Welcome back to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nWe have come out of retirement for a very special update: Jack interviews Jay about his recent experiences from playing the fabled D&D in a Castle event at Lumley Castle in England in the Fall of 2024.
\n\nHe describes it as being transported to another plane of existence! And explains how his DM and fellow players made it into some of the best D&D he has ever played. They discuss ways that you too can re-create this experience at your home game.
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\n\nThis podcast has been hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway, where they've discussed everything D&D (and beyond), from character builds to personal experiences. Please, take some time to explore the back catalog -- it is full of gems.
\n\nWe hope you've loved Like Dragon Like Son as much as we have.
\n\nOff to new adventures!
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\n\nWe also discuss the idea of "rolling with emphasis" -- taking the most extreme result from rolling two d20s.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"If you are like us, you've probably built more characters than you will ever play. But what if you had to play a character to build them? The idea is that as a 0 level character, you play in a short mini-campaign that showcases an influential time in your character's life that shaped who they would become. We discuss how this work with starting with only 2d6 in each ability score, gaining stats, skill, languages and spells as your character blossoms. We also discuss some fun ways to take the levels out of leveling up, and look at ways exciting ways to motivate players to lean into the role play of character development. We also discuss the idea of \"rolling with emphasis\".","date_published":"2023-04-21T16:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/c21b8fb2-675c-403d-b8d7-3a8560b89c53.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57248830,"duration_in_seconds":2862}]},{"id":"65f74ae5-b417-4b2a-ab76-ccd57b2833e2","title":"What We Can Steal From The D&D Movie","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/honor-among-thieves","content_text":"Spoiler Alert: We are discussing our take-aways from the new D&D movie, Honor Among Thieves. We talk about rule of cool, druid abilities, and how those red wizards are probably part of some grand plan that's been in the works since the dawn of 5th edition. So grab your popcorn -- we're going to the movies!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Spoiler Alert: We are discussing our take-aways from the new D&D movie, Honor Among Thieves. We talk about rule of cool, druid abilities, and how those red wizards are probably part of some grand plan that's been in the works since the dawn of 5th edition. So grab your popcorn -- we're going to the movies!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Spoiler Alert: We are discussing our take-aways from the new D&D movie, Honor Among Thieves. We talk about rule of cool, druid abilities, and how those red wizards are probably part of some grand plan that's been in the works since the dawn of 5th edition. So grab your popcorn -- we're going to the movies!","date_published":"2023-04-08T21:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/65f74ae5-b417-4b2a-ab76-ccd57b2833e2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31123769,"duration_in_seconds":1555}]},{"id":"68479014-1f7a-44ca-92c8-cd46859600d3","title":"Rock The Clock Mechanic: Going Beyond The Timer ","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/start-the-clock","content_text":"Using a clock or counter system can dramatically overhaul how encounters play out. They can introduce a puzzle-like complexity, and increase the number of ways to win besides just doing damage. And they can add a dynamism to the active evolving world of your campaign setting. If you need some help getting clocks working in your game, now's the time!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Using a clock or counter system can dramatically overhaul how encounters play out. They can introduce a puzzle-like complexity, and increase the number of ways to win besides just doing damage. And they can add a dynamism to the active evolving world of your campaign setting. If you need some help getting clocks working in your game, now's the time!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Using a clock or counter system can dramatically overhaul how encounters play out. They can introduce a puzzle-like complexity, and increase the number of ways to win besides just doing damage. And they can add a dynamism to the active evolving world of your campaign setting. If you need some help getting clocks working in your game, now's the time!","date_published":"2023-03-31T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/68479014-1f7a-44ca-92c8-cd46859600d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48956520,"duration_in_seconds":2447}]},{"id":"e075fff9-fb13-4bec-97b2-8935da8692d1","title":"True Magic: How to Make Spellcasting Work Like It Does In The Movies ","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/enhancing-magic-systems","content_text":"We've all seen spells explode on the big screen and thought, \"I want my character to be able to do that!\" Then gone looking in the Player's Handbook only to find the closest thing to it is some 3rd level spell with a ridiculous number of restrictions. The World's Greatest RPG shouldn't be so disappointing. So the solution is simple: steal some magical ideas from other sources. We look at Ars Magica, Push Powered, as well as some of our own homebrew to find ways to create a new full spectrum of magical powers full of the sort of risks and rewards that makes the TTRPG hobby so much fun.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"We've all seen spells explode on the big screen and thought, "I want my character to be able to do that!" Then gone looking in the Player's Handbook only to find the closest thing to it is some 3rd level spell with a ridiculous number of restrictions. The World's Greatest RPG shouldn't be so disappointing. So the solution is simple: steal some magical ideas from other sources. We look at Ars Magica, Push Powered, as well as some of our own homebrew to find ways to create a new full spectrum of magical powers full of the sort of risks and rewards that makes the TTRPG hobby so much fun.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We've all seen spells explode on the big screen and thought, \"I want my character to be able to do that!\" Then gone looking in the Player's Handbook only to find the closest thing to it is some 3rd level spell with a ridiculous number of restrictions. The World's Greatest RPG shouldn't be so disappointing. So the solution is simple: steal some magical ideas from other sources. We look at Ars Magica, Push Powered, as well as some of our own homebrew to find ways to create a new full spectrum of magical powers full of the sort of risks and rewards that makes the TTRPG hobby so much fun.","date_published":"2023-03-24T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/e075fff9-fb13-4bec-97b2-8935da8692d1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86405140,"duration_in_seconds":4320}]},{"id":"480cc802-226f-47ce-a9d8-475fa6e74790","title":"How To Make Players More Invested","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/plot-points","content_text":"Ever get the feeling that, as a DM, the weight of the world rests upon your shoulders alone? That your players just show up expecting to be entertained? That there is a lot of pressure on you to look after everyone's feelings? But then who is looking after you? Join us as we look into how to deepen player involvement in the game, the story, and the mutual enjoyment at your table.\n\nWe discuss a solution hidden in the back pages of the DMG (who knew?): Plot Points. Join us as we talk about how to increase the responsibilities of the players, and in the process, make the game more enjoyable for all.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Ever get the feeling that, as a DM, the weight of the world rests upon your shoulders alone? That your players just show up expecting to be entertained? That there is a lot of pressure on you to look after everyone's feelings? But then who is looking after you? Join us as we look into how to deepen player involvement in the game, the story, and the mutual enjoyment at your table.
\n\nWe discuss a solution hidden in the back pages of the DMG (who knew?): Plot Points. Join us as we talk about how to increase the responsibilities of the players, and in the process, make the game more enjoyable for all.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Ever get the feeling that, as a DM, the weight of the world rest upon your shoulders alone? That your players just show up expecting to be entertained? That there is a lot of pressure on you to look after everyone's feelings? But then who is looking after you? Join us as we look into how to deepen player involvement in the game, the story, and the enjoyment at your table ","date_published":"2023-03-17T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/480cc802-226f-47ce-a9d8-475fa6e74790.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":90061760,"duration_in_seconds":4502}]},{"id":"01365942-9a54-4829-926f-017f1ff95e7b","title":"Why Wall Spells Kinda Suck, But You Should Use Them More Often","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/hitting-the-walls","content_text":"Join us as we knock down the barriers to wall spells. Sure they can be tricky to figure out, difficult to place, and sometimes feel underwhelming -- but with a bit of creative thinking, they can do a lot more than you think. From making bathtubs to microwaving bad guys, listen in as we go off-the-wall.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Join us as we knock down the barriers to wall spells. Sure they can be tricky to figure out, difficult to place, and sometimes feel underwhelming -- but with a bit of creative thinking, they can do a lot more than you think. From making bathtubs to microwaving bad guys, listen in as we go off-the-wall.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Join us as we knock down the barriers to wall spells. Sure they can be tricky to figure out, difficult to place, and sometimes feel underwhelming -- but with a bit of creative thinking, they can do a lot more than you think. From making bathtubs to microwaving bad guys, listen in as we go off-the-wall.","date_published":"2022-11-28T19:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/01365942-9a54-4829-926f-017f1ff95e7b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":93334381,"duration_in_seconds":4666}]},{"id":"df18d859-15e2-4105-ab05-64f816a806ea","title":"Changing the Way We Play","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/changing-the-way-we-play","content_text":"This episode began as a sneak peek into the upcoming Dragonlance release for 5e. We started talking about how the Squire of Solomnia feat looked like what we have been seeing in the One D&D playtest material around feats. And then, unexpectedly, we started talking about the important ways the game has evolved since Dragonlance first hit the scene, and how the game of D&D has grown. And then we got very excited discussing how we as DMs have continued to expand our playstyle, continue to push outside the boundaries of RAW, inspired by new RPG experiences. Join us for a rollercoaster discussion that includes Blightheim, Blades in the Dark, and, also a bit of Dragonlance.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This episode began as a sneak peek into the upcoming Dragonlance release for 5e. We started talking about how the Squire of Solomnia feat looked like what we have been seeing in the One D&D playtest material around feats. And then, unexpectedly, we started talking about the important ways the game has evolved since Dragonlance first hit the scene, and how the game of D&D has grown. And then we got very excited discussing how we as DMs have continued to expand our playstyle, continue to push outside the boundaries of RAW, inspired by new RPG experiences. Join us for a rollercoaster discussion that includes Blightheim, Blades in the Dark, and, also a bit of Dragonlance.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This episode began as a sneak peek into the upcoming Dragonlance release for 5e. We started talking about how the Squire of Solomnia feat looked like what we have been seeing in the One D&D playtest material around feats. And then we started talking about the important ways the game has evolved since Dragonlance first hit the scene, and how the game of D&D has grown, and how we as DMs have continued to expand our playstyle, continue to push outside the boundaries of RAW. Join us for a rollercoaster discussion that includes Blightheim, Blades in the Dark, and, alos a bit of Dragonlance.","date_published":"2022-11-11T13:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/df18d859-15e2-4105-ab05-64f816a806ea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66205173,"duration_in_seconds":3310}]},{"id":"95760a89-952f-4b3e-aa92-f0f420469334","title":"How To Tell Haunting Tales ","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/ghost-stories","content_text":"Ghost stories are always fun to play -- especially around Halloween. Ghost hold a special status among D&D monsters. They aren't just sacks of HP that need to be smashed with an axe. They are creatures with unsettled business that requires deeper player involvement in order to truly vanquish the ghost. We look at some of the tools provided in Van Richten's guide and elsewhere that can turn your apparition into the haunting tale of adventure that no one will soon forget. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Ghost stories are always fun to play -- especially around Halloween. Ghost hold a special status among D&D monsters. They aren't just sacks of HP that need to be smashed with an axe. They are creatures with unsettled business that requires deeper player involvement in order to truly vanquish the ghost. We look at some of the tools provided in Van Richten's guide and elsewhere that can turn your apparition into the haunting tale of adventure that no one will soon forget.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWe encourage you to also fill out the survey, as this is the best way to help the game's designers decide what lives and what dies in the next evolution of the World's Greatest Role Playing Game. Find the UA and the survey here.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"After the announcement of One D&D, a new Unearthed Arcana has been released, this time showcasing how 5E character building will evolve. We evaluate the races, backgrounds and feats that will be the core of D&D's future. Join us as we fill out the survey!","date_published":"2022-09-16T16:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/905c6a31-43ab-4e11-b05a-cf07769e9290.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69425548,"duration_in_seconds":3471}]},{"id":"cf38fe88-051e-437a-86df-65c8a45da4ce","title":"Is Spelljammer a Bit of a Thin Update?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/space-is-thin","content_text":"As much as we love all things D&D, there are moments when we stop and ask: \"Is that all you are giving me?\" As experienced DMs we do a lot of homebrew, but that's not the case for everyone. And there is something nice about having a ruleset that is standardized between tables. So when we are looking at a scant 60 pages of Astral Adventurer's Guide, there's a lot more we need to bring to Spelljammer. This week, Jay and Jack talk about all the pre-existing resources that can be adapted to your Spelljammer campaign.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"As much as we love all things D&D, there are moments when we stop and ask: "Is that all you are giving me?" As experienced DMs we do a lot of homebrew, but that's not the case for everyone. And there is something nice about having a ruleset that is standardized between tables. So when we are looking at a scant 60 pages of Astral Adventurer's Guide, there's a lot more we need to bring to Spelljammer. This week, Jay and Jack talk about all the pre-existing resources that can be adapted to your Spelljammer campaign.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"As much as we love all things D&D, there are moments when we stop and ask: \"Is that all you are giving me?\" As experienced DMs we do a lot of homebrew, but that's not the case for everyone. And there is something nice about having a ruleset that is standardized between tables. So when we are looking at a scant 60 pages of Astral Adventurer's Guide, there's a lot more we need to bring to Spelljammer. This week, Jay and Jack talk about all the pre-existing resources that can be adapted to your Spelljammer campaign.","date_published":"2022-08-27T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/cf38fe88-051e-437a-86df-65c8a45da4ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59694936,"duration_in_seconds":2984}]},{"id":"2349cbca-e26a-4baf-a66b-160591475ced","title":"How To World Build Together","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/blightheim","content_text":"Collective storytelling can begin long before everyone sits down to play at the table. Join us as Jack walks us through his homebrew setting, Blightheim, a dark gothic setting in which all the classes have been rebuilt for the setting -- and for the characters. Learn the secrets to make your own interwoven masterpiece of collective world building.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Collective storytelling can begin long before everyone sits down to play at the table. Join us as Jack walks us through his homebrew setting, Blightheim, a dark gothic setting in which all the classes have been rebuilt for the setting -- and for the characters. Learn the secrets to make your own interwoven masterpiece of collective world building.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Collective storytelling can begin long before everyone sits down to play at the table. Join us as Jack walks us through his homebrew setting, Blightheim, a dark gothic setting in which all the classes have been rebuilt for the setting -- and for the characters. Learn the secrets to make your own interwoven masterpiece of collective world building.","date_published":"2022-08-17T10:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/2349cbca-e26a-4baf-a66b-160591475ced.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53946953,"duration_in_seconds":2697}]},{"id":"99277eb0-0fb5-439b-a7d1-03553108fd90","title":"101 Things to Do In D&D Before You Die: Part 8","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/101-things-to-do-part8of8","content_text":"We have arrived! Our celebration of our 100th episode milestone culimates with the final 10 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! While not neccessarily the top 10 (who could pick just 10) these are definetly 10 BIG things. Join us as we discuss advanced actions and reaction, adding diversity to your table, pushing the limits of character creation -- and even killing a Tarrasque!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. \n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.","content_html":"We have arrived! Our celebration of our 100th episode milestone culimates with the final 10 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! While not neccessarily the top 10 (who could pick just 10) these are definetly 10 BIG things. Join us as we discuss advanced actions and reaction, adding diversity to your table, pushing the limits of character creation -- and even killing a Tarrasque!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
","summary":"We have arrived! Our celebration of our 100th episode milestone culimates with the final 10 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! While not neccessarily the top 10 (who could pick just 10) these are definetly 10 BIG things. Join us as we discuss advanced actions and reaction, adding diversity to your table, pushing the limits of character creation -- and even killing a Tarrasque!","date_published":"2022-08-10T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/99277eb0-0fb5-439b-a7d1-03553108fd90.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77805630,"duration_in_seconds":3890}]},{"id":"ca37848d-50de-42c8-a934-e89f81c424a2","title":"101 Things to Do In D&D Before You Die: Part 7","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/101-things-to-do-part7of8","content_text":"Celbrating 100 episodes of Like Dragon Like Son, the Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die countdown closes in on number 1! This week we are counting down from 20-11. Join us as we talk about how to make sure you are playing your best game ever. From better feats to player handouts, from Tarokka decks to spell points -- take your game to the next level!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. \n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.","content_html":"Celbrating 100 episodes of Like Dragon Like Son, the Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die countdown closes in on number 1! This week we are counting down from 20-11. Join us as we talk about how to make sure you are playing your best game ever. From better feats to player handouts, from Tarokka decks to spell points -- take your game to the next level!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
","summary":"Like an ever smoking bottle, our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die countdown just keeps going! From 31-21, we start putting a bit more of the \"Advanced\" into D&D, and recommend you give it a try: playing with encumbrance, rules for moving diagonally, 20th level boss fights, using downtime, learning voices and building websites -- plus a whole lot more!","date_published":"2022-07-25T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/7a040cea-2351-41b7-94fe-bae53a32afc5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77805630,"duration_in_seconds":3890}]},{"id":"21cd4949-48c3-41e7-b12d-fd5093d5a380","title":"101 Things to Do In D&D Before You Die: Part 5","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/101-things-to-do-part5of8","content_text":"The summer celebration of our 100 episode milestone continues! Join us as we count down 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we focus on an area that sparked this podcast: building unusual characters. From 45-32 on our list, we will look at many of the different ways you can play against trope, step out from stereotypes, and play a character that is more interesting and rewarding than anything you've played before.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. \n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.","content_html":"The summer celebration of our 100 episode milestone continues! Join us as we count down 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we focus on an area that sparked this podcast: building unusual characters. From 45-32 on our list, we will look at many of the different ways you can play against trope, step out from stereotypes, and play a character that is more interesting and rewarding than anything you've played before.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
","summary":"The summer celebration of our 100 episode milestone continues! Join us as we count down 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we focus on an area that sparked this podcast: building unusual characters. From 45-32 on our list, we will look at many of the different ways you can play against trope, step out from stereotypes, and play a character that is more interesting and rewarding than anything you've played before.","date_published":"2022-07-15T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/21cd4949-48c3-41e7-b12d-fd5093d5a380.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85825222,"duration_in_seconds":4291}]},{"id":"96f34aff-d2bb-4567-b379-e4423978eb54","title":"101 Things to Do In D&D Before You Die: Part 4","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/101-things-to-do-part4of8","content_text":"To celebrate our 100 episode milestone, we are counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 59-45. Join us as we discuss hot tips on adding pets to the party, marrying NPCs, making your own crafting system, using XP, and even playing other RPGs to make your D&D game better -- plus a whole lot more!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. \n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.","content_html":"To celebrate our 100 episode milestone, we are counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 59-45. Join us as we discuss hot tips on adding pets to the party, marrying NPCs, making your own crafting system, using XP, and even playing other RPGs to make your D&D game better -- plus a whole lot more!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
","summary":"To celebrate our 100 episode milestone, we are counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 59-45. Join us as we discuss hot tips on adding pets to the party, marrying NPCs, making your own crafting system, using XP, and even playing other RPGs to make your D&D game better -- plus a whole lot more!","date_published":"2022-07-05T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/96f34aff-d2bb-4567-b379-e4423978eb54.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82309140,"duration_in_seconds":4115}]},{"id":"c3e930c7-f79e-44be-944e-083c464a1f0b","title":"101 Things to Do In D&D Before You Die: Part 3","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/101-things-to-do-part3of8","content_text":"The Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die countdown continues in celbration of 100 episodes of Like Dragon Like Son! This week we are counting down from 73-60. Join us as we discuss hot tips on customizing character sheets, playing with different party sizes, watching Critical Role, and finding inspiration in Dragon magazine and other supplements-- plus a whole lot more!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. \n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.","content_html":"The Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die countdown continues in celbration of 100 episodes of Like Dragon Like Son! This week we are counting down from 73-60. Join us as we discuss hot tips on customizing character sheets, playing with different party sizes, watching Critical Role, and finding inspiration in Dragon magazine and other supplements-- plus a whole lot more!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
","summary":"The Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die countdown continues in celbration of 100 episodes of Like Dragon Like Son! This week we are counting down from 73-60. Join us as we discuss hot tips on customizing character sheets, playing with different party sizes, watching Critical Role, and finding inspiration in Dragon magazine and other supplements-- plus a whole lot more!","date_published":"2022-06-26T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/c3e930c7-f79e-44be-944e-083c464a1f0b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65405303,"duration_in_seconds":3270}]},{"id":"a35542af-c2ac-4279-b4bd-7121f028d4a6","title":"101 Things to Do In D&D Before You Die: Part 2","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/101-things-to-do-part2of8","content_text":"We continue our celebration of our 100th episode milestone by counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 89-74. Join us as we discuss hot tips on homebrewing monsters (and the weapons to kill them), hosting a player-vs-player battle, fighting dragons, and exploring dungeons -- plus a whole lot more!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. \n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.","content_html":"We continue our celebration of our 100th episode milestone by counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 89-74. Join us as we discuss hot tips on homebrewing monsters (and the weapons to kill them), hosting a player-vs-player battle, fighting dragons, and exploring dungeons -- plus a whole lot more!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
","summary":"We continue our celebration of our 100th episode milestone by counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 89-74. Join us as we discuss hot tips on homebrewing monsters (and the weapons to kill them), hosting a player-vs-player battle, fighting dragons, and exploring dungeons -- plus a whole lot more!","date_published":"2022-06-17T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/a35542af-c2ac-4279-b4bd-7121f028d4a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85385320,"duration_in_seconds":4269}]},{"id":"f40e120f-1e91-4646-8ca9-4cb682f781f8","title":"101 Things to Do In D&D Before You Die: Part 1","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/101-things-to-do-part1of8","content_text":"We've reached the 100 episode milestone and are celebrating by counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 101-90. Join us as we discuss hot tips on playing campaigns all the way to the end, building worlds from scratch, introducing new players to the game, and playing with old school pen & paper -- plus a whole lot more!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. \n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.","content_html":"We've reached the 100 episode milestone and are celebrating by counting down our Top 101 Things to Do in D&D Before You Die! This week we are counting down from 101-90. Join us as we discuss hot tips on playing campaigns all the way to the end, building worlds from scratch, introducing new players to the game, and playing with old school pen & paper -- plus a whole lot more!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences.
\n\nStay tuned all summer as we continue our countdown to the #1 Thing To Do in D&D Before You Die!
\n\nWatch for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Conditions are a fundamental component to D&D, but are often misunderstood, or poorly applied. We discuss better ways to use everything from grappling to poisoned, from incapacitated to invisible. Don't be stunned by our unrestrained conversation that is prone to being charming.","date_published":"2022-04-29T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/b367335c-98e0-4bb2-abec-99c3661c63a1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82382283,"duration_in_seconds":4118}]},{"id":"e7bd8f2b-077a-4327-bd12-f33d81c72dc3","title":"What is Spelljammer?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/what-is-spelljammer","content_text":"We take a look into the newest announcement of D&D settings: Spelljammer. While we don't yet know all the details of how 5e will be different from 2e (the last time we saw official Spelljammer content) there are a few things we do know. Join us as we unpack this setting and look at some of its new monsters.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"We take a look into the newest announcement of D&D settings: Spelljammer. While we don't yet know all the details of how 5e will be different from 2e (the last time we saw official Spelljammer content) there are a few things we do know. Join us as we unpack this setting and look at some of its new monsters.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We take a look into the newest announcement of D&D settings: Spelljammer. While we don't yet know all the details of how 5e will be different from 2e (the last time we saw official Spelljammer content) there are a few things we do know. Join us as we unpack this setting and look at some of its new monsters.","date_published":"2022-04-25T16:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/e7bd8f2b-077a-4327-bd12-f33d81c72dc3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75413336,"duration_in_seconds":3770}]},{"id":"35c7737f-8352-45f2-9805-4a02faf1e657","title":"Beyond Oathbreaker: Making Edgy Paladins","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/oathbreakers-kinda-suck","content_text":"Sometimes we get misled by the name of a subclass, and probably none more so than Oathbreaker. We discuss where this unusual subclass comes from, the weird quirks it offers, and how to build something better. We also clear up the old javelin vs. spear debate (and why your Paladin might want to switch to spears). And we do some comparisons with Warlock, noting how Paladins are about the oath they make, and Warlocks are about who they make the oath to -- and how that affects the way you might want to roleplay them.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Sometimes we get misled by the name of a subclass, and probably none more so than Oathbreaker. We discuss where this unusual subclass comes from, the weird quirks it offers, and how to build something better. We also clear up the old javelin vs. spear debate (and why your Paladin might want to switch to spears). And we do some comparisons with Warlock, noting how Paladins are about the oath they make, and Warlocks are about who they make the oath to -- and how that affects the way you might want to roleplay them.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Sometimes we get misled by the name of a subclass, and probably none more so than Oathbreaker. We discuss where this unusual subclass comes from, the weird quirks it offers, and how to build something better. We also clear up the old javelin vs. spear debate (and why your Paladin might want to switch to spears). And we do some comparisons with Warlock, noting how Paladins are about the oath they make, and Warlocks are about who they make the oath to -- and how that affects the way you might want to roleplay them.","date_published":"2022-04-15T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/35c7737f-8352-45f2-9805-4a02faf1e657.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74245140,"duration_in_seconds":3712}]},{"id":"69b8c7f1-50c6-4872-bb4b-53a181a213d0","title":"Adventures at Sea","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/sea-adventures","content_text":"From the decks of a ship to the bottom of the ocean, nothing says adventure like the life at sea. This week we look at ways that players and DMs can create characters and environments well adapted to water-borne combat. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"From the decks of a ship to the bottom of the ocean, nothing says adventure like the life at sea. This week we look at ways that players and DMs can create characters and environments well adapted to water-borne combat.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"From the decks of a ship to the bottom of the ocean, nothing says adventure like the life at sea. This week we look at ways that players and DMs can create characters and environments well adapted to water-borne combat. ","date_published":"2022-04-04T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/69b8c7f1-50c6-4872-bb4b-53a181a213d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61896014,"duration_in_seconds":3094}]},{"id":"06360434-190e-4956-93ff-fd60b977494f","title":"What Lurks Below? A Look at Aberrations, Old and New","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/aberrations","content_text":"With the release of the adventure, Call of the Netherdeep, D&D has a few new aberrations to check out. Generally as a cohort of creatures, Aberrations probably don't get looked at as much as Dragons, Giants, Fey or Fiends. But there is plenty of interesting ideas for unusual settings, or strange and terrifying twists thanks to the alien nature of these creatures. Join us to unpack some Aboleths, Flumphs, Slaads and Star Spawns -- plus a few new creatures you've never heard of before.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"With the release of the adventure, Call of the Netherdeep, D&D has a few new aberrations to check out. Generally as a cohort of creatures, Aberrations probably don't get looked at as much as Dragons, Giants, Fey or Fiends. But there is plenty of interesting ideas for unusual settings, or strange and terrifying twists thanks to the alien nature of these creatures. Join us to unpack some Aboleths, Flumphs, Slaads and Star Spawns -- plus a few new creatures you've never heard of before.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With the release of the adventure, Call of the Netherdeep, D&D has a few new aberrations to check out. Generally as a cohort of creatures, Aberrations probably don't get looked at as much as Dragons, Giants, Fey or Fiends. But there is plenty of interesting ideas for unusual settings, or strange and terrifying twists thanks to the alien nature of these creatures. Join us to unpack some Aboleths, Flumphs, Slaads and Star Spawns -- plus a few new creatures you've never heard of before.","date_published":"2022-03-25T20:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/06360434-190e-4956-93ff-fd60b977494f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70267214,"duration_in_seconds":3513}]},{"id":"2ce2c059-5992-49a1-adbe-626f6d6fbe1e","title":"Great Teachers: 4 Types of NPCs that Can Help a Party Improve ","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/npc-that-teach","content_text":"Good DMs tell their players how to improve, but GREAT DMs use NPCs to show their PCs how to live up to their true heroic potential. But there are many NPC pitfalls to avoid. This week we look at a few different types of NPCs that can change the dynamic, and maybe help the PCs in a less obvious way. Join us as we delve into Sidekicks, Rivals, Survivors and Adversaries.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Good DMs tell their players how to improve, but GREAT DMs use NPCs to show their PCs how to live up to their true heroic potential. But there are many NPC pitfalls to avoid. This week we look at a few different types of NPCs that can change the dynamic, and maybe help the PCs in a less obvious way. Join us as we delve into Sidekicks, Rivals, Survivors and Adversaries.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Good DMs tell their players how to improve, but GREAT DMs use NPCs to show their PCs how to live up to their true heroic potential. But there are many NPC pitfalls to avoid. This week we look at a few different types of NPCs that can change the dynamic, and maybe help the PCs in a less obvious way. Join us as we delve into Sidekicks, Rivals, Survivors and Adversaries. ","date_published":"2022-03-20T13:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/2ce2c059-5992-49a1-adbe-626f6d6fbe1e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50463263,"duration_in_seconds":2522}]},{"id":"d267423d-2bb3-44ab-add2-a945d8af4bdf","title":"How to Make Character Death Meaningful","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/meaningful-death","content_text":"Death can be a real bummer -- especially if you didn't see it coming. While it has always been a part of the D&D experience, how you handle that experience as a DM or a player can be the difference between tears or cheers. Join us as we explore how to make death meaningful to players and the campaign.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Death can be a real bummer -- especially if you didn't see it coming. While it has always been a part of the D&D experience, how you handle that experience as a DM or a player can be the difference between tears or cheers. Join us as we explore how to make death meaningful to players and the campaign.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Death can be a real bummer -- especially if you didn't see it coming. While it has always been a part of the D&D experience, how you handle that experience as a DM or a player can be the difference between tears or cheers. Join us as we explore how to make death meaningful to players and the campaign.","date_published":"2022-03-11T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/d267423d-2bb3-44ab-add2-a945d8af4bdf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62905385,"duration_in_seconds":3145}]},{"id":"43ef985b-c17b-4b32-a0bd-088013021529","title":"The Joys of World Building","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/world-building","content_text":"One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a DM can be the time you spend creating a world for your players to adventure within. For those considering building a setting for a campaign, or even those who have done this before but want to up their game, we offer enthusiastic words of advice from our own experience.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a DM can be the time you spend creating a world for your players to adventure within. For those considering building a setting for a campaign, or even those who have done this before but want to up their game, we offer enthusiastic words of advice from our own experience.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a DM can be the time you spend creating a world for your players to adventure within. For those considering building a setting for a campaign, or even those who have done this before but want to up their game, we offer enthusiastic words of advice from our own experience.","date_published":"2022-02-19T12:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/43ef985b-c17b-4b32-a0bd-088013021529.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60745581,"duration_in_seconds":3037}]},{"id":"1d77b5f2-93cd-4a05-98e1-a088dc388016","title":"Bigger on the Inside: A Guide to Extradimensional Space","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/extra-space","content_text":"Ever needed to carry more stuff than your strength allows? Looking for a place to hide your party for an hour? Maybe your need to imprison a dozen of your enemies? Or store 27,000 cubic feet of gold coin? Whatever your storage needs, we've got you covered this week with our guide to extradimensional spaces.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Ever needed to carry more stuff than your strength allows? Looking for a place to hide your party for an hour? Maybe your need to imprison a dozen of your enemies? Or store 27,000 cubic feet of gold coin? Whatever your storage needs, we've got you covered this week with our guide to extradimensional spaces.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Ever needed to carry more stuff than your strength allows? Looking for a place to hide your party for an hour? Maybe your need to imprison a dozen of your enemies? Or store 27,000 cubic feet of gold coin? Whatever your storage needs, we've got you covered this week with our guide to extradimensional spaces. ","date_published":"2022-01-28T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/1d77b5f2-93cd-4a05-98e1-a088dc388016.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88753988,"duration_in_seconds":3697}]},{"id":"21700133-31aa-4877-bc26-409fb0e19f65","title":"Spice Up Your Combat Encounters","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/combat-objectives","content_text":"Sometimes we find ourselves grinding through battles only to reduce our foes to zero hit points -- and frankly, that can get a bit boring. So this week we look at different ways you as either DM or player, can spice up combat by re-focusing the combat objectives away from simply killing everything, towards other more unusual and interesting objectives.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Sometimes we find ourselves grinding through battles only to reduce our foes to zero hit points -- and frankly, that can get a bit boring. So this week we look at different ways you as either DM or player, can spice up combat by re-focusing the combat objectives away from simply killing everything, towards other more unusual and interesting objectives.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Sometimes we find ourselves grinding through battles only to reduce our foes to zero hit points -- and frankly, that can get a bit boring. So this week we look at different ways you as either DM or player, can spice up combat by re-focusing the combat objectives away from simply killing everything, towards other more unusual and interesting objectives.","date_published":"2022-01-21T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/21700133-31aa-4877-bc26-409fb0e19f65.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83128534,"duration_in_seconds":3463}]},{"id":"84d2bbab-2d26-47f3-baef-b226c9cb8c58","title":"What to do if you give out too much treasure","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/too-much-treasure-problems","content_text":"Sometimes as DMs we tend to over do it. And when it comes to treasure, it's easy to shovel out mountains of gold. But then what do you expect players to do with it? What if they start spending it in ways that de-rails the game? This week we look at some creative options for reducing player wealth.\n\nFrom taxes and thievery, to property investment and hired henchmen -- there are a multitude of ways to turn that mountain of treasure into something that moves the game forward.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Sometimes as DMs we tend to over do it. And when it comes to treasure, it's easy to shovel out mountains of gold. But then what do you expect players to do with it? What if they start spending it in ways that de-rails the game? This week we look at some creative options for reducing player wealth.
\n\nFrom taxes and thievery, to property investment and hired henchmen -- there are a multitude of ways to turn that mountain of treasure into something that moves the game forward.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Sometimes as DMs we tend to over do it. And when it comes to treasure, it's easy to shovel out mountains of gold. But then what do you expect players to do with it? What if they start spending it in ways that de-rails the game? This week we look at some creative options for reducing player wealth.","date_published":"2022-01-14T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/84d2bbab-2d26-47f3-baef-b226c9cb8c58.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56552058,"duration_in_seconds":2355}]},{"id":"06f7fd57-f496-4f22-88a9-cd8c5500100e","title":"Season's Greetings: How to Give the Perfect Artifact","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/midwinter-artifacts","content_text":"'Twas the night before Mid-Winter Fest and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a Brigganock. Join us for our annual look at the magic items we hope to see under the tree this year -- with a special focus this season on the best items in the game: Artifacts!\n\nJack discusses how he has cutom built artifacts for all the players in his game, and we look at how to improve on the artifact system built into the Dungeon Masterss Guide. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"'Twas the night before Mid-Winter Fest and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a Brigganock. Join us for our annual look at the magic items we hope to see under the tree this year -- with a special focus this season on the best items in the game: Artifacts!
\n\nJack discusses how he has cutom built artifacts for all the players in his game, and we look at how to improve on the artifact system built into the Dungeon Masterss Guide.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"'Twas the night before Mid-Winter Fest and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a Brigganock. Join us for our annual look at the magic items we hope to see under the tree this year -- with a special focus this season on the best items in the game: Artifacts!","date_published":"2021-12-21T16:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/06f7fd57-f496-4f22-88a9-cd8c5500100e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75148776,"duration_in_seconds":3130}]},{"id":"9a32d5c1-7bc2-45b7-8390-c26e924e4fbd","title":"New Feats, Background Feats, Epic Feats and More Feats","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/more-feats","content_text":"There are so many interesting feats that you will never get to play. Well you could, if you didn't value an ability score bump more. So here's our hot take: with more and more feats being introduced into the game, why not let everyone take one or even two more just to round out their character?\n\nJoin us as we look at the new Strixhaven feats, and talk a bit about Jay's new Triton character build (and why he wishes he could take a couple of under-used feats). And we talk about Epic boons as feats for low level characters in heroic settings, and much more!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"There are so many interesting feats that you will never get to play. Well you could, if you didn't value an ability score bump more. So here's our hot take: with more and more feats being introduced into the game, why not let everyone take one or even two more just to round out their character?
\n\nJoin us as we look at the new Strixhaven feats, and talk a bit about Jay's new Triton character build (and why he wishes he could take a couple of under-used feats). And we talk about Epic boons as feats for low level characters in heroic settings, and much more!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"There are so many interesting feats that you will never get to play. Well you could, if you didn't value an ability score bump more. So here's our hot take: with more and more feats being introduced into the game, why not let everyone take one or even two more just to round out their character?","date_published":"2021-12-10T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/9a32d5c1-7bc2-45b7-8390-c26e924e4fbd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64268252,"duration_in_seconds":2677}]},{"id":"b6ec38e0-a413-4ed2-ab94-98a32ec4d051","title":"How To Bring a Campaign to Its End","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/how-to-end-campaign","content_text":"If you are really lucky, maybe you will get a chance to play a long campaign with the same group of players over months, maybe even years. Through countless adventures, the PCs have become seasoned heroes, and now they must face one last challenge: how to say goodbye. This week we look at what needs to happen before the final curtain falls on your campaign.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"If you are really lucky, maybe you will get a chance to play a long campaign with the same group of players over months, maybe even years. Through countless adventures, the PCs have become seasoned heroes, and now they must face one last challenge: how to say goodbye. This week we look at what needs to happen before the final curtain falls on your campaign.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"If you are really lucky, maybe you will get a chance to play a long campaign with the same group of players over months, maybe even years. Through countless adventures, the PCs have become seasoned heroes, and now they must face one last challenge: how to say goodbye. This week we look at what needs to happen before the final curtain falls on your campaign.","date_published":"2021-11-26T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/b6ec38e0-a413-4ed2-ab94-98a32ec4d051.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48348954,"duration_in_seconds":2013}]},{"id":"ce393567-b959-4e72-b1a6-06cbd8232ec9","title":"Be the Support Hero Your Party Needs","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/help-is-on-the-way","content_text":"While many players try to optimize their damage output, we find ourselves asking: How do we optimize our support output? It's not as glamorous to take the help action, or dodge action on your turn -- but if done well, and combined with a few object interactions, you might soon find yourself significantly boosting the damage output of everyone else at the table.\n\nJoin us as we look at how to play the best support character ever.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"While many players try to optimize their damage output, we find ourselves asking: How do we optimize our support output? It's not as glamorous to take the help action, or dodge action on your turn -- but if done well, and combined with a few object interactions, you might soon find yourself significantly boosting the damage output of everyone else at the table.
\n\nJoin us as we look at how to play the best support character ever.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"While many players try to optimize their damage output, we find ourselves asking: How do we optimize our support output? It's not as glamorous to take the help action, or dodge action on your turn -- but if done well, and combined with a few object interactions, you might soon find yourself significantly boosting the damage output of everyone else at the table.","date_published":"2021-11-19T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/ce393567-b959-4e72-b1a6-06cbd8232ec9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51772058,"duration_in_seconds":2156}]},{"id":"b0d18a91-b908-416f-bbc0-fb608bd8741e","title":"How To Create Your Own Amazing Dragon","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/making-brass-dragon","content_text":"Having spent some time digesting Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, we set out to put the book to the test: cooking up our very own Brass Dragon. We show you how to roll up the characteristics and features that quickly lead not just to a unique boss monster, but to an enticing NPC that a whole campaign could revolve around.\n\nFizban's Treasury reminds us of our recent forays in designing the Casion Dread Lord with Van Richten's Guide, and creating the Library Archfey with Domains of Delight. We get so carried away that within an hour we have rough out the framework for a campaign that would take months and months to play, and would sprawl across the multiverse. And it becomess clear that we can easily integrated our dragon story with interesting setting ideas we have taken from the other aforementioned source books. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Having spent some time digesting Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, we set out to put the book to the test: cooking up our very own Brass Dragon. We show you how to roll up the characteristics and features that quickly lead not just to a unique boss monster, but to an enticing NPC that a whole campaign could revolve around.
\n\nFizban's Treasury reminds us of our recent forays in designing the Casion Dread Lord with Van Richten's Guide, and creating the Library Archfey with Domains of Delight. We get so carried away that within an hour we have rough out the framework for a campaign that would take months and months to play, and would sprawl across the multiverse. And it becomess clear that we can easily integrated our dragon story with interesting setting ideas we have taken from the other aforementioned source books.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Having spent some time digesting Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, we set out to put the book to the test: cooking up our very own Brass Dragon. We show you how to roll up the characteristics and features that quickly lead not just to a unique boss monster, but to an enticing NPC that a whole campaign could revolve around.","date_published":"2021-11-12T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/b0d18a91-b908-416f-bbc0-fb608bd8741e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70476312,"duration_in_seconds":2935}]},{"id":"4da0eadd-bcd5-4fb0-a37f-ce453d45211d","title":"Revised Monk: Beyond the Flurry of Blows","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/revising-the-monk","content_text":"We believe that class design should be about archetypes not stereotypes. Currently, however, all monks kind of look the same, and it takes real effort to style them into something less obvious. That means taking a step back and looking at the whole class differently, and in particular how to use Ki differently. What else could it be used for? How could that lead to very unique subclasses that all use it in special ways. Also, taking a page from Warlock, the idea of being able to mix and match a couple layers of features also makes for more diverse builds\n\nWe go through some of the ideas and playtest that we've been working on to hopefully inspire you to build yourself a better monk.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"We believe that class design should be about archetypes not stereotypes. Currently, however, all monks kind of look the same, and it takes real effort to style them into something less obvious. That means taking a step back and looking at the whole class differently, and in particular how to use Ki differently. What else could it be used for? How could that lead to very unique subclasses that all use it in special ways. Also, taking a page from Warlock, the idea of being able to mix and match a couple layers of features also makes for more diverse builds
\n\nWe go through some of the ideas and playtest that we've been working on to hopefully inspire you to build yourself a better monk.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We believe that class design should be about archetypes not stereotypes. Currently, however, all monks kind of look the same, and it takes real effort to style them into something less obvious. That means taking a step back and looking at the whole class differently, and in particular how to use Ki differently.","date_published":"2021-11-05T21:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/4da0eadd-bcd5-4fb0-a37f-ce453d45211d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83265002,"duration_in_seconds":3468}]},{"id":"d9ffce28-598d-47d1-86ef-d98f23449377","title":"Top 10 Scary Monsters for Your Halloween Adventure","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/top-10-scary-monsters","content_text":"It's that time of year when we launch our adventurers into the realm of horror to confront the creatures that we love -- love to scare them with at Halloween that is! Join us as we count down our favorite fright night beasts of the season.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"It's that time of year when we launch our adventurers into the realm of horror to confront the creatures that we love -- love to scare them with at Halloween that is! Join us as we count down our favorite fright night beasts of the season.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"It's that time of year when we launch our adventurers into the realm of horror to confront the creatures that we love -- love to scare them with at Halloween that is! Join us as we count down our favorite fright night beasts of the season.","date_published":"2021-10-29T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/d9ffce28-598d-47d1-86ef-d98f23449377.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":94276206,"duration_in_seconds":3927}]},{"id":"d4e85c0b-d6e0-4b50-8be9-1328961e92cb","title":"Excited for Campaign 3: Is it Thursday Yet?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/is-it-thursday-yet","content_text":"Bidet, fellow critters! We are super excited about the new season of Critical Role that begins today. And in anticipation, we have gone and had a look at Marquet, the continent on which the campaign is set. As well as looking back on some of the exciting contributions that Critical Role has made to 5e, we also make a few predictions of things we'd hope to see.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Bidet, fellow critters! We are super excited about the new season of Critical Role that begins today. And in anticipation, we have gone and had a look at Marquet, the continent on which the campaign is set. As well as looking back on some of the exciting contributions that Critical Role has made to 5e, we also make a few predictions of things we'd hope to see.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Bidet, fellow critters! We are super excited about the new season of Critical Role that begins today. And in anticipation, we have gone and had a look at Marquet, the continent on which the campaign is set. As well as looking back on some of the exciting contributions that Critical Role has made to 5e, we also make a few predictions of things we'd hope to see.","date_published":"2021-10-22T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/d4e85c0b-d6e0-4b50-8be9-1328961e92cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60914924,"duration_in_seconds":2537}]},{"id":"dc3ec4ce-a802-495b-8664-5a602641afe0","title":"To Infinity and Beyond: New Science Fantasy Races","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/ua-spelljammer","content_text":"This week we take a journey beyond our Crystal Sphere, out into the multiverse -- bolding exploring new races being playtest in the latest Unearthed Arcana release. Join us for Giff, Plazmoids, Autognomes and more!\n\nWe look at our favourites among the stars, and discuss what the realease of the Spelljamer setting would mean for 5e.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we take a journey beyond our Crystal Sphere, out into the multiverse -- bolding exploring new races being playtest in the latest Unearthed Arcana release. Join us for Giff, Plazmoids, Autognomes and more!
\n\nWe look at our favourites among the stars, and discuss what the realease of the Spelljamer setting would mean for 5e.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we take a journey beyond our Crystal Sphere, out into the multiverse -- bolding exploring new races being playtest in the latest Unearthed Arcana release. Join us for Giff, Plazmoids, Autognomes and more!","date_published":"2021-10-16T10:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/dc3ec4ce-a802-495b-8664-5a602641afe0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75047364,"duration_in_seconds":3126}]},{"id":"753cab72-90bf-4ecb-8e66-35f629f175b5","title":"Into the Fey: Domains of Delight","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/domains-of-delight","content_text":"With the recent release of new Feywild source books, we look at the highlights that we love about this new dimension of D&D. We dig into new races, new monsters, new magic items -- and a new way to build a fey campaign setting that is very similar to how the Domains of Dread were laid out in Van Richten's Guide.\n\nJoin us as we build an Archfey, and their Domain of Delight, and set the stage for Fairy Tale adventures in the Feywild.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"With the recent release of new Feywild source books, we look at the highlights that we love about this new dimension of D&D. We dig into new races, new monsters, new magic items -- and a new way to build a fey campaign setting that is very similar to how the Domains of Dread were laid out in Van Richten's Guide.
\n\nJoin us as we build an Archfey, and their Domain of Delight, and set the stage for Fairy Tale adventures in the Feywild.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With the recent release of new Feywild source books, we look at the highlights that we love about this new dimension of D&D. We dig into new races, new monsters, new magic items -- and a new way to build a fey campaign setting that is very similar to how the Domains of Dread were laid out in Van Richten's Guide.","date_published":"2021-09-24T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/753cab72-90bf-4ecb-8e66-35f629f175b5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":79112744,"duration_in_seconds":3295}]},{"id":"a792f3c6-5af9-4b7c-b9a7-f0110d8dbb62","title":"Finding You Own Feywild","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/finding-your-feywild","content_text":"With the new Feywild camapign setting just around the corner, we look at some of the existing mythology of the Feywild, of the Seelie Court and the Gloaming Court, of the Archfey who make up each court, and of the popular culture (and folklore) you can draw upon to make this your own setting -- and how easily the stories of such a place can be told.\n\nWe also look a bit at some of the existing classess that can bring the Feywild's magic into your next character.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"With the new Feywild camapign setting just around the corner, we look at some of the existing mythology of the Feywild, of the Seelie Court and the Gloaming Court, of the Archfey who make up each court, and of the popular culture (and folklore) you can draw upon to make this your own setting -- and how easily the stories of such a place can be told.
\n\nWe also look a bit at some of the existing classess that can bring the Feywild's magic into your next character.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With the new Feywild camapign setting just around the corner, we look at some of the existing mythology of the Feywild, of the Seelie Court and the Gloaming Court, of the Archfey who make up each court, and of the popular culture (and folklore) you can draw upon to make this your own setting -- and how easily the stories of such a place can be told.","date_published":"2021-09-17T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/a792f3c6-5af9-4b7c-b9a7-f0110d8dbb62.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58669326,"duration_in_seconds":2443}]},{"id":"e32d3548-87e8-417f-8aa6-a5d6ba46d940","title":"Character Origins: Which D&D Race is Best?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/dnd-racial-features","content_text":"So, you've decided to make a new character. Though you might be tempted by the simplicity and comfort of human, we encourage you to take a look at all of the possibilities out there in the Forgotten Realms (and beyond!). This week, we discuss which race gives you the best setup for early game mechainics and long-term roleplay. From Tortles to Yuan-Ti, we lay out each D&D race, picking apart what their best for (and not so great at).\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"So, you've decided to make a new character. Though you might be tempted by the simplicity and comfort of human, we encourage you to take a look at all of the possibilities out there in the Forgotten Realms (and beyond!). This week, we discuss which race gives you the best setup for early game mechainics and long-term roleplay. From Tortles to Yuan-Ti, we lay out each D&D race, picking apart what their best for (and not so great at).
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"So, you've decided to make a new character. Though you might be tempted by the simplicity and comfort of human, we encourage you to take a look at all of the possibilities out there in the Forgotten Realms (and beyond!). This week, we discuss which race gives you the best setup for early game mechainics and long-term roleplay. From Tortles to Yuan-Ti, we lay out each D&D race, picking apart what their best for (and not so great at).","date_published":"2021-09-10T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/e32d3548-87e8-417f-8aa6-a5d6ba46d940.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58577794,"duration_in_seconds":2440}]},{"id":"b7e5768c-b43b-45b5-8580-faa092c37ae6","title":"The Best Way For Characters To Gain Levels","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/level-up","content_text":"The age old question: is it better to award XP, or to gain levels at set milestones? Is there a way to do it so that it doesn't go too fast? Or too slow? To encourage richer style of play, or encourage better attendance at the table? These are the carrots of progress the DM must weigh, and distribute to the worthy. This week we talk about our experiences with experience,.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"The age old question: is it better to award XP, or to gain levels at set milestones? Is there a way to do it so that it doesn't go too fast? Or too slow? To encourage richer style of play, or encourage better attendance at the table? These are the carrots of progress the DM must weigh, and distribute to the worthy. This week we talk about our experiences with experience,.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"The age old question: is it better to award XP, or to gain levels at set milestones? Is there a way to do it so that it doesn't go too fast? Or too slow? To encourage richer style of play, or encourage better attendance at the table? These are the carrots of progress the DM must weigh, and distribute to the worthy. This week we talk about our experiences with experience,. ","date_published":"2021-08-27T21:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/b7e5768c-b43b-45b5-8580-faa092c37ae6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59550126,"duration_in_seconds":2480}]},{"id":"02284dd9-7d51-4358-91e9-43e829d72650","title":"Role Play vs Roll to Play","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/role-play-vs-roll-to-play","content_text":"In a game where players obsess over optimization, and DMs call for skill checks around every corner, it's important to remember that the dice aren't everything (sorry to all you who have crippling dice addictions). Sometimes the rules in D&D just don't make sense, but instead of just arbitrating some sort of ability check -- we recommend you call for a narration check.\n\nThis week, we look at how this plays out against magical traps. When a player, probably the rogue, decides they want to disarm the magical trap, the DMG says it is an Intelligence(Arcana) check to do so. But what if they aren't proficient in Arcana, or know anything about glyphs or spellcasting? Does it make any sense? Instead of just calling for the Ability check, you might instead ask a player, \"Tell us how it is with your background that you think you know how to disarm this. Describe for us what you do.\" This may require the DM going into a bit more detail about the glyphs or the nature of the trap, so as to give the PC something to work with. What happens next will only make the game better.\n\nWe call this Role Play vs Roll to Play, and we discuss it in more depth in this week's show.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In a game where players obsess over optimization, and DMs call for skill checks around every corner, it's important to remember that the dice aren't everything (sorry to all you who have crippling dice addictions). Sometimes the rules in D&D just don't make sense, but instead of just arbitrating some sort of ability check -- we recommend you call for a narration check.
\n\nThis week, we look at how this plays out against magical traps. When a player, probably the rogue, decides they want to disarm the magical trap, the DMG says it is an Intelligence(Arcana) check to do so. But what if they aren't proficient in Arcana, or know anything about glyphs or spellcasting? Does it make any sense? Instead of just calling for the Ability check, you might instead ask a player, "Tell us how it is with your background that you think you know how to disarm this. Describe for us what you do." This may require the DM going into a bit more detail about the glyphs or the nature of the trap, so as to give the PC something to work with. What happens next will only make the game better.
\n\nWe call this Role Play vs Roll to Play, and we discuss it in more depth in this week's show.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In a game where players obsess over optimization, and DMs call for skill checks around every corner, it's important to remember that the dice aren't everything (sorry to all you who have crippling dice addictions). Sometimes the rules in D&D just don't make sense, but instead of just arbitrating some sort of ability check -- we recommend you call for a narration check. This week, we look at how this plays out against magical traps.","date_published":"2021-08-20T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/02284dd9-7d51-4358-91e9-43e829d72650.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36054178,"duration_in_seconds":1501}]},{"id":"52d8f07b-a831-4a10-bd23-bfd8cdfa321f","title":"I Need a Healer!","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/improved-healing","content_text":"This week we talk about the implications of healing potions as the main source of 'non-magical' healing in a campaign, discussing rules-as-written all the ways you can heal your party and introducing experimental new rules for diversified healing in your setting, including bandages, salves, and surgical operations.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we talk about the implications of healing potions as the main source of 'non-magical' healing in a campaign, discussing rules-as-written all the ways you can heal your party and introducing experimental new rules for diversified healing in your setting, including bandages, salves, and surgical operations.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we discuss the implications of healing potions as the main source of 'non-magical' healing in a campaign, discussing rules-as-written all the ways you can heal your party and introducing experimental new rules for diversified healing in your setting, including bandages, salves, and surgical operations.","date_published":"2021-08-13T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/52d8f07b-a831-4a10-bd23-bfd8cdfa321f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67760724,"duration_in_seconds":2822}]},{"id":"57e9106b-3a70-4090-8a69-6bf554b0cd2e","title":"Making RP Campfire Time Part of the Long Rest","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/campfire-downtime","content_text":"As a DM looking for ways to encourage more RP between players, you might want to consider our table rules for campfire interactions and downtime activities.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"As a DM looking for ways to encourage more RP between players, you might want to consider our table rules for campfire interactions and downtime activities.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"As a DM looking for ways to encourage more RP between players, you might want to consider our table rules for campfire interactions and downtime activities.","date_published":"2021-08-06T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/57e9106b-3a70-4090-8a69-6bf554b0cd2e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80061978,"duration_in_seconds":3335}]},{"id":"293bd30c-f0bb-4d98-a2b0-d380b78fc634","title":"How to Play An Amazing Goblinoid Character","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/join-the-goblin-party","content_text":"Dare to live the wild life of a goblin, bugbear or hobgoblin! Join us this week as we delve deep into what we love about these interconnected races, and some of our favourite ideas for building PCs with them that break free of tired old stereotypes.\n\nThese characters are sometimes comical, sometimes chaotic, and as we discuss, maybe even sometimes stoic and serious -- but always full of fun to play. No one thinks they will fall as in love with their goblinoid character as they actually do.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Dare to live the wild life of a goblin, bugbear or hobgoblin! Join us this week as we delve deep into what we love about these interconnected races, and some of our favourite ideas for building PCs with them that break free of tired old stereotypes.
\n\nThese characters are sometimes comical, sometimes chaotic, and as we discuss, maybe even sometimes stoic and serious -- but always full of fun to play. No one thinks they will fall as in love with their goblinoid character as they actually do.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Dare to live the wild life of a goblin, bugbear or hobgoblin! Join us this week as we delve deep into what we love about these interconnected races, and some of our favourite ideas for building PCs with them that break free of tired old stereotypes","date_published":"2021-07-30T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/293bd30c-f0bb-4d98-a2b0-d380b78fc634.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77290676,"duration_in_seconds":3219}]},{"id":"cd6b5d35-c70a-492e-b0c3-dce45cab4cef","title":"Travel & Exploration: The Journey is Half the Fun","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/the-journey-is-half-the-fun","content_text":"We take a long walk into the woods of travel and exploration. This key pillar of adventure is often skipped over, but with a little bit of forethought it can provide your players with a more immersive world, and you as a DM the shared excitement of discovering the unknown.\n\nWe look at how to use random generated story that works to enhance your campaign, and how to create an easy to use system that suits your table's style of play. We discuss how to balance encounters, foraging, and weather to create fun challenges that enhance emmersion in your world.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"We take a long walk into the woods of travel and exploration. This key pillar of adventure is often skipped over, but with a little bit of forethought it can provide your players with a more immersive world, and you as a DM the shared excitement of discovering the unknown.
\n\nWe look at how to use random generated story that works to enhance your campaign, and how to create an easy to use system that suits your table's style of play. We discuss how to balance encounters, foraging, and weather to create fun challenges that enhance emmersion in your world.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We take a long walk into the woods of travel and exploration. This key pillar of adventure is often skipped over, but with a little bit of forethought it can provide your players with a more immersive world, and you as a DM the shared excitement of discovering the unknown.","date_published":"2021-07-23T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/cd6b5d35-c70a-492e-b0c3-dce45cab4cef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82713224,"duration_in_seconds":3445}]},{"id":"0eeefed9-7254-4743-be62-9bb57e7f53ad","title":"Fantasy Robot Wars: Warforged vs Reborn","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/build-a-better-robot","content_text":"This week father and son face off in a showdown to decide which is better: making a fantasy robot character using the Warforged race from Eberron, or building one using the Reborn race from Van Richten's Guide. Two robots enter, but only one can prevail!\n\nWe compare features and traits, overall role play potential and additional add-ons. It's a close fought battler. Tune in to find out which race will best serve your next fantasy robot PC build.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week father and son face off in a showdown to decide which is better: making a fantasy robot character using the Warforged race from Eberron, or building one using the Reborn race from Van Richten's Guide. Two robots enter, but only one can prevail!
\n\nWe compare features and traits, overall role play potential and additional add-ons. It's a close fought battler. Tune in to find out which race will best serve your next fantasy robot PC build.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week father and son face off in a showdown to decide which is better: making a robot character using the Warforged race from Eberron, or building one using the Reborn race from Van Richten's Guide. Two robots enter, but only one can prevail!","date_published":"2021-07-16T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/0eeefed9-7254-4743-be62-9bb57e7f53ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45341159,"duration_in_seconds":1888}]},{"id":"6f0846f1-e19f-49a6-bb3b-fc0e305a231e","title":"How To Make Boss Fights Properly Tough","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/buffing-your-monsters","content_text":"Are your players chewing up and spitting out your tough monsters? Does a deadly level CR seem like a walk in the park? Are you regretting letting everyone have magic items? Fear not, we are here to help you fix that. We look at ways to go beyond simply turning your big boss into a big bag of hit points -- and instead turn it into a fight that makes everyone feel like a hero. \n\nFrom peppering PCs with a monster's legendary actions to triggering a PCs internal conflict with a monster's knowledge of what they truly desire, there are plenty of ways to level the playing field for the bad guy -- while creating new opportunities for players to rise to the challenge. Join us as we discuss some of our favourite ways to put the fight back into Boss Fights.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Are your players chewing up and spitting out your tough monsters? Does a deadly level CR seem like a walk in the park? Are you regretting letting everyone have magic items? Fear not, we are here to help you fix that. We look at ways to go beyond simply turning your big boss into a big bag of hit points -- and instead turn it into a fight that makes everyone feel like a hero.
\n\nFrom peppering PCs with a monster's legendary actions to triggering a PCs internal conflict with a monster's knowledge of what they truly desire, there are plenty of ways to level the playing field for the bad guy -- while creating new opportunities for players to rise to the challenge. Join us as we discuss some of our favourite ways to put the fight back into Boss Fights.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Are your players chewing up and spitting out your tough monsters? Does a deadly level CR seem like a walk in the park? Are you regretting letting everyone have magic items? Fear not, we are here to help you fix that. We look at ways to go beyond simply turning your big boss into a big bag of hit points -- and instead turn it into a fight that makes everyone feel like a hero. ","date_published":"2021-07-13T14:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/6f0846f1-e19f-49a6-bb3b-fc0e305a231e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69326295,"duration_in_seconds":2887}]},{"id":"ca04d0ec-47e4-4517-8b9e-7289a688a836","title":"How To Use Traps in Your Game","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/its-a-trap","content_text":"Traps have been a part of the D&D experience since its earliest days. But a lot has changed over the years. Join us as we poke at some traps with a 10' pole, and learn how today's best uses of traps can enhance your next adventure.\n\nFrom Gygazian meat grinders to Van Richten's Haunted traps, we tip toe around the pressure plates to show you how to (and maybe how not to) implement this element into you next session. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Traps have been a part of the D&D experience since its earliest days. But a lot has changed over the years. Join us as we poke at some traps with a 10' pole, and learn how today's best uses of traps can enhance your next adventure.
\n\nFrom Gygazian meat grinders to Van Richten's Haunted traps, we tip toe around the pressure plates to show you how to (and maybe how not to) implement this element into you next session.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Traps have been a part of the D&D experience since its earliest days. But a lot has changed over the years. Join us as we poke at some traps with a 10' pole, and learn how today's best uses of traps can enhance your next adventure","date_published":"2021-07-01T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/ca04d0ec-47e4-4517-8b9e-7289a688a836.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80488065,"duration_in_seconds":3353}]},{"id":"79513f76-c29c-4b00-96c7-7bd63050e52a","title":"Raising the Banneret: Workshopping a Revised Purple Dragon Knight","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/raise-the-banner","content_text":"There are some subclasses which no one plays because, well, they kind of suck. We often ask what it would take to make them suck less -- but also not to get too overpowered that they make the DM want to pull out their hair. This week both Jay and Jack bring some ideas together on what the Banneret subclass (aka Purple Dragon Knight) is all about (leadership), and how to bring out the best of that theme.\n\nWe look to try to fix features if we can, or possibly replace them with something similar but functionally better -- like how do we improve on a feature connected to Second Wind or Action Surge, when both of those are so limitied in uses. We also try adding a few new features (bonus action: help) to make this subclass one of the most supportive fighters in the game, something that's a bit lacking within the class.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"There are some subclasses which no one plays because, well, they kind of suck. We often ask what it would take to make them suck less -- but also not to get too overpowered that they make the DM want to pull out their hair. This week both Jay and Jack bring some ideas together on what the Banneret subclass (aka Purple Dragon Knight) is all about (leadership), and how to bring out the best of that theme.
\n\nWe look to try to fix features if we can, or possibly replace them with something similar but functionally better -- like how do we improve on a feature connected to Second Wind or Action Surge, when both of those are so limitied in uses. We also try adding a few new features (bonus action: help) to make this subclass one of the most supportive fighters in the game, something that's a bit lacking within the class.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"There are some subclasses which no one plays because, well, they kind of suck. We often ask what it would take to make them suck less -- but also not to get too overpowered that they make the DM want to pull out their hair. This week both Jay and Jack bring some ideas together on what the Banneret subclass (aka Purple Dragon Knight) is all about (leadership), and how to bring out the best of that theme.","date_published":"2021-06-25T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/79513f76-c29c-4b00-96c7-7bd63050e52a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84063097,"duration_in_seconds":3501}]},{"id":"e7cf2f4f-61c1-4ab2-a76d-442afd510cc9","title":"The Holy Con Man","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/the-preacher","content_text":"Once again we offer a look at how to break out of tired tropes: this time with the Bard. Internet memes would have you believe that these characters only reason to exist is to seduce everything they come in contact with. So we want to go a different direction with this build, what if our bard is really very good at preaching and has found a home within religion -- and not just one religion. In fact, he's talked his way into every religion in town.\n\nThe acolyte background affords shelter to PCs who share the same religion as a temple or church they find...but what if a College of Eloquence Bard, with their Silver Tongue, convinces those who run the temple or church that he is, in fact, a priest within their religion (even if he's really not). Well, then it's healing for all his friends and a modest lifestyle for our bard. The trick is simply not to forget whcih religious ceremonies he needs to perform each day.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Once again we offer a look at how to break out of tired tropes: this time with the Bard. Internet memes would have you believe that these characters only reason to exist is to seduce everything they come in contact with. So we want to go a different direction with this build, what if our bard is really very good at preaching and has found a home within religion -- and not just one religion. In fact, he's talked his way into every religion in town.
\n\nThe acolyte background affords shelter to PCs who share the same religion as a temple or church they find...but what if a College of Eloquence Bard, with their Silver Tongue, convinces those who run the temple or church that he is, in fact, a priest within their religion (even if he's really not). Well, then it's healing for all his friends and a modest lifestyle for our bard. The trick is simply not to forget whcih religious ceremonies he needs to perform each day.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Once again we offer a look at how to break out of tired tropes: this time with the Bard. Internet memes would have you believe that these characters only reason to exist is to seduce everything they come in contact with. So we want to go a different direction with this build, what if our bard is really very good at preaching and has found a home within religion -- and not just one religion. In fact, he's talked his way into every religion in town.","date_published":"2021-06-18T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/e7cf2f4f-61c1-4ab2-a76d-442afd510cc9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62571673,"duration_in_seconds":2606}]},{"id":"6a9adc16-decc-45e5-a24e-1ff6c789b248","title":"The Price is Right: Taking the Guessing Out of Magic Item Costs","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/shopping-for-magic-items","content_text":"This week we look at how much you should charge for that magic item in the window. We all know that pricing items within the fantasy economy of a D&D campaign can be tricky. As a DM, you are trying to provide a balance between retail realism and just keeping the story moving. And it helps to have some sort of accurate guide for whenever a PC might decide to haggle, which is whenever they go into a shop. \n\nJoin us as we peruse some of the magic items whose prices are not adequately estimated by the systems laid out in the DMG and XGtE. We will be using a composite list that draws from two of the internet's favourite price lists for 5e magic item: the Sane Price List, and the Discerning Merchants Price Guide. To follow along, feel free to check out the spreadsheet here.\n\nFind out which price is right, and also how you can make coin by breaking ladders (and lots more) in this episode of Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you! Links:LDLS Magic Item Price List — A quick guide to help DMs estimate what a magic item might truly be worth in 5e","content_html":"This week we look at how much you should charge for that magic item in the window. We all know that pricing items within the fantasy economy of a D&D campaign can be tricky. As a DM, you are trying to provide a balance between retail realism and just keeping the story moving. And it helps to have some sort of accurate guide for whenever a PC might decide to haggle, which is whenever they go into a shop.
\n\nJoin us as we peruse some of the magic items whose prices are not adequately estimated by the systems laid out in the DMG and XGtE. We will be using a composite list that draws from two of the internet's favourite price lists for 5e magic item: the Sane Price List, and the Discerning Merchants Price Guide. To follow along, feel free to check out the spreadsheet here.
\n\nFind out which price is right, and also how you can make coin by breaking ladders (and lots more) in this episode of Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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We dive into a different type of build this week. Instead of making a character, we are building a nemesis for our players -- someone truly evil, someone beyond redemption. Join us as we dig into Chapter 2 of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft and build a Darklord of our own.
\n\nWe also tap into some tables from Xanathar's, the DMG and even turn some cards from the Tarroka deck. And the fates do not disappoint us.
\n\nMeet Felix Shepard, owner/operator of The Harth Casino and Hotel -- a dread domain. He and his sentient walking stick stroll the gaming floors, ever hungry for more money. He calls the stick Mother, and it seems to talk telepathically to him. Few know the true secret to his dark powers -- and if they do they probably don't have long to live. Born to wealth, he was also a natural born liar and a cheat -- and made a sport out of it. But sometimes he would lose, and in those moments he would be desperate to use family wealth to dig himself out. He seals his Dark Fate the terrible night when he confronts his mother for her money, knowing that if she refused, he would simply kill her and claim it as inheritance. Which he does. Then whileattempting to burn the house down to hide the evidence of him bludgeoning her to death with a firepoker, he gets trapped in the house and burnt alive with her. He awakens to find himself the new owner of his very own Domain of a Dread, a casino and hotel that he can never truly leave -- but can repeatedly burn to the ground. And he finds that the firepoker has transformed into a powerful weapon -- and artifact that houses the haunting spirit of his mother, and that he cannot willingly let go of.
\n\nFind out how we came to all this (and lots more) in this episode of Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We dive into a different type of build this week. Instead of making a character, we are building a nemesis for our players -- someone truly evil, someone beyond redemption. Join us as we dig into Chapter 2 of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft and build a Darklord of our own. ","date_published":"2021-06-04T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/cdd15a4b-f600-489b-a796-3dff9349d893.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":93253267,"duration_in_seconds":3884}]},{"id":"ab494bf3-6c45-422f-bb1d-c307e03b25d0","title":"Two Generations of Dread","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/two-generations-of-dread","content_text":"We compare some of the Domains of Dread from the recently released Van Richten's Guide to the Domains originally published in Ravenloft: Realm of Terror box set published in 1990, and talk about some ideas for how we might run these as part of a campaign.\n\nWe also discuss a new domain that adds some much needed Asian inspiration to the realm, along with some changes to genders and setting that make the current version of D&D much more inclusive than it was 30 years ago.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"We compare some of the Domains of Dread from the recently released Van Richten's Guide to the Domains originally published in Ravenloft: Realm of Terror box set published in 1990, and talk about some ideas for how we might run these as part of a campaign.
\n\nWe also discuss a new domain that adds some much needed Asian inspiration to the realm, along with some changes to genders and setting that make the current version of D&D much more inclusive than it was 30 years ago.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We compare some of the Domains of Dread from the recently released Van Richten's Guide to the Domains originally published in Ravenloft: Realm of Terror box set published in 1990, and talk about some ideas for how we might run these as part of a campaign.","date_published":"2021-05-28T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/ab494bf3-6c45-422f-bb1d-c307e03b25d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":91717471,"duration_in_seconds":3820}]},{"id":"8e05fb3d-3603-493e-969e-9636a7f52f00","title":"Once More Unto The Mists","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/first-touch-of-the-mist","content_text":"With the recent release of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, we don't just take you into what this official supplement has to offer, we go deeper...much, much deeper... into The Mists. \n\nWe offer you Dark Gifts, which come with even Darker Bargains: in exchange for the next hour of your life, we give you the forbidden knowledge that is the Like Dragon Like Son Guide to Ravenloft! Insights that have taken generations to discover, refine and make decent for human consumption. \n\nMmmm, yes -- human consumption!!! Nom, nom, nom!\n\nJoin us for the horror, the subclasses, and lineages, and learn about where it all began, long, long ago...\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"With the recent release of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, we don't just take you into what this official supplement has to offer, we go deeper...much, much deeper... into The Mists.
\n\nWe offer you Dark Gifts, which come with even Darker Bargains: in exchange for the next hour of your life, we give you the forbidden knowledge that is the Like Dragon Like Son Guide to Ravenloft! Insights that have taken generations to discover, refine and make decent for human consumption.
\n\nMmmm, yes -- human consumption!!! Nom, nom, nom!
\n\nJoin us for the horror, the subclasses, and lineages, and learn about where it all began, long, long ago...
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With the recent release of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, we don't just take you into what this supplement has to offer, we go deeper into The Mists. We offer you Dark Gifts, which come with even Darker Bargains...in exchange for the next hour of your life, we give you the forbidden knowledge that is the Like Dragon Like Son Guide to Ravenloft!","date_published":"2021-05-21T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/8e05fb3d-3603-493e-969e-9636a7f52f00.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":91067683,"duration_in_seconds":3793}]},{"id":"c89ca714-4169-4d53-8242-f11a4a1ef90b","title":"Sorcerer Redux: Better With Spell Points","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/sorcerer-redux","content_text":"In the back of the DM's Guide is an often overlooked section about using spell points instead of spell slots. While many dismiss this as too confusing, on closer examination, this might be just the ticket for giving sorcerers that extra love they deserve...that and a few other tweaks, like light armor proficieny and Constitution as their casting ability.\n\nAlso we take the training wheels off of Metamagic, allowing Sorcerers to truly demonstrate their full potentionial. Why limit them to just one metamagic option per spell? That would be like limiting a Monk to just one Monk feature per attack. What fun is that? We talk about fun ways you can spend from your enlarged spell point pool on multiple Metamagic options. And we look at some other features that Sorcery Points could be spent on. This class is starting to look good!\n\nIf you want a closer look at the revision of the Sorcerer class, check out this link: Sorcerer, Revised\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In the back of the DM's Guide is an often overlooked section about using spell points instead of spell slots. While many dismiss this as too confusing, on closer examination, this might be just the ticket for giving sorcerers that extra love they deserve...that and a few other tweaks, like light armor proficieny and Constitution as their casting ability.
\n\nAlso we take the training wheels off of Metamagic, allowing Sorcerers to truly demonstrate their full potentionial. Why limit them to just one metamagic option per spell? That would be like limiting a Monk to just one Monk feature per attack. What fun is that? We talk about fun ways you can spend from your enlarged spell point pool on multiple Metamagic options. And we look at some other features that Sorcery Points could be spent on. This class is starting to look good!
\n\nIf you want a closer look at the revision of the Sorcerer class, check out this link: Sorcerer, Revised
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In the back of the DM's Guide is an often overlooked section about using spell points instead of spell slots. While many dismiss this as too confusing, on closer examination, this might be just the ticket for giving sorcerers that extra love they deserve...that and a few other tweaks, which we discus in this episode.","date_published":"2021-05-14T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/c89ca714-4169-4d53-8242-f11a4a1ef90b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80249151,"duration_in_seconds":3342}]},{"id":"fc73cffa-850d-4a6f-a9c8-83a40cd699a0","title":"The Raven Ranger: Building the Right Character for The Setting","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/building-the-right-character","content_text":"We all like to build cool, interesting characters. We like breaking tropes, and coming up with original concepts. But often that's not enough. This episode, we look at not just building a good character, we look at building \"the right character\". \n\nEven the best character build will be terrible if they don't fit in with the setting, and they don't fit in with the rest of the party. To get it right, players and DMs need to work together. The DM must be willing to discuss details about the world, to give away little pieces of the story to the player, and in exchange take little pieces of the character's backstory and make them part of the world. \n\nWe look at how we have done this with an unusual Swarmp Keeper Ranger build that is designed to be played in a \"Ravenloft\" setting -- just in time for the arrival of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. See link to character sheet below.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!Links:Vincent Rookvaunt, Raven Swarm Keeper — This character was built to fit in well with the Curse of Strahd setting","content_html":"We all like to build cool, interesting characters. We like breaking tropes, and coming up with original concepts. But often that's not enough. This episode, we look at not just building a good character, we look at building "the right character".
\n\nEven the best character build will be terrible if they don't fit in with the setting, and they don't fit in with the rest of the party. To get it right, players and DMs need to work together. The DM must be willing to discuss details about the world, to give away little pieces of the story to the player, and in exchange take little pieces of the character's backstory and make them part of the world.
\n\nWe look at how we have done this with an unusual Swarmp Keeper Ranger build that is designed to be played in a "Ravenloft" setting -- just in time for the arrival of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. See link to character sheet below.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
Links:
Is it possible to break D&D? What does it even mean when someone says, "That's totally broken!"? We investigate this idea and discuss how there is almost nothing, mechanically speaking, that can be introduced to the game that can't be managed somehow.
\n\nAnd then we look at the one place where things are not always so easy to manage -- people's feelings. If there is anything that get broken in D&D, it can be hearts. And it can be friendships. We talk about how to prevent that from happening, and how to play the most fun-even-if-it-is-unbalanced-and-weird game of D&D.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Is it possible to break D&D? What does it even mean when someone says, \"That's totally broken!\"? We investigate this idea and discuss how there is almost nothing, mechanically speaking, that can be introduced to the game that can't be managed somehow. And then we look at the one place where things are not always so easy to manage -- people's feelings. If there is anything that get broken in D&D, it can be hearts. And it can be friendships. We talk about how to prevent that from happening, and how to play the most fun-even-if-it-is-unbalanced-and-weird game of D&D.","date_published":"2021-04-30T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/f23c5bc7-4050-4ee0-a37b-9a9923d42164.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64860057,"duration_in_seconds":2701}]},{"id":"375ffddc-9d3f-4689-bfd2-31d7d8f55616","title":"Turning a Old Subclass Into New Gold","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/reforging-an-old-domain","content_text":"This week we hope to inspire you to re-examine subclass features you may have overlooked. We take a second look at a the Forge Domain Cleric, and in particular their unique Channel Divinity. Join us as we discuss how our Kobold cleric build would potentially generate hundreds of gold coin per day, just through an act of devotion to their diety.\n\nThe idea is that as part of their daily prayers, the Kobold would perform their Channel divintiy to break down ordinary metal into precious gold. And then, depending how you roleplay them, either give it to the poor and needy, give it to their beloved dragon diety, or maybe just let the party spend it on magic items and stuff.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we hope to inspire you to re-examine subclass features you may have overlooked. We take a second look at a the Forge Domain Cleric, and in particular their unique Channel Divinity. Join us as we discuss how our Kobold cleric build would potentially generate hundreds of gold coin per day, just through an act of devotion to their diety.
\n\nThe idea is that as part of their daily prayers, the Kobold would perform their Channel divintiy to break down ordinary metal into precious gold. And then, depending how you roleplay them, either give it to the poor and needy, give it to their beloved dragon diety, or maybe just let the party spend it on magic items and stuff.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we hope to inspire you to re-examine subclass features you may have overlooked. We take a second look at a the Forge Domain Cleric, and in particular their unique Channel Divinity. Join us as we discuss how our Kobold cleric build would potentially generate hundreds of gold coin per day, just through an act of devotion to their diety.","date_published":"2021-04-23T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/375ffddc-9d3f-4689-bfd2-31d7d8f55616.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80570561,"duration_in_seconds":3356}]},{"id":"b4cb503b-ea87-498b-8726-b7b5fc1b32f7","title":"Putting More Dragon in Your Next Character Build","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/putting-more-dragon-in-dnd","content_text":"With the recent drop of new Unearthed Arcana focusing on draconic options, this week we unpack all the new ways that you can now boost your character's dragon ancestry. We discuss how we might choose between Chromatic, Metallic and Gem dragon lineages. We look at how you can build a \"dragon-touched\" race using custom lineage and the new dragon feats. And we unpack the lore surrounding some new dragon-inspired spells.\n\nAlso, we look at how Kobolds finally stop grovelling, grow a spine, and let out a might roar. That's right, no longer just a joke-race, Kobold's have a proper seat at the grown-ups table. With roars and tail attacks, they provide us with some interesting ideas for impressive new character builds. Hopefully, they will inspire you too.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"With the recent drop of new Unearthed Arcana focusing on draconic options, this week we unpack all the new ways that you can now boost your character's dragon ancestry. We discuss how we might choose between Chromatic, Metallic and Gem dragon lineages. We look at how you can build a "dragon-touched" race using custom lineage and the new dragon feats. And we unpack the lore surrounding some new dragon-inspired spells.
\n\nAlso, we look at how Kobolds finally stop grovelling, grow a spine, and let out a might roar. That's right, no longer just a joke-race, Kobold's have a proper seat at the grown-ups table. With roars and tail attacks, they provide us with some interesting ideas for impressive new character builds. Hopefully, they will inspire you too.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With the recent drop of new Unearthed Arcana focusing on draconic options, this week we unpack all the new ways that you can now boost your character's dragon ancestry. We discuss how we might choose between Chromatic, Metallic and Gem dragon lineages. We look at how you can build a \"dragon-touched\" race using custom lineage and the new dragon feats. And we unpack the lore surrounding some new dragon-inspired spells.","date_published":"2021-04-16T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/b4cb503b-ea87-498b-8726-b7b5fc1b32f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":95418247,"duration_in_seconds":3975}]},{"id":"23e98ea0-06a1-416f-869a-7c60d7847ec5","title":"Beyond Beast Mode: Getting the Most Out of Wild Shape","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/wild-shape-like-a-beast","content_text":"Druids are well known for being able to take the form animals, but recent additions to the rules provide new uses for the Wild Shape feature. From magical bow and arrows to fiery elemental companions, join us as we look at how the new features are transforming the way we can play Druids.\n\nWe will unpack the Wild Shape feature and discuss a few of the favourtie beast we like to see, and talk a bit about how to use your Druid as a tank for your party. Then we delve into Circles of Spores, Stars and Wildfire to look at how the new Druids are breaking out of the old beast box.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Druids are well known for being able to take the form animals, but recent additions to the rules provide new uses for the Wild Shape feature. From magical bow and arrows to fiery elemental companions, join us as we look at how the new features are transforming the way we can play Druids.
\n\nWe will unpack the Wild Shape feature and discuss a few of the favourtie beast we like to see, and talk a bit about how to use your Druid as a tank for your party. Then we delve into Circles of Spores, Stars and Wildfire to look at how the new Druids are breaking out of the old beast box.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Druids are well known for being able to take the form animals, but recent additions to the rules provide new uses for the Wild Shape feature. From magical bow and arrows to fiery elemental companions, join us as we look at how the new features are transforming the way we can play Druids.","date_published":"2021-04-09T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/23e98ea0-06a1-416f-869a-7c60d7847ec5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":89633027,"duration_in_seconds":3734}]},{"id":"5cf0a3a9-7c1c-45d8-86ca-53ac7a0cc8c0","title":"Part 2: The Great Outer Planes Travel Guide","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/take-a-trip-to-the-outlands-2","content_text":"Feeling the need for a little getaway? Why not send take a vacay to the fabulous Outer Planes? Let us help you decide which plane will provide the excitement you are looking for -- plus some great tips on how to use the Outlands to build you next character's back story. \n\nWith the first anniversary of the Like Dragon Like Son podcast upon us, we thought we'd give out listeners something special -- a two part episode! In Part 1 we took a quick tour of the Upper Planes, as well as did some creative brainstorming on what the gate-towns (Chapter 2 of the DMG) for each of these planes might be like. If you haven't had a listen yet, check out the episode here.\n\nNow for Part 2! We are headed for the Lower Planes, but dont' worry, it will be more fun than you think! We also try to help you imagine how the gate-towns to those might be a bit like Las Vegas, or a really loud bar with live music...some might even call that fun.\n\nSo pack your adventure's supplies, we are going on the Grand Tour!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Feeling the need for a little getaway? Why not send take a vacay to the fabulous Outer Planes? Let us help you decide which plane will provide the excitement you are looking for -- plus some great tips on how to use the Outlands to build you next character's back story.
\n\nWith the first anniversary of the Like Dragon Like Son podcast upon us, we thought we'd give out listeners something special -- a two part episode! In Part 1 we took a quick tour of the Upper Planes, as well as did some creative brainstorming on what the gate-towns (Chapter 2 of the DMG) for each of these planes might be like. If you haven't had a listen yet, check out the episode here.
\n\nNow for Part 2! We are headed for the Lower Planes, but dont' worry, it will be more fun than you think! We also try to help you imagine how the gate-towns to those might be a bit like Las Vegas, or a really loud bar with live music...some might even call that fun.
\n\nSo pack your adventure's supplies, we are going on the Grand Tour!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Need some warmer weather? Maybe some extreme sports to satisfy your need for adrenaline? Why not head to the fabulous Outer Planes? Perhaps try you luck at some of the Lower Planes. Can't decide which? Don't worry, we've got you covered -- plus some great tips on how to use the Outlands to build you next character's back story. ","date_published":"2021-04-02T10:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/5cf0a3a9-7c1c-45d8-86ca-53ac7a0cc8c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":93683111,"duration_in_seconds":3902}]},{"id":"99507260-d44c-47d7-a2f1-eb2246170924","title":"Part 1: The Great Outer Planes Travel Guide","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/take-a-trip-to-the-outlands-1","content_text":"Feeling cooped up? Feeling like your character just needs a little getaway? Why not send them to the fabulous Outer Planes? Can't decide which of the 16 planes to visit first? Don't worry, we've got you covered -- plus some great tips on how to use the Outlands to build you next character's back story. \n\nWith the first anniversary of the Like Dragon Like Son podcast upon us, we thought we'd give out listeners something special -- a two part episode! In Part 1 we take a quick tour of the Upper Planes, as well as do some creative brainstorming on what the gate-towns (Chapter 2 of the DMG) for each of these planes might be like.\n\nWhen you get through these eight, be sure to check out Part 2 where we go down under! No, not Australia -- some place much, much hotter! The Lower Planes! And we try to imagine how the gate-towns to those might not be all bad...some might even be fun.\n\nSo pack your adventure's supplies, we are going on the Grand Tour!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Feeling cooped up? Feeling like your character just needs a little getaway? Why not send them to the fabulous Outer Planes? Can't decide which of the 16 planes to visit first? Don't worry, we've got you covered -- plus some great tips on how to use the Outlands to build you next character's back story.
\n\nWith the first anniversary of the Like Dragon Like Son podcast upon us, we thought we'd give out listeners something special -- a two part episode! In Part 1 we take a quick tour of the Upper Planes, as well as do some creative brainstorming on what the gate-towns (Chapter 2 of the DMG) for each of these planes might be like.
\n\nWhen you get through these eight, be sure to check out Part 2 where we go down under! No, not Australia -- some place much, much hotter! The Lower Planes! And we try to imagine how the gate-towns to those might not be all bad...some might even be fun.
\n\nSo pack your adventure's supplies, we are going on the Grand Tour!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Feeling cooped up? Feeling like your character just needs a little getaway? Why not send them to the fabulous Outer Planes? Can't decide which of the 16 planes to visit first? Don't worry, we've got you covered -- plus some great tips on how to use the Outlands to build you next character's back story. ","date_published":"2021-04-02T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/99507260-d44c-47d7-a2f1-eb2246170924.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75057869,"duration_in_seconds":3126}]},{"id":"5e348cc8-902d-4fdd-9cd5-d9de8e2a5ef0","title":"Big Shoes To Fill: Playing with Giants ","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/fee-fi-fo-fum","content_text":"Jack and Jay go up the beanstalk this week to talk about all about something really big: giants! We work our way through the Ordning (social structure), from lowly playable giant-kin like Goliaths and Firbolgs, all the way to the top of the clouds and into the storms! We talk about their magic, their runes, their culture -- and even some fun ways to have a fog giant as your warlock's patron.\n\nWe dig through lore hidden away in forgotten tomes (Volo's Guide to Monsters, Dndbeyond, and ForgottenWiki) to paint the larger than life picture of giant life. Tune in for loads of fun ideas on how to incorporate giants into your campaign, or how to build a one-shot around them. Also, learn a cool way to introduce a new halfling character to your party via a giant!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Jack and Jay go up the beanstalk this week to talk about all about something really big: giants! We work our way through the Ordning (social structure), from lowly playable giant-kin like Goliaths and Firbolgs, all the way to the top of the clouds and into the storms! We talk about their magic, their runes, their culture -- and even some fun ways to have a fog giant as your warlock's patron.
\n\nWe dig through lore hidden away in forgotten tomes (Volo's Guide to Monsters, Dndbeyond, and ForgottenWiki) to paint the larger than life picture of giant life. Tune in for loads of fun ideas on how to incorporate giants into your campaign, or how to build a one-shot around them. Also, learn a cool way to introduce a new halfling character to your party via a giant!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Jack and Jay go up the beanstalk this week to talk about all about something really big: giants! We work our way through the Ordning (social structure), from lowly playable giant-kin like Goliaths and Firbolgs, all the way to the top of the clouds and into the storms! We talk about their magic, their runes, their culture -- and even some fun ways to have a fog giant as your warlock's patron. ","date_published":"2021-03-26T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/5e348cc8-902d-4fdd-9cd5-d9de8e2a5ef0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88427977,"duration_in_seconds":3683}]},{"id":"90717a78-e307-4e02-8867-4a4a28a66c28","title":"Get Your Fur On: How To Play Animal Races","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/playing-animalfolk","content_text":"With some new fey animalfolk races coming out in Unearthed Arcana, we take a look at all the features that the various animal races provide in D&D 5e. From Lizardfolk to Luxadons, Owlfolk to Leonin, we've got all the fur, claws, fangs, trunks, scales and feathers covered.\n\nWe talk about how the various races might work with different classes, and discuss ways to subvert the tropes, taking a fresh look at how to portray these races in a new light -- especially taking into consideration the changes to ability score modifiers made possible in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. From cute to fur-rocious, it's all here.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"With some new fey animalfolk races coming out in Unearthed Arcana, we take a look at all the features that the various animal races provide in D&D 5e. From Lizardfolk to Luxadons, Owlfolk to Leonin, we've got all the fur, claws, fangs, trunks, scales and feathers covered.
\n\nWe talk about how the various races might work with different classes, and discuss ways to subvert the tropes, taking a fresh look at how to portray these races in a new light -- especially taking into consideration the changes to ability score modifiers made possible in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. From cute to fur-rocious, it's all here.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With some new fey animalfolk races coming out in Unearthed Arcana, we take a look at all the features that the various animal races provide in D&D 5e. From Lizardfolk to Luxadons, Owlfolk to Leonin, we've got all the fur, claws, fangs, trunks, scales and feathers covered.","date_published":"2021-03-19T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/90717a78-e307-4e02-8867-4a4a28a66c28.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":94142453,"duration_in_seconds":3921}]},{"id":"4428bf05-422b-4232-a6e2-40e8fbc5a2a0","title":"Which Rogue Subclass Will You Play Next?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/the-best-rogue-subclass","content_text":"If you have ever thought about playing a rogue, then this episode is for you. First, yes, you should defintiely play a rogue. They are super fun, super easy, and incredibly valuable for any party. And they come in a rainbow of flavors...and that's the tricky part: which one is best?\n\nWe've got you you covered this week as we discuss the Rogue subclasses, and debate which one is the best. It's a hard choice, as all Rogues are great, and no party should go adventuring without one. However, some are more appealing than others. Tune in to find out which ones get top ranking.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"If you have ever thought about playing a rogue, then this episode is for you. First, yes, you should defintiely play a rogue. They are super fun, super easy, and incredibly valuable for any party. And they come in a rainbow of flavors...and that's the tricky part: which one is best?
\n\nWe've got you you covered this week as we discuss the Rogue subclasses, and debate which one is the best. It's a hard choice, as all Rogues are great, and no party should go adventuring without one. However, some are more appealing than others. Tune in to find out which ones get top ranking.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Jay and Jack discuss the Rogue subclasses, and debate which one is the best. It's a hard choice, as all Rogues are great, and no party should go adventuring without one. However, some are more appealing than others. Tune in to find out which ones get top ranking.","date_published":"2021-03-12T12:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/4428bf05-422b-4232-a6e2-40e8fbc5a2a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68257903,"duration_in_seconds":2843}]},{"id":"940b4a35-c555-4898-8ab1-66f1d4a9e8e5","title":"How To Prep A Horror Game","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/dmtips-making-horror","content_text":"We peer into the dark forbidden corners of adventure to reveal the elements that make horror jump out at your players in a way that regular campaign settings might not. We look at how to play up the unknown, how to unsettle characters, and how to use foreshadowing to make monsters worse in the minds of PCs. We talk about how to add terrifying details to scenes, how to be creepy, and how to push your player's buttons (and also how to know not trigger any real lif traumas).\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"We peer into the dark forbidden corners of adventure to reveal the elements that make horror jump out at your players in a way that regular campaign settings might not. We look at how to play up the unknown, how to unsettle characters, and how to use foreshadowing to make monsters worse in the minds of PCs. We talk about how to add terrifying details to scenes, how to be creepy, and how to push your player's buttons (and also how to know not trigger any real lif traumas).
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We peer into the dark forbidden corners to reveal the elements that make horror jump out at your players in a way that regular campaign settings might not.","date_published":"2021-03-05T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/940b4a35-c555-4898-8ab1-66f1d4a9e8e5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66248311,"duration_in_seconds":2759}]},{"id":"83a6bc6e-9650-4a19-b3dc-646e3a2d3b0a","title":"Learning to Love Bloodhunters","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/learn-to-love-bloodhunters","content_text":"Sometimes we can't get past the sight of blood...and because of that we don't make bloodhunters. We don't even taken the time to read the class features, or the sub-classes. Until someone comes along to take us by the hand, and show us some of the really cool things about this Critical Role class. Join us as Jack guides Jay on this learning journey.\n\nWe will also look at some cool ways to use Order of the Lycan to make a sort of \"spiderman\" like character, and how to re-skin the \"blood\" thing into something easier to digest -- spider venom!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Sometimes we can't get past the sight of blood...and because of that we don't make bloodhunters. We don't even taken the time to read the class features, or the sub-classes. Until someone comes along to take us by the hand, and show us some of the really cool things about this Critical Role class. Join us as Jack guides Jay on this learning journey.
\n\nWe will also look at some cool ways to use Order of the Lycan to make a sort of "spiderman" like character, and how to re-skin the "blood" thing into something easier to digest -- spider venom!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Sometimes we can't get past the sight of blood...and because of that we don't make bloodhunters. We don't even taken the time to read the class features, or the sub-classes. Until someone comes along to take us by the hand, and show us some of the really cool things about this Critical Role class. Join us as Jack guides Jay on this learning journey.\r\n","date_published":"2021-02-26T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/83a6bc6e-9650-4a19-b3dc-646e3a2d3b0a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86198165,"duration_in_seconds":3590}]},{"id":"af08454b-f153-43b2-bb78-66266caee96e","title":"Everything You Want to Know About Undead, But Were Afraid To Ask","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/everything-undead","content_text":"This week we hold aloft our holy symbols as we talk not just about how to turn the undead, but how to play them, both as players and as a DM. \n\nelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we hold aloft our holy symbols as we talk not just about how to turn the undead, but how to play them, both as players and as a DM.
\n\nelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we hold aloft our holy symbols as we talk not just about how to turn the undead, but how to play them, both as players and as a DM. ","date_published":"2021-02-19T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/af08454b-f153-43b2-bb78-66266caee96e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":90751689,"duration_in_seconds":3780}]},{"id":"874c7684-a4c8-4bd5-a8c5-7555f1ae71b4","title":"Going, Going, Goth","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/gothic-lineages","content_text":"This week we looked at the new UA lineages of Dhampirs, Hexblood and Reborn -- and talk about making scary characters. We also look at a Reborn Phantom Zealot build. And we discuss how these character may, or may not, fit into your next (or current) horror campaign.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we looked at the new UA lineages of Dhampirs, Hexblood and Reborn -- and talk about making scary characters. We also look at a Reborn Phantom Zealot build. And we discuss how these character may, or may not, fit into your next (or current) horror campaign.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we looked at the new UA lineages of Dhampirs, Hexblood and Reborn -- and talk about making scary characters. We also look at a Reborn Phantom Zealot build. And we discuss how these character may, or may not, fit into your next (or current) horror campaign.","date_published":"2021-02-12T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/874c7684-a4c8-4bd5-a8c5-7555f1ae71b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86503653,"duration_in_seconds":3603}]},{"id":"1aa2a283-189e-415b-8064-4e35cb423b0e","title":"Try to Talk Your Way Out ","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/parley-with-monsters","content_text":"Sometimes an encounter with a monster doesn't have to become a fight. As a DM, to create opportunities for players to talk to the bad guys, you need to know what the monster wants (or at least have a handy table on stand-by that you can roll on to find out what they want). We look at how the \"guidelines\" for parley work, and how you as a player might be able to talk your way out of a tight spot.\n\nTune in to hear Jay and Jack spontaneously live roleplay and enounter with some Annis Hags, and see how well Jack's character does at talking his way across their bridge.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Sometimes an encounter with a monster doesn't have to become a fight. As a DM, to create opportunities for players to talk to the bad guys, you need to know what the monster wants (or at least have a handy table on stand-by that you can roll on to find out what they want). We look at how the "guidelines" for parley work, and how you as a player might be able to talk your way out of a tight spot.
\n\nTune in to hear Jay and Jack spontaneously live roleplay and enounter with some Annis Hags, and see how well Jack's character does at talking his way across their bridge.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Sometimes an encounter with a monster doesn't have to become a fight. As a DM, to create opportunities for players to talk to the bad guys, you need to know what the monster wants (or at least have a handy table on stand-by that you can roll on to find out what they want). We look at how the \"guidelines\" for parley work, and how you as a player might be able to talk your way out of a tight spot.","date_published":"2021-02-05T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/1aa2a283-189e-415b-8064-4e35cb423b0e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75448139,"duration_in_seconds":3143}]},{"id":"d79a1e6a-0303-46b9-830d-9e76b16f8c6a","title":"Tonight We Ride","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/mounted-combat","content_text":"We look at a few ways to have more fun with the whole party on steeds! And not just your average horses. We have everything from Axebeaks to Owlsbears. Plus a simple table rule to make all the mounted combat more fun (and so that your steed doesn't die so easily).\n\nTune in for all the details on how to build cool characters that ride (way more than just paladins and cavaliers), and where to find the perfect one-shot to test them out in.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!Links:Arcadia Magazine — Jumping on Mounted Combat by Willy Abeel. New rules for taming monsters, and the “mount version” of six existing creatures. Basically, more reasons to use mounts, rather than an alternate mounted combat ruleset. And a short scenario using these new options!","content_html":"We look at a few ways to have more fun with the whole party on steeds! And not just your average horses. We have everything from Axebeaks to Owlsbears. Plus a simple table rule to make all the mounted combat more fun (and so that your steed doesn't die so easily).
\n\nTune in for all the details on how to build cool characters that ride (way more than just paladins and cavaliers), and where to find the perfect one-shot to test them out in.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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With the announcement of a new D&D adventure book, The Candlekeep Mysteries scheduled to come out this spring, we stop to have a quick look at the lore surrounding Candlekeep and find out why it attracts knowledge seekers like moths to a flame.
\n\nCandlekeep Mysteries is a collection of seventeen short, stand-alone D&D adventures designed for characters of levels 1-16. Each adventure begins with the discovery of a book, and each book is the key to a door behind which danger and glory await. These adventures can be run as one-shot games, plugged into an existing Forgotten Realms campaign, or adapted for other campaign settings.
\n\nWe talk about the price of admission: a rare book or scroll that the library doesn't yet have. And we talk about some of our favourite in-game tomes that might get us through the gates of Candlekeep.
\n\nWe also discuss group Patrons and how to run one from a library -- any library. We share some thoughts on other great libraries across the D&D universe.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With the announcement of a new D&D adventure book, The Candlekeep Mysteries scheduled to come out this spring, we stop to have a quick look at the lore surrounding Candlekeep and find out why it attracts knowledge seekers like moths to a flame. We also discuss group Patrons and how to run one from a library.","date_published":"2021-01-22T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/359b71eb-dd08-421d-b5e8-9a318addd9fa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70179941,"duration_in_seconds":2923}]},{"id":"e0b2a00c-5dfd-47f4-9e2a-27390c3c4d62","title":"How to Stop Over-prepping and Trust Your Improv Skills","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/prepping-vs-improvising","content_text":"Right now, DMs are out there planning for something for their next session. They making maps, building encounters, and weaving intricate plots. There are also DMs who are stressed out because they don't have enough time to put together all that great stuff. If you ever feel like the latter, we are here to offer some comfort: have a few handy random tables in your pocket, and trust in your improv skills.\n\nWe look at our own habits in terms of what we prep, and over-prep. And the we crack open our new copy of Table Fables II and roll some dice. We'll show you how in just minutes you can whip up a setting, scene or encounter. We also talk about the advantages of going with 'Theatre of the Mind' instead of battlemaps.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Right now, DMs are out there planning for something for their next session. They making maps, building encounters, and weaving intricate plots. There are also DMs who are stressed out because they don't have enough time to put together all that great stuff. If you ever feel like the latter, we are here to offer some comfort: have a few handy random tables in your pocket, and trust in your improv skills.
\n\nWe look at our own habits in terms of what we prep, and over-prep. And the we crack open our new copy of Table Fables II and roll some dice. We'll show you how in just minutes you can whip up a setting, scene or encounter. We also talk about the advantages of going with 'Theatre of the Mind' instead of battlemaps.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Right now, DMs are out there planning for something for their next session. They making maps, building encounters, and weaving intricate plots. There are also DMs who are stressed out because they don't have enough time to put together all that great stuff. If you fall into category two, we are hear to offer some comfort: have a few handy random tables in your pocket, and trust in your improv skills.","date_published":"2021-01-15T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/e0b2a00c-5dfd-47f4-9e2a-27390c3c4d62.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76684347,"duration_in_seconds":3194}]},{"id":"863c54c9-cdc3-4af4-ac9a-dfe94fb7a960","title":"Multiclassing With Two Spellcasting Classes","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/stealthis-druidlock-and-clerizard","content_text":"As part of a New Year Resolution to try new things in D&D, we have been making characters we wouldn't normally make, starting with a Druid-Warlock. It's a strange combo, but with a little creativity, we've come up with a cool pirate build for your next Swordcoast adventure. Or if you are looking to push the boundraies of all that is magically possible, we have a cleric-wizard that Jack recently tested in a one-shot game.\n\nAs usual, we do everything we can to work against trope and find a way to bring something original to the characters, and hopefully something more interesting to the games they are in. We encourage you to steal as much as you want from these builds.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!Links:Meet Salem Charms — The Druid-Warlock multiclass: here's an example of how to build this type of D&D character using options from the new Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Her name is Salem Charms, she's part Circle of Stars, part Fathomless/Pact of Talisman warlock.Sir Valencia Shadowrider — Character sheet for a level 20 Hobgoblin cleric-wizard that rides a demon and wields a lance","content_html":"As part of a New Year Resolution to try new things in D&D, we have been making characters we wouldn't normally make, starting with a Druid-Warlock. It's a strange combo, but with a little creativity, we've come up with a cool pirate build for your next Swordcoast adventure. Or if you are looking to push the boundraies of all that is magically possible, we have a cleric-wizard that Jack recently tested in a one-shot game.
\n\nAs usual, we do everything we can to work against trope and find a way to bring something original to the characters, and hopefully something more interesting to the games they are in. We encourage you to steal as much as you want from these builds.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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It's important that we start the New Year off on the right foot, so we are setting our sights on some goals for the new year: which classes to play that we haven't given a chancve to, which races could we try that we've never tried before, how to play more with more people, and how far should we puch our mini collection?
\n\nJoin us this week for some inspiration to set your 2021 goals for your best year of D&D ever.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"A quick look at some of the classes, races, weapons and more that the hosts of Like Dragon Like Son are hoping to play this year","date_published":"2021-01-01T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/250aaef0-b1eb-4ec1-a448-f1b6ba45b672.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38027819,"duration_in_seconds":1583}]},{"id":"8ba04c6e-ed73-4163-b8fc-a02e057dbfe4","title":"Which Magic Items Does Your Character Want Under the Holiday Tree?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/mid-winter-festival-magic-items","content_text":"This week we make our list a check it twice, finding out which magic items are naughty or nice -- it's like a holiday gift guide for all those DMs out there who don't know what to give their players...or for the players who don't know what to ask for this mid-winter festival. \n\nWe look at some new items that have just been released in Tasha's, as well as classics that have brought us joy for many, many years. From armor to wands, rods to carpets, from potions to tattoos, there's bound to be something here for every adventurer.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we make our list a check it twice, finding out which magic items are naughty or nice -- it's like a holiday gift guide for all those DMs out there who don't know what to give their players...or for the players who don't know what to ask for this mid-winter festival.
\n\nWe look at some new items that have just been released in Tasha's, as well as classics that have brought us joy for many, many years. From armor to wands, rods to carpets, from potions to tattoos, there's bound to be something here for every adventurer.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we make our list a check it twice, finding out which magic items are naughty or nice -- it's like a holiday gift guide for all those DMs out there who don't know what to give their players...or for the players who don't know what to ask for this mid-winter festival. ","date_published":"2020-12-18T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/8ba04c6e-ed73-4163-b8fc-a02e057dbfe4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86424859,"duration_in_seconds":3600}]},{"id":"44387784-27c2-4644-a077-c935e6f093a1","title":"Top 10 Tips For Playing D&D Online","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/top-10-online-player-tips","content_text":"As more and more of us find our way to online games of D&D, we need to look for the best practices that unlock the best experience possible. From camera tips to virtual table top ettiquette, this week we count down out top tips for being a good, maybe even great, virtual adventurer. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"As more and more of us find our way to online games of D&D, we need to look for the best practices that unlock the best experience possible. From camera tips to virtual table top ettiquette, this week we count down out top tips for being a good, maybe even great, virtual adventurer.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"As more and more of us find our way to online games of D&D, we need to look for the best practices that unlock the best experience possible. This week we count down out top tips for being a good, maybe even great, virtual adventurer. ","date_published":"2020-12-11T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/44387784-27c2-4644-a077-c935e6f093a1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76377477,"duration_in_seconds":3181}]},{"id":"d3882e47-5ed2-49d7-be74-46d6177c0488","title":"Calling For More Roleplay Not More Skill Checks","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/call-for-roleplay","content_text":"In a time when more and more of us are increasingly playing online, we've noticed a deminishing amout of roleplay -- both in our own online games, and the ones we watch online. The advent of virtual table tops has brought combat to forefront of many games. And while that is fun, it's only one of D&D's three pilars. So we ask ourselves, how do we bring back more of the roleplay element that we felt at the physical table. \n\nAnd as we looked at this problem, we noticed one crutch that we all seem to be leaning on, both veteran players and noobs alike: too many Ability Checks. Ability Checks for everything. Ability Checks that slow, and often derail, the flow of the story.\n\nThis week we take a look at how as a DM (and players) we can choose to make fewer calls for skill tests, and instead use those moments of the game to do more roleplay. We look at reducing how often the dice decide (and derail) the story, and how to use Ability Checks best when conflict demands it. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In a time when more and more of us are increasingly playing online, we've noticed a deminishing amout of roleplay -- both in our own online games, and the ones we watch online. The advent of virtual table tops has brought combat to forefront of many games. And while that is fun, it's only one of D&D's three pilars. So we ask ourselves, how do we bring back more of the roleplay element that we felt at the physical table.
\n\nAnd as we looked at this problem, we noticed one crutch that we all seem to be leaning on, both veteran players and noobs alike: too many Ability Checks. Ability Checks for everything. Ability Checks that slow, and often derail, the flow of the story.
\n\nThis week we take a look at how as a DM (and players) we can choose to make fewer calls for skill tests, and instead use those moments of the game to do more roleplay. We look at reducing how often the dice decide (and derail) the story, and how to use Ability Checks best when conflict demands it.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we take a look at how as a DM (and players) we can choose to make fewer calls for skill tests, and instead use those moments of the game to do more roleplay. We look at reducing how often the dice decide (and derail) the story, and how to use Ability Checks best when conflict demands it. ","date_published":"2020-12-04T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/d3882e47-5ed2-49d7-be74-46d6177c0488.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88679575,"duration_in_seconds":3694}]},{"id":"9a90e6ad-8360-46ac-bf1e-bd758b7d09ca","title":"Fresh Spells From the Cauldron of Everything","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/tasha-spells","content_text":"Tired of the same old boring spells.? Frustrated that your DM prohibits all UA content. Well get ready you fancy wizard paper and magic ink, because this week we look at the spells made official in the recent release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Spells so good, you'll want to copy them out twice.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Tired of the same old boring spells.? Frustrated that your DM prohibits all UA content. Well get ready you fancy wizard paper and magic ink, because this week we look at the spells made official in the recent release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Spells so good, you'll want to copy them out twice.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we look at the spells made official in the recent release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything","date_published":"2020-11-27T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/9a90e6ad-8360-46ac-bf1e-bd758b7d09ca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54109623,"duration_in_seconds":2253}]},{"id":"6926a622-ae0c-4488-86a6-063b2c75c95b","title":"Into the Cauldron, Part 2 -- The UA that made it, got nerfed, or got cut","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/tashas-cut-part2","content_text":"In this second part of our special two-part episode, we look back at the UA documents and compare what we have been playtesting with what is now official content in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. We look at what got changed, some for the better and some for the worse. What got added that wasn't in the playtest material, and some of our favourite things that just didn't make the cut. \n\nThis is Part 2 of a special two-part series this week. For maximum enjoyment (unless you prefer leaping around the multiverse like a time traveller) start with part 1, then come back here.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In this second part of our special two-part episode, we look back at the UA documents and compare what we have been playtesting with what is now official content in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. We look at what got changed, some for the better and some for the worse. What got added that wasn't in the playtest material, and some of our favourite things that just didn't make the cut.
\n\nThis is Part 2 of a special two-part series this week. For maximum enjoyment (unless you prefer leaping around the multiverse like a time traveller) start with part 1, then come back here.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In this second part of our special two-part episode, we look back at the UA documents and compare what we have been playtesting with what is now official content in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.","date_published":"2020-11-20T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/6926a622-ae0c-4488-86a6-063b2c75c95b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86104749,"duration_in_seconds":3586}]},{"id":"3b701b28-62ed-4314-a8d0-b947abde9519","title":"Into the Cauldron, Part 1 -- The UA that made it, got nerfed, or got cut","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/tashas-cut-part1","content_text":"With the release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, we look back at the UA documents and compare what we have been playtesting with what is now official content. We look at what got changed, some for the better and some for the worse. What got added that wasn't in the playtest material, and some of our favourite things that just didn't make the cut. \n\nThis is Part 1 of a special two-part series this week. For maximum enjoyment (unless you prefer leaping around the multiverse like a time traveller) start here, then listen to part 2.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"With the release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, we look back at the UA documents and compare what we have been playtesting with what is now official content. We look at what got changed, some for the better and some for the worse. What got added that wasn't in the playtest material, and some of our favourite things that just didn't make the cut.
\n\nThis is Part 1 of a special two-part series this week. For maximum enjoyment (unless you prefer leaping around the multiverse like a time traveller) start here, then listen to part 2.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With the release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, we look back at the UA documents and compare what we have been playtesting with what is now official content.","date_published":"2020-11-20T07:30:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/3b701b28-62ed-4314-a8d0-b947abde9519.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84922595,"duration_in_seconds":3537}]},{"id":"d9b784b8-357c-42f2-b121-48d4d6e76ad3","title":"Subclass Survey: The Best & The Worst","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/best-and-worst-subclasses","content_text":"In preparation for the release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, we take a look at some of the best and worst subclasses in the game so far (in Jack's opinion), explaining why each one deserves their spot among the greats and the not so greats.\n\nThe Entire 2020 Tier List: http://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/articles/tierlist-2020\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In preparation for the release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, we take a look at some of the best and worst subclasses in the game so far (in Jack's opinion), explaining why each one deserves their spot among the greats and the not so greats.
\n\nThe Entire 2020 Tier List: http://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/articles/tierlist-2020
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In preparation for the release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, we take a look at some of the best and worst subclasses in the game so far (in Jack's opinion), explaining why each one deserves their spot among the greats and the not so greats.","date_published":"2020-11-13T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/d9b784b8-357c-42f2-b121-48d4d6e76ad3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87355639,"duration_in_seconds":3639}]},{"id":"552e042a-091f-416d-a9e2-b3c1f249d4f7","title":"The Endless Web","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/the-endless-web","content_text":"Have you ever felt that combat isn't spicy enough anymore? This week, we discuss a 20th level halloween one-shot we played, sharing our experiences and giving tips on how to make your 20th level combat work as a player and a DM. We delve into the spooky details and difficulties both on the table and in the character sheets.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Have you ever felt that combat isn't spicy enough anymore? This week, we discuss a 20th level halloween one-shot we played, sharing our experiences and giving tips on how to make your 20th level combat work as a player and a DM. We delve into the spooky details and difficulties both on the table and in the character sheets.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Have you ever felt that combat isn't spicy enough anymore? This week, we discuss a 20th level halloween one-shot we played, sharing our experiences and giving tips on how to make your 20th level combat work as a player and a DM. We delve into the spooky details and difficulties both on the table and in the character sheets.","date_published":"2020-11-06T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/552e042a-091f-416d-a9e2-b3c1f249d4f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65905123,"duration_in_seconds":2745}]},{"id":"146d1865-2a6b-497b-afc6-4503d58e083d","title":"DM's Workshop: College of the Dirge","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/college-of-the-dirge","content_text":"This week we return to the DM's Workshop to explore one of our own homebrew subclasses for bard, the College of the Dirge. A bard which turns their bardic inspiration into a curse and draws from the clerical powers of destroying undead. We discuss tips and tricks when designing subclasses, and talk about how to design abilities around a theme.\n\nHere's the link to the College of the Dirge subclass on D&D Beyond:\nhttps://www.dndbeyond.com/subclasses/640769-college-of-the-dirge\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we return to the DM's Workshop to explore one of our own homebrew subclasses for bard, the College of the Dirge. A bard which turns their bardic inspiration into a curse and draws from the clerical powers of destroying undead. We discuss tips and tricks when designing subclasses, and talk about how to design abilities around a theme.
\n\nHere's the link to the College of the Dirge subclass on D&D Beyond:
\nhttps://www.dndbeyond.com/subclasses/640769-college-of-the-dirge
Welcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"This week we return to the DM's Workshop to explore one of our own homebrew subclasses for bard, the College of the Dirge. A bard which turns their bardic inspiration into a curse and draws from the clerical powers of destroying undead. We discuss tips and tricks when designing subclasses, and talk about how to design abilities around a theme.","date_published":"2020-10-30T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/146d1865-2a6b-497b-afc6-4503d58e083d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50715215,"duration_in_seconds":2112}]},{"id":"7e3adcf5-1765-4a4d-85a4-1a2849931f70","title":"Finding the Right Balance for Combat Encounters","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/balanced-encounters","content_text":"This week we look at how to make build a combat encounter that is both challenging, and fun -- deadly, yet winnable. We discuss all the different factors at play, from multi-monster battles to Boss fights. If you want something that is scary, something where the players feel the heat -- while also providing them opportunities to shine -- we've got ideas to help you create a truly \"balanced\" encounter. \n\nYet, even with balance, death does happen. And it can be great for the story. We talk a bit about what to do if the fight takes an unexpected twist.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!Links:The Book of Hordes — The mechanics and monsters presented in this book are meant for use by DMs who wish to introduce larger-scale, grand battles, without the hassle of tracking a score of hit points and turns. Running monsters as hordes allows for faster, more simple turns, without the micro-managing required for fighting a large group of individual monsters.\r\n\r\nThis simplifies the combat two-fold. First, DMs have less things to track, and can focus their attention on the storytelling and world-building.\r\n\r\nSecond, the players no longer have to micro-manage enemy targeting, and are presented with a dynamic and interesting foe, all while not being entirely overwhelmed through sheer numbers in action economy.","content_html":"This week we look at how to make build a combat encounter that is both challenging, and fun -- deadly, yet winnable. We discuss all the different factors at play, from multi-monster battles to Boss fights. If you want something that is scary, something where the players feel the heat -- while also providing them opportunities to shine -- we've got ideas to help you create a truly "balanced" encounter.
\n\nYet, even with balance, death does happen. And it can be great for the story. We talk a bit about what to do if the fight takes an unexpected twist.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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Have you ever wanted to run a battle against your friends at the table? Do you feel the pvp in dnd kinda sucks? This week, we take a look at how to make P.V.P. (Player versus Player) combat actually fun, by following a core set of rules we refer to as P.A.N.D.A.!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Have you ever wanted to run a battle against your friends at the table? Do you feel the pvp in dnd kinda sucks? This week, we take a look at how to make P.V.P. (Player versus Player) combat actually fun, by following a core set of rules we refer to as P.A.N.D.A.!","date_published":"2020-10-16T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/e9336fbf-1044-463f-8309-c8cbdd05d7a7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53635741,"duration_in_seconds":2234}]},{"id":"37c0b9db-e5f9-4bdd-90e2-14e7efcb69d4","title":"The Fey Prince & The Magic of Wine","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/the-fey--prince","content_text":"Have you wanted to play a Satyr? How about an Artificer who isn't all about gadgets and technology? This week, we talk about how to bring personality into your builds, from adding flavour to spells to making skills feel more like a profession, through the lens of a fey prince outcast who brings magical wine to the world, longing to someday return home.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Have you wanted to play a Satyr? How about an Artificer who isn't all about gadgets and technology? This week, we talk about how to bring personality into your builds, from adding flavour to spells to making skills feel more like a profession, through the lens of a fey prince outcast who brings magical wine to the world, longing to someday return home.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Have you wanted to play a Satyr? How about an Artificer who isn't all about gadgets and technology? This week, we talk about how to bring personality into your builds, from adding flavour to spells to making skills feel more like a profession, through the lens of a fey prince outcast who brings magical wine to the world, longing to someday return home.","date_published":"2020-10-09T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/37c0b9db-e5f9-4bdd-90e2-14e7efcb69d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55996931,"duration_in_seconds":2332}]},{"id":"3b2cb2e6-d5bb-4725-a083-5dffcbafc2c2","title":"Tour of the Multiverse: The Inner Planes","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/the-inner-planes","content_text":"Don't forget to write us a postcard! This week, we take a tour around the Inner Planes, which are the 'planes' of existence that you'll most likely end up on at some point. From the feywild to the hidden city of Aaqa to the glorious coastal City of Brass, pack your bags as we take you on an exclusive journey!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Don't forget to write us a postcard! This week, we take a tour around the Inner Planes, which are the 'planes' of existence that you'll most likely end up on at some point. From the feywild to the hidden city of Aaqa to the glorious coastal City of Brass, pack your bags as we take you on an exclusive journey!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Don't forget to write us a postcard! This week, we take a tour around the Inner Planes, which are the 'planes' of existence that you'll most likely end up on at some point. From the feywild to the hidden city of Aaqa to the glorious coastal City of Brass, pack your bags as we take you on an exclusive journey!","date_published":"2020-10-02T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/3b2cb2e6-d5bb-4725-a083-5dffcbafc2c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87252349,"duration_in_seconds":3634}]},{"id":"6e0cf257-3b42-4a53-be1a-a9ebb91bfe9c","title":"Flagons & Fisticuffs: A Guide to Bar Fights","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/tavern-brawl","content_text":"Ah yes, the classic D&D setting, a tavern. This week, we explore how to make the most of a tavern fight, exploring different character builds, feats, and supplements. Whether this is your first bar fight or your fiftieth, tune in this episode as we delve into the world of tavern brawls!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Ah yes, the classic D&D setting, a tavern. This week, we explore how to make the most of a tavern fight, exploring different character builds, feats, and supplements. Whether this is your first bar fight or your fiftieth, tune in this episode as we delve into the world of tavern brawls!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Ah yes, the classic D&D setting, a tavern. This week, we explore how to make the most of a tavern fight, exploring different character builds, feats, and supplements. Whether this is your first bar fight or your fiftieth, tune in this episode as we delve into the world of tavern brawls!","date_published":"2020-09-25T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/6e0cf257-3b42-4a53-be1a-a9ebb91bfe9c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56252339,"duration_in_seconds":2343}]},{"id":"21f66656-2917-4691-b812-cf9155c39f15","title":"So You Killed the Dragon... Now What?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/downtime-revisited","content_text":"In this weeks episode, we take a look at everything Downtime, the shopping episode of every D&D party. Join us this episode as we teach you how to buy from shady dealers, lose all your money while gambling, and create vile rivals which will spite you at every turn.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In this weeks episode, we take a look at everything Downtime, the shopping episode of every D&D party. Join us this episode as we teach you how to buy from shady dealers, lose all your money while gambling, and create vile rivals which will spite you at every turn.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In this weeks episode, we take a look at everything Downtime, the shopping episode of every D&D party. Join us this episode as we teach you how to buy from shady dealers, lose all your money while gambling, and create vile rivals which will spite you at every turn.","date_published":"2020-09-18T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/21f66656-2917-4691-b812-cf9155c39f15.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92430757,"duration_in_seconds":3850}]},{"id":"20b93aab-4c53-49a9-b6ac-0c1df8e2deb4","title":"Putting the Character into NPC","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/better-npcs","content_text":"Today, we open our Dungeon Master's Guides, delving into the world of NPCs. Whether its the most beautiful goblin you've ever seen, or the best poison dealer this side of Faerûn, we discuss the tips and tricks of making memorable NPCs for your next game.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Today, we open our Dungeon Master's Guides, delving into the world of NPCs. Whether its the most beautiful goblin you've ever seen, or the best poison dealer this side of Faerûn, we discuss the tips and tricks of making memorable NPCs for your next game.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Today, we open our Dungeon Master's Guides, delving into the world of NPCs. Whether its the most beautiful goblin you've ever seen, or the best poison dealer this side of Faerûn, we discuss the tips and tricks of making memorable NPCs for your next game.","date_published":"2020-09-11T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/20b93aab-4c53-49a9-b6ac-0c1df8e2deb4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63412037,"duration_in_seconds":2641}]},{"id":"9cd038cb-f730-4799-b04b-3a7e67afce52","title":"Pages of the Mages","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/pages-of-mages","content_text":"In this weeks episode, we take a close look at the famous wizards of the D&D world, understanding their history and appreciating their iconic spells, such as Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Join us as we delve into... the pages of the mages!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In this weeks episode, we take a close look at the famous wizards of the D&D world, understanding their history and appreciating their iconic spells, such as Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Join us as we delve into... the pages of the mages!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In this weeks episode, we take a close look at the famous wizards of the D&D world, understanding their history and appreciating their iconic spells, such as Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Join us as we delve into... the pages of the mages!","date_published":"2020-09-04T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/9cd038cb-f730-4799-b04b-3a7e67afce52.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70809843,"duration_in_seconds":2949}]},{"id":"7af7a8ce-056f-49c9-8dd1-53d6e79ba87b","title":"A Spoonful of Barbarian Helps the Medicine Go Down","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/spoonful-of-barbarian","content_text":"This week we look at how to make the best Healer out of... a Barbarian? That's right, we delve into a barbarian Jay plays which would rather heal than rage using a feat you may have overlooked.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"This week we look at how to make the best Healer out of... a Barbarian? That's right, we delve into a barbarian Jay plays which would rather heal than rage using a feat you may have overlooked.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nStay vigilant and embrace the future of dnd with these feats on this episode of Like Dragon Like Son!
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\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nBe prepared when you're players ask to loot the body on this episode of Like Dragon Like Son!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nStay frosty this coming winter as we explore the unspoken dangers that you'll face in Icewind Dale!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nCast your flycatching whips as we delve into this week's episode of Like Dragon Like Son!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nStarting with: there are exceptions to every rule!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"With summer travel still under lock down, that means more time for adventuring! This might also be the chance you've been looking for to introduce some new players to the world's greatest roleplaying game. Tune in to hear J&J's advice on how to get summer started with new players!","date_published":"2020-06-12T11:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/53f4ae1a-2b0a-432e-9fe0-c9f6380ed810.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81833693,"duration_in_seconds":3409}]},{"id":"3bd782a5-1389-4000-8578-7e2c7e975a4d","title":"Warping Our Minds: Building a Psionic Soul Sorcerer","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/psychic-sorcerer","content_text":"Jay rebuilds an old psionic charcter with the new psionic rules: psionic soul sorcerer subclass. We review the new mechanics behind the ebb and flow of the psionic talent die. And we unpack Molochia, the Owl Sorcerer. She's a mad, abberant mind Tabaxi. And Jay is probably mad for wanting to play her. \n\nJack argues that there is a lot wrong with the new subclass. We argue about the value of the new Psionic Discovery for sorcerer spells. He wants to see more expanded spell list for Sorcerers. We weigh the value of psychic socerery vs. subtle casting. And we get into each other's head over telepathic connection. Overall it doesn't look good for Jay's build: will he still be able to make a cool cat that you'd want to steal? \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Jay rebuilds an old psionic charcter with the new psionic rules: psionic soul sorcerer subclass. We review the new mechanics behind the ebb and flow of the psionic talent die. And we unpack Molochia, the Owl Sorcerer. She's a mad, abberant mind Tabaxi. And Jay is probably mad for wanting to play her.
\n\nJack argues that there is a lot wrong with the new subclass. We argue about the value of the new Psionic Discovery for sorcerer spells. He wants to see more expanded spell list for Sorcerers. We weigh the value of psychic socerery vs. subtle casting. And we get into each other's head over telepathic connection. Overall it doesn't look good for Jay's build: will he still be able to make a cool cat that you'd want to steal?
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"We dissect the new UA rules for psionic soul sorcerers, and discuss ways we could make it better. We compare a character built with the old version with the new version, and show how you can still build a fun, cool character, even if the new rules aren't ready for prime time. ","date_published":"2020-06-05T08:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/3bd782a5-1389-4000-8578-7e2c7e975a4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80515378,"duration_in_seconds":3354}]},{"id":"5fd23c71-6267-46b9-a2e7-cdd11a2377cd","title":"School Tours: Where is Your Young Wizard Going To Enroll This Fall?","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/magic-schools","content_text":"We talk about digital dice: get your crippling addiction digitized. Jay talks about the good ol' Gygaxian days of D&D 1st edition dice, while Jack throws up in his mouth just a little bit.\n\nThen we do a deep dive into the eight schools of Magic: from Abjuration's protection, to Conjuring your familiar; from the portence of Diviners to the manipulating Enchanters (we talk about why these are the most evil wizards); from the new realities of Illusion to the overchannels of evocation; and from the oft-maligned necromancers to the criticaly roled transmuters. We look not just at the benefits of each, but the benefits of going deep in each. \n\nThe idea is simple: instead of making a \"swiss army knife\" wizard, with spells from all schools, make a more focused practitioner of a particular school. Wear your school colors with pride. And if you are a DM, we have a few ideas how you might want to incentivise this with a couple simple table rules, like making casting costs half-price within your own school of magic.\n\nThen stick around to the end: we argue about why Lesser Restoration is better than Greater Restoration -- at least for disease.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!Sponsored By:Stuff-That-Goes-Bump: Subscribe to this D&D-Themed Digital NewspaperLinks:The Wizard Class and Schools — Wild and enigmatic, varied in form and function, the power of magic draws students who seek to master its mysteries. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or clump of exotic materials, these surface components barely hint at the expertise attained after years of apprenticeship and countless hours of study.","content_html":"We talk about digital dice: get your crippling addiction digitized. Jay talks about the good ol' Gygaxian days of D&D 1st edition dice, while Jack throws up in his mouth just a little bit.
\n\nThen we do a deep dive into the eight schools of Magic: from Abjuration's protection, to Conjuring your familiar; from the portence of Diviners to the manipulating Enchanters (we talk about why these are the most evil wizards); from the new realities of Illusion to the overchannels of evocation; and from the oft-maligned necromancers to the criticaly roled transmuters. We look not just at the benefits of each, but the benefits of going deep in each.
\n\nThe idea is simple: instead of making a "swiss army knife" wizard, with spells from all schools, make a more focused practitioner of a particular school. Wear your school colors with pride. And if you are a DM, we have a few ideas how you might want to incentivise this with a couple simple table rules, like making casting costs half-price within your own school of magic.
\n\nThen stick around to the end: we argue about why Lesser Restoration is better than Greater Restoration -- at least for disease.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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In this episode, we discuss the adventures we have embarked on within the safety of our own homes, providing insights into the tools we use to enhance our D&D experience. We talk about playing 1-on-1 Fight Nights, how we use these to playtest homebrew ideas, or even discover character builds that we never knew we were going to love so much.
\n\nThat was the case with the Sapphire Sorcerer. He's a deep gnome sorcerer with a draconic bloodline. With a little research, we discovered Sapphire Dragons, a recent addition to 5e, had strong bonds with deep gnomes. Suddenly we had a character coming together. We talk about how Jack customized him further with spell selection, and how that worked out in his first fight versus a Death Kiss.
\n\nAlso, we talk a bit about the battlemaps, and out use of Dungeon Craft tiles to bring them to life. But remember, you don't need any of this stuff to have fun with D&D!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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","summary":"Can digital dice ever replace the feel of real dice? Do you feel as lucky with random number generators? We talk about playing 1-on-1 battles in lock down. We look at how to start with a random character and shape them into something cool. And we dig into how to make the Sapphire Dragon work as a bloodline for a Deep Gnome sorcerer.\r\n","date_published":"2020-05-22T11:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/8e13559f-792d-4ecf-864a-99ea96c6154d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":66374701,"duration_in_seconds":2764}]},{"id":"1352b7fd-5738-4404-b3a9-86e313aaa4b2","title":"New UA Subclasses: Souls for Beers, Teenage Bedrooms Inside Magic Lamps, and Tiny Cowboys Riding Your Wizard's Familiar","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/ua-phantom-genie-archivist","content_text":"A new Unearthed Arcana has dropped with updates to the subclasses formerly known as The Revived Rogue, The Noble Genie Warlock adn The Achivist Artificer.\n\nThe Revived Rogue has become the Phantom, and we dig into all the new features and compare what was lost (like not needing to sleep or breathe) with what has been gained, a massive boost to sneak attack damage. Also, we look at gaining proficiency in the Tuba, and trading soul coins for a round of beers.\n\nThe Noble Genie is now just the Genie Warlock, and all that weird tether stuf is gone. In its place a nice clean subclass that lets you hide in your magic lamp. We dig into the new spells and features, and some fun ways to play this as a Pact of Chain warlock.\n\nThe Achivist Artificer is now the Order of Scribes wizard. Jack shares his frustration over naming conventions, and then we look at how to play this wizard in a cool way that you wouldn't be able to play other wizards.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!Sponsored By:Stuff-That-Goes-Bump: Subscribe to this D&D-Themed Digital Newspaper","content_html":"A new Unearthed Arcana has dropped with updates to the subclasses formerly known as The Revived Rogue, The Noble Genie Warlock adn The Achivist Artificer.
\n\nThe Revived Rogue has become the Phantom, and we dig into all the new features and compare what was lost (like not needing to sleep or breathe) with what has been gained, a massive boost to sneak attack damage. Also, we look at gaining proficiency in the Tuba, and trading soul coins for a round of beers.
\n\nThe Noble Genie is now just the Genie Warlock, and all that weird tether stuf is gone. In its place a nice clean subclass that lets you hide in your magic lamp. We dig into the new spells and features, and some fun ways to play this as a Pact of Chain warlock.
\n\nThe Achivist Artificer is now the Order of Scribes wizard. Jack shares his frustration over naming conventions, and then we look at how to play this wizard in a cool way that you wouldn't be able to play other wizards.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
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","summary":"This week we dive into the new Unearthed Arcana subclasses: the Phantom, the Genie, and the Order of Scribes. We talk about the use by all three of a new mechanic that ties the scaling of feature use to proficiency bonus. We compare what has been lost and gained by each subclass since their previous iterations. And we decide to trade souls for beers and have our tiny Manifest Mind constructs look like cowboys to ride our familiars.","date_published":"2020-05-15T09:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/1352b7fd-5738-4404-b3a9-86e313aaa4b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":86570563,"duration_in_seconds":3606}]},{"id":"bbf46313-94f1-4bb7-8313-846b2c9d67e8","title":"Ready For Hell: The Heavy Metal Holy Ranger","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/heavy-metal-ranger","content_text":"In this episode, we go where no one wants to go: Ranger Land! Except that we make our Ranger into a psedo-paladin for a Descent into Avernus, or any fiendish/undead campaign setting. He's trading in his bow for melee weapons as a Strength Ranger -- a StRanger! We talk about how we like to build a stereotypical character out of a completely different class. \n\nWe also talk about how we distrust stats that people roll at home, why the point buy system works best, before we suit up the ranger in full plate and turn him into a holy knight who travels to fiendish planes to hold the line. \n\nThen we get frustrated with favored terrain and favored enemies. We talk about a few simple table rules that won't break the game, while making these Ranger features suck less. Get ready to trade in your Divine Smite for a Zephyr Strike!\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.Sponsored By:Stuff-That-Goes-Bump: Subscribe to this D&D-Themed Digital Newspaper","content_html":"In this episode, we go where no one wants to go: Ranger Land! Except that we make our Ranger into a psedo-paladin for a Descent into Avernus, or any fiendish/undead campaign setting. He's trading in his bow for melee weapons as a Strength Ranger -- a StRanger! We talk about how we like to build a stereotypical character out of a completely different class.
\n\nWe also talk about how we distrust stats that people roll at home, why the point buy system works best, before we suit up the ranger in full plate and turn him into a holy knight who travels to fiendish planes to hold the line.
\n\nThen we get frustrated with favored terrain and favored enemies. We talk about a few simple table rules that won't break the game, while making these Ranger features suck less. Get ready to trade in your Divine Smite for a Zephyr Strike!
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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","summary":"For the love of all things holy, stop pretending to roll your stats: nobody gets three 18s at level 1. We talk about our process for building characters, about rolling hit points at the table, and we build a holier-than-thou ranger who gets suited up in full plate. \r\n","date_published":"2020-05-08T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/bbf46313-94f1-4bb7-8313-846b2c9d67e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":62233935,"duration_in_seconds":2592}]},{"id":"0a79f9a0-6812-4211-b833-7f4d60fae952","title":"Exploring New Frontiers","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/new-frontiers","content_text":"In the age of social distancing, we talk about our first impressions (and frustrations) with playing D&D online. We discuss the blanace between theatre-of-the-mind versus online maps, or even extravegant real-life battlemaps. We talk about the joys of rolling real dice -- and how metal dice make that joy even greater.\n\nAnd we go into another new world, let our critter love spill out, and discuss some exciting magic items from the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount sourcebook. These items include a good reason to finally be packing some brewer's supplies, a shiny warhammer that vampires will hate, and steroids for magic users. Also, we put the new halflings on a pedestal. \n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In the age of social distancing, we talk about our first impressions (and frustrations) with playing D&D online. We discuss the blanace between theatre-of-the-mind versus online maps, or even extravegant real-life battlemaps. We talk about the joys of rolling real dice -- and how metal dice make that joy even greater.
\n\nAnd we go into another new world, let our critter love spill out, and discuss some exciting magic items from the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount sourcebook. These items include a good reason to finally be packing some brewer's supplies, a shiny warhammer that vampires will hate, and steroids for magic users. Also, we put the new halflings on a pedestal.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In the age of social distancing, we talk about our first impressions (and frustrations) with playing D&D online. And we go into another new world, and discuss some exciting magic items from the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount sourcebook.\r\n","date_published":"2020-05-01T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/0a79f9a0-6812-4211-b833-7f4d60fae952.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":75365467,"duration_in_seconds":3139}]},{"id":"c128e478-67ad-4cf2-b064-8d456a13b998","title":"Firbolg Scout: The Stealthiest Giant","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/stealthy-sasquatch","content_text":"Why play a sneaky little rogue when you can play an 8' tall one who carries a heavy crossbow? Meet Captain Forrester, a firbolg scout, who can slip into the shadows at a moment's notice -- then drop huge sneak attack heavy bolts from cover. On top of that, we discuss the ranger class in 5e D&D, and what to consider when playing one -- or playing something even better.\n\nWe've got tips on how to use the hide rule, gain advantage as an unseen attacker, but not abuse it either. Also, we talk skulker feat, hidden step, and how to get your glass cannon setup to be a great skirmisher.\n\nWe also talk about what to do when a player feels that their character's story is done, and they want to play something new.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"Why play a sneaky little rogue when you can play an 8' tall one who carries a heavy crossbow? Meet Captain Forrester, a firbolg scout, who can slip into the shadows at a moment's notice -- then drop huge sneak attack heavy bolts from cover. On top of that, we discuss the ranger class in 5e D&D, and what to consider when playing one -- or playing something even better.
\n\nWe've got tips on how to use the hide rule, gain advantage as an unseen attacker, but not abuse it either. Also, we talk skulker feat, hidden step, and how to get your glass cannon setup to be a great skirmisher.
\n\nWe also talk about what to do when a player feels that their character's story is done, and they want to play something new.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"Why play a sneaky little rogue when you can play an 8' tall one who carries a heavy crossbow? Meet Captain Forrester, a firbolg scout, who can slip into the shadows at a moment's notice -- then drop huge sneak attack heavy bolts from cover. On top of that, we discuss the ranger class in 5e D&D, and what to consider when playing one -- or playing something even better.","date_published":"2020-04-24T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/c128e478-67ad-4cf2-b064-8d456a13b998.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":59418690,"duration_in_seconds":2475}]},{"id":"8bbb9b7e-50d5-42f3-9737-a3e6e09b62e2","title":"Playing All The Three Pillars","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/the-three-pillars","content_text":"There has never been a better time to play D&D -- but only if you touch all the Three Pillars of Game Play: Exploration, Roleplay (social interaction) and Combat. We look at which classes are best at bringing each pillar into your game, enriching your D&D experience, and making your next campaign even more interesting.\n\nSometimes, it's ok not to be the character that can do the most damage during combat. There are lots of ways to prove your worth. Can you give your teammates advantage on their attacks, did you heal them when they were close to death, did you maybe use your charm to prevent the fight from even happening in the first place? What does exploration mean? And how can you build a character that makes opening up that pillar of gameplay easier for everyone at the table? Investigation or Perception? Jack choses #TeamPerception and explains why. \n\nAlso: how much homebrew should you allow in your campaign? Does that include Unearthed Arcana? And why it's usually more ok to play a really underpowered character than an overpowered one. (Hint: It's all about fairplay, and the enjoyment of all the players at the table.)\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify, iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"There has never been a better time to play D&D -- but only if you touch all the Three Pillars of Game Play: Exploration, Roleplay (social interaction) and Combat. We look at which classes are best at bringing each pillar into your game, enriching your D&D experience, and making your next campaign even more interesting.
\n\nSometimes, it's ok not to be the character that can do the most damage during combat. There are lots of ways to prove your worth. Can you give your teammates advantage on their attacks, did you heal them when they were close to death, did you maybe use your charm to prevent the fight from even happening in the first place? What does exploration mean? And how can you build a character that makes opening up that pillar of gameplay easier for everyone at the table? Investigation or Perception? Jack choses #TeamPerception and explains why.
\n\nAlso: how much homebrew should you allow in your campaign? Does that include Unearthed Arcana? And why it's usually more ok to play a really underpowered character than an overpowered one. (Hint: It's all about fairplay, and the enjoyment of all the players at the table.)
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify, iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by donating to our patreon and sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"There has never been a better time to play D&D -- but only if you touch all the Three Pillars of Game Play: Exploration, Roleplay (social interaction) and Combat. We look at which classes are best at bringing each pillar into your game, and make your next campaign even more interesting.\r\n","date_published":"2020-04-17T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/8bbb9b7e-50d5-42f3-9737-a3e6e09b62e2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":69039430,"duration_in_seconds":2875}]},{"id":"e80216f0-1605-4162-9556-7ec9e90ad664","title":"Two Generations Talking D&D","url":"https://likedragonlikeson.fireside.fm/two-generations","content_text":"In this episode, we discuss getting started, give a walkthrough of a fitnuss junkie 'starlock' character build (Strength Warlock) with a therapy healing dog. Yes, this isn't your typical D&D build. We drop some hints and tricks on how to stand out with your next character when you get to the table. We also talk about why it's rewarding for DMs and players to start campaigns at higher levels.\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!","content_html":"In this episode, we discuss getting started, give a walkthrough of a fitnuss junkie 'starlock' character build (Strength Warlock) with a therapy healing dog. Yes, this isn't your typical D&D build. We drop some hints and tricks on how to stand out with your next character when you get to the table. We also talk about why it's rewarding for DMs and players to start campaigns at higher levels.
\n\nWelcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast hosted by Jay and Jack Oatway where they discuss everything D&D, from character builds to personal experiences. Stay tuned for new episodes on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
\n\nIf you love Like Dragon Like Son and want to help us out, you can support us by sharing this podcast with your friends. It's the support of listeners like you which motivate us to put out more episodes, so thank you!
","summary":"In this episode, we discuss getting started, give a walkthrough of a 'starlock' character build (a Strength Warlock with a therapy healing dog), and drop some hints and tricks on how to really stand out with your next character.","date_published":"2020-04-10T18:00:00.000+08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/51932d8b-6f32-4aa3-80d3-5fa97c085c92/e80216f0-1605-4162-9556-7ec9e90ad664.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":64455620,"duration_in_seconds":2684}]}]}