The Tome Show

James Introcaso sits down with Drootin Heacock, Richie "Walnuts" Sweeten, and Eric Sweeten of One-Quest to talk with them about their first EVER time playing D&D. Then it's a conversation with Liz Theis of Lone Wolf Development about Hero Lab and Realm Works softwares and a few big, exciting updates coming in the future. This podcast was recorded on March 24, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meOne-Quest FacebookOne-Quest TwitterRealm Works on FacebookHero Lab on FacebookLone Wolf TwitterLone Wolf Google+ Support the show, shop below...

In this episode James and Sam discuss basic spellcasting rules in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 78-81 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 201-205. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan, Andrew Timmes, and Wade Kemper to discuss the latest installment of the Acquisitions Inc. live shows at PAX East 2015 and the free D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion PDF.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsThe Adventure Zone podcastElemental Evil Spell Cards Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Andy, Mike, and Sam get together to talk about their gaming in March 2015. They have a lively discussion about encounter building and xp budgets in 5e.Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rich Baker, game designer, novelist, and cofounder of Sasquatch Game Studio. Rich helped created the Birthright campaign setting, the seventh edition of Gamma World, the third and fourth editions of Dungeons and Dragons, and the soon-to-be released Princes of the Apocalypse adventure for fifth edition D&D (among many other successful games and novels). They talk his past, present, and future in the gaming industry. This podcast was recorded on March 10, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meSasquatch Game Studio on FacebookSasquatch Game Studio on TwitterAtomic Dragon BattleshipAlternityMission: Red PlanetLords of Water DeepPrimeval ThuleMarvel Legendary Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, and Allison Rossi to discuss the new Unearthed Arcana Battlesystem rules and not one, but two vague tweets from WotC employee and LeBron James of DMing Chris Perkins. This podcast was recorded on March 15, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meOld Battlesystem Article - The Art of WarGame O Clock YouTube Channelhttp://www.twitch.tv/padfoot240 Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

The D&D V&G Crew are joined by Round Table Host and overall Great Guy James Introcaso to discuss Stronghold, a 1993 city builder/RTS sim hybrid game. Before the discussion can get really get underway, however, the boys find themselves magically transported back to 1993 by a Time Wizard! Will 1993 Rudy, Alex, Vegas, Greg, and James (who somehow all retain their ages and adult maturities yet no knowledge of future games) show Stronghold some love for being so unique among its contemporaries? Or will they chastise and awkwardly compare it to games that they haven't played since they were 4-8 years old? Will this Time Wizard character be returning in future episodes or is it going to be just a stupid, clearly last-minute one-off appearance?Tune in to find out! Also rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Alex Breakdown VideoStrongholdWorld Builder Blog (dot me)Game O'ClockThe N CrowdNext Month's Game: Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode of the Book Club Jeff and Tracy are joined by Eric M. Paquette, Geoff Winn, and Christine Bellemere to talk about Fire in the Blood, the latest Forgotten Realms novel by Erin M. Evans. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the author! Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Dave Gibson, Andrew Kane, and Topher Kohan to discuss the first Sage Advice column, the second D&D feedback survey, and speculate about future D&D products. This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.me5mwd.comD&D condition cardsTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsD&D Adventurers League Southeast on FacebookSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rob Schwalb, professional game designer who has worked for Green Ronin, Mongoose Publishing, Fantasy Flight Games,Monte Cook Games, Wizards of the Coast, and more. Rob was one of the designers of Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition and has launched his own company, Schwalb Entertainment is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming release of Shadow of the Demon Lord on March 12. This podcast was recorded on February 17, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meSchwalb Entertainment TwitterSchwalb Entertainment Facebook Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode James and Sam discuss the rules for Stealth with a special focus on using the skill to hide in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 60 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 177. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and Joe Lastowski to talk about the new D&D Elemental Evil miniatures from Wiz Kids, the new Behind the Screens digital column on theD&D website, and the comedic web series, DM Support Group, from Wizards of the Coast. This podcast was recorded on February 22, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meD&D V&GGame O Clock YouTube ChannelModern Myths Game StoreActs of GeekCows Come Home ComedyOgre Mini PreviewFire Mini Elemental PreviewEarth Mini Elemental PreviewAir Mini Elemental PreviewWater Mini Elemental PreviewHeroic Minis PreviewFire Minis Preview Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Sam, Andy, and Mike get together to talk about their gaming in January and February of 2015.Support the show, shop below...

“Hither came Conan…” The world’s most famous barbarian comes to The Appendix N Podcast to tread the works of lesser fantasy authors beneath his sandled feet. We are talking about the earliest Conan stories written by Robert E. Howard, though not necessarily the first published. www.nobleknight.com Howard, R. E.: “Conan” series Robert E. Howard born 1906, died 1936 Born in Texas, the only son of a traveling country physician. Traveling with his father exposed him to firsthand tales of violence that would influence his writing, and like many people of the time he was greatly interested in the sport of boxing. Howard’s love of poetry and literature came from his mother, Hester. His earliest stories were historical fiction about Vikings, Arabs and lots of violence. His earliest influences were Jack London, Rudyard Kipling and Thomas Bullfinch. In August 1930, Howard wrote to Weird Tales in praise “The Rats in the Walls” by H. P. Lovecraft. The letter was forwarded to Lovecraft and the two authors became friends. Howard is considered to have contributed to the Lovecraft Mythos. The correspondence between Howard and Lovecraft contained a lengthy discussion on a frequent element in Howard’s writing, civilization versus barbarism. Howard held that civilization was inherently corrupt and fragile. Howard wrote his first Conan story in 1932, adapting an unpublished story “By This Axe I Rule!” featuring one of Howard’s other protagonists, Kull the Conqueror. Conan would go on to become Howard’s most enduring character. Howard sadly committed suicide in 1936 upon learning that his mother was dying of tuberculosis. “The Phoenix on the Sword” first published in Weird Tales, December 1932 “The Frost Giant’s Daughter” first published as “The Gods of the North” in Weird Tales, 1932 “The God in the Bowl” reject by Weird Tales, published posthumously in Space Science Fiction, September 1952 Co-host: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] My guest: Peter Foxhoven http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected] Geoffrey Winn [email protected] Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with the crew from D&D V&G - Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Greg Blair. This week they're dishing on the recently announced D&D RPG video game Sword Coast Legends and a Polygon interview with Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart. This podcast was recorded on February 19, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meInterview with Nathan Stewart and Dan Tudge about Sword Coast Legendsphillyncrowd.comGame O Clock YouTube Channel Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

D&D V&G 4 - Neverwinter NightsRudy, Alex, Greg, and Vegas discuss one of Bioware's classic D&D CRPGs - Neverwinter Nights. Listen to them regale one another with stories of duel dancing PCs, henchmen who failed to meet up to meatshield standards, and what it's like to role play in a 13 year old game.Multiplayer Gameplay VideoNext Month: StrongholdNeverwinter Nights on Good Old GamesRavenloft: Prisoners of the Mist PW WebsiteThe N CrowdGame O'ClockDarkest Dungeon Overview Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode Sam and James discuss the rules for Reactions with a special focus on the Ready Action in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 70 and 72 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 190 and 193. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Liz Theis, Wade Kemper, and Topher Kohan to talk about the upcoming release of D&D Dice Masters from Wiz Kids and the first fifth edition feedback survey. This podcast was recorded on February 8, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsTitan Games and Comics on [email protected] Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Mike, Sam, and Andy get together to talk about their gaming in November & December 2014.Support the show, shop below...

The Tome Show's 5e review team gets together one last time to review the final book in the core D&D 5e 2014 release. Jeff and Tracy are joined by James Introcaso and Mike Shea (Sam Dillon was unable to attend the recording). The group discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 5e DMG. Links:worldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comD&D 5th Edition online encounter calculator Support the show, shop below... NobleKnight.com

James Introcaso sits down with Vegas Lancaster, Dave Gibson, Sam Dillon, and Jeff Greiner to talk about some recent layoffs on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast and the Unearthed Arcana 5e Eberron update. This podcast was recorded on February 5, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.me5mwd.comrpgmusings.comJester David's How-To Guide to Fantasy Worldbuildingphillyncrowd.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode James and Sam discuss the Initiative mechanic in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 69 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 189. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with five of the 6 Adventurers League admins - Bill Benham, Resource Manager, Greg Marks, Associate Resource Manager, Travis Woodall, Content Manager, Robert Adducci, Community Manager, and Alan Patrick, Associate Community Manager. They talk about the Elemental Evil storyline and how it affects the D&D Adventurer's League and their open call for adventure designers. This podcast was recorded on January 27, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meD&D Organized PlayD&D Adventurers LeagueD&D Adventurers League on FacebookD&D Adventurers League on TwitterD&D Adventurers League on Google+ Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Greg Blair, John Fischer, Dave Gibson, and Mike Shea to talk about the official Elemental Evil announcement. D&D's next story line affects not only the TRPG, but also the Neverwinter MMO and the Adventure System Cooperative board games. This podcast was recorded on January 25, 2015. Stay tuned for Part II next week all about organized play!Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.com5mwd.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with author and novelist Erin M. Evans to talk about the games she loves to play, her personal gaming life, and her career. Erin's the hottest name in official D&D novels since Bobby Salvatore. Her books include the Brimstone Angels series and The God Catcher. This podcast was recorded on January 15, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meslushlush.comErin M. Evans Author Page on FacebookDeadlandsDungeon! Board GameSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

A Viking and an American Indian walk into the Alaskan wilderness. If that sounds like a joke, you haven’t read Dwellers in the Mirage, the thrilling sci-fi adventure story by A. Merrit. Listen to my guests and I talk about this story that features a Cthulhu-esque deity, a Conan-esque warrior king, and half-naked warrior women in a hidden mountain valley. www.nobleknight.com Merrit, A.: CREEP, SHADOW, CREEP; MOON POOL; DWELLERS IN THE MIRAGE; et al “The most immediate influences upon AD&D were probably de Camp & Pratt, R. E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Jack Vance, H. P. Lovecraft, and A. Merrit” — Gary Gygax Abraham Merrit born 1884, died 1943 Wikipedia names H. Rider Haggard, Robert W. Chambers, Helena Blavatsky and Gertrude Barrows Bennett (writing as Francis Stevens) as “heavy influences.” He was a major influence on Appendix N authors H. P. Lovecraft and Michael Moorcock. He was referenced in the Lensman series by E. E. Smith. Born in Beverly, New Jersey. Primarily a journalist. Assistant editor of The American Weekly from 1912 to 1937 and then editor until his death in 1943. Merrit’s first fantasy story was “Through the Dragon Glass” (1917) Dwellers in the Mirage was originally serialized in six parts in the magazine Argosy beginning on January 23, 1932. For the article references in this show: http://skullsinthestars.com/2009/02/22/a-merritts-dwellers-in-the-mirage/ Co-host: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] My guest: Jeremiah McCoy website - https://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.com tumblr - http://thebasicsofthegame.tumblr.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/brothersaul http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected] Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Vegas Lancaster, Sam Dillon, Tracy Hurley, and Round Table newbie Wade Kemper. They talk about the last Legends and Lore column heralding the arrival of three new D&D digital columns in 2015. Then they discuss the recent availability of Dungeon and Dragon magazines on dndclassics.com. This episode was recorded on January 15, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.mePhilly N Crowdrpgmusings.comsarahdarkmagic.comA Contest of Sorts Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode James and Sam discuss the Healing and Hit Dice mechanics in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic D&D PDF on pages 74 and 75 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 196 and 197 (in the combat chapter). Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Eric Michaels Music: http://www.theericmichaels.com/ Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and Andrew Kane to talk about the announcement of a new Baldur's Gate game, a new website for the Basic D&D rules, and the covers of the Adventurer's Handbook and Princes of the Apocalypse. This podcast was recorded on January 13, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meMoonratsD&D V&G 3 Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS GAME BEFORE? Because Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Ray Fallon, and Vegas Lancaster sure haven't. It's an RTS set in Eberron that was released in 2006 that floated right past our and - it seems - most of the collective gaming audience's radars. Is it a hidden treasure, lost in the ruins of Khyber? Or is it a way too deadly trap that was rightly ignored, waiting to be released upon a quartet of foolish adventurers who are full of pizza and wings? Tune in to find out in this special everyone-around-a-table episode!2015 Dragonshard 1v1 Championship Match (with commentary and breakdown from Alex)Next Month's Game: Neverwinter Nights (!!!) Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Third part of a three-part series. My guests and I discuss The Call of Cthulhu, the most famous story by H. P. Lovecraft featuring his iconic creation, and we also talk about the roleplaying game of the same name. www.nobleknight.com Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Works. H. P. Lovecraft born 1890, died 1937 Born in Providence, RI, son of a traveling salesman and a woman who could trace her ancestry back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When Lovecraft was only 3 years old, his father was placed in a psychiatric institution and died 5 years later, as Lovecraft himself claimed, of paralysis brought on by “nervous exhaustion.” Lovecraft’s mother suffered from hysteria and depression and died at the same hospital about 23 years later. Lovecraft was raised by his mother and his mother’s family, including his grandfather who was a businessman. It was this grandfather who encouraged him to read and interested him in tales of Gothic horror. Lovecraft was an intelligent but sickly child who grew into a gaunt, pale adult. He suffered a nervous breakdown prior to his high school graduation and never received his diploma. Although today he is regarded by fans as one of the greatest literary geniuses of the 20th century, he was never financially successful in his own time, partly due to his own unwillingness. He was friends with many other writers of his day, including most famously Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian. He was briefly married to a woman named Sonia Greene and lived with her in New York City, where he was famously miserable. Lovecraft returned to Providence in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1937. He was diagnosed with cancer of the small intestine and died in poverty. Today the images of H. P. Lovecraft and his most famous creation, the monster Cthulhu, are well known to gamers. Cthulhu appears on t-shirts, in board games, card games, roleplaying games, and video games. He is credited as an inspiration by many, many horror and fantasy writers, and filmmakers who came after him. And yet his name is relatively unknown outside of geek and gamer culture, probably less recognizable to the general public than Edgar Allen Poe and Steven King. My guests: Dan Cmil Eric Paquette Jeffrey Wikstrom - The Lurking Fear website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] Email us to find out how you can get involved! http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected] Geoffrey Winn [email protected] Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan, Joe Lastowski, and Mike Loewnau to talk about the end of the first season of D&D Encounters using the fifth edition rules. This podcast was recorded on January 4, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meD&D Organized PlayD&D Adventurers LeagueD&D Adventurers League on FacebookD&D Adventurers League on TwitterD&D Adventurers League on Google+actsofgeek.comTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookModern MythsModern Myths on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsTitan Games and Comics on Facebook Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Jeff Greiner, Sam Dillon, Greg Blair, and Dave Gibson to speculate what the next setting might be in the official D&D fifth edition rules. They discuss Forgotten Realms, Eberron,Dragonlance, Greyhawk, Ravenloft, Dark Sun, Planescape, Mystara, and more. This podcast was recorded on December 16, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meThe Eric Michaels - Composerrpgmusings.com5mwd.com Support the show, shop below...

Jeff and Tracy sit down with guests Susan J. Morris, Erin M. Evans, and Tom Lommel to discuss their year in RPGs. They discuss their big RPG moments of 2014, including the best RPG products of the year, the things they remember the most, memorable campaign endings, and what made their gaming great this year. Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea, Topher Kohan, Joe Lastowski, Christopher Dudley, and Liz Theis to talk about their recent Tiamat Takedown live event which Mike DMed and the rest of the crew built level 20 fifth edition character to take on the Queen of Chromatics. They faired... poorly. Hear them discuss high level combat in the new edition of D&D. This podcast was recorded on December 14, 2014.Tiamat Takedown Full Video on YouTubeTiamat Takedown Edited Video on YouTubeLinks:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meThe Eric Michaels - Composerslyflourish.comrulezeropodcast.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+ Support the show, shop below...

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Bonus Action podcast. This show is about the rules of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons and we plan to explore those rules one by one. In this episode James and Sam discuss the Concentration mechanic. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Basic D&D PDF on page 79 or in the 5e D&D Player’s Handbook on page 203. Links: James' Blog:

James Introcaso sits down with Rachael aka Hobo the Delightful and Chris Matney of Trapdoor Technologies to talk about their recently launched Kickstarter for Codename: Morningstar, formerly DungeonScape. This podcast was recorded on December 14, 2014 and serves as a follow-up to Round Table 47.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meEric Michaels ComposerCodename: Morningstar UI VideoCodename: Morningstar 90 Second PromoCodename: Morningstar TwitterCodename: Morningstar [email protected] Support the show, shop below...

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, a few Round Tablers got together for the second time to find out just what high level play was like in the new fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons. So Mike Shea crafted a grueling combat experience for James Introcaso, Chris Dudley, Joe Lastwoski, Liz Theis, and Topher Kohan to throw down with the toughest fifth edition monster known to us - Tiamat! If you missed the livestream, check out the videos below! Wrap-up Round Table podcast to follow.Full VideoEdited VideoLinks:The Tome Show's Facebook Groupworldbuilderblog.meThe Eric Michaels - Composerslyflourish.comrulezeropodcast.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+ Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Keith Baker, creator of the Eberron campaign setting, Gloom card game, novelist, and game designer to talk about the games he's playing, his career, and his soon-to-be-launched Kickstarter for an entirely new RPG from his company, Twogether Studios. This podcast was recorded on December 9, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meTwogether Studios TwitterTwogether Studios FacebookPheonix Dawn Command Twitter Support the show, shop below...

Round Table 47 - Codename: Morningstar KickstarterJames Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and John Fischer to talk about the recently launched Kickstarter for Codename: Morningstar, formerly DungeonScape, formerly Codename: Morningstar. This podcast was recorded on December 7, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meEric Michaels ComposerCodename: Morningstar UI Videowww.twitch.tv/padfoot240D&D V&GSupport the show, shop below...

Harsh criticisms and strong opinions abound in episode 2 of D&D V&G, where co-hosts Rudy and Alex Basso are joined again by Gregory Blair and Vegas Lancaster to discuss The Temple of Elemental Evil, a 2003 Tactical Combat RPG. Who will like it? Who will hate it? Tune in to find out!Alex's Game OverviewExample of a BattleNext Month's Game: Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard Support the show, shop below...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bonus Action podcast. This show is about the rules of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons and we plan to explore those rules one by one. In this episode Sam and James discuss the Advantage/Disadvantage mechanic. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Basic D&D PDF on page 57 or in the 5e D&D Player’s Handbook on page 173. Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Eric Michaels Music: http://www.theericmichaels.com/ Probabilities and +/- bonus discussions: Online Dungeon Master: http://onlinedungeonmaster.com/2012/05/24/advantage-and-disadvantage-in-dd-next-the-math/ Andrew Gelman: http://andrewgelman.com/2014/07/12/dnd-5e-advantage-disadvantage-probability/ Zero Hit Points: http://www.zerohitpoints.com/Advantage-in-DnD-5 Critical Hits: http://www.critical-hits.com/blog/2012/06/11/dd-advantage-vs-flat-bonuses/ Probability Comparison Chart: http://worldbuilderblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-02-21-at-8-09-06-pm.png Old list of advantage and disadvantage situations: http://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/29xk0j/5e_summary_of_situations_causing_advantage_or/ Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Hal Greenberg, Steven Long, and Rachel Ventura, who are all on the board of RPG Creator's Relief Fund. They discuss this new charity which sells RPG bundles and uses the money to support freelance game designers and artists who have suffered a sudden tragedy. This podcast was recorded on November 16, 2014.They just released their first bundle and you can buy it here.Links:Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meRPG Creator's Relief Fund on FacebookRCRF on drivethruRPGRCRF on RPGnowRCRF TwitterHal Greenberg [email protected]@gmail.comRachel Venture [email protected] GamesSteven Long Facebookstevenslong.com Support the show, shop below...

Mike, Sam, and Jeff get together once more to talk about their gaming in October of 2014.Support the show, shop below...

Second part of a three-part series. More selected stories by H. P. Lovecraft. In this episode, my special guests and I are talking about Herbert West – Reanimator, The Lurking Fear, and The Rats in the Walls. www.nobleknight.com Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Works.H. P. Lovecraft born 1890, died 1937 Born in Providence, RI, son of a traveling salesman and a woman who could trace her ancestry back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When Lovecraft was only 3 years old, his father was placed in a psychiatric institution and died 5 years later, as Lovecraft himself claimed, of paralysis brought on by “nervous exhaustion.” Lovecraft’s mother suffered from hysteria and depression and died at the same hospital about 23 years later. Lovecraft was raised by his mother and his mother’s family, including his grandfather who was a businessman. It was this grandfather who encouraged him to read and interested him in tales of Gothic horror. Lovecraft was an intelligent but sickly child who grew into a gaunt, pale adult. He suffered a nervous breakdown prior to his high school graduation and never received his diploma. Although today he is regarded by fans as one of the greatest literary geniuses of the 20th century, he was never financially successful in his own time, partly due to his own unwillingness. He was friends with many other writers of his day, including most famously Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian. He was briefly married to a woman named Sonia Greene and lived with her in New York City, where he was famously miserable.Lovecraft returned to Providence in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1937. He was diagnosed with cancer of the small intestine and died in poverty. Today the images of H. P. Lovecraft and his most famous creation, the monster Cthulhu, are well known to gamers. Cthulhu appears on t-shirts, in board games, card games, roleplaying games, and video games. He is credited as an inspiration by many, many horror and fantasy writers, and filmmakers who came after him. And yet his name is relatively unknown outside of geek and gamer culture, probably less recognizable to the general public than Edgar Allen Poe and Steven King. My guests: Dan Cmil - Herbert West – Reanimator Jeffrey Wikstrom - The Lurking Fear website - jeffwik.com email - [email protected] Jay Kint - The Rats in the Walls blog - expertisedice.com Twitter - @icosahedron Email us to find out how you can get involved!http://www.thetomeshow.com [email protected] Geoffrey Winn [email protected] Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Round Table newbie Wade Kemper to discuss the latest Dungeon Master's Guide previews and the release of the Bahamut and Tiamat miniatures from Wiz Kids. This podcast was recorded on November 23, 2014.Links:Tome Show on FacebookThe Tiamat Takedownworldbuilderblog.meTrapsCreating a DungeonThe MultiversePoisonsD&D V&G Episode 1Philly N Crowd Support the show, shop below...

The 5e review gang joins Jeff and Tracy again this episode. This time we take on the second half of the Tyranny of Dragons story-line: The Rise of Tiamat. This is the continuation of the story that began in the Hoard of the Dragon Queen - how does the story end? Listen as James Introcaso, Mike Shea, and Sam Dillon discuss the adventure with Jeff and Tracy. The discussion is followed by an interview with Steve Winter, the lead designer of the campaign. Links:worldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comrpgmusings.comSupport the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Jeremy Crawford, one of the lead designers of fifth edition D&D! They talk about Jeremy's career at Green Ronin and Wizards of the Coast, the campaign world he's been running since he first started playing, and all things Dungeon Master's Guide, Jeremy's latest creation. This podcast was recorded on November 12, 2014.Links:The Tome Show's Facebook PageThe Tiamat Takedownworldbuilderblog.me Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Jeff Greiner, Sam Dillon, Liz Theis, and Dave Gibson to talk about the latest Dungeon Master's Guide previews and a recent Mike Mearls Reddit AMA. This podcast was recorded on November 13, 2014.Links:Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.merpgmusings.com5mwd.comMagic Item TablesVillainous Class OptionsBuilding NPCsMagic Item PreviewCreating a New RaceThe Tiamat Takedown Support the show, shop below...

Mike, Sam, and Jeff get together once more to talk about their gaming in September of 2014.Support the show, shop below...