The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish How RPGs Die – Lazy RPG Talk Show
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Apr 14, 2025 Delve into the recent shakeup at Wizards of the Coast as key figures depart, potentially reshaping the future of D&D. Explore the rise of one-on-one RPG sessions that enhance player agency. Discover insights on the evolution toward D&D's sixth edition and the state of the Old School Renaissance. Get tips for using index cards as a prep tool and learn about revamped Beholder tactics from the new Monster Manual. Plus, engage with community resources that enrich the RPG experience.
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D&D Designers Depart
- Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins, key architects of D&D 2024, left Wizards of the Coast.
- This marks a significant shift in D&D's design team, following Mike Mearls' departure.
Running the Beholder
- When running the D&D 2024 Beholder, adjust hit points based on party size and desired challenge.
- Increase hit points if facing more than four characters.
Beholder Counter Strategies
- Pair the Beholder with creatures possessing blindsight or tremorsense.
- This counters players using fog cloud or darkness to nullify the Beholder's eye rays.
