The Tome Show

Robert J. Schwalb joins me for this episode where we discuss crafting stories for an evil party of characters and even build one encounter for them. We then discuss how to play an evil PC and not ruin everyone the fun for others. All that plus segments f...

Monster Manual 3 is easily the best Monster Manual yet. In this episode Quinn Murphy, Mike Shea, and host Jeff Greiner share their thoughts about the book and give an example of how it has inspired them to create something. They also extensively discuss ...

The Player's Strategy Guide brings you some great ideas and advice on how to make your character all that it can be. To examine this book I brought in guests: Tracy Hurley, Jake Fitch, and Samuel Dillon. I also conducted an interview with one of the prim...

Chris S. Sims of Critical-Hits and formerly of WotC joins me to talk about how to re-skin a character so make the PC you really want, without restriction of rules. We then demonstrate those ideas when we build a warforged shaman. Sponsors: Dung...

Amethyst Foundations is a sci-fi/fantasy setting that blends technology and magic into a densely detailed and compelling story. There are mechanics to support technology in your 4e D&D game as well as new classes, races, and more. I am joined by Tracy fr...

The King of RPGs is an American manga about a student who becomes obsessed with gaming. Victor Cantu, Will Wong, and myself review the book followed by an interview with Jason Thompson, the author. Sponsor: Treasure Chest - Large (8”x5”x4.5”)Re...

In this episode we take a different approach to looking at The Plane Below and the Plane Above. First, yes, I know I mentioned in the show that it was episode 134, but in reality it is episode 135. My bad. Guests for this episode are Matt James and Geoff...

Logan Bonner, recently of Wizards of the Coast, joins me for this episode where he gives us all some advice on the sort of things that you can look for as a DM to make your encounters simple to run, fast to play, and fun and evocative for the players. We...

I discuss how to run a skill challenge with Quinn Murphy the At-Will blog and help Tracy from SarahDarkmagic.com build one for her game with Mike Shea from Sly Flourish. Sponsors: FRP Pick of the episode - D&D 4e Freeport Companion Links: ...

There are many D&D podcasts in the world today, and in this episode I'm looking to expose you to a few of them. You will hear about the Official D&D podcast, Icosohedraphelia (if that's how you spell it), Radio Free Hommlet, 3.5 Private Sanctuary/Know Di...