The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish

Topics discussed include player motivation and risk assessment, creating factions and quest lists, putting characters at risk to create tension, world generation and example worlds, the secret of St. Yudrith and the Greywall Priory, and a discussion on factions and saving the Glooming.

Guest Jennell Jaquays, D&D RPG News commentator, discusses not giving up on 5e due to frustrations with Hasbro. They also review 'Weapons of Legend', explore pricing magic items, and the importance of session zero in clear communication and understanding game mechanics.

In this podcast, they discuss their preparations for a role-playing game session in the Shadowdark RPG. They explore the use of transparent images and incorporating characters into the story. They also delve into using dice rolls to determine outcomes and fighting creatures like oozes and wolves. They talk about a recent double zero roll and the mechanics of prophecy, as well as uncovering secrets in a vault and the game preparation and resources of Sly Flourish.

Discussion on the unique aspects of Level Up Advanced 5e, the fall of 5e, personalizing 5e games, gaming screens and reference sheets for tabletop RPGs, divisions within the TTRPG community, introducing new RPG systems, using different books in D&D gameplay, and traps and manipulating game mechanics in tabletop RPGs.

Discussion on the enjoyment of running the Shadow Dark RPG, comparing it to 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Recap of previous session involving summoning frogs. Encounter with adventurous shenanigans and marrow wolves. Ways to seal the rift and save Barbara. Discussion on session count and storyline depth.

The hosts discuss their thoughts on the past year and what to expect in the world of tabletop role-playing games. Learn how to add monster tokens to Alber Rodeo VTT platform. Discover the benefits of using treasure parcels and monster tokens in TTRPGs. Get an overview of the Core 20 RPG system. Explore developments in the TTRPG community, including the 5e artisanal monster database. Excitement for upcoming TTRPG releases like Tales of the Valiant and Daggerheart. Discuss the popularity of tabletop role-playing games during the pandemic era. Recommendations for choosing the right TTRPG adventure.

Discussion on book bundles for Numenera, Kobold Guides, and Level Up Advanced 5e. Detailed exploration of A5E's Monstrous Menagerie and Trials and Treasures and their benefits for DMs. Insight into travel options in 5e books. Tips for one-on-one games and handling weeks of prep time. The importance of thoughtful feedback in RPGs.

Discussion about experiences playing Shadowdark RPG and running The Gloaming campaign. Ventures into the depths beneath a village to find Barberog. Introduction to characters and leveling system. Lack of central theme causing player confusion. Exploring fifth tier spell scroll 'Divine Vengeance'. Discussing mage hand, Barberog, and next steps.

Discussion on Hasbro's layoffs and the impact on the RPG community. Tips on getting more value from random tables. Favorite RPG products of 2023 including Tome of Beasts 1 and Zobeck Clockwork City. Dealing with GM burnout and incorporating character-focused side quests.

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming! Shadowdark RPG Campaign Notebook available to Sly Flourish patrons Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Shadowdark RPG Cursed Scroll 1 Dyson Maps