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Memoirs of a Dracolich – Lazy RPG Talk Show

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Mar 31, 2025

Dive into the world of tabletop RPGs with exciting insights on Kickstarter projects like Free5e and the Alien RPG Evolved Edition. Explore the potential impact of a Creative Commons 5e RPG for global accessibility. Engage with the challenges of running high-stakes encounters featuring formidable Dracoliches. Uncover tips on flexible rules and strategic initiative handling in combat to enhance player experiences. Plus, discover the latest discussions on D&D 2024's stealth mechanics and promote better online gameplay behavior!

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ADVICE

Support Free5e

Support the Free5e Kickstarter on Kickstarter to help make 5e accessible to everyone.
The project aims to create a comprehensive 5e SRD under Creative Commons, including accessible formats.

ADVICE

Back Alien RPG

Consider backing the Alien RPG Evolved Edition Kickstarter for a cool starter set.
Mike Shea recommends the starter set and praises the Alien RPG system.

ANECDOTE

Sigil's Demise

Wizards of the Coast laid off most of the Sigil development team, then promoted Sigil miniatures.
Mike Shea questions this decision, highlighting the "unpainted" miniatures and missing gold dragon.

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The Alexandrian

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Justin Alexander

Merrick's Musings

Merrick Blackman

Guide to Shadowdark Monster Statistics

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Matt Dietrich

The City of Arches

Mike Shea

Forge of Foes

Scott Gray

Teos Abadia

Tales of the Valiant Game Master's Guide

Not specified

Mike Shea

Level Up: Advanced 5e's Trials and Treasure

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Various

Level Up: Advanced 5e's Trials and Treasure is a supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, focusing on providing Dungeon Masters with tools and resources for creating engaging and challenging encounters. It offers a variety of pre-generated encounters, random tables, and guidance on designing custom encounters. The book aims to streamline the encounter-building process, allowing DMs to focus on other aspects of their game. It includes options for different levels and environments, ensuring versatility for various campaigns. Level Up: Advanced 5e's Trials and Treasure is a valuable resource for DMs of all experience levels.

Creating and Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark

Michael Putlack

Lazy DM's Companion

Mike Shea

Dungeon Master Guide

Core Rule Book

The Dungeon Master's Guide is one of the three main core rulebooks for Dungeons & Dragons, along with the Player's Handbook and Monster Manual. It provides the Dungeon Master with the tools and resources needed to create adventures, invent monsters, solve mysteries, and explore fantasy worlds. The book includes dozens of tables to inspire decisions and keep the game flowing smoothly, helping to immerse players in the game. It is essential for running D&D games and filling them with characters and stories.

Dungeon Master Guide

Core Rule Book

Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

None

Mike Shea

Tales of the Valiant Monster Vault

Kobold Press

The Tales of the Valiant Monster Vault is a vital resource for Game Masters of the Tales of the Valiant roleplaying game. It includes more than 400 monsters, creatures, and NPCs, providing a wide range of challenges for players. The volume offers detailed descriptions and statistics for each entry, as well as guidance on how to integrate these monsters into game encounters. Available in both hardcover and PDF formats, this book is essential for enhancing the gaming experience with diverse and engaging adversaries.