

The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish
mike@slyflourish.com
The Lazy RPG Talk Show and the Lazy GM Prep show. D&D news, commentary, spotlights, Q&A, and lazy GM prep with Mike Shea of Sly Flourish.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 24, 2023 • 36min
A Forest Dragon Wants Beer – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 12 Lazy GM Prep
In this episode of the RPG podcast, SlyFlares' Lazy GM Prep discusses multiple quests and factions in their ongoing campaign. They also talk about their search for an ancient Cairn and share their extensive preparation for a fun Shadow Dark game. Listeners are encouraged to support Sly Flour through their newsletter, Patreon, and other products.

Nov 20, 2023 • 53min
WOTC Brings D&D to Schools – Lazy RPG Talk Show
This podcast covers topics such as D&D in schools, digital interoperability in 5E, rebuying products, and the lack of standard for digital media. It also discusses the importance of machine-readable RPG content and the benefits of using plugins like D&D Beyond. Other topics include using D&D Beyond maps and the Level Up Advanced 5V plugin, preparing for tabletop RPG sessions, and the significance of treasure, locations, monsters, and NPCs in RPGs.

Nov 17, 2023 • 38min
Mugdulblub! – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 11 Lazy GM Prep
Discussion of the challenges and loot obtained in the dangerous dungeon. Campaign planning and character deaths in the deadly game. Exploration of various locations, NPCs, and treasure options. Character-driven secret and arc revealing Morgan's mother's true identity. Discussion about potential treasures and artifacts. Game preparation and promotion for the upcoming adventure.

Nov 13, 2023 • 51min
A Digital 5e Utopia – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Discussion on current deals on RPG products, including a three-for-two deal on certain D&D books. The significance of the roll20 character builder update and the need for unified, accessible, and machine-readable RPG materials. The value of converting RPG content into digital formats. Using monuments to create dynamic battles in Dungeons and Dragons. Separating secrets and clues from NPCs in RPGs. Collaborative storytelling and rule-making in RPGs.

Nov 10, 2023 • 34min
Gelatenous Cubes! – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 10 Lazy GM Prep
In this podcast, they discuss the ongoing Shadowdark RPG campaign, encountering a gelatinous cube, planning next steps, and alternative hex crawling rules for the game. They also talk about determining roles and tasks, selecting weather and monuments, and preparing for a D&D session. Additionally, they discuss sorcerer spells and staff abilities, expressing gratitude to listeners.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
Best Values in TTRPG Books – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Exploring high value RPG products and the factors that make them valuable. The hosts discuss the value of TTRPG books, campaign settings, creating table usable content, and outlining NPCs. They also delve into the concept of fantastic locations in TTRPGs and provide tips for adjusting the deadly encounter benchmark for wave-based combat.

Nov 3, 2023 • 44min
Run I6 Ravenloft with Shadowdark
Mike shares his experiences, tips, and tricks for running the original 1983 I6 Ravenloft using the Shadowdark RPG.
Show Contents
00:00 Show Start
01:17 Did Shadowdark and Ravenloft Work Well Together?
03:26 Get Ravenloft for $3
05:21 Main Experiences Running Ravenloft with Shadowdark
05:30 Use 5th Level Characters
08:06 Use Twice as Many Pregens as you Have Players -- Plan for Death
09:28 Include Some Silvered Weapons
10:31 Use Old-School Mapping
11:35 We Got Through a Lot of the Castle -- They Ran from a Lot
12:55 Introducing Shadowdark to 5e Players
20:06 Running Ravenloft in One Session
28:29 Modifying Ravenloft for Shadowdark -- Very Little Needed
35:59 Patreon Toolkit to Run Ravenloft with Shadowdark
39:50 VTT Ravenloft Maps
40:46 Other Ways to Run Ravenloft
41:57 Ravenloft + Shadowdark = Awesome
Links
Visit the Sly Flourish Blog
Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter
Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast
Support Sly Flourish on Patreon
Buy Sly Flourish Books
I6 Ravenloft (affiliate link)
Shadowdark RPG
Shadowdarklings
Running Ravenloft / Curse of Strahd in a Single Session
Ravenloft VTT maps (affiliate Link)

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 6min
Is Planescape Worth It? – Lazy RPG Talk Show
Topics discussed include the Planescape book and its value, defensive capabilities in the Dungeon Master's Guide, using playlists for RPG scenes, and the importance of background music in online play.

Oct 27, 2023 • 27min
Mutant Catfish! – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 9 Lazy GM Prep
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

Oct 23, 2023 • 59min
Defining Adventure Types – Lazy RPG Talk Show
The podcast discusses D&D and RPG news, including the Black Flag System Reference Document. They compare different versions of the cult fanatic monster in Dungeons and Dragons. They share lazy tricks for making great magic items. They explore defining adventure types and styles, highlighting the need for different preparation and running styles. They discuss the differences between dungeon crawl and infiltration adventures. They share a memorable story about rescuing a gift from a moon overrun by terasques. They discuss a Halloween game using Shadow Dark rules. They also mention the different types of adventure content and encourage support.