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

Latest Episodes:

Dragonbane Campaign Prep Nov 28, 2025

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Favorite RPG Products of 2025 – Lazy RPG Talk Show Nov 24, 2025

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

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00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:03 Sly Flourish News: When to Cheat at RPGs, 2025 Favorite RPG Products, Finished Two Campaigns, Next Campaigns
00:06:25 Sly Flourish News: Apperance on Solo RPG Podcast
00:07:20 Kickstarter Spotlight: Temple of the Lightbringers by MT Black
00:09:22 D&D & RPG News: Pax Unplugged, Lots of Daggerheart, Nothing for D&D
00:18:33 Commentary: Favorite RPG Products of 2025
00:32:51 Patreon Spotlight: Dwarven Forge VTT Backdrops
00:35:52 DM Tip: Run Great Campaign Endings
00:50:21 Patreon Question: Running Cohesive Campaigns
00:54:07 Patreon Question: Why Are the Eight Steps In Their Current Order?
01:00:09 Patreon Question: Factions in a Homebrew Setting

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The Blood Mage – Dragon Empire Prep Session 45 Nov 21, 2025

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

What Is the OSR? – Lazy RPG Talk Show Nov 17, 2025

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

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00:00 Show Start
01:04 Sly Flourish News: Mash Up the Eight Steps, How to Cheat at RPGs, Dread Necropolis,
03:47 Sly Flourish News: New RPGs Hitting My Desk
10:17 D&D & RPG News: Fantasy Grounds Free to Play and Online Compendium
13:20 D&D & RPG News: D&D Nexus on Demiplane
17:10 Commentary: Is Locally Owned Software Important?
23:57 D&D & RPG News: Apocalypse World Burned Over AMA on Reddit
24:56 Commentary: What Is the OSR?
50:38 DM Tip: Pre-Game Rituals
57:42 Patreon Question: Generating Random Adventures
01:02:26 Patreon Question: Stranger Things D&D Box To Bring In New Players

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The Blood Spire Part 2 – Dragon Empire Prep Session 44 Nov 14, 2025

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

D&D School Resources Return – Lazy RPG Talk Show Nov 10, 2025

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

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00:00 Show Start
00:01:08 Sly Flourish News: Alternative Initiative Options, Mashing Up the Eight Steps
00:02:49 Patreon Spotlight: Dread Necropolis Adventure Scenario
00:05:06 Sly Flourish News: Upcoming Games
00:09:29 D&D & RPG News: Kobold Press Book Bundle
00:13:06 Kickstarter Spotlight: Drakkenheim Daggerheart Campaign Book
00:18:02 Kickstarter Spotlight: Apocalypse World Burned Over
00:23:45 D&D & RPG News: Meg and Vincent Baker and Jonathan Harper Podcast with Ben Riggs
00:25:02 D&D & RPG News: Shannon Appleclein on Mastering Dungeons
00:28:09 D&D & RPG News: WOTC Brings Back Educational Resources for D&D
00:32:20 D&D & RPG News: New One Ring Adventures
00:34:38 DM Tip: Experiences with Dreadful Blessings
00:55:46 Patreon Question: Building Characters for One-on-One RPGs
00:58:31 Patreon Question: Motivations for Cultists
01:01:44 Patreon Question: Dealing and Facilitating Table Talk
01:03:59 Patreon Question: Tuning Bosses in Shadowdark

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The Blood Spire – Dragon Empire Prep Session 43 Nov 07, 2025

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

Forgotten Realms Heroes and Adventures in Faerun Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show Nov 03, 2025

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

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The Void Dragon – Dragon Empire Prep Session 42 Oct 31, 2025

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

Project Sigil Ends – Lazy RPG Talk Show Oct 27, 2025

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

Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:01 Sly Flourish News: Gamehole Panels, Ravenloft with Shadowdark, Models Fuel Creativity, Prep Versus Improv
05:42 D&D & RPG News: StartPlaying.Games RPG Mental Health Survey
11:23 D&D & RPG News: Rob Weiland Passes Away
13:11 D&D & RPG News: Asmodee Takes Control of Lord of the Rings Tabletop License
16:56 D&D & RPG News: 30% Off Chaosium Products on DTRPG
17:50 Kickstarter Spotlight: Origins 4-Volume D&D Product History by Evil Hat
19:45 D&D & RPG News: Glass Cannon Liveplay using Shadowdark and Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master
20:33 D&D & RPG News: D&D 3D VTT Project Sigil Officially Ends
29:48 Product Spotlight: Phantasy Star RPG
37:23 Commentary: Experiences at Gamehole Con 2025
54:15 Patreon Spotlight: Crypts of Karigulon Updates
59:02 Patreon Question: Friend Doesn't Want My AI / LLM Generated Campaign