The Tome Show

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and John Fischer to talk about their experience playtesting the Unearthed Arcana mass combat rules during the Tome Show's livestream of the Battlesystem Brawl. This playtest used races and spells from the Elemental Evil Player's Companion and the warforged race from the Unearthed Arcana Eberron article. You can check out videos and the podcast version of the livestream below. This podcast was recorded on May 10, 2015.Battlesystem Brawl Unedited VideoBattlesystem Brawl Edited VideoBattlesystem Brawl PodcastPlease rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookThe Tome Show on Twitchworldbuilderblog.meGame O Clock YouTube Channelhttp://www.twitch.tv/padfoot240 Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso and Round Table regulars Allison Rossi, Rudy Basso, and Alex Basso take on DM John Fischer in an army vs army battle playtesting the new Dungeons and Dragons mass combat rules. The armies in this battle were created using the free Elemental Evil Player's Companion PDF. We're going to follow-up this podcast with Round Table analysis in the days to come. This podcast was recorded on March 29, 2015.Battlesystem Brawl Video Part IBattlesystem Brawl Video Part IIBattlesystem Brawl Video Part IIIEdited Battlesystem Brawl VideoPlease rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookThe Tome Show on Twitchworldbuilderblog.meGame O Clock YouTube Channelhttp://www.twitch.tv/padfoot240 Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Doug Davidson of SmiteWorks, makers of Fantasy Grounds, and Greg Tito of Wizards of the Coast, makers of Dungeons and Dragons. They discuss the companies' partnership to bring Dungeons and Dragons products to Fantasy Grounds. Then we get a few teases from Greg about the upcoming Rage of Demons storyline! This podcast was recorded on May 7, 2014.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookThe Tome Show on Twitchworldbuilderblog.meD&D TwitterThanks!  Support the show, shop below...

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. They’re the Whateley family. Find out what they’re up to along with other depraved denizens of Lovecraft Country as we discuss three weird stories by the man who defined a genre, H. P. Lovecraft   www.nobleknight.com H.P. Lovecraft’s Dunwich - Return to the Forgotten Village by Chaosium - $14.00   Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Works.   H. P. Lovecraft born 1890, died 1937   “Pickman’s Model” written in September 1926; published October 1927 in Weird Tales   “The Colour Out of Space” written in March 1927; published September 1927 in Amazing Stories   “The Dunwich Horror” written 1928; published April 1929 in Weird Tales excellent timeline in the H. P. Lovecraft’s Dunwich sourcebook for COC   Mystery Hill/America’s Stonehenge http://www.mysteryhillnh.info/html/chambers.html http://newenglandoddities.com/photos/photos-americas-stonehenge/   Co-host: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - jeff

James Introcaso sits down with Dave Gibson, Wade Kemper, Enrique Bertran, and Chris Dudley to discuss some optional d20 Modern mods for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons as well as a Chris Perkins confirmed update to the Forgotten Realms. Then it's an interview Wolfgang Baur of Kobold Press and Steven Helt of the Four Horsemen about their currently live Kickstarter for the Advanced Races Compendium for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. This podcast was recorded on April 28 and May 1, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookThe Tome Show on Twitchworldbuilderblog.me5wmd.comnewbiedm.comRule Zero PodcastDragonreel PodcastKobold Press TwitterKobold Press FacebookKobold Press Google+The Four Horsemen on Facebook Support the show, shop below...

This month Rudy, Alex, Vegas, and Greg check out Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, a 2004 beat 'em up with mild RPG elements.  Written by RA Salvatore (or Bobby Sal, as we prefer to call him), it allows you to switch between three (3) adventurers simultaneously as you bash in Slaad heads.  Is it fun?  Is it lame?  And most importantly - how cool is it to be Drizzt?!  Tune in to find out!Brave Ser Alex Takes Down a BossGame O'ClockThe N CrowdNext Month's Game: Dark Sun: Shattered Lands Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Ray Fallon, and Andrew Timmes to discuss Pendelton Ward, Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors creator, visiting Wizards of the Coast to collaborate on a future D&D story and an announcement from Monte Cooke Games about their upcoming Kickstarter for No Thank You, Evil. This podcast was recorded on April 23, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookThe Tome Show on Twitchworldbuilderblog.meD&D V&GGame O Clock YouTube ChannelRay Fallon Facebook Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Andrew Kane, Vegas Lancaster, Topher Kohan, and Greg Blair to discuss the recent announcement that virtual table Fantasy Grounds will now sell officially licensed Dungeons and Dragons products and an Unearthed Arcana article about modifying fifth edition D&D classes which also provides a favored soul sorcerer build and a ranger without spells. This podcast was recorded on April 16, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookThe Tome Show on Twitchworldbuilderblog.meTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsThe N Crowd Support the show, shop below...

In this episode Sam and James discuss lighting and vision rules in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 65 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 183. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Jeff Greiner, Sam Dillon, Tracy Hurley, and Liz Theis to discuss Gen Con's reaction to the Indiana religious freedom law and the delay of fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons conversion guides. After that James interviews Eberron campaign setting and Gloom card game creator Keith Baker to discuss the Kickstarter for his new card based RPG Phoenix: Dawn Command. This podcast was recorded on April 7 and 8, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookThe Tome Show on Twitchworldbuilderblog.meWashington Attempts to Woo Gen Consarahdarkmagic.comrpgmusings.comkeith-baker.comTwogether StudiosTwogether Studios TwitterTwogether Studios FacebookPhoenix Dawn Command TwitterCharacter Creation Video Phoenix: Dawn Command Support the show, shop below...

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Chris and Sharon Dudley to discuss relationships and gaming.  Support the show, shop below...Noble Knight Games Pick of the Episode

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea, Topher Kohan, and Joe Lastowski to discuss the new Elemental Evil storyline in the D&D Adventurers League. This podcast was recorded on March 31, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meD&D Organized PlayD&D Adventurers LeagueD&D Adventurers League on FacebookD&D Adventurers League on TwitterD&D Adventurers League on Google+slyflourish.comgeekdad.comModern Myths Game StoreActs of GeekTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsD&D Adventurers League Southeast on FacebookCryonax in Dragon MagazineReasons to go to Red Larch Support the show, shop below...

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 14 - Pirates of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs   Boys go to Mars to get more stars. Carson Napier went to Venus to find… adventure! This 1932 adventure by Edgar Rice Burroughs introduces a new hero and a new planet, but after 20 years of writing pulp adventure novels, does the creator of Tarzan have anything more to offer? Find out as we review Pirates of Venus, the first entry in the Carson of Venus series.   www.nobleknight.com   Burroughs, Edgar Rice, Pellucidar series; Mars series; Venus series   Edgar Rice Burroughs born 1875, died 1950   Pirates of Venus was first serialized in six parts in Argosy in 1932. Burroughs has been a novelist for 20 years.   In the 1920s Burroughs became a pilot and encouraged his family to learn to fly.   2 years after writing this novel, Burroughs divorced his wife Emma Hulbert. A year later he married actress Florence Gilbert Dearholt.   Co-host: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - jeffwik@gm

James Introcaso sits down with Drootin Heacock, Richie "Walnuts" Sweeten, and Eric Sweeten of One-Quest to talk with them about their first EVER time playing D&D. Then it's a conversation with Liz Theis of Lone Wolf Development about Hero Lab and Realm Works softwares and a few big, exciting updates coming in the future. This podcast was recorded on March 24, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meOne-Quest FacebookOne-Quest TwitterRealm Works on FacebookHero Lab on FacebookLone Wolf TwitterLone Wolf Google+ Support the show, shop below...

In this episode James and Sam discuss basic spellcasting rules in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 78-81 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 201-205. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan, Andrew Timmes, and Wade Kemper to discuss the latest installment of the Acquisitions Inc. live shows at PAX East 2015 and the free D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion PDF.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsThe Adventure Zone podcastElemental Evil Spell Cards Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Andy, Mike, and Sam get together to talk about their gaming in March 2015. They have a lively discussion about encounter building and xp budgets in 5e.Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rich Baker, game designer, novelist, and cofounder of Sasquatch Game Studio. Rich helped created the Birthright campaign setting, the seventh edition of Gamma World, the third and fourth editions of Dungeons and Dragons, and the soon-to-be released Princes of the Apocalypse adventure for fifth edition D&D (among many other successful games and novels). They talk his past, present, and future in the gaming industry. This podcast was recorded on March 10, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meSasquatch Game Studio on FacebookSasquatch Game Studio on TwitterAtomic Dragon BattleshipAlternityMission: Red PlanetLords of Water DeepPrimeval ThuleMarvel Legendary Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, and Allison Rossi to discuss the new Unearthed Arcana Battlesystem rules and not one, but two vague tweets from WotC employee and LeBron James of DMing Chris Perkins. This podcast was recorded on March 15, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meOld Battlesystem Article - The Art of WarGame O Clock YouTube Channelhttp://www.twitch.tv/padfoot240 Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

The D&D V&G Crew are joined by Round Table Host and overall Great Guy James Introcaso to discuss Stronghold, a 1993 city builder/RTS sim hybrid game.  Before the discussion can get really get underway, however, the boys find themselves magically transported back to 1993 by a Time Wizard!  Will 1993 Rudy, Alex, Vegas, Greg, and James (who somehow all retain their ages and adult maturities yet no knowledge of future games) show Stronghold some love for being so unique among its contemporaries?  Or will they chastise and awkwardly compare it to games that they haven't played since they were 4-8 years old?  Will this Time Wizard character be returning in future episodes or is it going to be just a stupid, clearly last-minute one-off appearance?Tune in to find out!  Also rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Alex Breakdown VideoStrongholdWorld Builder Blog (dot me)Game O'ClockThe N CrowdNext Month's Game: Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT