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Round Table 28 - Monsters, Tieflings, Hermits, and OGLsJames Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Joe Lastowski, and Vegas Lancaster to talk about the latest fifth edition D&D news. They cover the announcement about extra pages in the Monster Manual, the previews for the tiefling race and hermit background, and kickstarters for fifth edition material before the OGL has been released. This podcast was recorded on July 20, 2014.Links:worldbuilderblog.mePhilly N CrowdWhat the Average Joe Thinksdungeonsmaster.com

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

This long lost episode, Tome 236, sees the gang talking about Planescape - the 2nd edition D&D setting. Jeff and Tracy and joined by Sam Dillon and James Introcaso to discuss 3 different D&D adventures written for the Planescape setting. They also interview Monte Cook, one of the main designers of the setting.Enjoy the show! Support us below...

Round Table 27 - Basic D&D Parts II and III James Introcaso, Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Andrew Kane continue to break down the free Basic D&D pdf chapter by chapter. This time they're tackling adventuring rules, combat, and magic. If you missed the crew breaking down Part I of the Basic rules, check it out here. This podcast was recorded on July 14, 2014. Links:worldbuilderblog.mePhilly N Crowd

In this episode of the Book Club we talk about the second half of The Sentinel and have a conversation with the author, Troy Denning. Joining us for this episode is Eric Paquette. Enjoy the show, shop below...

In this in-depth analysis of the character creation rules in the brand-spanking new edition of FREE Basic D&D, James Introcaso chats with Rudy Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Alex Basso as they dissect Part I of the downloadable pdf. Spoiler alert: they love it. More of this goodness to come in the future. This podcast was recorded on July 6, 2014. Links:worldbuilderblog.mePhilly N Crowd Like the show, support by shopping below...

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy are joined by Sam Dillon, Eric Paquette, and James Introcaso to discuss the sequel to Scourge of teh Sword Coast: Dreams of the Red Wizards - Dead in Thay. This was one of the episodes we skipped releasing so that we could bring you the Mike Mearls, Wolfgang Baur, and Steve Winter interviews in a timely manner. Like the show? Shop below...

In this episode of the Book Club we talk about the first half of The Sentinel, by Troy Denning. Joining us for this episode is Eric Paquette. Enjoy the show, shop below...

Round Table 25 - Living Ruleset, Unboxing, and Organized Items James Introcaso sits down with Joe Lastowski, Topher Kohan, and Round Table (but by no means Tome Show) newbie Mike Shae to get different perspectives on the latest D&D news. In this podcast they cover, a Legends and Lore article about the Living Ruleset in the new edition of D&D, the Wizards Live Unboxing of the D&D Starter Set, and magic items in the D&D Adventurers League. This podcast was recorded on June 29, 2014. Links:worldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comTopher's Google+What the Average Joe Thinksdungeonsmaster.com Like the show? Shop below... Like the show, support by shopping below...

This episode of the News Desk covers the month of June! Jeff and Sam briefly discuss the new basic rules and starter box and then move on to organized play and story bibles! Randall was lost in the mines of Phandelver and so couldn't be with us this episode. Hope you enjoy! Like the show, support by shopping below...

In this episode we discuss At the Earth’s Core, the first story in the Pellucidar series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. In this story, hero David Innes and his scientist friend Abner Perry travel to the world of Pellucidar that lies within the Earth itself. www.nobleknight.comHollow World Campaign Set by TSR — $18.00 Edgar Rice Burroughsborn 1875, died 1950 At the Earth’s Core published as a four-part serial April 1914 in All-Story WeeklyInspired HP Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness, Lin Carter’s Zanthodon series, and manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori Cyborg 009 (1964-1981) Jeffrey Wikstromwebsite - jeffwik.comemail - jeffwik@gmail.com Coming soon!Pellucidar by Edgar Rice BurroughsThe Moon Pool by Abraham MerritThe King of Elfland’s Daughter by Lord Dunsanyand in October, we begin reviewing the short stories of H. P. Lovecraft Email us to find out how you can get involved! http://www.thetomeshow.comthetomeshow@gmail.com Geoffrey Winngdwinn@comcast.netLike the show? Shop below...

In this special double-sized issue, James Introcaso sits down with Andrew Kane, Rudy Basso, and Alex Basso to discuss the D&D Starter Set character sheet preview and the latest FAQ and Origins updates on Codename: Morningstar - the D&D digital companion. James also has a killer interview with Benjamin Loomes of Syrinscape as they discuss Syrinscape's new partnership with Paizo's Pathfinder RPG and the Rise of the Runelords adventure path. This podcast was recorded on June 21 and 22, 2014. Links:worldbuilderblog.meSyrinscape Burnt Offerings SoundPackThe DiceStormersArianne Elliot deviantART Like the show? Shop below...

We have one more, out of order, episode of the Tome Show and then we'll start bringing you all the episodes we skipped in order to get these timely episodes out to you more quickly. And I think you'll be glad we did, because in this episode we give you Mike Mearls. If there is one person in charge of the D&D tabletop rpg right now, it's Mike and he gives us the scoop on how the newest edition has come to be, where it's been, and some hints about where it's going and what you can expect. Enjoy! Like the show? Shop below...

In this episode we discuss The Warlord of Mars, the follow-up to The Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. In this story we are introduced to the Yellow Men and our hero finally reunited with his long-lost princess. www.nobleknight.comDark Sun (Revised and Expanded) by TSR — $32.00 Edgar Rice Burroughsborn 1875, died 1950 A Princess of Mars — February to July 1912The Gods of Mars — January to May 1913The Warlord of Mars — December 1913 to March 1914 Jay KintRPG Circus - rpgcircus.comblog - expertisedice.comTwitter - @icosahedron Coming soon!At the Earth’s Core and Pellucidar by Edgar Rice BurroughsThe Moon Pool by Abraham MerritThe King of Elfland’s Daughter by Lord Dunsany Email us to find out how you can get involved! http://www.thetomeshow.comthetomeshow@gmail.com

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Joe Lastowski, and Topher Kohan to talk about tons of fifth edition D&D news! They discuss the latest D&D Live Q&A, Legends and Lore article, and excerpts of the D&D Starter Set. Also discussed - thenews of D&D's digital tools, Codename: Morningstar, and Chris Tulach's Tweets from Origins Game Fair. This podcast was recorded on June 14, 2014. Can't wait until July! Links to personal stuff:worldbuilderblog.meTopher Kohan Google+Topher's Obsidian PortalJoe's Obsidian PortalWhat the Average Joe Thinksdungeonsmaster.com

We're skipping a couple of episodes to get right to this interview that we recorded with Wolfgang Baur and Steven Winter, both veteran game designers and both the authors of the upcoming Tyranny of Dragons adventures, created by Kobold Press but published by WotC. Next week you'll be hearing an interview we did with Mike Mearls, the guy in charge of D&D at WotC, so be sure to come back.  Enjoy the show, shop below...

In this episode of the Book Club we talk about the second half of The Reaver and have a conversation with the author, Richard Lee Byers. Joining us for this episode is Eric Paquette and David Gibson. Be sure to stay tuned to the feed, this week we'll be releasing an interview with Wolfgang Baur and Steve Winter about the Tyranny of Dragons adventures that they wrote, and next week we'll release a chat we had with Mike Mearls about the new edition of D&D. Enjoy the show, shop below...

James Introcaso sits down with Joe Lastowski and Topher Kohan to talk about the D&D Adventurer's League announcement, Tyranny of Dragons, and the announcement of the forthcoming OGL for the new edition of D&D. This podcast was recorded on June 3, 2014. Links:World Builder BlogTopher's Google+dungeonsmaster.comWhat The Average Joe ThinksMike Mearls Escapist Interviewio9 Interview with Wolfgang Baur

In this episode we are rejoined by the Dungeon Bastard himself, Tom Lommel. Since he's so hilarious we decided to tap into his knowledge to talk up some advice on the use of comedy at the game table. Enjoy! Links: www.dangerpatrol.com www.dungeonbastard.com Support the show, shop below...

In March of 2014 Tracy, Eric, and Jeff were joined by David Gibson as we discussed the first half of The Reaver, the fourth of the Sundering series.  If you want to supper the show please shop below... Noble Knight Noble Knight Pick - Brotherhood of the Griffon #1 The Captive Flame