D&D Character Lab Podcast (DnD 5e)

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Origins Recap Jun 19, 2019

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This week, Garin and Dan take a break from character builds to discuss their first Gaming Convention, Origins 2019! Being their first con, some of their "hot takes" may not be all that novel to you, but it's worth a listen, you spoiled child. Guest star: Jon the Roach.

Fat Neal Jun 12, 2019

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This is a true test of co hosts. Garin and Dan try and create the same character with nothing to go on except a character name “Fat Neal”. The real argument this time becomes about who better encapsulated the essence of Fat Neal. Garin opts for a soft, passive route while Dan insists that you are not bound by your name but can instead write your own destiny. Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation

Putting a Dhampir on the Party Jun 05, 2019

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The first feature episode for another super successful DMsGuild author, Garin and Dan highlight the work of Benjamin Huffman with a punching, bow slinging, super tanky duo that go neck and neck all the way to the end. Dan sets a new Lab record and Garin finally gets to live one of his dreams of playing with dinosaurs. Complete Martialist Handbook - Benjamin Huffman and Ross Leisser (https://bit.ly/2GN45Eu) Saurian - Benjamin Huffman (https://bit.ly/2JnXqTO) Pugilist - Benjamin Huffman (https://bit.ly/2zHqYWa) Dhampir- Benjamin Huffman (https://bit.ly/2Jvx9Tw) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Shirts and Merch: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Attribution: Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Tarantula Tattoo by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Crit Nation! May 29, 2019

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Once this episode is over you’re far from done listening because chances are you haven’t been through the entire catalog of Crit Academy, our partner and friend. This successful podcast has been running for years and even wrote original content that we feature this week. Dan will make your skin crawl with his inspiration and Garin builds yet another child prodigy character. If you haven’t noticed 3 of his last 4 have been that way. Backgrounds of Faerun - Bryan Holmes (https://bit.ly/2BhOzNP) Brawler: A Path for Barbarians - Crit Academy (https://bit.ly/2vQLLUJ) Gun Mage Sorcerous Origin - Crit Academy (https://bit.ly/2vyydNz) Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation Tabletop Loot: http://tabletoploot.com Attribution: Science And Magic by Serge Narcissoff | https://soundcloud.com/sergenarcissoff Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Short But Strong! by Savfk | https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Pay The Reaper by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Apocalypse Now! May 22, 2019

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It is our unbiased opinion that there is no other pair you’d want by your side at the end of the world than us. Not only are we handsome and charismatic, we also routinely create fresh characters so there will never be a dull day in our bunker. Garin steps into the skin of the undead and Dan is straight fire. Sir Alkian’s Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse - Anne Gregersen (https://bit.ly/2Zzkl3m) Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Shirts and Merch: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Attribution: Apocalypse by Serge Narcissoff | https://soundcloud.com/sergenarcissoff Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Ignite The Fire by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Kobold Press Featurette! May 15, 2019

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Before we were even Level 1 Lab Boys, we did extensive research on player options in our dusty old arcane library of Kobold Press books. Now we have returned to this purveyor of fine products with an episode all about the wonders that this publisher has to offer. Get ready for two of the most capable partial casting fighting men you’ve ever seen. Midgard Heroes Handbook- Kobold Press (https://bit.ly/2FP10Ri) Warlock - Kobold Press (https://bit.ly/2J2sSpI0) Combat Divination - Kobold Press (https://bit.ly/2Vfczwd) Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation Attribution: Leaving For Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Black Sails by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US The Impossible by Savfk | https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Oh Henry! (Level 2; Magic Items) May 08, 2019

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Abandon all notions you have about when a character should receive weapons of a certain rarity because these level 2 characters are positively stacked with all the rarest treasures. Dan tugs at Garin’s heart strings with a build that hits close to home while Garin brings in one of the most memorable ranged categories the Lab has even seen. Ancestral Weapons - Dungeon Rollers (https://bit.ly/2G67FI0) Ridiculous and Impractical Magic Items That Are Fun - Ben Boyarko (https://bit.ly/2ZcT867) Alien Influence - David Adams (https://bit.ly/2XNYtzt) Complete Martialist Handbook - Benjamin Huffman and Ross Leisser (https://bit.ly/2GN45Eu) Gods and Goddesses - Jetpack7 (https://bit.ly/2SQiPKe) Masters and Minions - Jetpack7 (https://bit.ly/2ILc3Qx) Little Heroes - Anne Gregersen (https://bit.ly/2Hk36Og) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Crit Nation - https://www.critacademy.com/crit-nation Shirts and Merch: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Attribution: Plantation by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Red Baron’s Theme | The Grand Score by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Book Of House May 01, 2019

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Its flavor vs favor as the boys create two very Ally Assist heavy characters in this gonzo entry to the Lab. You’re gonna be so hungry listening to this episode which will hopefully distract you from another Monk love fest out of fan favorite Dan. The Book of House - Willy Abeel (https://bit.ly/2Uu3mfX) Greasemonkey’s Handbook - Val Sereen Mogman Dabloon (https://bit.ly/2FsvoDA) Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica - Wizards of the Coast (https://amzn.to/2S1KOSm) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Shirts and Merch: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Attribution: Spook4 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Dark Days by Kabbalistic Village | https://soundcloud.com/kabbalisticvillage Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/

Blackpowder Pirates Apr 24, 2019

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There’s a lot on the line this week as Garin and Dan make a return to the more competitive show format of old with an actual prize going to the winner. Dan reaches down deep to find a new friend while Garin creates the fanciest pirate you ever done met. As a special treat, you’ll find a colorful cast of high seas characters that should definitely be NPCs in your game. Blackpowder Pirates - David Adams (https://bit.ly/2OUi3qp) Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Shirts and Merch: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Attribution: Sea Of Thieves by Serge Narcissoff | https://soundcloud.com/sergenarcissoff Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Ross Bugden: Epic Pirate Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVBgKCYrI-c Desert Dance Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Mordenkainen's Codex of Allies Apr 17, 2019

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A nature battle for the ages hits the Lab this week as Garin completes his 180 degree turn on one of the most poopoo’d classes while Dan blends a couple classes together in just one of his tricky tricks. The best tasting food is free and we say the same goes for professional quality content. Mordenkainen’s Codex of Allies - Clan Crafter Hralding (https://bit.ly/2TTpfDZ) Volos Complete Subrace Handbook - Clan Crafter Hralding (https://bit.ly/2MmyFnN) Lamp's Light Sanitarium: https://bit.ly/2DgPRts Patreon: http://patreon.com/dndcharacterlab Twitter: http://twitter.com/dndcharacterlab Facebook: http://facebook.com/dndcharacterlab Shirts and Merch: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/dndcharacterlab Attribution: Vikings by Serge Narcissoff | https://soundcloud.com/sergenarcissoff Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Pantscrapper by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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