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Adventure Design and the Dungeon Masters Guild (Tome 260) Mar 25, 2016

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In this episode Jeff and Sam are joined by Mike Shea (Sly Flourish) and Wolfgang Baur (Kobold Press). The four of them discuss what makes a good adventure, the importance of hooks, editing and proofreading, art in your product, and whether or not the Dungeon Masters Guild is the right place for you to sell your product, among other things!
Dungeon Masters Guild Jeff Greiner on Twitter Wolfgang Baur on Twitter Kobold Press Sly Flourish on Twitter Slyfourish.com DMSamuel on Twitter RPGMusings.com
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Behind the DM Screen (Jan/Feb 2016) Mar 23, 2016

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In this episode of Behind the DM Screen, Jeff and Mike are joined by Jon Green. Sam wasn't able to join the gang for this recording, so Jon was gracious enough to join the Tome Show and discuss his current 5e D&D Game.
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Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Jeff Greiner on Twitter: twitter.com/squach Mike Shea: SlyFlourish.com Mike Shea on Twitter: twitter.com/slyflourish Jon Green on Twitter: twitter.com/jon_m_green
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Round Table 111 - Kobold Press 10th Anniversary Mar 21, 2016

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James Introcaso sits down with Wolfgang Baur, Steve Winter, and Brandon Hodge to discuss the storied ten-year history of Kobold Press. They discuss how the RPG publishing company came to be and great products past, present, and future. This podcast was recorded on February 29 and March 17, 2016.
Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Deep Magic Runebound Exclusive
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Frozen Castle - Expanding Tyranny of Dragons
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Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Kobold Press on Google+ Kobold Press on Facebook Kobold Press on Twitter Wolfgang Baur on Facebook Tabletop Library Howling Tower Mysterious Planchette

Art in RPGs (Tome 259) Mar 18, 2016

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In this episode Jeff and Sam (filling in for Tracy) speak with two of the RPG industry's most prolific artists, Claudio Pozas and Mike Schley. Jeff and Sam ask a couple of questions and then sit back and let these two personable gentlemen discuss their experiences as artists in the game industry. They talk about everything from where and when they got their start in the gaming industry to the nuts and bolts of freelancing to diversity in art to the difficulties of writing a good art order. Sit back, relax, and listen to these two industry veterans dish on their passion and their goals.
Mike's Website: MikeSchley.com Mike's Online Store: MikeSchley.zenfolio.com Claudio's Website: ClaudioPozas.com Claudio's Online Store: ClaudioPozas.zenfolio.com
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Shelly Mazzanoble (Gamer to Gamer) Mar 16, 2016

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James Introcaso sits down with author and Wizards of the Coast staffer Shelly Mazzanoble. They talk about Shelly's books, her career with Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Avalon Hill, and her surprising love of tabletop games. This podcast was recorded on March 10, 2015.
Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Confessions of a Part-time Sorceress
DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Oddities & Odysseys: The Dread Tailor
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Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Shelly Mazzanoble on Facebook shellymazzanoble.com Confessions of a Part-time Sorceress Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Dungeons and Dragons Official D&D Podcast Betrayal at House on the Hill Diplomacy D&D in the Classroom Podcast Legends & Scouts Podcast This American Life on Diplomacy Rose Buddies

D&D V&G 10 Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes Mar 11, 2016

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Time for another IN-PERSON RECORDING as Ray "The Dane" Fallon chats with Rudy, Alex, and Vegas about couch coop brawler Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes. Will the boys find Heroes' Gauntlet-esque gameplay alluring or annoying? Will they call it out on its outrageous depiction of the female anatomy? Will The Time Wizard make an appearance? Tune in to find out!
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide (Tome 258) Mar 09, 2016

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Jeff is joined by Geoffrey Winn, David Gibson, and Shawn Merwin, to discuss the Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. The guys review the latest release from Wizards of the Coast in detail! Is this the Forgotten Realms book that Jeff Wanted? Listen to find out!
This extra long episode also features an interview with Steven Kenson of Green Ronin Publishing - the design studio that worked with WotC to produce this book and the latest super-adventure, Out of the Abyss.
David Gibson: 5-Minute-Workday (5mwd) Shawn Merwin: Encoded Designs Steve Kenson: Green Ronin Publishing
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Round Table 109 - Curse of Strahd Previews Mar 07, 2016

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James Introcaso sits down with Allison Rossi, Neal Powell, and Round Table newbie Michael Robbins to discuss the latest Curse of Strahd previews - the Haunted One background and the Death House adventure. This podcast was recorded on February 28, 2016.
Noble Knight pick of the episode - Ravenloft
DMs Guild pick of the episode - Recipe Crafting for Consumables
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Night of the Long Shadows (Tome Book Club) Mar 04, 2016

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In this book club episode Jeff, Tracy, and Eric talk about a D&D novel released a few years ago. Night of the Long Shadows is a 2007 D&D novel set in Eberron and written by Paul Crilley. This is the second book in the Inquisitives series and definitely has a Sherlock Holmes feel. Listen to the show for more detailed information! Comments, questions, or concerns? Email us at TheTomeShow@gmail.com
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The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 30 - The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Part 2 Mar 02, 2016

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In this episode, we begin by discussing the essay “On Fair-Stories” and move on to the second part of “The Hobbit,” Chapters 7 through 11.
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“On Fairy-Stories” written for the Andrew Lang lecture at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, 1939
The Hobbit written mostly during the 1920’s and 1930’s; first draft finished by January 1933 published September 21, 1937 by George Allen & Unwin.
My guests: Peter Foxhoven website - http://www.cromcountthedead.com
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Co-host: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - jeffwik@gmail.com
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