The Dadvantage
Welcome to The Dadvantage the D&D show where a couple of old school dads embrace new school play: …with a few dad jokes thrown in. Dungeons and Dragons tips and tricks for players, dungeon masters, new players, experienced players, parents and kids. Character build face-offs - General & Homebrew rule discussion - Class optimizations & build conversation - How to lead with flavor and story - Dad Jokes
Episodes
The dads discuss one of the more challenging homebrew items, the character sub-class. Andy interviews Michael on the ins and outs of creating a sub-class and they introduce a new sub-class, the College of Escapes bard! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads face off in a character build to make all your Hollywood dreams come true....the Martial Artist! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dad's cover the strange OGL (open gaming license) mess within the TTRPG space from January and discuss what it means for DM's, Players and fans of Dungeons & Dragons. Plus, a dad joke (or two).
The Dads double down on our Dadvice for new players with our first combat walk-through. This week Andy and Michael take the party we assembled in parts 1-3 and take them into the super dangerous ground of level 1 combat. We show you how to approach combat basics like leveraging the action economy to win the day! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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The Dads continue their D&D Dadvice Basics series for new players with our third how-to. A primer on building a character. This week Andy and Michael build a rogue character with and eye towards showing you how to assemble a party and take them into the dungeon ready for action! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dads double down on our Dadvice for new players with our second how-to. A primer on building a character. This week Andy and Michael build a healer (cleric) character with and eye towards showing you how to assemble a party and take them into the dungeon ready for action! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dads double down on our Dadvice for new players with our first how- to. A primer on building a character. This week Andy and Michael build a tank (fighter) character with and eye towards showing you how to assemble a party and take them into the dungeon ready for action! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads talk about why making maps for D&D can be tons of fun and how to bring flavor to your map making. What tools are best and advice for players and DM's. Plus a dad joke.
The Dads discuss the ins and outs of creating content for publication with a short holiday buying guide for the D&D fanatics in your life. Plus, a dad joke!
Wizard of the Coast, owners of D&D, continues to release play test material for the future of D&D (OneD&D). This episode, the Dads review and discuss the latest rule set around Expert Classes and continue the ongoing discussion of what this means for D&D now and in the future. Plus, a dad joke.
The Dads face off this week for Halloween trying to build and scare each other into submission with the spookiest builds yet. Plus, a dad joke.
The Dads return to building a character together...now taking on the assassin as they look to build a flavorful and effective take on consistent D&D trope. Plus....a dad joke!
The Dads talk about how to make the game simple, fun and successful for new players and kids. 5 simple ideas on how to make sure new folks fall in love with D&D as much as you. Plus, a dad joke.
The dads continue their conversation on the future of Dungeons and Dragons with a hot take following the One D&D announcement by Wizards of the Coast. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dad's return to the beginning and face off again! This time building the noir classic trope - Femme Fatale! Plus, a dad joke...
The Dad's work together to celebrate 5,000 downloads! This time co-building the old school trope of the fighter-mage...otherwise known as the Gish. Plus, as always, a dad joke...
The Dads discuss how to build better encounters, how to amp up or dial down the threat to bedevil your players. Plus, a dad joke.
The Dads continue our lists of favorite flavor devices in 5E, this time turning our attention to the best feats for building flavor!
The Dads talk about all their favorite spells. Which are the most functional and which lead to the best flavor. Plus, a dad joke!
The Dad's quiz each other on basic core concepts that every new player should understand. Plus, a dad joke!
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