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Ep. 173 - What 5e doesn't tell you about Demons and how to use it Dec 16, 2021

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This week, after taking a deep dive into older editions and their Lore, Sam joins me to talk all about demons and the Abyss. Theres lots of lore that hasn't been reprinted for 5e but is still canon and really helpful if you're planning on running Demons as a main antagonist. We'll dive into it all today and give some suggestions on how to use it.

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Ep 172 - How to write one page one shots w/ One Page Mage Dec 09, 2021

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Grab the One Page Mage Guide to Oneshots on the We Speak Common Patreon Now!
This week I'm joined by One Page Mage to talk about writing adventures, One shots and how to run them effectively in one session. We'll dive into creative tips and give advice on how to write. PLUS Patreon supporters of We Speak Common get a copy of the One Page Mage Guide to One shots
For more One Page Mage follow him on Twitter: @OnePageMage
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Ep. 171 - How to write great adventures for home and professionally w/ Andrew B Dec 02, 2021

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This week I'm joined by Adventure Writer and DM Challenge winner Andrew B to talk about the tips he has for writing adventures, both for the table and professionally.

For more Andrew follow JaysNDragons on twitter.

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The Cosmic Causeway Ep. 7 - The Final Frontier Nov 30, 2021

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Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space!
Cast
DM: Ben Norris
Bugs: Phoebe Hammond
Zidar: Wesley Crutchley
Halxian: Samuel Walpole
Matches: James Williams
Written and produced by Ben Norris as part of the We Speak Common Network
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• The Void Dragon
• Escape from Shrlogoth
• Stormwall
• At Night (Modern Nights)
• A Warriors Sorrow
• At Night
• The Dragon Hoard
• Battle of the Dune
• Daggers in the Dark
• Drenger
• Trollocs
• The Last Stand
• The Hoard
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• Safe as House
Kevin MacLoed - incompetech.com
• Twisting
• Diversion
• Furious Freak
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Ep 170 - How to create and use Player Setting Guides Nov 25, 2021

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This week we're talking about how to create and use a player setting guide. Do you need one and is the right time to create it? What should you include and how should you design it? All this and more in this weeks episode of Tinker's Toolbox.
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Closes On December 2nd
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The Cosmic Causeway Ep. 6 - On the Dark Side of the Asteroid Nov 23, 2021

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Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space!
Cast
DM: Ben Norris
Bugs: Phoebe Hammond
Zidar: Wesley Crutchley
Halxian: Samuel Walpole
Matches: James Williams
Written and produced by Ben Norris as part of the We Speak Common Network
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• Forgotten King's
• Wayland
• The Void Dragon
• Escape from Shrlogoth
Kevin MacLoed - incompetech.com
• Leaving Home
• Limit 70
• Twisting
• Andreas Theme
• Shadowlands 2
Daniel Birch - freemusicarchive.com
• Safe as House
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Ep. 169 - Running animal companions, mounts and familiars Nov 18, 2021

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This week, Phoebe joins me to talk through our experiences with animal companions, familiars and a touch of advice on mounts. What do you need to know before you party all get pets?!
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The Cosmic Causeway Ep. 5 - Many Hands, Light Work Nov 16, 2021

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Join a ragtag group of life long friends as they head out from Waterdeep on a mission for the Watchful Order, and dive head first into the world of Spelljammer. What they'll find is far more exciting, and terrifying, than anything they could every imagine. Sit back into that helm and hold on tight, we're heading to Wild Space!
Cast
DM: Ben Norris
Bugs: Phoebe Hammond
Zidar: Wesley Crutchley
Halxian: Samuel Walpole
Matches: James Williams
Written and produced by Ben Norris as part of the We Speak Common Network
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Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Ivan Duch - https://ivanduch.com
• The Mountain
• The Forest
• Edmond's Field
• Small Town Feeling
Kevin MacLoed - incompetech.com
• Leaving Home
• Limit 70
• Furious Freak
• Intuit 256
• Mana Two - Part 1
• Mana Two - Part 3
• Andreas Theme
• SCP-X6X
• Man Down
• Blip Trance
• Lightless Dwan
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Ep. 168 - How to create memorable encounters with Geoffrey Golden Nov 11, 2021

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This week I'm joined by narrative designer Geoffrey Golden, to talk about how to make a memorable encounter! We'll delve into the three pillars you'll need to pull off that fight your party will never forget.
Geoffrey: @geoffreygolden
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The Cosmic Causeway Ep. 4 - Luck Be a Lady Nov 09, 2021

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Written and produced by Ben Norris as part of the We Speak Common Network

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Theme
"NanoPhage" by Tri-Tachyon (freemusicarchive.org)
under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Soundtrack:
Ivan Duch - https://ivanduch.com
• The crazy Squirrel tavern
• One hundred friend tavern
• Edmonds Field
• The Streets of Baeralon

Kevin MacLoed - incompetech.com
• Special Harvest
• Leaving Home

All tracks licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

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