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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:

Let's Make a D&D 2024 Character! Aug 07, 2024

Show notes

Mike builds a character with the new D&D 2024 Player's Handbook

Show Start

- 00:00 Video Start
- 01:17 Disclaimers
- 01:44 Making a Character Sheet
- 03:15 Creating a Character First Steps
- 04:08 Choosing a Class
- 07:51 Most Important Character Building Tip
- 09:44 Spells
- 19:56 Choosing a Background
- 26:09 Equipment
- 32:25 Species
- 36:41 Character Backstory Stuff
- 37:27 Languages
- 38:45 Determine Ability Scores
- 42:09 Appearances
- 44:41 Passive Perception
- 47:37 Calculating Weapon Attacks and Damage
- 51:03 Other Details
- 53:34 Final Thoughts

WOTC Made Me Blur My D&D 2024 Videos – Lazy RPG Talk Show Aug 05, 2024

Show notes

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:07 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Kickstarter!
02:18 Kickstarter Spotlight: Victoriana 5e by Cubicle 7
05:12 Commentary: WOTC Made Me Blur My D&D 2024 Videos
25:09 D&D & RPG News: Shadowdark Wins Four ENNIES!
26:34 Commentary: Survive a Future Digital D&D
43:21 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Campaign Outlines
51:31 Patreon Question: Maps and Mapping At the Table
54:23 Patreon Question: What Makes the City of Arches Unique?
58:29 Patreon Question: Awarding Treasure to Specific Characters

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The Forgotten God – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 38 Lazy GM Prep Aug 02, 2024

Show notes

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

D&D 2024 Player's Handbook Walkthrough Aug 02, 2024

Show notes

Mike dives deep into the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook!

Show Contents

00:00 Intro
01:58 Disclaimers
02:42 Big Thoughts Up Front
03:35 Should You Buy It?
05:55 What Do I Love?
10:11 What Do I Not Love?
15:25 No Cultures, Just Species
19:46 Other Things Not Fixed
22:26 On Compatibility
27:08 Things May Be in the DMG But I Wouldn't Know
27:49 Good for New Players?
34:49 How's the Art?
36:11 The Best Improvement in D&D 2024
37:33 New Mechanical Language and "Utilize"
40:18 No Downtime
41:49 No Gods
43:11 Not Enough On Session Zeros and Safety Tools
46:06 Backgrounds and Character Optimization
50:48 I Love the Conjure Spells
53:10 Lucky
55:27 The Awesome Rules Glossary
57:41 Marching Order
58:04 What Your Character Would Do
58:45 Final Thoughts

The Short Rise and Long Fall of TSR – Lazy RPG Talk Show v3 Jul 29, 2024

Show notes

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:22 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Kickstarter Next Week!
02:43 D&D & RPG News: Lots of D&D 2024 Info Next Week
03:51 D&D & RPG News: Solodark Solo-play Video by Kelsey Dionne
06:12 D&D & RPG News: When We Were Wizards Podcast
19:19 Kickstarter Spotlight: Nimble 5e
26:58 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Obsidian Skull Walkthrough
38:40 DM Tip: Handling Questions of Morality in TTRPGs
51:38 Patreon Question: Players Suspicious of Potentially Betraying NPCs

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The Death of Moragin – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 37 Lazy GM Prep Jul 19, 2024

Show notes

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

The Level Up Gateway 5e Character Builder – Lazy RPG Talk Show Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:21 D&D & RPG News: ENnie Voting Goes Live!
02:27 Product Spotlight: Dyson Maps Bundle of Holding
05:09 D&D & RPG News: Level Up Gateway Online Character Builder
22:52 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Kickstarter Coming August 6th
35:00 Commentary: Top Ten Lazy 5e Tricks
54:46 Patreon Question: What Would I do If I Was In Charge of D&D?
58:19 Patreon Question: Magic Numbers to Keep In Your Head

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Ulgar – Champion of Ramlaat – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 36 Lazy GM Prep Jul 12, 2024

Show notes

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

Getting D&D's Modularity Back – Lazy RPG Talk Show Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:21 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Kickstart Coming August 6th!
07:54 D&D & RPG News: The Negative Feedback of D&D Beyond's Exclusive Offers
21:27 Commentary: The Lost Modularity of D&D and How to Get it Back
35:41 Commentary: Is Shadowdark the Best D&D Starter Set?
49:07 Patreon Spotlight: The SlyFlourish.com Downloadable Archive
52:12 Patreon Question: Lazy DMing with Virtual Tabletops (VTTs)
56:07 Patreon Question: How Do We Feel About D&D 2024?

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Last Watch – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 35 Lazy GM Prep Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

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