The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Eberron Forge of the Artificer is Weird – Lazy RPG Talk Show
10 snips
Jul 21, 2025 Dive into the bizarre world of Eberron's Forge of the Artificer and its unique quirks. Discover the new Lazy 5e treasure generator designed to enhance gameplay. Get insights on the Creative Commons release of the Black Flag system and what that means for players. Explore the upcoming D&D Starter Set's role in attracting newcomers. Plus, learn tips on running a Death Knight smoothly and balancing magic item pricing for a fairer game experience!
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Creative Commons License Benefits
- Tales of the Valiant's Black Flag SRD moving from the viral Orc license to Creative Commons boosts open content and intermixing.
- All four 5e versions now share compatible Creative Commons licenses, aiding publishers and tool makers.
Forge of the Artificer Critique
- "Forge of the Artificer" is a thin, mostly character option booklet, updating the Artificer for D&D 2024 but adds limited campaign support.
- There is skepticism about its value and necessity given existing Eberron sources and repeated artificer versions.
Running a Tough Death Knight
- Mike Shea ran a powerful Death Knight encounter, boosting its hit points to 450 and nerfing the martial undead feature.
- He used "dreadful blessings" instead of legendary resistances, which players preferred.
