Displaying Episode 51 - 60 of 62 in total of Like Dragon Like Son with the tag “tips”.
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Putting the Character into NPC
Episode | September 11th, 2020 | 44 mins 1 sec
dungeon master's guide, npcs, roleplaying, rules, tips
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.
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Subclasses From Beyond the Grave
Episode | August 14th, 2020 | 1 hr 2 mins
homebrew, spooky, subclasses, tips, unearthed arcana
This week, we take a look at the two new (as of August 14th) subclasses released from unearthed arcana, the College of Spirit Bard and The Undead warlock. We also discuss how to make functional homebrew, changes we would make to the priorly mentioned subclasses, and our experiences with homebrew in general.
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An Interview with Strahd
Episode | August 7th, 2020 | 55 mins 34 secs
curse of strahd, dming, horror, rules, tarokka deck, tips
This week, we sit down with the count of Ravenloft himself, Strahd von Zarovich. We discuss how to keep control over your lands, how to toy with unsuspecting adventurers, and most importantly...discuss how to run the Curse of Strahd adventure for 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons!
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Welcome to the DM's Workshop (Part 2)
Episode | July 31st, 2020 | 57 mins 8 secs
dungeon master's guide, homebrew monsters, lingering injuries, rules, tips
This week, we continue our session in the DM's workshop, a place where variant rules and game-changing tips are brought to discussion, all following what's written in the Dungeon Master's Guide. So join us, as we talk about what lingering injuries could look like, setting up combo moves with your party, and forging your own monsters from the resources available to you.
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Welcome to the DM's Workshop (Part 1)
Episode | July 24th, 2020 | 1 hr 4 mins
combat, dungeon master's guide, gritty realism, rules, tips
This week, we enter the DM's workshop, a place where variant rules and game-changing tips are brought to discussion, all following what's written in the Dungeon Master's Guide. So join us, as we take a leap into this world of combat variants and gritty realism.
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The Future of Feats
Episode | July 17th, 2020 | 1 hr 7 mins
feats, tips, unearthed arcana
This week, we discuss the new feats from unearthed arcana (released on July 13). We talk about what we like and (mostly) dislike about these new feats, in addition to discussing the implications of these feats and how we would change them.
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A Guide to the DM's Pantry: How to Add Flavour on the Fly
Episode | July 10th, 2020 | 55 mins 57 secs
homebrew, player's handbook, tips
This week, we discuss tips for DM's who want to add flavourful details mid-session, detailing our experiences and thoughts on different resources out there to spice up your games. In addition, we talk a little bit about our own homebrew creations and how to use homebrew effectively at the table.
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Sub–Zero Tips For Ice Cold DMs
Episode | July 3rd, 2020 | 55 mins 19 secs
cold, dungeon master's guide, environmental hazards, icewind dale, rules, tips
This week, we discuss tips for concerned DMs and talk about incorporating environmental hazards into your campaign, especially focusing on how cold climates may pose a threat in the new adventure book coming to 5th Edition D&D, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden!
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Warping Our Minds: Building a Psionic Soul Sorcerer
Episode | June 5th, 2020 | 55 mins 54 secs
playtest, steal this character, subverting tropes, tips, ua, weirdness
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.
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Firbolg Scout: The Stealthiest Giant
Episode | April 24th, 2020 | 41 mins 15 secs
adding flavor, background occupation, rogue, scout, skulker, steal this character, subverting tropes, tips, weirdness
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.