This episode: Ice spiders and more ice spiders in Ista Cale Camp. Translating runes doesn't always solve the puzzle. We meet a group of Bloodless hunters and they ask for our help. 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 ...
This episode: Saying yes to players, the Rule of Cool, game balance and the willing suspension of disbelief. Nonlethal damage in 5E. Is that a pommel on your sword or are you just happy to see me? Blingdenstone has much bigger problems than the wererats. Chipgrin's offer. This is an ongoing ...
This episode: Ghostbusting in Blingdenstone at the behest of another ghost. Can you do nonlethal damage to a lycanthrope? The art of messing with NPCs heads. The psychology of icebergs. This is an ongoing series of Shane's notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which ...
This episode: We tangle with priests of Demogorgon and recover the infernal relics while the Mysterious Stranger decides to remain mysterious. Oh yeah we find a room in the Luskan sewers we missed previously. This a let's play of the single player campaign of Sword Coast Legends. Set in the lush and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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! This ...
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 ...
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 ...