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The new Monster Manual has been lauded as the greatest of the three new Core Rulebooks for D&D. Which one is your favorite?

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In today's episode, I spoke with Hartly Llosa, the designer of the all-wizard TTRPG Nightbringer, with a Kickstarter live now.

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Monk definitely wins the "most-improved" award from its 2014 to 2024 versions. Which is your favorite class in D&D 2024?

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"Where's my Battlerager Barbarian, Bruce?"

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I've never been withholding on my disappointing experiences with Warlock. Without changes to Eldritch Blast or Pact Magic, is it worth it to single-class Warlock in this new version?

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The new Ranger has received some pretty scathing criticism, the most salient being that it's "boring". Is there something here in the mechanics that can be salvaged?

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Paladin fans lament the change to Divine Smite, but could this lead to more interesting gameplay?

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In the midst of releases of new core books, the last thing the D&D community was predicting was a new Unearthed Arcana featuring the thirteenth core class, Artificer. These are my initial impressions, which are subject to change as more community members sink their teeth into the content presented.

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In tiers 3 and 4, Bard might be the most flexible caster in the game. What do you think of the changes to Magical Secrets? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join t...

Sorcerers have finally distinguished themselves from Wizards, so which is the more powerful caster?

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Barbarian has been improved at higher levels, but is it worth sticking with the class all the way?

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The new Dungeon Master's Guide is an awesome on ramp for DM-curious individuals considering taking on the role.

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Wild Shape has had some Wild Changes. How do you feel about the direction the designers took it? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Commun...

I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Dumb-Dumbs & Dice CEO Ryan LaPlante about his experiences playing and Game Mastering for their various actual play shows, like Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons and Jesters of Ravenloft.

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Today, Ian from Incendium RPGs and I discuss our thoughts about the 2024 Player's Handbook as an overall product.

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Wizard was the class with the fewest changes in 2024. Was there more you were looking for out of it?

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A lot of players don't like that Cleric subclasses are now gained at Level 3 instead of Level 1. How do you feel about the change? For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee T...