The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Dragonbane Boxed Set Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Sep 15, 2025
Dive into exciting discussions around customizing your D&D experience through retail partnerships and unique player dynamics. Explore the innovative mechanics of the Dragonbane box set, emphasizing skill-focused gameplay. Delve into the ethics of treasure hunting in RPGs and strategies for navigating morally complex scenarios. Plus, get practical tips for running engaging 90-minute sessions and discover the joys of solo play with thrilling narrative adventures. Uncover the beautiful mess of D&D and the nostalgia surrounding new starter sets!
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Roll-Under Clarity
- Dragonbane uses a d20 roll-under system where players always know their target number, simplifying success chances.
- Boons and banes stack and cancel, letting GMs adjust difficulty without hidden target numbers.
Player-Driven Progression
- Dragonbane progression is skill-driven and player-marked rather than level-based, with increases capped at 18.
- Hitting 18 or notable accomplishments grant heroic abilities, so advancement feels steady and meaningful.
Pace Character Growth Intentionally
- Use session outcomes to mark skills and then roll to increase them at session end for gradual growth.
- Award heroic abilities after major accomplishments to pace power and keep hit point growth minimal.
