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01/30/2022

Int is a dump stat for 11/13 classes in and only 4/13 are proficient in int saves.

01/06/2022

RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 - Variant Rules

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss variant rules. We examine the difference between house rules and variants, and review a collection of our favorite variant rules for DnD 5e and for Pathfinder 2e and debate which ones you should or should not use and why.

https://rpgbot.net/rpgbot-podcast-episode-season-2-episode-1/

12/26/2021

At 11am Pacific Standard Time, we reached our 25,000th download of the RPGBOT.Podcast.

The team would like to thank you for supporting us and we hope you are having a great and wonderful day!

In this brief episode: Tyler, Random, and Randall reflect on our first four months and talk about our upcoming plans for the Pocast in 2022.

Thank you again for again for a great first season and helping to make us a success!

12/24/2021

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss the newest round of errata for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, including controversial changes to the text of existing source books, the frustrating initial presentation, and what this might indicate for future products.

https://rpgbot.net/rpgbot-news-december-21st-2021-dnd-5e-errata-3-0/

12/23/2021

We discuss popular fiction as both good and bad examples of how to use travel, and offer suggestions for how to adapt those ideas without taking away from the rest of your game.

12/20/2021

Official Post from RPGBOT

12/17/2021

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, the new supplement for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. We examine the new source book share our thoughts on the new character options, the new mechanics, and the included adventure.

https://rpgbot.net/rpgbot-news-december-16th-2021-strixhaven/

EDIT: It occurs to me that we totally messed up the "One leveled spell per turn" rule. That only applies if you cast a spell with a Bonus Action casting time.

12/16/2021

Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss downtime rules in tabletop RPGs. We explore what characters can do between adventures, including things like owning a home, having a day job, crafting items, and other day-to-day activities which you can use to expand your characters and y...

12/02/2021

n this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss how to make sure that your game survives a long hiatus, such as those which frequently come with the winter holidays. We discuss how to keep your group engaged, the importance of "reserving" time in which you play, what you can when the whole group ca...

09/05/2021

Check out this week's Critical Fails Podcast Episode 47: Min Maxed (Featuring the RPGBOT.)

Produced in collaboration with The Leisure Illuminati!

In this episode we talk about dealing with minmaxers in your party with special guest Tyler from RPGBot!   Check him out here: https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/ And give their podcast a listen here: https://rpgbot.net/podcast/   Produced by Leisure Illuminati...

09/02/2021

Episode 3, Our 4th Episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is now available on PodBean, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also find it directly on RPGBOT.net or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. DND, Dungeon Master Resources, RPG Lovers Worldwide Unite!, , , , , , ,

In this episode of the RPGBOT.podcast, we discuss metacurrencies in tabletop RPGs, including things like DnD 5e's Inspiration, Pathfinder 2e's Hero Points, Savage World's Bennies, and Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG's Destiny Points. We discuss how they work and how to use them as a tool to assist st...

08/27/2021

Episode 2 is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; or directly. Please download and share with your friends.

In this episode of the RPGBOT.podcast, we discuss mounted combat both in DnD 5e and throughout the history of Dungeons and Dragons, as well as drawing comparison to Pathfinder 2e's handling of mounts. We discuss the current state of the rules in 5e, including issues with the mounted combat rules and...

08/25/2021

08/25/2021

Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.