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In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with guests Ishmael Alvarez, Mike Shea, and Sam Dillon to discuss map use in your D&D games. The use of maps and minis necessarily differs from so-called theater of the mind play, and this group discusses the ins and outs of both methods. Lots of great tips and advice come out the discussion no matter which style you prefer. Links: Sly Flourish's Guide to Narrative Combat in 5e D&D Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Tracy on the Web Tracy on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

I this episode Jeff, Mike, and Sam talk about their games from November 2017. Included in their campaign talk is a quick discussion on how to traverse a maze-like enviornment or a long journey without resorting to throwing a meaningless random encounter at the party every time the PCs get lost. Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Matt Mercer, DM of the very popular Critical Role Podcast and creator of the Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting (listen to our review of the book in Tome episode 289). Matt talks D&D - how did he get started with RPG gaming, answers whether he enjoys playing or DMing more, and talks about the carzy ride of being on a popular D&D video-cast!  Thanks to our sponsor: Noble Knight Games - where out of print is available again! Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you! Thanks to Amy Vorpahl for our opening bumper music! Links: Matt Mercer's You Tube Channel Geek & Sundry Critical Role Podcast Page Matt Mercer on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Allison Rossi and Jonathan Green to talk about the latest D&D hardcover adventure book, Tomb of Annihilation. They discuss the story elements, main villains, timing constraints, death curse, the trap filled final dungeon, and everything in between. Is it worth the price? Listen to this episode to find out!   Links: Allison on Twitter Jon on Twitter Tracy on the Web Tracy on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Jeff is joined by two Tome Show newbies - Simon Oberbrinkmann and Jason Shamblin - to talk about rebinding damaged D&D books. The 5e D&D core books are notorious for falling apart due to the glue used in the binding process. What can you do do when this happens? Other than Calling Wizards of the Coast's customer service line, you can rebind your books yourself, or have a local shop do it. Listen to this episode to hear more! Here are images of the rebound books discussed in the episode: Spiral Bound by local office supply store: Professionally Bound book 1 Professionally Bound book 2 Sleeve Bound  Sleeve Bound comparison to hardcover PHB Links: Simon on Twitter Jason on Twitter Bumper Music by Amy Vorpahl Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Mike, Sam, and Jeff talk about their games from September and October 2017. Included in their campaign talk is a quick discussion on how to increase the feeling of oddness in a setting, how to provide a good experience to your players when their PCs are on a long journey, and what to do when the PCs decide NOT to engage with a powerful enemy.  Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by an all star cast! Their guests are Dan Dillon, a prolific freelancer who publishes most of his work with Kobold Press, Shawn Merwin, who hosts the Down with D&D Podcast and writes for the Adventurer's League, and Stephen Radney-MacFarland, a former D&D designer who now designs for Paizo Publishing! This motley group has a lively discussion about alignment in your games - a bit on the history of alignment systems, how they have evolved over the different editions of the game, if you should use them, why you should use them, how you should use them - the good, the bad, and the ugly!  Thank you to our sponsor NOBLE KNIGHT Links: Stephen Radney-MacFarland Delve RPG Shawn Merwin on Twitter Down with D&D Podcast Dan Dillon on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode of Performance Check, Jon interviews James Introcaso and Rudy Basso, creators and performers of “Have Spellbook, Will Travel” Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We'll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch streams, learning how they have crafted their characters and what we can learn from them. Performance Check isn't about mechanics or making the best build or the most technical character, it's about making characters that people remember and love for years to come Have Spellbook, Will Travel: https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/have-spellbook-will-travel/ @havespellbook Don’t Split the Podcast Network https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/ @dontsplitthepod Guests: James Introcaso @JamesIntrocaso http://www.worldbuilderblog.com Rudy Basso @RudyBasso Host: Jon Green @jon_m_green Edge of the Frontier: http://drivethrurpg.com/product/210290/Edge-of-the-Frontier   Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

Our effort to catch up on backlogged book club episodes continues! In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric discuss The Secrets of Solace by Jaleigh Johnson.  Thank you to the sponsor fo this episode: Noble Knight Links:   Jaleigh Johnson on the Web Jeff Twitter   Tracy Twitter   Tracy Web   Eric Twitter    Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Emylie Bonneville, Aaron Good, and Ishmael Alvarez to review the Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting book published by Green Ronin for use with 5th edition D&D. After the review and discussion, Jeff and Tracy sit down with James Haeck, one of the lead authors of the book. Thanks to our Sponsor Noble Knight! Links: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Publisher Page Aaron Good on Twitter Emylie Bonneville on Twitter Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

The Book Club is BACK!! In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric are joined by Geoffrey Wynn to discuss Erin M. Evan's latest Brimstone Angels novel, The Devil You Know. The discussion is followed by an interview with Erin.   Thank you to the sponsor fo this episode: OpenGamingStore.com Links: Erin M. Evans Web   Erin M. Evans Twitter   Appendix N Podcast   Jeff Twitter   Tracy Twitter   Tracy Web   Eric Twitter    Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Amy Vorpahl, actor, musician, D&D lover and roleplaying afficianado! They talk about her entry into the gaming sphere, how she started playing RPGs, her work with Geek & Sundry, and a bunch of other fun RPG related stuff! Thanks to our sponsor: Noble Knight Games - where out of print is available again! Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you! Thanks to Amy Vorpahl for our opening bumper music! Go watch the DM's Lament! Links: Saving Throw channel on You Tube Amy Vorpahl on the Web Amy Vorpahl at Geek & Sundry Amy Vorpahl on Twitter Amy Vorpahl on Instagram Songs in the Key of D&D at Apple iTunes store Songs in the Key of D&D on cdbaby Songs in the Key of D&D on Amazon Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

I this episode Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their games from August 2017. This is followed by a brief discussion about balancing encounters, giving players hints when a foe is too powerful, and the difference between a dice roll (new school) and a description of PC action (old school).   Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Noble Knight Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

This is the debut episode of one of the Tome Show's new feature programs - The Monstrous Ecologist! In this episode your host, Jeremiah McCoy, tackles one of the most iconic monsters of D&D - the Beholder! Eye of the Beholder (phrase meaning) Interview with Gary Gygax Thank you to our sponsor for this episode - Noble Knight Games Where the Beholder has appeared: Original D&D Supplement 1: Greyhawk Advanced D&D 1e Monster Manual Dragon Magazine issue 76 D&D 2e Monstrous Manual I Tyrant D&D 3e Monster Manual I D&D 3.5 Monster Manual I D&D 4e Monster Manual D&D 5e Monster Manual Volo's Guide to Monsters   Show Links: Jeremiah on the Web Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode, Mike and Sam from Behind the DM Screen invade the Tome and talk to Jeff about decluttering your gaming shelf.  Thanks to our sponsor: Noble Knight Games - which can help YOU declutter by buying your unwanted gaming books and accessories. Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you. Thanks to Amy Vorpahl for our opening bumper music! Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow