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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:

Frostmaiden Prep Session 40: Ythryn Part 4 Dec 17, 2021

Show notes

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden!

How to ”Make It” in the D&D and RPG Industry Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

Mike offers some thoughts and shares some experiences on the topic of what it takes to "make it" in the D&D and RPG industry. No magic bullets here but hopefully some useful thoughts on the topic.

Contents

00:01:03 What does "Making It" Mean to You?
00:04:30 Advice is Bullshit
00:06:28 The Duality of Optimism and Pragmatism
00:09:46 Practical Advice (oops)
00:13:07 Use Lots of Platforms
00:14:38 The Marketing Funnel
00:21:33 The Value of Email Newsletters
00:28:09 Getting Attention - Go Wide
00:28:42 What About Podcasting?
00:32:17 What About Conventions?
00:33:59 Consistency + Visibility. Both Are Important.
00:38:13 40% Find Me Through YouTube
00:43:17 What Products Should One Make?
00:54:37 RPG Writer's Workshop
00:56:22 Where Do You Sell Your Stuff?
01:08:37 Final Thoughts (NOT ADVICE!)

Links

Strixhaven Spotlight Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

Mike does a spotlight look at the new Wizards of the Coast hardcover D&D sourcebook and adventure, Strixhaven, a Curriculum of Chaos.

Contents

00:00 Show Intro
02:16 Digital vs. Physical. Why not both?
04:08 A Different Kind of Sourcebook
05:57 Magic University
07:15 Three Facts about Strixhaven
17:39 A Place You Want to Go
26:42 Character Options
44:06 School is in Session
52:31 Mike Hates the D4. Worst Die Ever.
56:20 Let's Look at Monsters

Links

Lazy D&D Talk Show: High CR Monster Damage, Southlands Spotlight, Patreon Questions Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Mike talks about all things D&D! Open up these notes for video contents and links.

Contents

00:00 Show Intro
01:33 Lazy DM's Companion Update
04:09 Tips for High CR Monster Damage
13:10 Product Spotlight: Southlands by Kobold Press
37:59 DM Tip: Don't Punish Characters Taking Initiative
42:47 Patreon Questions
43:16 Patreon Question: Restarting an Old Campaign
45:42 Patreon Question: Transitioning a Game to a New DM
48:02 Patreon Question: Unconnected Fronts
51:31 Patreon Question: What's the Problem with Twilight and Peace Clerics?
59:16 Patreon Question: Breaking Up with a Player or Game

Links

Frostmaiden Prep Session 39: Ythryn Part 3 Dec 10, 2021

Show notes

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden!

Lazy D&D Talk Show: Companion Update, Fudging HP Polls, Silvery Barbs, Blades in the Dark, Q&A Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

Lazy DM Companion update, Polls on Fudging HP, Silvery Barbs and Opting-In for Non-Core books, Blades in the Dark, and Patreon Questions!

Contents

00:00 Show Start
00:39 Lazy DM's Companion Update
07:55 Fudging Hit Point Polls for DMs and Players
11:06 Silvery Barbs and Opting-In for Non-Core Books
23:16 Blades in the Dark Spotlight
38:32 December Patreon Questions
39:08 Patreon Question: Too Much Hoarding of Physical Books?
42:13 Patreon Question: Options for Zombie Characters?
44:47 Patreon Question: Procedures for Dungeon Crawls
47:49 Patreon Question: Balancing the Campaign Theme and Six Truths in Spiral Campaign Development
51:43 Patreon Question: High Charisma "Face" Characters Stealing the Show in RP Scenes

Links

Lazy D&D Talk Show: Companion Update, After-School RPG Grants, D&D Beyond Usage, Patreon Q&A Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

Mike chats about all things D&D!

Contents

00:00:00 Show Intro
00:01:12 Lazy DM Companion Update
00:03:59 The Sly Flourish After-School RPG Grant
00:06:22 D&D Beyond Usage Poll
00:11:45 Patreon Q&A
00:12:16 Patreon Question: Tuning Encounters Around Your Group
00:19:30 Patreon Question: Noir-Style Adventures in Tier 2+
00:24:00 Patreon Question: Running Fun High-Level (Level 16+) Campaigns
00:30:36 Patreon Question: More Stuff for Martial Characters
00:34:11 Patreon Question: Players Hoarding Relics and Magic Items
00:38:34 Patreon Question: Getting Players to Use High Level Spells
00:39:54 Patreon Question: Balancing Custom Monsters
00:45:26 Patreon Question: Completely Improvising a Session
00:49:02 Patreon Question: Making Use of Tool Proficiencies
00:52:55 Patreon Question: Avoiding Plot-Armor for Character-Focused Plots
00:55:45 Patreon Question: Rewarding Magic Items While Avoiding Overpowering Characters
01:01:53 Patreon Question: Incorporating Character Secrets
01:05:50 Chat Question: Magic Item Identification
01:06:40 Chat Question: Converting Older Adventures
01:07:09 Chat Question: Fistful of Copper
01:07:43 Chat Question: Creating Rivals
01:08:53 Chat Question: Ideal Endings
01:11:38 Chat Question: Recommended Books, TV Shows, Movies, and Games?
01:13:39 Chat Question: Grendleroot with Small Parties
01:14:00 Show Ending