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S2 · E39
Tuesday · 1 hr 19 min
Bards: How to Fix D&D's Biggest Weirdos
Bards have the potential to be the most amazing characters you'll ever play - so why have they been so grossly mishandled in recent games? And how do we fix them? Let's do it! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane Support the show
S2 · E38
September 22 · 1 hr 24 min
How to Fix Multiclassing in D&D (and other RPGs)
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription! Why does no one get multiclassing correct? What systems have gotten it closest in the history of RPGs? How do we learn from those and get it right for future games? PLEASE LISTEN TO US FOR 6E, WoTC! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane Support the show
S2 · E37
September 15 · 1 hr 35 min
Why We Quit D&D for Dragonbane
We've been enamored with this game for awhile, and want to break down what excites us so much about it and why you should give Dragonbane a shot! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane Support the show
S2 · E36
September 8 · 1 hr 26 min
The D&D Magic No One Does Right
Its the most iconic and indispensable type of magic in all of fantasy, so how do we all have such a problem with Illusion magic? Let's dig into what makes it so difficult, and how to make it really sing at the table! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 Support the show
S2 · E35
September 1 · 1 hr 35 min
How to Get into D&D's BEST Edition - 2E
Wanna hear why 2nd Edition is so wonderful, and the tips you need to know to try it out for yourself? Well, you've come to the right place! 2nd Edition Primer - https://nonweaponproficiency.blogspot.com/2025/08/2ePrimer.html 2nd Edition Character Sheet - https://formspal.com/pdf-forms/other/add-character-sheet/ We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 Support the show
S2 · E34
August 25 · 1 hr 21 min
You Need to Improve at D&D... Let Us Help
Knowing HOW to play the game and IMPROVING your play at the table are two entirely different things. Each of us has a lifetime to grow, so don't waste that time! Let's discuss how you can grow as a D&D player - and how you can teach others at the table to do the same. We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 Support the show
S2 · E33
August 18 · 1 hr 48 min
The Weirdest Monsters in all of D&D...
Weird monsters are a key to the longevity of D&D, but what are the weirdest of the weird? Let's discuss the list of the tops! We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 Support the show
S2 · E32
August 11 · 1 hr 43 min
Hot Takes for Best Monsters in all of D&D
What makes the best of the best monsters in TTRPGs? We break down what really matters, and what monsters top the list? We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 Support the show
S2 · E31
August 4 · 1 hr 29 min
Our GenCon RPG Experience Was WILD
We just got home from GenCon, and wow do we have a lot to discuss in the world of RPGs! From new games, awesome purchases, and big news, lets discuss our firsthand experience! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 Support the show
S2 · E30
July 28 · 1 hr 24 min
Make the Rogue Class Great Again
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription! Rogues... Thieves... Scoundrels... They have lost their way over the years, how can we bring them back? Let's define the essence of what makes a rogue, and talk through how to bring them back to their former glory! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E29
July 21 · 1 hr 25 min
Play D&D in your Favorite Movie or Show?!
We love the worlds and stories of our favorite movies, TV shows, and books. But what would it be like to play an RPG in any of these amazing settings? Lets talk about how you CAN! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E28
July 14 · 1 hr 46 min
The Best Campaign Setting No One Talks About
Planescape is one of the most fantastical, robust, and down right amazing campaign settings in the history of D&D. Let's walk through what makes it so unique and how you can jump right into playing in this amazing universe! We are also available on YouTUbe, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #planescape Support the show
S2 · E27
July 7 · 1 hr 24 min
The Art of Being A Better D&D Player
What makes a good TTRPG player is straight forward and achievable by all players. So why do so many of us fall short? Let's break down what it really means to be a GOOD player, and how we can all work towards improving so we all have more fun at the table! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E26
June 30 · 1 hr 24 min
How Hand Holding Combat Ruined D&D
Combat has changed a LOT over the history of D&D, but have we buried the lead on what makes it fun and engaging? What is the true key to heroic moments, and have we what have we sacrificed at the alter of 'balance'? We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E25
June 23 · 1 hr 9 min
The Trickiest, yet BEST D&D Campaigns: Mysteries
Nothing gets a group of PCs more engaged than a riveting mystery. Can they get to the bottom of the nail biting story? And how do we get the most out of these experiences as players? Let's dive into how to run these kinds of games and make them the most memorable D&D experience you've every played! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E24
June 16 · 1 hr 21 min
Embrace Evil PCs that Don’t Suck
We've all had a bad experience with PC's playing Evil characters. But that does NOT have to be the case. Let's break down how awesome life can be when you are EVIL! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E23
June 9 · 1 hr 22 min
How D&D Ruined the Alignment System
It's been around since the advent of D&D, but the Alignment System has gone through a lot of curious changes over the years. Is it still worth using? Is it outdated? Is there a better solution? Lets discuss! Vince's New Game (Repent Ye Foolish Gods) - https://www.snarlingbadger.com/repent We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E22
June 2 · 1 hr 25 min
The Best & Worst Types of D&D Players
We all have something to bring to the Party, so which personality type are you? And how do we stay on the 'positive side' of these types, and not fall into the 'dark side'? We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E21
May 26 · 1 hr 29 min
The Campaign Ending They Will NEVER Forget
Ending a campaign on a high note is both incredibly important AND especially tricky. What can you as a Player at the table do to ensure the ending is epic? What are the key things a DM must get right for the ending to resonate for years to come? Let's break it all down! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show
S2 · E20
May 22 · 1 hr 22 min
The RPG You Should ACTUALLY Be Excited About
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription! Ruttigers on BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/richard-whitters/ruttigers-almanac-ttrpg-toolkit#top Let's sit down with Richard Whitters and discuss his new RPG - Ruttigers, which is live on BackerKit right now! We have LOVED the early free Quick Start rules for the game, and are excited to discuss the full fleshed out version that's going to be here soon! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc Support the show

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