This episode: Rolling with the punches as a DM. Blingendstone’s ghost problem and the great Burrow Warden conspiracy. Is a grid map essential to playing D&D? There’s always more to learn about your fellow players. Shane’s cat bites his toe.
This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.
Each video follows the most recent session with his group.
This episode: We continue clearing the cave of its undead problem for the dwarves. Are we about to encounter a lich?! Shane gets confused on D&D 2E vs 3E cleric spontaneous casting.
From developer Beamdog‘s marketing copy:
A major new expansion to Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition adds areas, action, and adventure to the original!
“Fate leads him who follows it, and drags him who resist.” -Plutarch
Though Sarevok is dead and his plan for war averted, peace eludes the citizens of Baldur’s Gate. A crusade marches from the north, seizing supplies, forcing locals into military service, and disrupting trade along the Sword Coast. A charismatic warrior known as the Shining Lady leads this army, her background shrouded in mystery. Can the rumors be true—is she, like you, the child of a god?
The closer you get to the Shining Lady, the more you realize your father, the dead Lord of Murder still casts a long shadow upon your path. Baldur’s Gate has put its faith in you, but you must determine whose interests you truly serve before you face the Shining Lady among the ruins of Dragonspear Castle…
Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear adds a new chapter to the Bhaalspawn saga. The events occurring between Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II are at last revealed in this 25-hour expansion pack for Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition.
This episode: Ice imps are a major pain in the tuckus, especially at night. And we’re not big fans of ice spiders, either.
Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of a 90s CRPG, and that’s just dripping with beautiful atmosphere!
Thanks for watching!
About Serpent in the Staglands:
A true role-playing adventure.
A campaign within the world of Vol, a fully realized setting inspired by the late bronze age in a Transylvanian landscape, with unique politics, races and gods steeped in history. Featuring a chosen party of five, you role-play Necholai, a minor god of a celestial body who descends to the Staglands for a moonlit festival only to find the way home blocked and immortality slipping away. Seeking answers and aid, you take on a mortal body and the guise of a traveling Spicer. This isn’t a story of good and evil, saving the world or being a hero, it’s about intrigue and your adventure of survival in a harsh land.
Buy on GOG:
https://www.gog.com/game/serpent_in_the_staglands?pp=6a3236f5f213960de5c415fd15c6d1cb5a46d04e
Buy on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/335120/
This episode: Should you allow a player to “redo” a level choice? Ogremoch’s Bane can be a puzzle for both players and DMs. Possible politics within Blingdenstone. Teachable moments with new players. Can the Arcana skill only be used trained? Rapier haggling. When is a bow not a bow?
This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.
Each video follows the most recent session with his group.
Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 12/17/2016:
Dave Oshry & DUSK!
Highlights: Geek news; Dave Oshry of New Blood Interactive talks about the upcoming hardcore retro FPS game DUSK.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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NEWS ITEMS
‘Rogue One’ Debuts With Estimated $71 Million on Friday, Headed Toward $150M+ Opening | Box Office Mojo
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4251&p=.htm
WoW’s Fan-Run, No-Expansions Server Returns This Month | Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wows-fan-run-no-expansions-server-returns-this-mon/1100-6446035/
Suicide Squad director re-teaming with Margot Robbie for all-female DC movie | Polygon
http://www.polygon.com/2016/12/13/13941428/suicide-squad-david-ayer-harley-quinn
Star Trek: Discovery finds its lead character in Walking Dead actress
http://www.polygon.com/2016/12/14/13962170/star-trek-discovery-lead-walking-dead
GUEST: DAVE OSHRY OF NEW BLOOD INTERACTIVE
New Blood Interactive: http://www.newblood.info/
Dusk on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/
“DUSK reintroduces you to a world where butchery and bloodshed must be mastered if you’re to make it to dawn. Inspired by Quake, Blood, Heretic, Hexen, Half-Life and Redneck Rampage, and featuring a soundtrack by metal music mastermind Andrew Hulshult (Brutal DOOM, Rise of the Triad), DUSK unfolds in the eerie backwoods of the American Northeast where, gaining consciousness hanging on a meat hook, you must fight to survive.”
Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 12/10/2016:
Stormtalons Fantasy with The Ed Greenwood Group!
Highlights: Lore Guardian Cat Jarrett and fantasy authors Gregory A. Wilson and Dileep S. Rangan talk about Ed Greenwood’s new fantasy setting, Stormtalons!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher (and other fine podcast directories) after the live show.
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Fantasy Author & Game Designer Joe Dever Passes Away | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3683-Fantasy-Author-Game-Designer-Joe-Dever-Passes-Away#.WEuAzvkrKCg#ixzz4SPBSSsNj
GUEST: STORMTALONS FROM TEGG (THE ED GREENWOOD GROUP)
Onder Librum: http://onderlibrum.com/
Lore Guardian Cat Jarrett and fantasy authors Gregory A. Wilson and Dileep S. Rangan talk about Ed Greenwood’s sprawling fantasy setting, Stormtalons!
Grayshade (Stormtalons Book 2) by Gregory A. Wilson
https://www.amazon.com/Grayshade-Stormtalons-Book-Gregory-Wilson-ebook/dp/B01M73KQNK/
The Pirate King’s Daughter: A Stormtalons Novel by Dileep S. Rangan
https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Kings-Daugther-Stormtalons-Novel-ebook/dp/B01N6BA3KQ/
This episode: More of the Rockblight in Blingdenstone as the party draws very close to finishing the area. Shane fixes a DM blunder. Buying weapons and armor in the Caves of Clatter. Further notes on alignment and changing alignment.
This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.
Each video follows the most recent session with his group.
Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 12/3/2016:
Geek News & Ranting With Michael Brown!
Highlights: Geek news and a nice rant with comedian Michael Brown of Brain Trust.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher (and other fine podcast directories) after the live show.
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SHOW NOTES
NEWS ITEMS
Most Powerful Superheroes ever: EW ranks the Top 50 | EW.com
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/14/superhero-power-index
D&D Live Stream on Dec 5th: Force Grey The Lost Episode
http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/forcegrey_lostepisode
Classic D&D of All Eras Back In Print | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3634-Classic-D-D-of-All-Eras-Back-In-Print
Marvel casually announces an Inhumans TV show | AV Club
http://www.avclub.com/article/marvel-casually-announces-inhumans-tv-show-245902
‘Star Trek IV’ Writer on Eddie Murphy’s Lost Role and Film’s Rewrite Drama | The Hollywood Reporter
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-trek-iv-voyage-home-writer-eddie-murphys-lost-role-950551
Star Trek: Discovery finds its captain and two lieutenants in first wave of casting | Polygon
http://www.polygon.com/tv/2016/11/29/13779394/star-trek-discovery-captain-lieutenant-casting
Overall IDW REVOLUTION crossover event thoughts and final grade!
Plus review of 5 REVOLUTION related books with SPOILERS:
ROM #4
Transformers: Till All Are One: REVOLUTION #1
G.I. Joe: REVOLUTION #1
REVOLUTION #4
REVOLUTION #5
From http://www.idwpublishing.com/the-revolution-is-here/:
IDW Publishing has unveiled its most ambitious comic book publishing venture in its history revolving around its fan-favorite titles based on Hasbro properties.
The “Revolution” event marks the birth of a comic book crossover that will be comprised of not only the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE properties, but also all-new properties MICRONAUTS, ROM, and ACTION MAN, as well as the launch of a long-awaited M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand series.
This is not a reboot—rather, the Revolution series takes many of the building blocks of what has come before from IDW and builds on them anew, bringing all these elements together in an epic event that results in an all-new status quo for all involved.
This episode: Blingdenstone continues as we finish up the temple cleansing in the Rockblight, receive blessings from Gurnik (and bargain blessings away?) plus a new member awaits the party in the Foaming Mug taproom. Shane discusses crafting and “downtime activities” while an adventure is in full swing.
HELPFUL DOC! Timeless Advice from Keep on the Borderlands by Creighton Broadhurst:
http://www.creightonbroadhurst.com/timeless-advice-from-keep-on-the-borderlands/
This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.
Each video follows the most recent session with his group.