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We need to talk about the horny gelatinous cube in the room: All the D&D events from this week.

This week we... *sigh* We talk about WotC. Again. We don't want to keep having these talks, but here we are. Kay Purcell and David Lee discuss the 2014/2024 Player's Handbook situation on D&D Beyond, the power (and dangers) of community, and discuss the D&D Direct.

Kay Purcell

30.08.2024

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Asexuality in TTRPGs, character backstories and more with Rowan from Mage Hand High Five

We sat down with Rowan from Mage Hand High Five and dove deep into asexual representation and the rarely-seen but much-loved ace characters we find in the TTRPG space. We also chatted about character backstories as a part of worldbuilding, and the importance of improvisation and collaboration in TTRPGs. Tune in to hear how Kay weaponizes their asexuality in games, and testing out gender identity through role play and... Stardew Valley.

Kay Purcell

27.08.2024

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Dive into the 2024 D&D Player's Hand Book with us! Thank you WotC for providing us a copy!

This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee dive deep into the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Hand Book, answering questions, discussing changes to character creation, species, backgrounds, subclasses, the "bad" art, and more!

Kay Purcell

08.08.2024

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What am I Rolling, indie TTRPGs, Yes, and... and more with Fiona Howart of What am I Rolling? Podcast

This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee sat down with Fiona Howart of What am I Rolling? Podcast to talk about improv and the power of yes, and at the table, which TTRPG systems and mechanics stand out to a GM who has run more than 60 different systems, and the importance of rewarding players when they actually work together. We also discuss EUphoria AP and the Summer of Sci-Fi!

Kay Purcell

05.08.2024

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Race, Gender, & Pregnancy Roll Tables in early D&D with Historian Stefan Huddleston @Umbral_KnightX

How do you make a sustainable TTPRG actual play or podcast? What do punk music and TTRPG APs have in common? What's it like to be a music or gaming journalist? This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee sat down with Will of Live From The Apocalypse for an incredible chat about a wide array of topics.

Kay Purcell

31.07.2024

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Summer Camp Caper - a Monsterhearts Magnificent Pride charity game

It's summer, it's the 80's, and things are about to heat up for this group of human-adjacent campers! Join this incredible cast for a game of Monsterhearts as they try to solve a mystery, catch a murderer, and keep their secrets. Come for the sick 80's tunes and stay for the catty banter!

Kay Purcell

30.07.2024

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One-Shots

Songs of the Spellbound Sea & custom D&D 5

Kay Purcell

29.07.2024

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Voices in the Wood, sustainable TTRPG APs, & more with Will from Live from the Apocalypse

Kay Purcell

13.07.2024

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Whiskey, Make-A-Wish, Roll for Wishes, Roll for Beer, & more with Llogomancy

We sat down with James Keller of Llogomancy to talk about his work with Make-A-Wish and the Trans Empowerment Project, the Roll For Beer podcast, and their amazing, upcoming Roll for Wishes charity project, but not without taking a few detours, including whiskey, beer, and the best Canadian food.

Kay Purcell

06.07.2024

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The TTRPG Group/Campaign Consent Checklist

This free TTRPG resource and safety tool which streamlines the process of identifying and compiling Lines & Veils, creating one, easy-to-reference document which preserves the privacy of individual player answers.

Kay Purcell

04.07.2024

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