Gnome Stew

In this episode, Jeff is joined by a fantastic duo of worldbuilding goodness - Bruce Cordell and Rob Heinsoo. These two industry powerhouses have a lot to say about building your settings! Jeff on Twitter Rob on Twitter Bruce on Twitter Rob's Website Bruce's Website Thank you to our sponsor, Open Gaming Store!

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Geoffrey Winn, Louis Brinton, and Jeremiah McCoy to discuss the new Adventures in Middle Earth Player's Guide for D&D 5e (Published by Cubicle 7 under license from Wizards of the Coast). Thank you to our sponsor, Open Gaming Store!

James Introcaso sits down with Joe Lastowski, Topher Kohan, Daniel Franco, and Alex Jarzinbinski to discuss the in-store adventure In Volo's Wake, the Volo's Guide to Monsters Adventurers League Reference, and an Unearthed Arcana article about Barbarian Primal Paths. Then it's an interview with Randy Aitken about his Kickstarter for Of Drow Origin. This podcast was recorded on November 12, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Munchkin Holiday Surprise DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Custom Deck of Many Things Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Battle Bards

In this episode Jeff is joined by Jon Green, Alison Rossi, and Mike Shea. The four of them delve deep into the most recent Wizards of the Coast 5e D&D adventure - Storm King's Thunder! Jeff on Twitter Alison on Twitter Mike on Twitter Jon on Twitter Discord.gg/cowleague SlyFlourish.com Thank you to our sponsor, Open Gaming Store!

James Introcaso sits down with Doug Cole, the owner of Gaming Ballistic, an amazing game designer, and the man behind the recently launched and currently on-going Dungeon Grappling Kickstarter. This podcast was recorded on November 17, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Kobold Press Pathfinder Megabundle DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Puzzles, Riddles, and Traps Set 2 Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me

James Introcaso sits down with Andrew Kane and Vegas Lancaster to discuss the latest D&D movie news and the new D&D party game from Wiz Kids, Rock Paper Wizard. This podcast was recorded on November 3, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: 20 for $20 Legendary Games Bundle DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Ravenloft Bestiary - Monster of the Dread Domain Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me N Crowd Comedy

James Introcaso sits down with Dan Dillon, Teos Abadia, Schuyler Esau, and Round Table newbie Ryan Hennesy to discuss Trapdoor Technologies closing their doors and a Kotaku article about simple D&D adventures. This podcast was recorded on October 31, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Southlands Heroes DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Volo's Bag of Holding Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Alphastream The Four Horsemen

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 35 - Tales of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser by Fritz Leiber, Part 1 Three tales of thrilling adventure from the Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy. Join the most famous duo in swords and sorcery literature as they search for treasure and travel to the ends of the earth. www.nobleknight.com Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. December 24, 1910 (Chicago) - September 5, 1992 “American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert.[b] With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having in fact created the term. Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.” - Wikipedia introduced Fafhrd and Grey Mouser in August, 1939 in Unknown magazine, edited by John W. Campbell early influences were H. P. Lovecraft and Robert Graves; received a letter of encouragement from Lovecraft in 1936 earned little money as a writer; addicted to alcohol and downers actually received royalty checks from TSR for games based on Lankhmar 1975 - named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy by the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) Fafhrd was based on Leiber himself; Grey Mouser based on Harry Otter Fischer notable for growing, taking on more responsibilities, getting married, etc. Two Sought Adventure published 1957 by Gnome Press Swords Against Death first published 1970 by Ace Books second of seven volumes “The Jewels in the Forest” 1939 — original title “Two Sought Adventure” “The Bleak Shore” 1940 “The Howling Tower” 1941 My guests: Peter Foxhoven website - http://www.cromcountthedead.com Jeremiah McCoy websites - http://jeremiahmccoy.com & http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.com Chris Constantin Dark Revelations the Roleplaying Game - http://drevrpg.com Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn Email us with your comments! http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected]

James Introcaso sits down with game designer, podcaster, and all-around great guy Jim McClure to discuss the gaming great's history with RPGs. This podcast was recorded on October 11, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show in iTunes! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: 13th Age Bestiary Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Talking Tabletop Metatopia One Shot Podcast Network Everyone is John Third Act Publishing

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso and Shane and I-Hsien from the Total Party Thrill podcast to discuss the previews for the upcoming D&D monster book Volo's Guide To Monsters. This podcast was recorded on October 25, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Elemental Spellbook Cards DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: 20 Uncommon Magical Rings Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Volo's Preview in Polygon Volo's Preview in Paste

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett. It's the State of Pelgrane Press Panel from Gen Con 2016! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age Monster Design Panel! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age GM Round Table! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age Adventure Design Panel! Enjoy!

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea, Daniel Elwell, and Scott Dyer to talk about the latest Unearthed Arcana article on encounter building and an announcement from Wiz Kids about unpainted D&D minis. This podcast was recorded on October 16, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode - Raging Swan Press Megabundle DMs Guild Pick of the Episode - House of Horror Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Sly Flourish Thoughts on Unearthed Arcana Encounter Building Sly Flourish Encounter Building Guidelines Sly Flourish Miniature Painting Resources Sly Flourish

This supersized episode features Jeff Greiner, Sam Dillon, James Introcaso, and Liz Theis discussing the massive and beautiful Tome of Beasts from Kobold Press. Their discussion and review is followed by an hour long interview with Wolfgang Baur and Dan Dillon. Tome Show Patreon Kobold Press Store Wolfgang Baur Twitter Dan Dillon Twitter James Introcaso Twitter Liz Theis Twitter Sam Dillon Twitter Jeff Greiner Twitter James Introcaso Web Have Spellbook Will Travel The Tome Show on Spreadshirt

James Introcaso sits down with Wolfgang Baur, Jeff Lee, and Jim Groves of Kobold Press to discuss their ongoing Kickstarter for Demonic Cults & Secret Societies for 5th Edition D&D and Pathfinder and Kobold's recent 5e adventure, Blood Vaults of Sister Alkava. This podcast was recorded on October 11, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch and takes 30 seconds. Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Wizard in Training Onesie DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Storm King's Thunder Nightstone Map Pack Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me

In this episode Jeff is joined by Jared von Hindman, Dan Dillon, and Chris Sims to discuss how to make the monsters you use in your D&D campaign sizzle like the best bacon! Do you want to improve your game? Then listen to this episode! Tome Show Patreon Jeff on Twitter Jarod von Hindman on Twitter Head Injury Theater Dan Dillon on Twitter Chris Sims on Twitter Critical-Hits.com Support the show...

A classic time-travel story of modern man’s confrontation with the ancient world. Martin “Mouse” Padway plays a giant game of Civ with the real world. Can he prevent the fall of Rome? www.nobleknight.com Lyon Sprague de Camp November 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92) Wiki “In a career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and works of non-fiction, including biographies of other fantasy authors. He was a major figure in science fiction during the genre's heyday in the 1930s and 1940s.” born in New York City sent to boarding school “to cure him of intellectual arrogance and lack of discipline;” he was bullied and developed a detached analytical style he was an aeronautical engineer, did undergraduate study at California Institute of Technology; earned B of Sci at Caltech; earned Masters in Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in 1933 his first job took him to Scranton, PA!! during WW2 was a researcher at the Philadelphia Naval Yard, where he worked with Robert A. Heinlein and Isaac Asimov founding member of Swordsmen and Sorcerers Guild of America (SAGA), in the 60’s, led by Lin Carter Lest Darkness Fall one of the earliest and most influential alternate history novels first published as short story in Unknown, December 1939 published as novel by Henry Holt and Company, 1941 Harry Turtledove said it sparked his interest in alternate history Extra History - Justinian & Theodora https://youtu.be/H_2E0RxVHH4?list=PLhyKYa0YJ_5BuNVhOt8Ls82Cr20yo6Y_p My guest: Louis Brenton twitter - @revlouisbrenton website - louisbrenton.com Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn Email us with your comments! http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected]

James Introcaso sits down with Paige Leitman, Ben Heisler, and John Fischer to discuss the next D&D adventure, codenamed Labyrinth. Then it's an interview with James' spouse, Bonnie MacDonald, about her first ever experience playing Dungeons & Dragons. Finally Rachel Bowen and Evan Newton of Trapdoor Technologies stop by to talk about their Kickstarter for Playbook Essentials on Android. This podcast was recorded on October 2, 4, and 7, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: The Total Party Kill Handbook Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: The Hoard's Horde Bundle Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me The Black Road Amateur HourTrapdoor Tech Blog

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Allison Rossi and Jon Green to discuss and review some new products available on the DM's Guild. Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Allison on Twitter Jon on Twitter Tome Show Patreon Page Dungeon Master's Guild

It's a super deluxe Round Table! James Introcaso sits down with David Gibson, Eric Paquette, and Geoff Winn to discuss the rumors that the Forgotten Realms novel line might be ending. Then it's an interview with author Forgotten Realms author Erin M. Evans about her final novel in the Brimstone Angels saga, The Devil You Know. Finally it's a killer interview with game designer William Moomaw about his Kickstarter for the fifth edition conversion of the Plight of Tuatha module series for the Imperium campaign setting. This podcast was recorded on September 25th, 27th, and 28th. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us so much! Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Ashes of the Tyrant DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Character Focused Random Events for the City Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me slushlush.com 5mwd.com Eric's Gaming PulseErin M. Evans on Facebook Ragnarok Publications Imperium Campaign Setting

In this episode of the Tome Show, Jeff is joined by Jon Green and Chris Engler to talk about crowdfunding and RPGs. What are the best practices? What should you watch out for? What are you missing out on? Jeff Greiner on Twitter Jon Green on Twitter Chris Engler on Twitter Patreon.com/TheTomeShow - Support us!! The Tome Show on Spreadshirt

James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan, Joe Lastowski, and James Floyd Kelly to talk about updates to Adventurers League play in game stores. Then it's an interview with Tome Show favorite Mike Shea about the release of his amazing new book: Sly Flouish's Fantastic Locations. This podcast was recorded on September 18 and 20, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: E3 The Prince of Undeath DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: The Naiad's Revenge Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Geek Dad Modern Myths Titans Games and Comics Sly Flourish jamesfloydkelly.com

James Introcaso sits down with Craig Campbell of NerdBurger Games. He's the mastermind behind Murders & Acquisitions and a designer who left his mark on Dungeons & Dragons. This podcast was recorded on September 8, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Dragon Magazine Annual #1 Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me NerdBurger Games Blog The NerdBurger Podcast

James Introcaso sits down with Dan Dillon, Schuyler Esau, Teos Abadia, and Russ Morrissey to discuss the new Unearthed Arcana ranger and wise words from Mike Mearls on Twitter about the RPG industry. This podcast was recorded on September 13, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: D&D Spellbook Cards - Ranger DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: The Witch of Underwillow Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me The Four Horsemen EN World Alphastream

James Introcaso sits down with Joe Lastowski, Topher Kohan, Allison Rossi, and Neal Powell to discuss the D&D survey and a tweet from Mike Mearls about products DMs would like to see from Wizards of the Coast. Then it's an interview with Hero Lab developer Colen McAlister and adventure designer Steven Helt about the announcement that Hero Lab now supports official Pathfinder adventures. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch. Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Paizo Flip Mat Bigger Dungeon DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Fear of the Dark Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Four Horsemen Realm Works Modern Myths Titan Games and Comics Block Party Podcast Network Victory Comics

James Introcaso sits down with David Gibson, Karl Resch, Round Table newbie Darcy Ross, Round Table newbie Rohit Sodhia, and Round Table newbie Allie Graham to discuss the announcement that the hit streaming series Critical Role will be creating a campaign guide with Green Ronin and the table of contents of the Lord of the Rings campaign setting book for D&D from Cubicle 7. This podcast was recorded on August 16, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch! Noble Knight DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: A Dozen Maps Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Jester David's Guide to Worldbuilding 5-Minute Workday Gamer's Plane Gnome Stew Cypher Speak Allie Graham Research

Kenneth Hite, game designer, podcaster, and more talks Cthulhu in games at Gen Con 2016!

Wolfgang Baur assembles an amazing panel of freelance writers, editors, and more to talk working in the industry!

Ben McFarland, game designer who frequently works with Kobold Press, talks making combat great again!

Our very own James Introcaso hosts a panel featuring Rob Bowes of Lone Wolf Development, Doug Davidson of Smiteworks (makers of Fantasy Grounds), Matt McElroy of OneBookShelf (of DriveThruRPG), Ben Loomes of Syrinscape, and Tobias Drewry of Mesa Mundi (makers of D20PRO). The panel discusses the future of digital gaming products and how the release of the Open Gaming License affects us all!

James Introcaso sits down with game designer Jon Sawatasky to discuss the Kobold Press regular's history with gaming, design, and more. This podcast was recorded on August 16, 2016. Noble Knight Games Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Dragon in the Rye Tome of Beasts Book of Lairs Sanctuary of Belches

James Introcaso sits down with the original Round Table crew. Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Greg Blair, and Vegas Lancaster talk about the new actual play series on Seeso, HarmonQuest and then chat about the new Netflix phenomena Stranger Things. This podcast was recorded on August 11, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch! Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Cthulhu by Impact Miniatures DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Tower of the Mad Mage Links: The Tome Show on Facebook D&D V&G Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me The N Crowd

James Introcaso sits down with game design legend Monte Cook to discuss Gen Con and the currently ongoing Kickstarter for Monte's new RPG Invisible Sun. This podcast was recorded on August 11, 2016. Please rate and review the Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch! Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Player's Guide to Ptolus DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: The Lightborn Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Monte Cook Games

James Introcaso sits down at Gen Con with Rudy Basso, Liz Theis, Dan Dillon, Jeff Greiner, and Shawn Merwin to discuss the Faithful Unearthed Arcana article and the announcement that Roll20 has an official Dungeons & Dragons license. This podcast was recorded on August 5, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch. Noble Knight pick of the episode: Broncosaurus Rex DMs Guild pick of the episode: A Guide to Tyranny of Dragons Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Have Spellbook, Will Travel D&D V&G Baldman Games Four Horsemen Encoded Designs Monte Says: Share the Cost

The episode six months in the making! Listen to Rudy, Alex, Vegas, and Gregory discuss this weird, wild game in a setting none of them have ever heard of, let alone played in. Will it meet its insanely ambitious goals as a 3 games in 1, or fail to be particularly good at any aspect? Who will send them back in time if the Time Wizard is unavailable because he's vacationing in Europe? Tune in to find out! Alex's Overview of Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance Next Monthish: Dragonlance: Champions of Krynn Support the Show, Shop Below!

James Introcaso sits down with Robert Adducci, Rudy Basso, and Round Table newbie Michael Ross to discuss using humor at the table. Inspired by the boom of comedy actual plays, they dish on when and how to use comedy during games and live plays. This podcast was recorded on July 26, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Elf Ranger mini (2003 Gen Con Promo) DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Puzzles, Riddles, and Traps Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Have Spellbook, Will Travel D&D Adventurers League The RPG Academy

James Introcaso sits down with Adventurers League admins Robert Adducci, Greg Marks, Travis Woodall, and Claire Hoffman to discuss the Storm King's Thunder season of D&D organized play. Then it's an interview with Kobold Press' Kobold-in-Chief Wolfgang Baur about the much anticipated release of the Tome of Beasts and the Book of Lairs. This podcast was recorded on July 28, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! DMs Guild pick of the episode: Pugilist Class Noble Knight pick of the episode: Steading of the Hill Giant Chief (Silver Anniversary Edition) Links: The Tome Show on Facebook The Round Table Live at Gen Con Knight Birds at Gen Con The Digital Future of 5th Edition D&D at Gen Con worldbuilderblog.me The Adventurers League on Facebook The Adventurers League on Twitter The Adventurers League on Google+ Kobold Press on Facebook Kobold Press on Twitter Kobold Press on Google+