Like Dragon Like Son - Episodes Tagged with “Spells”

True Magic: How to Make Spellcasting Work Like It Does In The Movies

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0800

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.

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Bigger on the Inside: A Guide to Extradimensional Space

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0800

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.

Putting More Dragon in Your Next Character Build

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0800

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.

Also, 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.

Fresh Spells From the Cauldron of Everything

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0800

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.

The Fey Prince & The Magic of Wine

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0800

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.

Pages of the Mages

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0800

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!