[Note: I was using different screen capture software than normal so this video has some black around the main game screen] Finally, the creepy confrontation with Rhylfang in her lair! She's a big, mean, eight-legged fighting machine with lots of kids to come help momma. Brannor and Larather level up. A captive asks us for help ...
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Let’s Play Pathfinder: Kingmaker Alpha #5
The Old Sycamore dungeon branches out (see what I did there). Giant centipedes. The mite queen hates kobolds just a mite. Fun with resting. Shane wastes a lesser restoration potion. We see a bit of the behind the scenes of what the game dev engine / art assets process looks like for designers (literally).
RPG Kickstarters With Mythoard’s DM Jared! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 142
Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 3/31/2018: RPG Kickstarters with Mythoard's DM Jared! Highlights: DM Jared of Illusionist Magazine and Mythoard RPG Loot Crates joins to talk tabletop RPG news and current RPG Kickstarters you should know about! Shane Plays airs on ...
D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #71 – Gauntlgrym Intrigues! (Homebrew Subplot)
The epic confrontation with the drow houses of Menzoberranzan in King Bruenor's royal court at Gauntlgrym! An adventurer's spontaneous and deadly choice. Antimagic field and concentration spells. Can you willingly fail a saving throw? Lesser Restoration, Greater Restoration, and drunknenness. Expectations on player attendance to keep their seat in the game. Note: This session covers ...
Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition & Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear on Mobile with Beamdog’s Phil Daigle! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 141
Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 3/24/2018: Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition & Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear on Mobile with Beamdog's Phil Daigle! Highlights: Beamdog's studio director Phil Daigle talks Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition, the new updated version of the beloved ...
D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #70 – Return to Gauntlgrym (Homebrew Subplot)
It's back to Gauntlgrym to deal with the fallout of one character's actions that has led the Underdark to the brink of war! What will King Bruenor's ultimate decisions be regarding our intrepid party, and will the truth or a lie come forth at a critical moment? Antimagic fields and familiars. An alternate critical damage ...
RPG Designer Mike Myler & Mists of Akuma’s Imperial Matchmaker! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 140
Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 3/17/2018: RPG Designer Mike Myler & Mists of Akuma's Imperial Matchmaker! Highlights: RPG designer Mike Myler joins to talk about his new Mists of Akuma Imperial Matchmaker 5E mega adventure project! Plus: Mike's new role ...
D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #69 – Vast Oblivium / The Wormwrithings
The battle with Karazikar the beholder concludes under increased difficulty. If you make yourself the main threat, a beholder WILL oblige. Does a PC die??? An unexpected windfall for Vizeran. Wait, wait, wait... MORE NPCs in this campaign for a DM to deal with??? Care and feeding of addled modrons. A sneaky sending stone message. ...
Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes IX!
Just when you thought the Internet might actually become something worthwhile, Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes is back in all its unnecessary sound and fury signifying nothing! As long as you're mentally flagellating yourself, we recommend checking out all of the previous Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes posts for the full self-punishment because, you know, ...
D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #68 – Vast Oblivium / The Wormwrithings
Beholder fight in Karazikar's Maw (the Vast Oblivium)! Before that: eyes in the dark and messages to King Bruenor. This part of the book really needs some maps and diagrams, WotC! But hey, feel free to ask a question about them bridges and this zany DM will make up an answer on the spot, baby. ...