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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:

Deadly Bridges – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 15 Lazy GM Prep Dec 22, 2023

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Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

Hasbro Layoffs and What We Can Do – Lazy RPG Talk Show Dec 18, 2023

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:00 Sly Flourish News: Last Hours of the Lazy DM Bundle of Holding
02:11 D&D & RPG News: Hasbro Lays Off 1,100 Workers
10:41 DM Tip: Get Exponentially More Value out of Random Tables
19:51 Patreon Spotlight: Readings and Reflections Podcast
21:00 Commentary: Favorite RPG Products of 2023
33:56 Patreon Question: Dealing with GM Burnout
39:59 Patreon Question: Character-Focused Side Quests Versus the Main Quest

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Saving Barborog– Shadowdark Gloaming Session 14 Lazy GM Prep Dec 15, 2023

Show notes

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

Level Up Advanced 5e Adventurer’s guide Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show Dec 11, 2023

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:03 Sly Flourish News: Sly Flourish Bundle of Holding!
02:22 Kickstarter Spotlight: MCDM's RPG
05:31 Kickstarter Spotlight: One Dollar One-shot by Penny Dragon Games
09:16 Patreon Spotlight: Game Master Screen for Lazy GMs
12:04 Sly Flourish News: Mike on EN World's Podcast Talking D&D Beyond
13:27 Product Spotlight: Level Up Advanced 5e Adventurer's Guide
46:19 DM Tip: Tips for Using Paper Character Sheets
58:48 Patreon Question: Secrets and Clues Creating Too Many Adventure Hooks
01:01:37 Patreon Question: Running a Prequel Campaign
01:03:43 Patreon Question: Preparing a Big Campaign Adventure

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Empire of the Ghouls Deep Dive Dec 08, 2023

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Mike shares his experiences with Empire of the Ghouls!

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Show Contents:

00:00 Show Start
00:51 This Adventure Is Awesome
04:26 Top Tips for Running Empire of the Ghouls
04:37 Tip 1: Deal with the Loads of Travel
11:19 Tip 2: Prepare for Dark and Mature Content
14:20 Tip 3: Add Upward Beats to the Final Two Chapters
15:41 Tip 4: Change Things to Suit Your Game
16:50 Tip 5: Use the Whole Kobold Press Midgard Library as Source Material
21:08 Tip Summary
21:37 A Deeper Chapter by Chapter Guide
22:15 Dread Chambers of the Undercity
24:20 Holy Robes of Sister Adelind
27:33 The Blood Marriage
30:45 Catacombs of the Ghul King
32:40 Into the Fuligin Realm
36:08 The Pure City of Vandekhul
38:34 Final Thoughts -- It's Awesome

What We Want from WOTC and D&D Beyond – Lazy RPG Talk Show Dec 04, 2023

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:17 Sly Flourish News: Sly Flourish Bundle of Holding!
03:15 Product Spotlight: Raging Swan 2021 5e Megabundle
05:01 Product Spotlight: Drake Koboldson's Exotic Weapons and Gadgets
06:00 Patreon Spotlight: Dyson Royalty Free Maps Gallery
08:59 Commentary: Other 5e Publishers on D&D Beyond
13:18 Commentary: What Can We Do to Strengthen 5e?
18:49 Commentary: Is it Good for Publishers?
22:55 Commentary: Why It Matters to GMs
28:32 Commentary: What Can Wizards Do For the 5e Community?
34:02 Commentary: What Can We Do for a Resilient 5e Hobby?
40:16 Commentary: You Can Get Involved
41:11 Commentary: WOTC's Role in the Community
45:35 DM Tip: High Value Prep Activities
57:52 Patreon Question: Helping Players Discover Secrets and Clues
01:00:10 Patreon Question: High-Level Monster Tactics
01:02:57 Patreon Question: Alignment for Factions
01:04:42 Patreon Question: Running Ariel Combat
01:06:03 Patreon Question: Revealing Lots of Campaign Info as Secrets and Clues

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Building a Goblin Town – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 13 Lazy GM Prep Dec 01, 2023

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Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

Awarding Treasure in 5e – Lazy RPG Talk Show Nov 27, 2023

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:51 Kickstarter Spotlight: Grimtooth's Traps
07:51 Kickstarter Spotlight: Seekers Guide to Enchanting Emporiums
16:51 D&D & RPG News: Big Sales This Month
17:39 D&D & RPG News: EN World's Article on Free and Bundled RPG Products
18:50 DM Tip: Awarding Treasure in 5e
38:47 Patreon Question: Best Features for Funnels
41:06 Patreon Question: Forgetting Things in Combat
44:53 Patreon Question: Running Short Episodic Sessions
47:33 Patreon Question: Adding Spells to Monsters

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A Forest Dragon Wants Beer – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 12 Lazy GM Prep Nov 24, 2023

Show notes

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

WOTC Brings D&D to Schools – Lazy RPG Talk Show Nov 20, 2023

Show notes

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:02 D&D & RPG News: Free WOTC D&D After-School Materials and Adventure
05:34 Commentary: This Is What We Want WOTC To Do
08:36 Commentary: Practical 5e Digital Interoperability Today
25:20 Patreon Spotlight: Lazy GM's Random Generator
29:31 DM Tip: Prepping on a High Stress Short Timeline
39:32 Patreon Question: When to End a Campaign
42:02 Patreon Question: Prep NPCs with Personality Quotes
49:52 Patreon Question: Getting Backstory for New Characters

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