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

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.

Experience Shadowdark RPG campaign based on Curse Scroll 1 with fun and wacky elements. Party prepares for the journey to Bitter Mold Keep, uncovering secrets. Tense battle with Nights of St. Yiddress adds conflict. Plan to collect fey artifacts and encounter cursed bandits. Explore character concepts based on musicians. Tips for game setup with strong starts, secrets, and clues.

The hosts discuss D&D book sales on Amazon, running monsters in dynamic situations, and what the TTRPG community wants from Wizards of the Coast. They explore the impact of changes in book distribution, the difference between dungeon crawls and situational adventures, and creating character bonds for better gameplay. They also discuss campaign themes, flashbacks, giving players agency, and handling dynamic events.

Exploring character damage and being downed in Shadow Dark. GM rolling death saves and introducing new characters. Challenges of obtaining a cure and a new zine format. Power curve in Shadow Dark and preference for three player games. Admiration for map creator Dyson Logos and GM prep. Generating ideas with random tables and enjoying hex crawl adventures.

Discussion on cantrips in D&D, new cantrips and the concept of bastions, issues with Hero's Feast spell, advantage in D&D and home bases, exploration of different game systems, Secret of Summer Vine Villa adventure, importance of pacing and twisting beats, and player agency in game design.

In this podcast, the group battles an evil hag, encounters Grey Ooze and slime zombies, and plans their next steps. They discuss visiting Druzilla's hut, various quests, and the plot involving secret cultists and cursed trees. They also prepare for the upcoming Shadowdark game, including map options, dungeon design, and upcoming challenges.

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:05 Flee Mortals (Qualifiers) 00:02:28 Flee Mortals Overall Assessment 00:03:48 Flee Mortals - Not a Monster Manual Replacement 00:06:17 Flee Mortals - Are 5e Monsters Boring? 00:09:50 Flee Mortals Overview 00:13:32 Flee Mortals Monster Roles 00:15:54 Flee Mortals Action Oriented Monsters 00:17:44 Flee Mortals Minions 00:25:48 Flee Mortals Encounter Building Guidelines 00:28:21 Flee Mortals Monster Index Spreadsheet 00:29:10 Flee Mortals and Other Monster Books 00:30:20 Flee Mortals and D&D Beyond 00:31:59 Flee Mortals Other Chapters 00:34:22 Who Should Buy Flee Mortals? 00:35:22 Flee Mortals Lightning Round Questions 00:41:42 Flee Mortals Final Thoughts 00:42:37 Patreon Spotlight: Readings and Reflections Podcast 00:44:26 Patreon Question: Alternatives to Legendary Actions for Legendary Monsters 00:46:14 Patreon Question: WOTC changing Legendary Actions to Reactions 00:48:36 Patreon Question: Buying or Leasing Material from D&D Beyond or Demiplane 00:52:53 Patreon Question: Safest Place to Buy Digital RPG Content 00:55:40 Patreon Question: Going Off the Path on Published Adventures 00:57:13 Patreon Question: Good Advice I Don't Follow 01:02:46 Patreon Question: Handling Villagers in Protect the Village Situations 01:04:38 Patreon Question: Managing Sandbox Situations with the 8 Steps 01:06:40 Patreon Question: Overcoming the Need for High Production Value D&D Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Flee Mortals Flee Mortals Preview Flee Mortals Monster Index Spreadsheet

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The Lazy RPG Talk Show covers the latest RPG news, including D&D Beyond's new 'Maps' virtual tabletop feature and the release of the Monsters compendium. They discuss the value of D&D Beyond and its impact on the TTRPG industry. They also delve into adventure structures, dungeon crawls, and techniques for involving foreknowledge in a Castle Ravenloft session. Plus, they explore ways to improve as a GM by reading guides and exploring different RPG systems.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their preparation for the Gloaming campaign in Shadowdark RPG. They navigate a dangerous dungeon and encounter orcs, leading to a cliffhanger ending. The mechanics of hex travel and uncovering secrets and curses are also discussed. The ease of running and prepping for Shadowdark Gloaming is explored, and the speaker provides details about the world of Maro and the ongoing corruption.