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Behind the DM Screen (March 2015) Mar 27, 2015

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Andy, Mike, and Sam get together to talk about their gaming in March 2015. They have a lively discussion about encounter building and xp budgets in 5e.
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Gamer to Gamer - Rich Baker Mar 25, 2015

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James Introcaso sits down with Rich Baker, game designer, novelist, and cofounder of Sasquatch Game Studio. Rich helped created the Birthright campaign setting, the seventh edition of Gamma World, the third and fourth editions of Dungeons and Dragons, and the soon-to-be released Princes of the Apocalypse adventure for fifth edition D&D (among many other successful games and novels). They talk his past, present, and future in the gaming industry. This podcast was recorded on March 10, 2015.
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Mission: Red Planet Lords of Water Deep Primeval Thule Marvel Legendary

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Round Table 61 - Battlesystem and Vague Tweets Mar 23, 2015

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James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, and Allison Rossi to discuss the new Unearthed Arcana Battlesystem rules and not one, but two vague tweets from WotC employee and LeBron James of DMing Chris Perkins. This podcast was recorded on March 15, 2015.
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D&D V&G 5 - Stronghold Mar 20, 2015

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The D&D V&G Crew are joined by Round Table Host and overall Great Guy James Introcaso to discuss Stronghold, a 1993 city builder/RTS sim hybrid game. Before the discussion can get really get underway, however, the boys find themselves magically transported back to 1993 by a Time Wizard! Will 1993 Rudy, Alex, Vegas, Greg, and James (who somehow all retain their ages and adult maturities yet no knowledge of future games) show Stronghold some love for being so unique among its contemporaries? Or will they chastise and awkwardly compare it to games that they haven't played since they were 4-8 years old? Will this Time Wizard character be returning in future episodes or is it going to be just a stupid, clearly last-minute one-off appearance?
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Stronghold World Builder Blog (dot me)Game O'Clock The N Crowd
Next Month's Game: Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone

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Fire in the Blood (Tome Book Club) Mar 18, 2015

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In this episode of the Book Club Jeff and Tracy are joined by Eric M. Paquette, Geoff Winn, and Christine Bellemere to talk about Fire in the Blood, the latest Forgotten Realms novel by Erin M. Evans. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the author!

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Round Table 60 - Sages, Surveys, and Speculation Mar 16, 2015

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James Introcaso sits down with Dave Gibson, Andrew Kane, and Topher Kohan to discuss the first Sage Advice column, the second D&D feedback survey, and speculate about future D&D products. This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2015.
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Rob Schwalb (Gamer to Gamer) Mar 13, 2015

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James Introcaso sits down with Rob Schwalb, professional game designer who has worked for Green Ronin, Mongoose Publishing, Fantasy Flight Games,Monte Cook Games, Wizards of the Coast, and more. Rob was one of the designers of Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition and has launched his own company, Schwalb Entertainment is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming release of Shadow of the Demon Lord on March 12. This podcast was recorded on February 17, 2015.
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Stealth and Hiding (Bonus Action 006) Mar 11, 2015

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In this episode James and Sam discuss the rules for Stealth with a special focus on using the skill to hide in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 60 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 177.

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D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules

James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me

Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com

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Round Table 59 - Minis, New D&D Web Column, and DM Support Group Mar 09, 2015

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