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

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.

Latest Episodes:

The Third Heaven – Dragon Empire Prep Session 24 May 30, 2025

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Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

Daggerheart Released – Lazy RPG Talk Show May 26, 2025

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

Contents

00:00 Show Start
00:33 Sly Flourish News: New Articles, Updated Obsidian Notes, COA Shipping in Europe, Lazy DM's Companion in EPUB and Markdown
08:04 D&D & RPG News: Old School Essentials Bundle of Holding
11:14 Kickstarter Spotlight: Blades in the Dark Deep Cuts
13:52 D&D & RPG News: Daggerheart Released
27:42 DM Tip: Mashing Up the Eight Steps
48:04 Commentary: Too Much Linking In Markdown Notes
49:57 Patreon Question: Rolling 3d6 For Ability Scores
53:34 Patreon Question: Low Level Characters with Powerful Legacy Magic Items
57:11 Patreon Question: Building Rich Tactical Battles in Old School Adventures

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The Shadow Drake – Dragon Empire Prep Session 23 May 23, 2025

Show notes

Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

Gary Gygax's 25 Year D&D Predictions from 1999 – Lazy RPG Talk Show May 19, 2025

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:08 Sly Flourish News: New Articles, Key of Worlds Scenario 10, COA Shipping News
06:25 D&D & RPG News: Raging Swan Bundle of Holding
09:14 Kickstarter Spotlight: Neon City Outlaws by Rodney Thompson
12:17 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 5.2 SRD Available in Markdown
16:51 D&D & RPG News: Patchwork Paladin on Lord of the Rings 5e Dissecting and Piecing Together 5e
21:11 Commentary: Gary Gygax's 25 Year D&D Predictions from 1999
35:41 Commentary: 25 Years of WOTC Making Fun of It's Own Products
39:46 Commentary: AI GMing Taken to the Logical Conclusion - Just Run the Whole Game For Us
42:22 DM Tip: Lightning Rods for Each 5e Class

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Court of Winter's Love – Dragon Empire Prep Session 23 May 16, 2025

Show notes

Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

Three 5E Systems in One Game – Lazy RPG Talk Show May 12, 2025

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

Contents

00:00 Show Start
00:55 Sly Flourish News: New Articles, COA Fulfillment, Artisanal Monster Database Updates
11:06 Commentary: Experiences Running Three 5e Systems in the Same Game
28:26 Commentary: Managing Character Options At Our Table
45:34 DM Tip: How to Run Stealth and Hiding in 5e
59:16 Patreon Question: The Intimacy and Focus of One-on-One Games

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The Scholar's Path – Dragon Empire Prep Session 22 May 09, 2025

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Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

Chessex Battle Mat Deep Dive – Lazy RPG Talk Show May 05, 2025

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

Contents

00:00 Show Start
00:39 Sly Flourish News: Grendleroot for $5
02:56 Sly Flourish News: TOV Article, Patreon Benefits, New GM Card, COA Updates, Shadowdark Scenario
10:50 Kickstarter Spotlight: Fury of the Forsaken by Lazy Wolf Studios
12:27 D&D & RPG News: Huge Pathfinder 2 Humble Bundle
15:49 D&D & RPG News: Sage Advice Column on D&D Beyond
19:58 Commentary: Paizo Flip Mat Basic Versus Chessex Battle Map
38:46 Patreon Question: Lazy Encounter Benchmark and Waves of Combatants
44:55 Patreon Question: Leveling Up Villains with Forge of Foes
47:34 Patreon Question: Managing Real-World Time In-Game
52:00 Patreon Question: Character Motivation in Shadowdark with high PC Turnover
58:06 Patreon Question: Managing Monster Difficulty in D20 / 5e Games

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Sunray – Dragon Empire Prep Session 21 May 02, 2025

Show notes

Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

Is WOTC a Good Steward of D&D? – Lazy RPG Talk Show Apr 28, 2025

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:04 Sly Flourish News: Ruins of the Grendleroot On Sale
04:42 Sly Flourish News: 5e Artisanal Monster Database Updated with D&D 2025 MM Monsters
07:42 Sly Flourish News: New Articles and Podcasts
10:04 Kickstarter Spotlight: Knock Issue 5 from Merry Mushman
13:17 D&D & RPG News: 5.2 SRD Released into the Creative Commons
22:07 Commentary: What can GM's Do with the 5.2 SRD?
27:40 Commentary: A Look at Mike's Little Candles -- Is WOTC Being a Good Steward of the Hobby?
45:36 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 Errata
49:34 DM Tip: Using Physical Book At the Table

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