TPT #384: 2024 D&D 5e Dungeon Master’s Guide Review

I-Hsien and Shane dig through the updated 2024 DMG. This extra-long cover-to-cover review walks you through the new rules for running adventures and campaigns, DM tools, magic items, and bastions. We’ll let you know how it stacks up to previous DMGs and whether it’s worth adding to your collection.

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TPT #376: 2024 D&D 5e Player’s Handbook Review (Part 2)

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane finish their extra-long cover-to-cover review of the updated 2024 PHB. This episode includes the rest of the classes, backgrounds, species, feats, spells and final verdict. (162m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible. Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/totalpartythrill Contact us: Twitter: @TPTcast Email: totalpartythrill@gmail.com Web: www.totalpartythrill.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartythrill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartythrill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TotalPartyThrill

TPT #336: The Future of RPGs & Open Game Licenses

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane prognosticate about what’s in store for the industry. What will the business model and customer experience look like—and what should it look like. (54m)

Editing: Aram Vartian

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TPT #255: Mythic Odysseys of Theros Review

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane scroll through the second D&D campaign setting from Magic: The Gathering. Theros is a world based on Greek myth, where adventurers chosen by the gods battle magical creatures, mythic-level challenges, and fate itself. In this cover-to-cover review, they discuss player options like new races, subclasses, magic items, new monsters and more. Both the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign and the Character Creation Forge take the week off but will return next episode. (67m)

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Cops & Racists: A blog post on racial violence and the surveillance state by Mike Pondsmith of R. Talsorian Games. “The Cyberpunk future is a warning; not an aspiration.”

Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available!

Castle Amber: Join Sally, Dylan, Shane, and I-Hsien as they play through a classic D&D module, updated for 5e and run by Aram Vartian of Godsfall.

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TPT #207: Creating Lively NPCs Quickly & The Greensinger

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane talk about how to breathe life into last-minute additions to the game world. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders log on, and the Greensinger mixes music and the magic of nature in the Character Creation Forge. (50m)

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TPT #206: D&D Product Review Roundup

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane catch up on the slew of recent Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition releases, including Ghosts of Saltmarsh, Beadle & Grimm’s Ghosts of Saltmarsh Sinister Silver Edition, Acquisitions Incorporated, and D&D Essentials. The Rogue Traders and Character Creation Forge have the week off. (68m)

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Demigods: Check out this new Powered by the Apocalypse game from Jason Mills, now on Kickstarter!

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Beadle & Grimm’s Ghosts of Saltmarsh Sinister Silver Edition: Check out this premium box set version of the latest D&D adventure.

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TPT #205: Awarding Treasure & The Treasure Hunter

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane spread the wealth in a discussion about what kind of loot to offer and how much of it to give. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders serve punch and cake, and the Treasure Hunter finds hidden riches in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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Sane Magic Items Price Guide: courtesy of the Giant in the Playground forums.

Discerning Merchant’s Price Guide: pay what you want on the DMs Guild.

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TPT #204: The Marvel Cinematic Universe Campaign Setting & Spider-Man

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss making the most successful film franchise of all time your own for your game as they cover the Marvel Cinematic Universe campaign setting. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders sue for peace, and Spider-Man swings into the Character Creation Forge. (65m)

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TPT #203: Running Wartime Campaigns & Scorpion

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane cross their fingers and rush the next hill as they discuss how to play compelling wartime scenarios. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders plan a shindig, and Scorpion politely beckons in the Character Creation Forge. (64m)

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Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

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TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

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TPT #202: Underground Adventures & The Sapper

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane get their hands dirty as they dig in to discuss adventuring underground. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders become the cops, and the Sapper lowers the boom in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

The Atlantic: Link to the Atlantic article we discussed in the episode.

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