feed02.fireside.fm Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:06:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Dungeons & Tangents https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:46:05 -0800 We are Erik & Robert. Two guys from Portland Oregon who play and run Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Tangents is our Podcast where we discuss a myriad of topics surrounding D&D. The culture, the mechanics, new product releases, common mistakes. We cover the full breadth of the D&D world. And sometimes we get caught in rabbit holes... Also; we can be persuaded to talk about anything with bribes of dice and miniatures. en-us © 2026 Dungeons & Tangents episodic A conversational D&D podcast Dungeons & Tangents We are Erik & Robert. Two guys from Portland Oregon who play and run Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Tangents is our Podcast where we discuss a myriad of topics surrounding D&D. The culture, the mechanics, new product releases, common mistakes. We cover the full breadth of the D&D world. And sometimes we get caught in rabbit holes... Also; we can be persuaded to talk about anything with bribes of dice and miniatures. true Dungeons & Tangents admin@dungeonsandtangents.net yes Fright Fight 2018 - Episode 2 - Challenge Rating 1/2 https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/ff-2018-2 848579de-5455-4207-af47-c27b93921f5c Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This Episode we continue our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament. Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other. For Challenge Rating 1/2 we pit Worg, Shadow, Sahuagin, and Barovian Witch against each other. 38:04 false This Episode we continue our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament.
Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other.
For Challenge Rating 1/2 we pit Worg, Shadow, Sahuagin, and Barovian Witch against each other.

]]> tournament, monster vs monster, monster manual, halloween, dungeons & dragons, DnD, D&D This Episode we continue our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament.
Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other.
For Challenge Rating 1/2 we pit Worg, Shadow, Sahuagin, and Barovian Witch against each other.

]]> This Episode we continue our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament.
Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other.
For Challenge Rating 1/2 we pit Worg, Shadow, Sahuagin, and Barovian Witch against each other.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+cpzK8OfM ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Fright Fight 2018 - Episode 1 - Intro & Challenge Rating 1/4 https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/ff-2018-1 92bac0c6-4b96-4111-b15f-ad1723fa4351 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This Episode we start our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament. Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other. It's a helpful review of the monster manual, and a good way to see your favorite Halloween themed monsters in action. 32:35 false This Episode we start our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament.
Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other.

It's a helpful review of the monster manual, and a good way to see your favorite Halloween themed monsters in action.

]]> tournament, monster vs monster, monster manual, halloween, dungeons & dragons, DnD, D&D This Episode we start our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament.
Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other.

It's a helpful review of the monster manual, and a good way to see your favorite Halloween themed monsters in action.

]]> This Episode we start our Halloween Special: A D&D 5th edition monster vs monster tournament.
Robert and I will run through all the monsters in the 5th edition Monster Manual that fit a Halloween theme and seeing how they fair against each other.

It's a helpful review of the monster manual, and a good way to see your favorite Halloween themed monsters in action.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+KRL0O6o- ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 42: Backstories (Part 2) - The Backening https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/42 943ace90-6ca0-477d-9c9e-99c5b636549c Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In Episode 16 of of this podcast we talked about the process of creating a Character's Backstory. But once you have that backstory, what do you do with it? This episode we talk about how backstories are integrated into game play. We discuss the differences between writing an elaborate backstory or creating a simple character concept. Halfway though this episode we inadvertently develop a new backstory generation technique. We discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents 42:33 true In Episode 16 of of this podcast we talked about the process of creating a Character's Backstory. But once you have that backstory, what do you do with it?
This episode we talk about how backstories are integrated into game play. We discuss the differences between writing an elaborate backstory or creating a simple character concept. Halfway though this episode we inadvertently develop a new backstory generation technique. We discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> In Episode 16 of of this podcast we talked about the process of creating a Character's Backstory. But once you have that backstory, what do you do with it?
This episode we talk about how backstories are integrated into game play. We discuss the differences between writing an elaborate backstory or creating a simple character concept. Halfway though this episode we inadvertently develop a new backstory generation technique. We discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> In Episode 16 of of this podcast we talked about the process of creating a Character's Backstory. But once you have that backstory, what do you do with it?
This episode we talk about how backstories are integrated into game play. We discuss the differences between writing an elaborate backstory or creating a simple character concept. Halfway though this episode we inadvertently develop a new backstory generation technique. We discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+pIE-CW1b ]]> Erik Dewhurst Ben Crickenberger Jake Herold Episode 41: Massive Tangents #4 - The Pokemon Universe is a DARK place https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/41 376909c0-1d1e-4d10-aac5-a0c8ffeea9bd Tue, 12 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Sometimes, when the mics are on, we start talking about some odd things. And sometimes those odd things are worth sharing with our listeners. This episode started as a couple of off hand comments from Ben. What resulted was a very dark conversation about the horrors of Universe that Surrounds Pokemon. Follow us down a Massive Tangent, this week on Dungeons & Tangents 19:45 true Sometimes, when the mics are on, we start talking about some odd things.
And sometimes those odd things are worth sharing with our listeners.

This episode started as a couple of off hand comments from Ben. What resulted was a very dark conversation about the horrors of Universe that Surrounds Pokemon.

Follow us down a Massive Tangent, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> Sometimes, when the mics are on, we start talking about some odd things.
And sometimes those odd things are worth sharing with our listeners.

This episode started as a couple of off hand comments from Ben. What resulted was a very dark conversation about the horrors of Universe that Surrounds Pokemon.

Follow us down a Massive Tangent, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> Sometimes, when the mics are on, we start talking about some odd things.
And sometimes those odd things are worth sharing with our listeners.

This episode started as a couple of off hand comments from Ben. What resulted was a very dark conversation about the horrors of Universe that Surrounds Pokemon.

Follow us down a Massive Tangent, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+Yk-iizLl ]]> Erik Dewhurst Ben Crickenberger Jake Herold Episode 40: Religion & Role-playing https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/40 a12f7ba0-e886-4014-9740-657d51a54830 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Role-playing games have had a difficult time getting along with religion, and specifically American Christians. From the start, there was a disconnect between them. Sadly, misunderstandings in the early 80's started a feud that continues to this day. It's a difficult and sensitive subject, but we will discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents. 45:05 true Role-playing games have had a difficult time getting along with religion, and specifically American Christians.
From the start, there was a disconnect between them.
Sadly, misunderstandings in the early 80's started a feud that continues to this day.
It's a difficult and sensitive subject, but we will discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> Role-playing games have had a difficult time getting along with religion, and specifically American Christians.
From the start, there was a disconnect between them.
Sadly, misunderstandings in the early 80's started a feud that continues to this day.
It's a difficult and sensitive subject, but we will discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> Role-playing games have had a difficult time getting along with religion, and specifically American Christians.
From the start, there was a disconnect between them.
Sadly, misunderstandings in the early 80's started a feud that continues to this day.
It's a difficult and sensitive subject, but we will discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+eVv6kalY ]]> Erik Dewhurst Ben Crickenberger Jake Herold Episode 39: How Players Become Murder Hobos https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/39 92ae8a9f-fadd-4aa9-8b70-08751793c8a1 Tue, 22 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents The term "Murder Hobo" is a recently popularized term. It is, however, a surprisingly accurate description of the tendency for some D&D players to use killing as their primary problem solving tool. Is it a result of video game culture? Antagonistic DMs? Or maybe it's just the nature of playing D&D? We'll discuss how players become Murder Hobos, this week on Dungeons & Tangents. 35:00 false The term "Murder Hobo" is a recently popularized term. It is, however, a surprisingly accurate description of the tendency for some D&D players to use killing as their primary problem solving tool.
Is it a result of video game culture? Antagonistic DMs? Or maybe it's just the nature of playing D&D?
We'll discuss how players become Murder Hobos, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> The term "Murder Hobo" is a recently popularized term. It is, however, a surprisingly accurate description of the tendency for some D&D players to use killing as their primary problem solving tool.
Is it a result of video game culture? Antagonistic DMs? Or maybe it's just the nature of playing D&D?
We'll discuss how players become Murder Hobos, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> The term "Murder Hobo" is a recently popularized term. It is, however, a surprisingly accurate description of the tendency for some D&D players to use killing as their primary problem solving tool.
Is it a result of video game culture? Antagonistic DMs? Or maybe it's just the nature of playing D&D?
We'll discuss how players become Murder Hobos, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+eM3UxQXO ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Jake Herold Episode 38: Munchkin Mechanics https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/38 b12cf20b-9112-49d1-a91f-9ac2923c4887 Tue, 15 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents There have been loopholes in nearly every editions of D&D. Those loopholes are often the target of "Munchkins", or players who will exploit any and every advantage in a rule-set. Obviously, the DM has the ultimate authority to allow such exploitation, but these cracks in the rules can still cause headaches. We'll walk through a series of examples and discuss the implications of Munchkin Mechanics, this week on Dungeons & Tangents 30:52 false There have been loopholes in nearly every editions of D&D. Those loopholes are often the target of "Munchkins", or players who will exploit any and every advantage in a rule-set.
Obviously, the DM has the ultimate authority to allow such exploitation, but these cracks in the rules can still cause headaches.
We'll walk through a series of examples and discuss the implications of Munchkin Mechanics, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> There have been loopholes in nearly every editions of D&D. Those loopholes are often the target of "Munchkins", or players who will exploit any and every advantage in a rule-set.
Obviously, the DM has the ultimate authority to allow such exploitation, but these cracks in the rules can still cause headaches.
We'll walk through a series of examples and discuss the implications of Munchkin Mechanics, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> There have been loopholes in nearly every editions of D&D. Those loopholes are often the target of "Munchkins", or players who will exploit any and every advantage in a rule-set.
Obviously, the DM has the ultimate authority to allow such exploitation, but these cracks in the rules can still cause headaches.
We'll walk through a series of examples and discuss the implications of Munchkin Mechanics, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+U4lwqxQO ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Jake Herold Episode 37: Every Edition of D&D https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/37 f36c044b-e64f-4362-8270-ffdd2659d93b Tue, 08 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Dungeons & Dragons was first published in 1974. But the game has changed a lot in the last 4 decades. There have been 8 official versions released in that time. Some with small, incremental changes. Some that fundamentally transformed the feel and mechanics of the game. We discuss what we know about each version, what makes them different, and how and why the game changed this week on Dungeons & Tangents. 1:09:19 true Dungeons & Dragons was first published in 1974. But the game has changed a lot in the last 4 decades. There have been 8 official versions released in that time. Some with small, incremental changes. Some that fundamentally transformed the feel and mechanics of the game.
We discuss what we know about each version, what makes them different, and how and why the game changed this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> Dungeons & Dragons was first published in 1974. But the game has changed a lot in the last 4 decades. There have been 8 official versions released in that time. Some with small, incremental changes. Some that fundamentally transformed the feel and mechanics of the game.
We discuss what we know about each version, what makes them different, and how and why the game changed this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> Dungeons & Dragons was first published in 1974. But the game has changed a lot in the last 4 decades. There have been 8 official versions released in that time. Some with small, incremental changes. Some that fundamentally transformed the feel and mechanics of the game.
We discuss what we know about each version, what makes them different, and how and why the game changed this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+6j7Fmh__ ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Jake Herold Episode 36: Introducing new players to D&D https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/36 d7620bce-d191-4365-b73a-7c2b649fe191 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents We all have friends, family and coworkers who've never played a role-playing game. Plenty of them just aren't interested. And that's okay. But when you have the opportunity to introduce new players, how do you do so in a way that has them coming back for more? We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents. 34:45 true We all have friends, family and coworkers who've never played a role-playing game.
Plenty of them just aren't interested. And that's okay. But when you have the opportunity to introduce new players, how do you do so in a way that has them coming back for more? We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> We all have friends, family and coworkers who've never played a role-playing game.
Plenty of them just aren't interested. And that's okay. But when you have the opportunity to introduce new players, how do you do so in a way that has them coming back for more? We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> We all have friends, family and coworkers who've never played a role-playing game.
Plenty of them just aren't interested. And that's okay. But when you have the opportunity to introduce new players, how do you do so in a way that has them coming back for more? We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+JbJ-G6TM ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Episode 35: Players Contributing to the Gaming World https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/35 57e3f0b6-e22a-4b50-a78d-efbf18d8dd69 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents If a player wants to write the back-story for their character's home village. That's cool, right? If, during session 0, they suggest that the world you're about to play in should have no magic at all. Is that cool? What if they recommend that the villain of your campaign should be seeking revenge on another Player's Character? Players and DMs are always working together to tell a collaborative story, but it CAN be unclear where the line between DM agency and Player Agency should be drawn. We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents. 34:42 true If a player wants to write the back-story for their character's home village. That's cool, right?
If, during session 0, they suggest that the world you're about to play in should have no magic at all. Is that cool?
What if they recommend that the villain of your campaign should be seeking revenge on another Player's Character?
Players and DMs are always working together to tell a collaborative story, but it CAN be unclear where the line between DM agency and Player Agency should be drawn. We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> If a player wants to write the back-story for their character's home village. That's cool, right?
If, during session 0, they suggest that the world you're about to play in should have no magic at all. Is that cool?
What if they recommend that the villain of your campaign should be seeking revenge on another Player's Character?
Players and DMs are always working together to tell a collaborative story, but it CAN be unclear where the line between DM agency and Player Agency should be drawn. We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> If a player wants to write the back-story for their character's home village. That's cool, right?
If, during session 0, they suggest that the world you're about to play in should have no magic at all. Is that cool?
What if they recommend that the villain of your campaign should be seeking revenge on another Player's Character?
Players and DMs are always working together to tell a collaborative story, but it CAN be unclear where the line between DM agency and Player Agency should be drawn. We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+-sQGH5um ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Knowledge History D&D - Episode 5: The Start Up (1974-1975) https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/khdd-5 128f9e58-7b4c-4ac9-938a-4bc77aa6fcc2 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode is all about the first two years of the existence of TSR, the company that Gary and Don created to publish D&D. 12:58 false This episode is all about the first two years of the existence of TSR, the company that Gary and Don created to publish D&D.

]]> This episode is all about the first two years of the existence of TSR, the company that Gary and Don created to publish D&D.

]]> This episode is all about the first two years of the existence of TSR, the company that Gary and Don created to publish D&D.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+MUa1Xifz ]]> Erik Dewhurst Episode 34: GCPWest 2018 - An Interview with April Westervelt https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/34 7263943e-4c9a-4e7a-a1f4-0fec1fe5c64f Tue, 13 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This week we have our first official interview. Robert and I talk with April Westervelt; the organizer of the Portland based GCPWest TableTop gathering. What is GCPWest? How did it start and what makes it unique? We talk to April about these subjects and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents 30:14 true This week we have our first official interview.
Robert and I talk with April Westervelt; the organizer of the Portland based GCPWest TableTop gathering.
What is GCPWest? How did it start and what makes it unique?
We talk to April about these subjects and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> This week we have our first official interview.
Robert and I talk with April Westervelt; the organizer of the Portland based GCPWest TableTop gathering.
What is GCPWest? How did it start and what makes it unique?
We talk to April about these subjects and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> This week we have our first official interview.
Robert and I talk with April Westervelt; the organizer of the Portland based GCPWest TableTop gathering.
What is GCPWest? How did it start and what makes it unique?
We talk to April about these subjects and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+jlVSvR1k ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman April Westervelt Episode 33: Session 0: the planning session https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/33 13fc1704-2248-4422-b46a-c941887b31db Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents When you build a house, you need a blueprint. But When you play D&D, you may run a module that gives you a plot, but there's no blueprints for how your players interact with each other or the world around them. A planning session, sometimes called "session 0" can help make sure Player and DM expectations are in sync. We discuss makes a good session 0, this week on Dungeons & Tangents 48:23 true When you build a house, you need a blueprint.
But When you play D&D, you may run a module that gives you a plot, but there's no blueprints for how your players interact with each other or the world around them.
A planning session, sometimes called "session 0" can help make sure Player and DM expectations are in sync.
We discuss makes a good session 0, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> When you build a house, you need a blueprint.
But When you play D&D, you may run a module that gives you a plot, but there's no blueprints for how your players interact with each other or the world around them.
A planning session, sometimes called "session 0" can help make sure Player and DM expectations are in sync.
We discuss makes a good session 0, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> When you build a house, you need a blueprint.
But When you play D&D, you may run a module that gives you a plot, but there's no blueprints for how your players interact with each other or the world around them.
A planning session, sometimes called "session 0" can help make sure Player and DM expectations are in sync.
We discuss makes a good session 0, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+Sru43qHi ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Episode 32: Failing Forward & Awareness of Risks https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/32 f34b3646-3291-4260-ba92-a8e937e1de6c Tue, 30 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents A rogue tries to pick a lock. "Roll a sleight of hand Check" that DM says. The roll is low. So What happens next? Does the DM say "you failed to pick the lock"? Is this a dead end in the game? It doesn't have to be. If a player is rolling the dice, failure must always an option, but success or failure, the game must go on. We consider the relationship between risks, successes, and failures this week on Dungeons & Tangents. 45:04 true A rogue tries to pick a lock. "Roll a sleight of hand Check" that DM says. The roll is low.
So What happens next?
Does the DM say "you failed to pick the lock"?
Is this a dead end in the game?
It doesn't have to be.

If a player is rolling the dice, failure must always an option, but success or failure, the game must go on.
We consider the relationship between risks, successes, and failures this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

During this podcast, we discussed the content of this article by Game Creator Rob Donoghue: http://walkingmind.evilhat.com/2018/01/17/risks/

]]> A rogue tries to pick a lock. "Roll a sleight of hand Check" that DM says. The roll is low.
So What happens next?
Does the DM say "you failed to pick the lock"?
Is this a dead end in the game?
It doesn't have to be.

If a player is rolling the dice, failure must always an option, but success or failure, the game must go on.
We consider the relationship between risks, successes, and failures this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

During this podcast, we discussed the content of this article by Game Creator Rob Donoghue: http://walkingmind.evilhat.com/2018/01/17/risks/

]]> A rogue tries to pick a lock. "Roll a sleight of hand Check" that DM says. The roll is low.
So What happens next?
Does the DM say "you failed to pick the lock"?
Is this a dead end in the game?
It doesn't have to be.

If a player is rolling the dice, failure must always an option, but success or failure, the game must go on.
We consider the relationship between risks, successes, and failures this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

During this podcast, we discussed the content of this article by Game Creator Rob Donoghue: http://walkingmind.evilhat.com/2018/01/17/risks/

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+vtWUImJx ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Knowledge History D&D - Episode 4: The Making of Dungeons & Dragons (1972-1974) https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/khdd-4 77900490-4b0b-41ed-b590-74de4423ffcf Tue, 16 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode is all about the first edition of D&D. How it was written and the struggles of publishing a innovative game without any money. 15:21 false This episode is all about the first edition of D&D. How it was written and the struggles of publishing a innovative game without any money.

Resources for this episode included the following:

* Chainmail:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainmail_(game)
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17010/Chainmail-Rules-for-Medieval-Miniatures-0e?it=1
* TRS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Geneva_Tactical_Studies_Association
* Gary Gygax:
https://www.wired.com/2008/03/dungeon-master-life-legacy-gary-gygax/
*

Special credit should be given to Jon Peterson Who wrote the book "Playing at the World" and maintains a beautiful archive of information on tabletop games at playingattheworld.blogspot.com

Additionally, I'd like to thank David Ewalts for his book "Of Dice And Men" which was one of many inspirations for starting this series.

]]> This episode is all about the first edition of D&D. How it was written and the struggles of publishing a innovative game without any money.

Resources for this episode included the following:

* Chainmail:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainmail_(game)
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17010/Chainmail-Rules-for-Medieval-Miniatures-0e?it=1
* TRS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Geneva_Tactical_Studies_Association
* Gary Gygax:
https://www.wired.com/2008/03/dungeon-master-life-legacy-gary-gygax/
*

Special credit should be given to Jon Peterson Who wrote the book "Playing at the World" and maintains a beautiful archive of information on tabletop games at playingattheworld.blogspot.com

Additionally, I'd like to thank David Ewalts for his book "Of Dice And Men" which was one of many inspirations for starting this series.

]]> This episode is all about the first edition of D&D. How it was written and the struggles of publishing a innovative game without any money.

Resources for this episode included the following:

* Chainmail:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainmail_(game)
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17010/Chainmail-Rules-for-Medieval-Miniatures-0e?it=1
* TRS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Geneva_Tactical_Studies_Association
* Gary Gygax:
https://www.wired.com/2008/03/dungeon-master-life-legacy-gary-gygax/
*

Special credit should be given to Jon Peterson Who wrote the book "Playing at the World" and maintains a beautiful archive of information on tabletop games at playingattheworld.blogspot.com

Additionally, I'd like to thank David Ewalts for his book "Of Dice And Men" which was one of many inspirations for starting this series.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+hjoIlhIg ]]> Erik Dewhurst Episode 31: At The Movies (part 1) https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/31 1b76ce55-cb2e-4722-9a7a-a8a3a3888173 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents A Cartoon in 1983, A live action Feature in 2000, An Animated Feature in 2008, There have been a lot of attempts to take D&D into the world movies and TV, but many have fallen far short of fan expectations. In late 2017, a new D&D movie was announced and is set for release in October of 2021. we'll discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents 27:25 true A Cartoon in 1983,
A live action Feature in 2000,
An Animated Feature in 2008,
There have been a lot of attempts to take D&D into the world movies and TV, but many have fallen far short of fan expectations.

In late 2017, a new D&D movie was announced and is set for release in October of 2021.
we'll discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> A Cartoon in 1983,
A live action Feature in 2000,
An Animated Feature in 2008,
There have been a lot of attempts to take D&D into the world movies and TV, but many have fallen far short of fan expectations.

In late 2017, a new D&D movie was announced and is set for release in October of 2021.
we'll discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> A Cartoon in 1983,
A live action Feature in 2000,
An Animated Feature in 2008,
There have been a lot of attempts to take D&D into the world movies and TV, but many have fallen far short of fan expectations.

In late 2017, a new D&D movie was announced and is set for release in October of 2021.
we'll discuss that and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+GljYEwHX ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Episode 30: Party Dynamics https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/30 bc7d6928-9ac2-4d80-8f18-0b4abe9f5e96 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents What would the A-Team be without Hannibal? The Fellowship of the Rings be without Gandalf? Buffy the Vampire slayer without Giles? Are there character archetypes that are necessary for a party to gel? Are there character pairings that make parties fall apart? We'll ask these questions and discuss general party dynamics today on Dungeons & Tangents. 31:05 true What would the A-Team be without Hannibal?
The Fellowship of the Rings be without Gandalf?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Giles?

Are there character archetypes that are necessary for a party to gel?
Are there character pairings that make parties fall apart?
We'll ask these questions and discuss general party dynamics today on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> What would the A-Team be without Hannibal?
The Fellowship of the Rings be without Gandalf?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Giles?

Are there character archetypes that are necessary for a party to gel?
Are there character pairings that make parties fall apart?
We'll ask these questions and discuss general party dynamics today on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> What would the A-Team be without Hannibal?
The Fellowship of the Rings be without Gandalf?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Giles?

Are there character archetypes that are necessary for a party to gel?
Are there character pairings that make parties fall apart?
We'll ask these questions and discuss general party dynamics today on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+NuvgxUzc ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Episode 29: Alignment (the inevitable episode) https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/29 4d58c755-4fc5-4080-b2cf-4094a2de3424 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:15:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Most of you have seen your favorite fictional characters pigeon holed into a chart of the 9 Alignments. Obiwan is "Lawful Good", Treebeard is True Neutral, The Joker is "Chaotic Evil". Obviously that grid was popularized by D&D, but you may not know that it was not originally part of D&D. We'll discuss that as well as how it fits into game play today on "Dungeons & Tangents" 33:52 true Most of you have seen your favorite fictional characters pigeon holed into a chart of the 9 Alignments.
Obiwan is "Lawful Good", Treebeard is True Neutral, The Joker is "Chaotic Evil".

Obviously that grid was popularized by D&D, but you may not know that it was not originally part of D&D.
We'll discuss that as well as how it fits into game play today on "Dungeons & Tangents"

]]> Most of you have seen your favorite fictional characters pigeon holed into a chart of the 9 Alignments.
Obiwan is "Lawful Good", Treebeard is True Neutral, The Joker is "Chaotic Evil".

Obviously that grid was popularized by D&D, but you may not know that it was not originally part of D&D.
We'll discuss that as well as how it fits into game play today on "Dungeons & Tangents"

]]> Most of you have seen your favorite fictional characters pigeon holed into a chart of the 9 Alignments.
Obiwan is "Lawful Good", Treebeard is True Neutral, The Joker is "Chaotic Evil".

Obviously that grid was popularized by D&D, but you may not know that it was not originally part of D&D.
We'll discuss that as well as how it fits into game play today on "Dungeons & Tangents"

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+T7yxWd4H ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Episode 28: Sports vs eSports vs Tabletop Streams https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/28 d3f99a21-2721-406c-8260-a5918e97f7fa Tue, 12 Dec 2017 06:15:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Sports is a Trillion Dollar industry in the United States alone. And while Sports has been a part of our cultural landscape for more than a hundred years, eSports and tabletop streaming are very new industries that are vying for a very different audience. Can these new forms of entertainment satisfy the Nerd world's need for an alternative to Football, Basketball, and Baseball? We'll discuss that and more, today on Dungeons & Tangents. 29:23 true Sports is a Trillion Dollar industry in the United States alone. And while Sports has been a part of our cultural landscape for more than a hundred years, eSports and tabletop streaming are very new industries that are vying for a very different audience. Can these new forms of entertainment satisfy the Nerd world's need for an alternative to Football, Basketball, and Baseball?
We'll discuss that and more, today on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> Sports is a Trillion Dollar industry in the United States alone. And while Sports has been a part of our cultural landscape for more than a hundred years, eSports and tabletop streaming are very new industries that are vying for a very different audience. Can these new forms of entertainment satisfy the Nerd world's need for an alternative to Football, Basketball, and Baseball?
We'll discuss that and more, today on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> Sports is a Trillion Dollar industry in the United States alone. And while Sports has been a part of our cultural landscape for more than a hundred years, eSports and tabletop streaming are very new industries that are vying for a very different audience. Can these new forms of entertainment satisfy the Nerd world's need for an alternative to Football, Basketball, and Baseball?
We'll discuss that and more, today on Dungeons & Tangents.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+7lGgKz8G ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Ben Crickenberger Episode 27: Running a "Theater of the Mind" Game https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/27 0bf366c8-aefe-40df-9aae-bd355fc34113 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:15:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents We're planning on running an Actually Play in the future, but that means changing the way we play D&D. The main change is the removal of all visual aids from the game. Making the game purely audible. This episode we discuss how to run a "Theater of the Mind" style game and how it's different than running a game with Maps, miniatures, and other physical props. 38:01 true We're planning on running an Actually Play in the future, but that means changing the way we play D&D. The main change is the removal of all visual aids from the game. Making the game purely audible. This episode we discuss how to run a "Theater of the Mind" style game and how it's different than running a game with Maps, miniatures, and other physical props.

]]> We're planning on running an Actually Play in the future, but that means changing the way we play D&D. The main change is the removal of all visual aids from the game. Making the game purely audible. This episode we discuss how to run a "Theater of the Mind" style game and how it's different than running a game with Maps, miniatures, and other physical props.

]]> We're planning on running an Actually Play in the future, but that means changing the way we play D&D. The main change is the removal of all visual aids from the game. Making the game purely audible. This episode we discuss how to run a "Theater of the Mind" style game and how it's different than running a game with Maps, miniatures, and other physical props.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+DtI1Ijsy ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 26: DM for Hire & the Untapped Potential of D&D https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/26 b0619386-63ed-48b8-a379-9c84580c3e37 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 06:15:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode we discuss a man named John Dempsey from Toronto Canada who has started making a living as a professional Dungeon Master. He charges clients for his time and efforts in prepping and running games of D&D. We also talk about the untapped potential of D&D as a form of entertainment and a viable platform for businesses like John Dempsey's 22:22 true This episode we discuss a man named John Dempsey from Toronto Canada who has started making a living as a professional Dungeon Master. He charges clients for his time and efforts in prepping and running games of D&D. We also talk about the untapped potential of D&D as a form of entertainment and a viable platform for businesses like John Dempsey's

]]> This episode we discuss a man named John Dempsey from Toronto Canada who has started making a living as a professional Dungeon Master. He charges clients for his time and efforts in prepping and running games of D&D. We also talk about the untapped potential of D&D as a form of entertainment and a viable platform for businesses like John Dempsey's

]]> This episode we discuss a man named John Dempsey from Toronto Canada who has started making a living as a professional Dungeon Master. He charges clients for his time and efforts in prepping and running games of D&D. We also talk about the untapped potential of D&D as a form of entertainment and a viable platform for businesses like John Dempsey's

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+PTD3eRH7 ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Knowledge History D&D - Episode 3: Birth of the Fantasy Game (1967 to 1972) https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/khdd-3 21a92353-e05d-4c01-a4f0-b561d7cc0632 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:15:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode covers the events that lead Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax to meet and have the inspiration they needed to create the first drafts of D&D. 16:50 false This episode covers the events that lead Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax to meet and have the inspiration they needed to create the first drafts of D&D.

Resources for this episode included the following:

Special credit should be given to Boardgame Geek for their entries
and Jon Peterson Who wrote the book "Playing at the World" and maintains a beautiful archive of information on tabletop games at playingattheworld.blogspot.com

Additionally, I'd like to thank David Ewalts for his book "Of Dice And Men" which was one of many inspirations for starting this series.

]]> This episode covers the events that lead Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax to meet and have the inspiration they needed to create the first drafts of D&D.

Resources for this episode included the following:

Special credit should be given to Boardgame Geek for their entries
and Jon Peterson Who wrote the book "Playing at the World" and maintains a beautiful archive of information on tabletop games at playingattheworld.blogspot.com

Additionally, I'd like to thank David Ewalts for his book "Of Dice And Men" which was one of many inspirations for starting this series.

]]> This episode covers the events that lead Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax to meet and have the inspiration they needed to create the first drafts of D&D.

Resources for this episode included the following:

Special credit should be given to Boardgame Geek for their entries
and Jon Peterson Who wrote the book "Playing at the World" and maintains a beautiful archive of information on tabletop games at playingattheworld.blogspot.com

Additionally, I'd like to thank David Ewalts for his book "Of Dice And Men" which was one of many inspirations for starting this series.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+jcAiBbag ]]> Erik Dewhurst Episode 25: Massive Tangent #3 - Who's the best Joker https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/25 71f0db2b-e3f6-4078-8778-4f0f8e41a527 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 06:15:00 -0800 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Hey everyone and welcome to Dungeons & Tangents Today Robert and Erik B.S. about Batman and the Joker. This is a SUPER short Episode because it was a spur of the moment thing. But we just had to share it because Erik does his impersonation of Mark Hamil's Joker. Also, Erik will be on vacation for a week so we're padding out our schedule *wink wink* 6:02 true Hey everyone and welcome to Dungeons & Tangents
Today Robert and Erik B.S. about Batman and the Joker.
This is a SUPER short Episode because it was a spur of the moment thing.
But we just had to share it because Erik does his impersonation of Mark Hamil's Joker.
Also, Erik will be on vacation for a week so we're padding out our schedule wink wink

]]> Hey everyone and welcome to Dungeons & Tangents
Today Robert and Erik B.S. about Batman and the Joker.
This is a SUPER short Episode because it was a spur of the moment thing.
But we just had to share it because Erik does his impersonation of Mark Hamil's Joker.
Also, Erik will be on vacation for a week so we're padding out our schedule wink wink

]]> Hey everyone and welcome to Dungeons & Tangents
Today Robert and Erik B.S. about Batman and the Joker.
This is a SUPER short Episode because it was a spur of the moment thing.
But we just had to share it because Erik does his impersonation of Mark Hamil's Joker.
Also, Erik will be on vacation for a week so we're padding out our schedule wink wink

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+DxgJf9Oe ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Knowledge History D&D - Episode 2: Setting up the Pieces (1953 - 1967) https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/khdd-2 92f9caae-07ed-4279-84e1-1974146175a0 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 06:15:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode, we continue the new series "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of the creation of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll intro you to the people who created D&D and how they first got interested in table top gaming. We talk through the early days of Gary Gygax, Don Kaye, and Dave Arneson. 14:29 false This episode, we continue the new series "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of the creation of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll intro you to the people who created D&D and how they first got interested in table top gaming. We talk through the early days of Gary Gygax, Don Kaye, and Dave Arneson.

Again, a lot of research went into this episode, so I'm sharing my bibliography.
I also highly recommend the following books:
Empire of Imagination by Michael Witwer
Of Dice And Men by David M. Ewalt

Music is used under the creative commons license.
"Rhythm Green" by Latch Swing (used during Part 1)
"Vanlig" by Jahzzar (used during Part 1)
"Eastminster" by Kevin MacLeod (used during Part 2)
"Genval" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 3)
These musicians can be found on freemusicarchive.org

Intro and Outro music written by Erik Dewhurst

]]> This episode, we continue the new series "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of the creation of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll intro you to the people who created D&D and how they first got interested in table top gaming. We talk through the early days of Gary Gygax, Don Kaye, and Dave Arneson.

Again, a lot of research went into this episode, so I'm sharing my bibliography.
I also highly recommend the following books:
Empire of Imagination by Michael Witwer
Of Dice And Men by David M. Ewalt

Music is used under the creative commons license.
"Rhythm Green" by Latch Swing (used during Part 1)
"Vanlig" by Jahzzar (used during Part 1)
"Eastminster" by Kevin MacLeod (used during Part 2)
"Genval" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 3)
These musicians can be found on freemusicarchive.org

Intro and Outro music written by Erik Dewhurst

]]> This episode, we continue the new series "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of the creation of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll intro you to the people who created D&D and how they first got interested in table top gaming. We talk through the early days of Gary Gygax, Don Kaye, and Dave Arneson.

Again, a lot of research went into this episode, so I'm sharing my bibliography.
I also highly recommend the following books:
Empire of Imagination by Michael Witwer
Of Dice And Men by David M. Ewalt

Music is used under the creative commons license.
"Rhythm Green" by Latch Swing (used during Part 1)
"Vanlig" by Jahzzar (used during Part 1)
"Eastminster" by Kevin MacLeod (used during Part 2)
"Genval" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 3)
These musicians can be found on freemusicarchive.org

Intro and Outro music written by Erik Dewhurst

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+HJlQMgNV ]]> Erik Dewhurst Episode 24: Criticals and Fumbles https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/24 ab5c924e-4cf8-4931-96aa-7fce3aa22a0f Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:15:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This Episode we're talking about, perhaps the most overused phrase in D&D; "Critical Hit". It's the moment in every D&D game where people scream and jump up and down. But Critical Hits haven't always been part of the game. We discuss the history, the mechanics, the narrative, and the different variations of critical hits and misses. 30:53 true This Episode we're talking about, perhaps the most overused phrase in D&D; "Critical Hit".
It's the moment in every D&D game where people scream and jump up and down. But Critical Hits haven't always been part of the game. We discuss the history, the mechanics, the narrative, and the different variations of critical hits and misses.

]]> This Episode we're talking about, perhaps the most overused phrase in D&D; "Critical Hit".
It's the moment in every D&D game where people scream and jump up and down. But Critical Hits haven't always been part of the game. We discuss the history, the mechanics, the narrative, and the different variations of critical hits and misses.

]]> This Episode we're talking about, perhaps the most overused phrase in D&D; "Critical Hit".
It's the moment in every D&D game where people scream and jump up and down. But Critical Hits haven't always been part of the game. We discuss the history, the mechanics, the narrative, and the different variations of critical hits and misses.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+uFK044RV ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Knowledge History D&D - Episode 1: The Prehistory to D&D (500 - 1950) https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/khdd-1 463bda4d-8991-4575-8e2e-9a90aa31ccd5 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:15:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode, Erik starts a new series called "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of how Dungeons & Dragons came into being. We'll start by releasing episodes every other week. This first episode starts with the prehistory of D&D from 500 AD to 1950. 14:45 false This episode, Erik starts a new series called "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of how Dungeons & Dragons came into being.
We'll start by releasing episodes every other week.
This first episode starts with the prehistory of D&D from 500 AD to 1950.

Since this episode involved a lot of research, I wanted to share all my sources and give credit where credit is due. So, here is my big thick bibliography. It wouldn't pass muster in a college level class, but you trust my sources are legit, right?
I also highly recommend the following books:
Empire of Imagination by Michael Witwer
Of Dice And Men by David M. Ewalt

Music is used under the creative commons license.
"Raga Bageshri" by Ashok Pathak (used during Part 1)
"Pierre" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 2)
"Tendresse" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 3)

Intro and Outro music written by Erik Dewhurst

]]> This episode, Erik starts a new series called "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of how Dungeons & Dragons came into being.
We'll start by releasing episodes every other week.
This first episode starts with the prehistory of D&D from 500 AD to 1950.

Since this episode involved a lot of research, I wanted to share all my sources and give credit where credit is due. So, here is my big thick bibliography. It wouldn't pass muster in a college level class, but you trust my sources are legit, right?
I also highly recommend the following books:
Empire of Imagination by Michael Witwer
Of Dice And Men by David M. Ewalt

Music is used under the creative commons license.
"Raga Bageshri" by Ashok Pathak (used during Part 1)
"Pierre" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 2)
"Tendresse" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 3)

Intro and Outro music written by Erik Dewhurst

]]> This episode, Erik starts a new series called "Knowledge - History - D&D". A chronological review of how Dungeons & Dragons came into being.
We'll start by releasing episodes every other week.
This first episode starts with the prehistory of D&D from 500 AD to 1950.

Since this episode involved a lot of research, I wanted to share all my sources and give credit where credit is due. So, here is my big thick bibliography. It wouldn't pass muster in a college level class, but you trust my sources are legit, right?
I also highly recommend the following books:
Empire of Imagination by Michael Witwer
Of Dice And Men by David M. Ewalt

Music is used under the creative commons license.
"Raga Bageshri" by Ashok Pathak (used during Part 1)
"Pierre" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 2)
"Tendresse" by Hicham Chahidi (used during Part 3)

Intro and Outro music written by Erik Dewhurst

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+LqrrKjfX ]]> Erik Dewhurst Episode 23: Alternative Methods of Play https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/23 d026f909-c933-4c49-87c0-4388b2681e66 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:15:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode Robert and Erik discuss 4 Alternative Methods of playing D&D. Play by mail, Flex groups, We go through the good and the bad of each one. Of course we talk about our opinions and experiences. Because... that's kinda how this podcast goes. 38:35 true This episode Robert and Erik discuss 4 Alternative Methods of playing D&D.
We go through the good and the bad of each one. Of course we talk about our opinions and experiences. Because... that's kinda how this podcast goes.

]]> This episode Robert and Erik discuss 4 Alternative Methods of playing D&D.
We go through the good and the bad of each one. Of course we talk about our opinions and experiences. Because... that's kinda how this podcast goes.

]]> This episode Robert and Erik discuss 4 Alternative Methods of playing D&D.
We go through the good and the bad of each one. Of course we talk about our opinions and experiences. Because... that's kinda how this podcast goes.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+bjNLuOxW ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 22: THAC0 & Armor Class https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/22 28614a38-6e34-4708-87d4-4a70c01ebd4f Tue, 03 Oct 2017 06:15:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Remember THAC0? What a THAC0 crap. In this episode we're going to recap the history of Armor Class and Attack Bonuses from 1st Edition of D&D through 5th edition. 33:33 true Remember THAC0? What a Thac0 crap.
In this episode we're going to recap the history of Armor Class and Attack Bonuses from 1st Edition of D&D through 5th edition.

We'll start by scratching our heads at the earliest mechanics for determining whether a weapon connected with the enemy.
Once we're done with that, we'll try to explain THAC0 to each other.
Then we'll review how Armor Class and THAC0 evolved into the d20 system.
A system that has become the core to D&D since the year 2000.

All in all, D&D has come quite a long way and I am very grateful for the progress.
Because I do not want to deal with 8 different charts just to hit an orc with a sword.

]]> Remember THAC0? What a Thac0 crap.
In this episode we're going to recap the history of Armor Class and Attack Bonuses from 1st Edition of D&D through 5th edition.

We'll start by scratching our heads at the earliest mechanics for determining whether a weapon connected with the enemy.
Once we're done with that, we'll try to explain THAC0 to each other.
Then we'll review how Armor Class and THAC0 evolved into the d20 system.
A system that has become the core to D&D since the year 2000.

All in all, D&D has come quite a long way and I am very grateful for the progress.
Because I do not want to deal with 8 different charts just to hit an orc with a sword.

]]> Remember THAC0? What a Thac0 crap.
In this episode we're going to recap the history of Armor Class and Attack Bonuses from 1st Edition of D&D through 5th edition.

We'll start by scratching our heads at the earliest mechanics for determining whether a weapon connected with the enemy.
Once we're done with that, we'll try to explain THAC0 to each other.
Then we'll review how Armor Class and THAC0 evolved into the d20 system.
A system that has become the core to D&D since the year 2000.

All in all, D&D has come quite a long way and I am very grateful for the progress.
Because I do not want to deal with 8 different charts just to hit an orc with a sword.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+4Ttrr9Oh ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 21: Psionics & Dinosaurs https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/21 94325904-71b1-48d5-85a8-5b60c570e92d Tue, 26 Sep 2017 05:45:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents The two of us get into a heated debate about Telepathy and T-Rexes in our worlds of Swords of Sorcery. 26:34 true Psionics suck.
So do Dinosaurs.
We really don't want that shit in our D&D.
The two of us get into a heated debate about Telepathy and T-Rexes in our worlds of Swords of Sorcery.
Psionics have been a semi-regular part of D&D for decades. As have Dinosaurs. But we're not fans of either.
The recent release of Tomb of Annihilation includes Dinosaur races, which has opened a few old wounds for us.

]]> Psionics suck.
So do Dinosaurs.
We really don't want that shit in our D&D.
The two of us get into a heated debate about Telepathy and T-Rexes in our worlds of Swords of Sorcery.
Psionics have been a semi-regular part of D&D for decades. As have Dinosaurs. But we're not fans of either.
The recent release of Tomb of Annihilation includes Dinosaur races, which has opened a few old wounds for us.

]]> Psionics suck.
So do Dinosaurs.
We really don't want that shit in our D&D.
The two of us get into a heated debate about Telepathy and T-Rexes in our worlds of Swords of Sorcery.
Psionics have been a semi-regular part of D&D for decades. As have Dinosaurs. But we're not fans of either.
The recent release of Tomb of Annihilation includes Dinosaur races, which has opened a few old wounds for us.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+OExn2B7p ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 20: Initiative https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/20 b6a873ea-aa9d-4a67-ad90-a2274282d23e Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:45:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Initiative is the D&D mechanic for deciding the order of play during an encounter. As players of D&D we don't often question how initiative works or how it could be different. But in this episode Robert and Erik do exactly that. Why do we use initiative? And what alternatives are there? Is there a better way to run initiative? 24:05 true Initiative is the D&D mechanic for deciding the order of play during an encounter.
As players of D&D we don't often question how initiative works or how it could be different.
But in this episode Robert and Erik do exactly that. Why do we use initiative? And what alternatives are there?
Is there a better way to run initiative?

]]> Initiative is the D&D mechanic for deciding the order of play during an encounter.
As players of D&D we don't often question how initiative works or how it could be different.
But in this episode Robert and Erik do exactly that. Why do we use initiative? And what alternatives are there?
Is there a better way to run initiative?

]]> Initiative is the D&D mechanic for deciding the order of play during an encounter.
As players of D&D we don't often question how initiative works or how it could be different.
But in this episode Robert and Erik do exactly that. Why do we use initiative? And what alternatives are there?
Is there a better way to run initiative?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+UEPHtkCe ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 19: Massive Tangent #2 - Rose City Comic Con 2017 https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/19 9925267c-d320-4b5e-bc18-67cdf86092a7 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This week Robert and Erik talk about the 2017 Rose City Comic Con. Rose City Comic Con is an annual comic book and pop culture convention that takes place here in Portland, Oregon each September. We went with some friends, saw the sights and wanted to share what we saw and out thoughts on Comic Cons in general The content of this episode is not 100% Dungeons and Dragons oriented, but chances are, we'll touch on subjects you care about. 47:07 true This week Robert and Erik talk about the 2017 Rose City Comic Con.
Rose City Comic Con is an annual comic book and pop culture convention that takes place here in Portland, Oregon each September.
We went with some friends, saw the sights and wanted to share what we saw and out thoughts on Comic Cons in general

The content of this episode is not 100% Dungeons and Dragons oriented, but chances are, we'll touch on subjects you care about.

]]> This week Robert and Erik talk about the 2017 Rose City Comic Con.
Rose City Comic Con is an annual comic book and pop culture convention that takes place here in Portland, Oregon each September.
We went with some friends, saw the sights and wanted to share what we saw and out thoughts on Comic Cons in general

The content of this episode is not 100% Dungeons and Dragons oriented, but chances are, we'll touch on subjects you care about.

]]> This week Robert and Erik talk about the 2017 Rose City Comic Con.
Rose City Comic Con is an annual comic book and pop culture convention that takes place here in Portland, Oregon each September.
We went with some friends, saw the sights and wanted to share what we saw and out thoughts on Comic Cons in general

The content of this episode is not 100% Dungeons and Dragons oriented, but chances are, we'll touch on subjects you care about.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+2l9gWR5g ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 18: Death of a Character https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/18 db0f16c7-0b48-435e-886a-eb0e8eda753a Tue, 05 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This episode we discuss the most unfortunate thing that can happen in a game of D&D. Running out of snacks. I mean... A player's Character Dying. We ask the question: "Can a game of D&D still be fun when a character dies?" And then we answer that question. 27:12 true This episode we discuss the most unfortunate thing that can happen in a game of D&D.
Running out of snacks.
I mean... A player's character dying.
We ask the question: "Can a game of D&D still be fun when a character dies?"
And then we answer that question.

]]> This episode we discuss the most unfortunate thing that can happen in a game of D&D.
Running out of snacks.
I mean... A player's character dying.
We ask the question: "Can a game of D&D still be fun when a character dies?"
And then we answer that question.

]]> This episode we discuss the most unfortunate thing that can happen in a game of D&D.
Running out of snacks.
I mean... A player's character dying.
We ask the question: "Can a game of D&D still be fun when a character dies?"
And then we answer that question.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+HaEJFLAO ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 17: Setting the Mood https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/17 8f73dc60-a4b3-48b5-a6c6-89dd439cef12 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Want to set the right mood with your D&D Players? We all do. In this episode we talk about methods that go beyond the game play. Creative means of using Audio, Visuals, Props and Voices 31:35 true Want to set the right mood with your D&D Players?
We all do.
In this episode we talk about methods that go beyond the game play.
Creative means of using Audio, Visuals, Props and Voices

]]> Want to set the right mood with your D&D Players?
We all do.
In this episode we talk about methods that go beyond the game play.
Creative means of using Audio, Visuals, Props and Voices

]]> Want to set the right mood with your D&D Players?
We all do.
In this episode we talk about methods that go beyond the game play.
Creative means of using Audio, Visuals, Props and Voices

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+x11e741E ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 16: Building a Backstory https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/16 fa911b33-0bac-432f-9b49-06713ac0faf0 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents We talk all about the back-stories of D&D characters. Do you need one?. Why? Where do I get one? 36:08 true Do D&D characters need a backstory and why? Where do I get one? Can I get a new one if mine's broken?
We talk about:
Inspirations for back-stories.
Mechanical devices to help with solo or collaborative back-story writing.
Limitations of the back-story.
And in the middle of our podcast we invent "D&D Speed-Dating" (patent pending). Find the gaming group of your dreams!

]]> Do D&D characters need a backstory and why? Where do I get one? Can I get a new one if mine's broken?
We talk about:
Inspirations for back-stories.
Mechanical devices to help with solo or collaborative back-story writing.
Limitations of the back-story.
And in the middle of our podcast we invent "D&D Speed-Dating" (patent pending). Find the gaming group of your dreams!

]]> Do D&D characters need a backstory and why? Where do I get one? Can I get a new one if mine's broken?
We talk about:
Inspirations for back-stories.
Mechanical devices to help with solo or collaborative back-story writing.
Limitations of the back-story.
And in the middle of our podcast we invent "D&D Speed-Dating" (patent pending). Find the gaming group of your dreams!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+zJd10ITC ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 15: Anatomy of an Encounter https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/15 32bce845-c260-4aaa-84e6-5db72233e13c Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Erik and Robert take a close look at the basic parts of D&D Encounter. We dissect encounters down to their key elements, then get into how Bruce Willis doesn't like water. 32:06 true Erik and Robert take a close look at what the basic parts of Encounters in D&D. We dissect them down to their key elements, then get into how Bruce Willis doesn't like water. Erik's big take away is: the players should always believe they can fail any encounter.

]]> Erik and Robert take a close look at what the basic parts of Encounters in D&D. We dissect them down to their key elements, then get into how Bruce Willis doesn't like water. Erik's big take away is: the players should always believe they can fail any encounter.

]]> Erik and Robert take a close look at what the basic parts of Encounters in D&D. We dissect them down to their key elements, then get into how Bruce Willis doesn't like water. Erik's big take away is: the players should always believe they can fail any encounter.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+5TFijOlM ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 14: Session Structure https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/14 15f1d26e-2d4a-4ab9-afb0-b470273ee259 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents Erik and Robert take a macro look at a session of D&D. The food, the banter, the setup, the getting settled and eventually the game play. 26:14 true Erik and Robert take a macro look at a session of D&D. The food, the banter, the setup, the getting settled and eventually the game play. Since D&D sessions can take between 3 to 6 hours, we discuss how that plays out and what to be aware of. The logistics of getting a group of people to come together for a common gaming experience is not trivial. And often it requires a lot of snack foods.

]]> Erik and Robert take a macro look at a session of D&D. The food, the banter, the setup, the getting settled and eventually the game play. Since D&D sessions can take between 3 to 6 hours, we discuss how that plays out and what to be aware of. The logistics of getting a group of people to come together for a common gaming experience is not trivial. And often it requires a lot of snack foods.

]]> Erik and Robert take a macro look at a session of D&D. The food, the banter, the setup, the getting settled and eventually the game play. Since D&D sessions can take between 3 to 6 hours, we discuss how that plays out and what to be aware of. The logistics of getting a group of people to come together for a common gaming experience is not trivial. And often it requires a lot of snack foods.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+BTINnE8L ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 13: Massive Tangent #1 - Castlevania https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/13 4a2da005-b680-4c00-916a-1234e942823b Tue, 01 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This being our 13th episode, we decided to review something spooky. Robert and Erik talk about the new Netflix series "Castlevania". We talk through every monotonous detail of the plot, so... Spoilers! 40:02 true This being our 13th episode, we decided to review something spooky. Robert and Erik talk about the new Netflix series "Castlevania". We talk through every monotonous detail of the plot, so... Spoilers!

To avoid spoiling anything for people who don't want things spoiled, I'm not putting anything more here. So there.

]]> This being our 13th episode, we decided to review something spooky. Robert and Erik talk about the new Netflix series "Castlevania". We talk through every monotonous detail of the plot, so... Spoilers!

To avoid spoiling anything for people who don't want things spoiled, I'm not putting anything more here. So there.

]]> This being our 13th episode, we decided to review something spooky. Robert and Erik talk about the new Netflix series "Castlevania". We talk through every monotonous detail of the plot, so... Spoilers!

To avoid spoiling anything for people who don't want things spoiled, I'm not putting anything more here. So there.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+jvBuvjBl ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 12: Tools for Character Generation https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/12 3e4e1abd-035b-4bf4-890d-9a796374cb98 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems. 26:56 true In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems.

Character Generation systems we mention:

Third party content providers we mention:

Subreddits worth looking at:

If you have questions or comments, you can find us on Twitter:
@dungeon_tangent

Anything else you might want to know about us can be found here:
www.dungeonsandtangents.net

]]> In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems.

Character Generation systems we mention:

Third party content providers we mention:

Subreddits worth looking at:

If you have questions or comments, you can find us on Twitter:
@dungeon_tangent

Anything else you might want to know about us can be found here:
www.dungeonsandtangents.net

]]> In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems.

Character Generation systems we mention:

Third party content providers we mention:

Subreddits worth looking at:

If you have questions or comments, you can find us on Twitter:
@dungeon_tangent

Anything else you might want to know about us can be found here:
www.dungeonsandtangents.net

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+qeV3QRSa ]]> Erik Dewhurst Chris Rutledge Episode 11: D&D Beyond - Pricing Announcement https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/11 894c1c36-542a-4590-b2d0-67861d37d36b Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&D online ecosystem. 22:16 true In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&D online ecosystem.

D&D Beyond is scheduled to release August 15th

One Time Fees:

  • Source Books (PHB, DMG, Monster Manual, Volo's Guide, etc.) $29.99
  • Adventure Modules (Curse of Strahd, Lost mine of Phandelver, etc.): $24.99 each
  • First Week Special: $19.99 each for PHB, DMG, Monster Manual

Subscriptions:

  • Hero: $2.99/month
  • Master: $5.99/month

See more here: D&D Beyond - How much will it cost?
or here: Release Date August 15th - Pricing Details Announced

]]> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&D online ecosystem.

D&D Beyond is scheduled to release August 15th

One Time Fees:

  • Source Books (PHB, DMG, Monster Manual, Volo's Guide, etc.) $29.99
  • Adventure Modules (Curse of Strahd, Lost mine of Phandelver, etc.): $24.99 each
  • First Week Special: $19.99 each for PHB, DMG, Monster Manual

Subscriptions:

  • Hero: $2.99/month
  • Master: $5.99/month

See more here: D&D Beyond - How much will it cost?
or here: Release Date August 15th - Pricing Details Announced

]]> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&D online ecosystem.

D&D Beyond is scheduled to release August 15th

One Time Fees:

  • Source Books (PHB, DMG, Monster Manual, Volo's Guide, etc.) $29.99
  • Adventure Modules (Curse of Strahd, Lost mine of Phandelver, etc.): $24.99 each
  • First Week Special: $19.99 each for PHB, DMG, Monster Manual

Subscriptions:

  • Hero: $2.99/month
  • Master: $5.99/month

See more here: D&D Beyond - How much will it cost?
or here: Release Date August 15th - Pricing Details Announced

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+iOBCQcaz ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 10: D&D Beyond https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/10 2e9d00da-d471-4d58-8cd0-834ae755f07e Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:30:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about. 22:18 true In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about.

Here is the timeline we run through:

  • May 2014 - Fantasy grounds in steam
  • July 2014 - WOTC releases D&D 5e
  • April 2015 - Lost Mine of Phandelver on Fantasy Grounds.
  • June 2015 - Geek & Sundry starts "Critical Role" on Twitch
  • March 2016 - WOTC starts "Dice Camera Acton" on Twitch
  • July 2016 - Roll20 licensing deal
  • August 2016 - Twitch acquired by Curse
  • Nov 2016 - Twitch becomes Exclusive MTG video content/tournament broadcasting
  • Early 2017 - DNDBeyond.com alpha
  • Early March 2017 - WOTC announces DND beyond as app
  • March 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 1 beta
  • June 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 2 beta
]]> In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about.

Here is the timeline we run through:

  • May 2014 - Fantasy grounds in steam
  • July 2014 - WOTC releases D&D 5e
  • April 2015 - Lost Mine of Phandelver on Fantasy Grounds.
  • June 2015 - Geek & Sundry starts "Critical Role" on Twitch
  • March 2016 - WOTC starts "Dice Camera Acton" on Twitch
  • July 2016 - Roll20 licensing deal
  • August 2016 - Twitch acquired by Curse
  • Nov 2016 - Twitch becomes Exclusive MTG video content/tournament broadcasting
  • Early 2017 - DNDBeyond.com alpha
  • Early March 2017 - WOTC announces DND beyond as app
  • March 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 1 beta
  • June 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 2 beta
]]> In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about.

Here is the timeline we run through:

  • May 2014 - Fantasy grounds in steam
  • July 2014 - WOTC releases D&D 5e
  • April 2015 - Lost Mine of Phandelver on Fantasy Grounds.
  • June 2015 - Geek & Sundry starts "Critical Role" on Twitch
  • March 2016 - WOTC starts "Dice Camera Acton" on Twitch
  • July 2016 - Roll20 licensing deal
  • August 2016 - Twitch acquired by Curse
  • Nov 2016 - Twitch becomes Exclusive MTG video content/tournament broadcasting
  • Early 2017 - DNDBeyond.com alpha
  • Early March 2017 - WOTC announces DND beyond as app
  • March 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 1 beta
  • June 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 2 beta
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+BOwU6VQd ]]> Erik Dewhurst Chris Rutledge Episode 9: Adventure Prep https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/9 36064349-e9cd-44ea-b6e7-5b7bf603e47d Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss DM techniques for preparing a new Adventure. 50:31 true We talk through casting NPCs, buying materials, gathering and writing your own reference materials, the fears of being a DM and how to create conflict. The good kinda conflict. You know? The kind that involves killing goblins.

Our official website: http://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/

]]> We talk through casting NPCs, buying materials, gathering and writing your own reference materials, the fears of being a DM and how to create conflict. The good kinda conflict. You know? The kind that involves killing goblins.

Our official website: http://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/

]]> We talk through casting NPCs, buying materials, gathering and writing your own reference materials, the fears of being a DM and how to create conflict. The good kinda conflict. You know? The kind that involves killing goblins.

Our official website: http://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+CfWu2flw ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 8: Memorable Moments https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/8 7a0468d5-c672-476e-a20f-dfeef2940f32 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 19:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss how to make gaming moments that stick with you. We talk through the three most memorable moments we've experienced, then talk through what it is that make them a fun experience and something we remember years later. 52:29 true In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss how to make a gaming moments that stick in our memories.
We talk through the three most memorable moments we've experienced, then talk through what it is that make them a fun experience and something we remember years later.

Here are a bunch of our references:

]]> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss how to make a gaming moments that stick in our memories.
We talk through the three most memorable moments we've experienced, then talk through what it is that make them a fun experience and something we remember years later.

Here are a bunch of our references:

]]> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss how to make a gaming moments that stick in our memories.
We talk through the three most memorable moments we've experienced, then talk through what it is that make them a fun experience and something we remember years later.

Here are a bunch of our references:

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+npj0ABaS ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 7: Metagaming https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/7 7081349b-0bcc-4d75-a465-d1f69a410b29 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the contentious subject of metagaming. We define metagaming as "The use of knowledge from outside a game's universe to gain an advantage inside of a game's universe." We talk about what it is, how it can help or hurt a gaming experience, ways of stopping or curbing metagaming, horror stories, and donuts. 43:17 true In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the contentious subject of metagaming.
We define metagaming as "The use of knowledge from outside a game's universe to gain an advantage inside of a game's universe."
We talk about what it is, how it can help or hurt a gaming experience, ways of stopping or curbing metagaming, horror stories, and donuts.

Here are links to the various people and products we mention. We did a lot of intellectualizing and thus, didn't mention a lot of people or products.

]]> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the contentious subject of metagaming.
We define metagaming as "The use of knowledge from outside a game's universe to gain an advantage inside of a game's universe."
We talk about what it is, how it can help or hurt a gaming experience, ways of stopping or curbing metagaming, horror stories, and donuts.

Here are links to the various people and products we mention. We did a lot of intellectualizing and thus, didn't mention a lot of people or products.

]]> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the contentious subject of metagaming.
We define metagaming as "The use of knowledge from outside a game's universe to gain an advantage inside of a game's universe."
We talk about what it is, how it can help or hurt a gaming experience, ways of stopping or curbing metagaming, horror stories, and donuts.

Here are links to the various people and products we mention. We did a lot of intellectualizing and thus, didn't mention a lot of people or products.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+tw6F2sOO ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 6: Miniatures https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/6 43a99841-3cb4-4316-8e56-d09118fd63b8 Wed, 31 May 2017 19:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents This time, Robert and Erik talk Miniatures. Big, medium, and small. Pewter, plastic, and paper. We discuss miniatures that help with tactics and establish a shared understanding. We talk scale, brands, painting, transportation options, and the sexism of fantasy and how it translates to miniatures. 50:56 true This time, Robert and Erik talk Miniatures. Big, medium, and small. Pewter, plastic, and paper. We discuss miniatures that help with tactics and establish a shared understanding.
We talk scale, brands, painting, transportation options, and the sexism of fantasy and how it translates to miniatures.

Here are link to the various people and products we mention:

Games Shops in PDX we know about:

]]> This time, Robert and Erik talk Miniatures. Big, medium, and small. Pewter, plastic, and paper. We discuss miniatures that help with tactics and establish a shared understanding.
We talk scale, brands, painting, transportation options, and the sexism of fantasy and how it translates to miniatures.

Here are link to the various people and products we mention:

Games Shops in PDX we know about:

]]> This time, Robert and Erik talk Miniatures. Big, medium, and small. Pewter, plastic, and paper. We discuss miniatures that help with tactics and establish a shared understanding.
We talk scale, brands, painting, transportation options, and the sexism of fantasy and how it translates to miniatures.

Here are link to the various people and products we mention:

Games Shops in PDX we know about:

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+ykCBLA_7 ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 5: Maps https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/5 98a185ee-dac7-4a62-97ce-e211c6811a0d Wed, 10 May 2017 19:45:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Maps. We discuss maps that inspire, establish setting, help with tactics or help establish a shared understanding. Then we get philosophical about how maps and other inspirational pieces need to leave gaps that the viewer can fill with their imagination. It gets all existential. Then we talked about Mel Gibson LARPing. 56:38 true In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Maps.

We discuss maps that inspire, establish setting, help with tactics or establish a shared understanding. Then we get philosophical about how maps and other inspirational pieces need to leave gaps that the viewer can fill with their imagination. It gets all existential. Then we talked about Mel Gibson LARPing.

Here are link to things we mention so you don't think we're making stuff up:

Works of Karen Wynn Fonstad

]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Maps.

We discuss maps that inspire, establish setting, help with tactics or establish a shared understanding. Then we get philosophical about how maps and other inspirational pieces need to leave gaps that the viewer can fill with their imagination. It gets all existential. Then we talked about Mel Gibson LARPing.

Here are link to things we mention so you don't think we're making stuff up:

Works of Karen Wynn Fonstad

]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Maps.

We discuss maps that inspire, establish setting, help with tactics or establish a shared understanding. Then we get philosophical about how maps and other inspirational pieces need to leave gaps that the viewer can fill with their imagination. It gets all existential. Then we talked about Mel Gibson LARPing.

Here are link to things we mention so you don't think we're making stuff up:

Works of Karen Wynn Fonstad

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+4k7dACSa ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 4: Narration https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/4 8eb2483e-6b1d-4a0c-8f77-aa7196b0dd92 Thu, 04 May 2017 19:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this Episode, Chris Rutledge joins Erik to talk about Narration. We discuss back stories, settings, imagery verses perception, environmental consistency, building your descriptive vocabulary and a bunch of other subjects. They all surround the central ideas of keeping the players engaged, believing in the world of the game, and having fun. 44:48 true In this Episode, Chris Rutledge joins Erik to talk about Narration. We discuss back stories, settings, imagery verses perception, environmental consistency, building your descriptive vocabulary and a bunch of other subjects. They all surround the central ideas of keeping the players engaged, believing in the world of the game, and having fun.

Things we reference (or blatantly endorse):

]]> In this Episode, Chris Rutledge joins Erik to talk about Narration. We discuss back stories, settings, imagery verses perception, environmental consistency, building your descriptive vocabulary and a bunch of other subjects. They all surround the central ideas of keeping the players engaged, believing in the world of the game, and having fun.

Things we reference (or blatantly endorse):

]]> In this Episode, Chris Rutledge joins Erik to talk about Narration. We discuss back stories, settings, imagery verses perception, environmental consistency, building your descriptive vocabulary and a bunch of other subjects. They all surround the central ideas of keeping the players engaged, believing in the world of the game, and having fun.

Things we reference (or blatantly endorse):

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+RZf8xvsR ]]> Erik Dewhurst Chris Rutledge Episode 3: Table Manners https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/3 9dbd9e05-0619-4ed1-8324-f52931ab74a0 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 19:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Table Manners. We discuss an obscene amount of topics: Good and bad Banter, staying focused while gaming, eating at the table, knowing the rules, player preparedness, arguing with DMs, and what DMs can do to ruin a game. 1:03:45 true In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Table Manners. We discuss an obscene amount of topics: Good and bad Banter, staying focused while gaming, eating at the table, knowing the rules, player preparedness, arguing with DMs, and what DMs can do to ruin a game.

Things we reference:

]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Table Manners. We discuss an obscene amount of topics: Good and bad Banter, staying focused while gaming, eating at the table, knowing the rules, player preparedness, arguing with DMs, and what DMs can do to ruin a game.

Things we reference:

]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk Table Manners. We discuss an obscene amount of topics: Good and bad Banter, staying focused while gaming, eating at the table, knowing the rules, player preparedness, arguing with DMs, and what DMs can do to ruin a game.

Things we reference:

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+-F-QLM_t ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 2: We can talk about dice for hours https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/2 84b80cba-d24f-4758-bcbd-5685802197ba Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk dice... for an hour! We discuss the purpose of dice, dice accuracy, dice superstitions, dice rolling, and our first memories of dice. 58:53 true In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk dice... for an hour! We discuss the purpose of dice, dice accuracy, dice superstitions, dice rolling, and our first memories of dice.

Things we mention:

]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk dice... for an hour! We discuss the purpose of dice, dice accuracy, dice superstitions, dice rolling, and our first memories of dice.

Things we mention:

]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik talk dice... for an hour! We discuss the purpose of dice, dice accuracy, dice superstitions, dice rolling, and our first memories of dice.

Things we mention:

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+k-HF6q6Y ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman Episode 1: What the hell are we calling this? https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/1 67400987-f8bb-438a-91cd-e9ac843842ca Sun, 23 Apr 2017 19:00:00 -0700 admin@dungeonsandtangents.net (Dungeons & Tangents) full Dungeons & Tangents In this Episode, Robert and Erik try to stay on topic. The topic being; what to name this Podcast. We discuss other podcasts, potential names, and past D&D experiences. 34:08 true In this Episode, Robert and Erik try to stay on topic. The topic being; what to name this Podcast. We discuss other podcasts, potential names, and past D&D experiences.

Podcasts we mention:

Names we discuss:

  • DM Academy
  • Funny Dice
  • Dungeon Debacle
  • Dungeon Debauchery
  • “What’s this 20 Sided Die doing in my dreams?”
  • D20 Dreams
  • 20 Sided Podcast
  • Bob & Erik Save the World
  • Murder Hobos
  • THE Murder Hobos

Art for 1-900-D20-DRMS came from these artists:

Music:

  • Classical Guitar Intro by Erik Dewhurst
  • 80’s Sax music: unknown source
]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik try to stay on topic. The topic being; what to name this Podcast. We discuss other podcasts, potential names, and past D&D experiences.

Podcasts we mention:

Names we discuss:

  • DM Academy
  • Funny Dice
  • Dungeon Debacle
  • Dungeon Debauchery
  • “What’s this 20 Sided Die doing in my dreams?”
  • D20 Dreams
  • 20 Sided Podcast
  • Bob & Erik Save the World
  • Murder Hobos
  • THE Murder Hobos

Art for 1-900-D20-DRMS came from these artists:

Music:

  • Classical Guitar Intro by Erik Dewhurst
  • 80’s Sax music: unknown source
]]> In this Episode, Robert and Erik try to stay on topic. The topic being; what to name this Podcast. We discuss other podcasts, potential names, and past D&D experiences.

Podcasts we mention:

Names we discuss:

  • DM Academy
  • Funny Dice
  • Dungeon Debacle
  • Dungeon Debauchery
  • “What’s this 20 Sided Die doing in my dreams?”
  • D20 Dreams
  • 20 Sided Podcast
  • Bob & Erik Save the World
  • Murder Hobos
  • THE Murder Hobos

Art for 1-900-D20-DRMS came from these artists:

Music:

  • Classical Guitar Intro by Erik Dewhurst
  • 80’s Sax music: unknown source
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hq4SWyWv+MBzaAzbp ]]> Erik Dewhurst Robert Sherman