The Tome Show

In this episode James and Sam discuss the Healing and Hit Dice mechanics in D&D. You can find an explanation of these rules in the Player's Basic D&D PDF on pages 74 and 75 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 196 and 197 (in the combat chapter). 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 Eric Michaels Music: http://www.theericmichaels.com/ Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and Andrew Kane to talk about the announcement of a new Baldur's Gate game, a new website for the Basic D&D rules, and the covers of the Adventurer's Handbook and Princes of the Apocalypse. This podcast was recorded on January 13, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meMoonratsD&D V&G 3 Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS GAME BEFORE?  Because Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Ray Fallon, and Vegas Lancaster sure haven't.  It's an RTS set in Eberron that was released in 2006 that floated right past our and - it seems - most of the collective gaming audience's radars.  Is it a hidden treasure, lost in the ruins of Khyber?  Or is it a way too deadly trap that was rightly ignored, waiting to be released upon a quartet of foolish adventurers who are full of pizza and wings?  Tune in to find out in this special everyone-around-a-table episode!2015 Dragonshard 1v1 Championship Match (with commentary and breakdown from Alex)Next Month's Game: Neverwinter Nights (!!!) Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Third part of a three-part series. My guests and I discuss The Call of Cthulhu, the most famous story by H. P. Lovecraft featuring his iconic creation, and we also talk about the roleplaying game of the same name. www.nobleknight.com Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Works. H. P. Lovecraft born 1890, died 1937 Born in Providence, RI, son of a traveling salesman and a woman who could trace her ancestry back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When Lovecraft was only 3 years old, his father was placed in a psychiatric institution and died 5 years later, as Lovecraft himself claimed, of paralysis brought on by “nervous exhaustion.” Lovecraft’s mother suffered from hysteria and depression and died at the same hospital about 23 years later. Lovecraft was raised by his mother and his mother’s family, including his grandfather who was a businessman. It was this grandfather who encouraged him to read and interested him in tales of Gothic horror. Lovecraft was an intelligent but sickly child who grew into a gau

James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan, Joe Lastowski, and Mike Loewnau to talk about the end of the first season of D&D Encounters using the fifth edition rules. This podcast was recorded on January 4, 2015.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+actsofgeek.comTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookModern MythsModern Myths on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsTitan Games and Comics on Facebook Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Jeff Greiner, Sam Dillon, Greg Blair, and Dave Gibson to speculate what the next setting might be in the official D&D fifth edition rules. They discuss Forgotten Realms, Eberron,Dragonlance, Greyhawk, Ravenloft, Dark Sun, Planescape, Mystara, and more. This podcast was recorded on December 16, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meThe Eric Michaels - Composerrpgmusings.com5mwd.com Support the show, shop below...

Jeff and Tracy sit down with guests Susan J. Morris, Erin M. Evans, and Tom Lommel to discuss their year in RPGs. They discuss their big RPG moments of 2014, including the best RPG products of the year, the things they remember the most, memorable campaign endings, and what made their gaming great this year. Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea, Topher Kohan, Joe Lastowski, Christopher Dudley, and Liz Theis to talk about their recent Tiamat Takedown live event which Mike DMed and the rest of the crew built level 20 fifth edition character to take on the Queen of Chromatics. They faired... poorly. Hear them discuss high level combat in the new edition of D&D. This podcast was recorded on December 14, 2014.Tiamat Takedown Full Video on YouTubeTiamat Takedown Edited Video on YouTubeLinks:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meThe Eric Michaels - Composerslyflourish.comrulezeropodcast.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+ Support the show, shop below...

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Bonus Action podcast. This show is about the rules of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons and we plan to explore those rules one by one. In this episode James and Sam discuss the Concentration mechanic. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Basic D&D PDF on page 79 or in the 5e D&D Player’s Handbook on page 203. Links: James' Blog:

James Introcaso sits down with Rachael aka Hobo the Delightful and Chris Matney of Trapdoor Technologies to talk about their recently launched Kickstarter for Codename: Morningstar, formerly DungeonScape. This podcast was recorded on December 14, 2014 and serves as a follow-up to Round Table 47.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meEric Michaels ComposerCodename: Morningstar UI VideoCodename: Morningstar 90 Second PromoCodename: Morningstar TwitterCodename: Morningstar Facebooksupport@trapdoortechnologies.com Support the show, shop below...

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, a few Round Tablers got together for the second time to find out just what high level play was like in the new fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons. So Mike Shea crafted a grueling combat experience for James Introcaso, Chris Dudley, Joe Lastwoski, Liz Theis, and Topher Kohan to throw down with the toughest fifth edition monster known to us - Tiamat! If you missed the livestream, check out the videos below! Wrap-up Round Table podcast to follow.Full VideoEdited VideoLinks:The Tome Show's Facebook Groupworldbuilderblog.meThe Eric Michaels - Composerslyflourish.comrulezeropodcast.comactsofgeek.comTopher's Google+ Support the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Keith Baker, creator of the Eberron campaign setting, Gloom card game, novelist, and game designer to talk about the games he's playing, his career, and his soon-to-be-launched Kickstarter for an entirely new RPG from his company, Twogether Studios. This podcast was recorded on December 9, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meTwogether Studios TwitterTwogether Studios FacebookPheonix Dawn Command Twitter Support the show, shop below...

Round Table 47 - Codename: Morningstar KickstarterJames Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and John Fischer to talk about the recently launched Kickstarter for Codename: Morningstar, formerly DungeonScape, formerly Codename: Morningstar. This podcast was recorded on December 7, 2014.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meEric Michaels ComposerCodename: Morningstar UI Videowww.twitch.tv/padfoot240D&D V&GSupport the show, shop below...

Harsh criticisms and strong opinions abound in episode 2 of D&D V&G, where co-hosts Rudy and Alex Basso are joined again by Gregory Blair and Vegas Lancaster to discuss The Temple of Elemental Evil, a 2003 Tactical Combat RPG.  Who will like it?  Who will hate it?  Tune in to find out!Alex's Game OverviewExample of a BattleNext Month's Game: Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard Support the show, shop below...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bonus Action podcast. This show is about the rules of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons and we plan to explore those rules one by one. In this episode Sam and James discuss the Advantage/Disadvantage mechanic. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Basic D&D PDF on page 57 or in the 5e D&D Player’s Handbook on page 173. 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 Eric Michaels Music: http://www.theericmichaels.com/ Probabilities and +/- bonus discussions: Online Dungeon Master: http://onlinedungeonmaster.com/2012/05/24/advantage-and-disadvantage-in-dd-next-the-math/ Andrew Gelman: http://andrewgelman.com/2014/07/12/dnd-5e-advantage-disadvantage-probability/ Zero Hit Points: http://www.zerohitpoints.com/Advantage-in-DnD-5 Critical Hits: http://www.critical-hits.com/blog/2012/06/11/dd-advantage-vs-flat-bonuses/ Probability Compari

James Introcaso sits down with Hal Greenberg, Steven Long, and Rachel Ventura, who are all on the board of RPG Creator's Relief Fund. They discuss this new charity which sells RPG bundles and uses the money to support freelance game designers and artists who have suffered a sudden tragedy. This podcast was recorded on November 16, 2014.They just released their first bundle and you can buy it here.Links:Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meRPG Creator's Relief Fund on FacebookRCRF on drivethruRPGRCRF on RPGnowRCRF TwitterHal Greenberg Facebookhal@rcrfcharity.orggreenhal@gmail.comRachel Venture Facebookrfvrpg@gmail.comLegendary GamesSteven Long Facebookstevenslong.com Support the show, shop below...

Mike, Sam, and Jeff get together once more to talk about their gaming in October of 2014.Support the show, shop below...

Second part of a three-part series. More selected stories by H. P. Lovecraft. In this episode, my special guests and I are talking about Herbert West – Reanimator, The Lurking Fear, and The Rats in the Walls. www.nobleknight.com Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Works.H. P. Lovecraft born 1890, died 1937 Born in Providence, RI, son of a traveling salesman and a woman who could trace her ancestry back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When Lovecraft was only 3 years old, his father was placed in a psychiatric institution and died 5 years later, as Lovecraft himself claimed, of paralysis brought on by “nervous exhaustion.” Lovecraft’s mother suffered from hysteria and depression and died at the same hospital about 23 years later. Lovecraft was raised by his mother and his mother’s family, including his grandfather who was a businessman. It was this grandfather who encouraged him to read and interested him in tales of Gothic horror. Lovecraft was an intelligent but sickly child who grew into a gaunt, pale adult.

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Round Table newbie Wade Kemper to discuss the latest Dungeon Master's Guide previews and the release of the Bahamut and Tiamat miniatures from Wiz Kids. This podcast was recorded on November 23, 2014.Links:Tome Show on FacebookThe Tiamat Takedownworldbuilderblog.meTrapsCreating a DungeonThe MultiversePoisonsD&D V&G Episode 1Philly N Crowd Support the show, shop below...

The 5e review gang joins Jeff and Tracy again this episode. This time we take on the second half of the Tyranny of Dragons story-line: The Rise of Tiamat. This is the continuation of the story that began in the Hoard of the Dragon Queen - how does the story end? Listen as James Introcaso, Mike Shea, and Sam Dillon discuss the adventure with Jeff and Tracy. The discussion is followed by an interview with Steve Winter, the lead designer of the campaign. Links:worldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comrpgmusings.comSupport the show, shop below...