Dungeon Driver

This week we talk about how and why we only sorta do Homebrew with our games and what we like about doing it that way. After that we get real honest and tell you, well, the rules don't matter. If you would like your topic, question, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficutlyClass@gmail.com. 

On this weeks Previously On the Golden Pals make a strange new friend, the Harrowed become legend, and the Sword Coast Guard play Among Us with some gnomes! Music and Sound by Syrinscape. syrinscape.com/?att_difficulty_class Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound Complete list of credits here: https://syrinscape.com/attributions/?id=21522&id=23029&id=10460&id=44983&id=16068

Rime of the Frostmaiden is out! This week we sit down and talk about our Non-Spoiler First Impressions of the new campaign book and if we're excited about running things from it. After listener Aaron gives us the topic of Staring at Higher Levels. We talk about our experience with that, as well as starting a new prewritten campaigns with with established groups. If you would like your questions, topic, or suggestions read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com! Thank you to DungeonNotebook.com for sponsoring this episode. You can pick up the Tome of Delving for 5e today and upgrade your character sheet for your next adventure!

Welcome to the first episode of Previously On - a show where Allie and Treavor of Difficulty Class talk about the games they are a part of. If you love hearing about other peoples games as much as we do we think you'll love this.  On this episode we reintroduce ourselves, talk about the groups that we are currently in, and then get into what's been going on in our weekly games. Timestamps: 31:00 - Rime of the Frostmaiden Spoilers 57:15 - Descent into Avernus Spoilers Music and Sound by Syrinscape. syrinscape.com/?att_difficultyclass Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound Complete list of credits here: https://syrinscape.com/attributions/?id=17&id=48&id=26452&id=22428

This week we try out a new format! With this new way of doing the show we are getting straight into the topics - but don't worry! If you enjoy us talking about our games that has been broken out into it's own show called Previously On which will go up on this same feed every Saturday morning. We would really love for you to check it out. On this episode we talk about Experience Point Leveling vs Milestone Leveling and why we prefer one over the other. After that we get into some combat pacing that kinda just turns into how to add a little extra spice to your spicy combat. 

This week we sit down to talk about what we do when Players aren't able to make a session or are just straight up MIA. After that we get into our ways of making NPCs and what success we've had with out methods. You can send in your questions, topic suggestions, and advice to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll talk about them on a future episode!

This week we sit down to talk about how we go about making NPCs - both on the fly and ahead of time - as well as what House Rules we use and why. At the end we answer a listener question about what Movie we would make into a DnD Campaign! If you would like your question, topic, or advice read on the show send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll talk about them on a future episode!

This week we review and rank Ghosts of Saltmarsh and talk about Using prewritten DnD Book for Homebrews. Spoilers - we get cheerier after the Salrmarsh Review. If you would like your questions, topics, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll read them on a future episode.  Thank you to DungeonNotebook.com for sponsoring this episode. You can pick up the Tome of Delving for 5e today and upgrade your character sheet for your next adventure!

This week we sit down with Unati from the Three Black Halflings podcast! We talk about her getting her start with dnd, how the show came to be, and how we can all put diversity in our games. If you would like your questions, topic, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll talk about them on a future episode!

On this weeks episode we sit down once again with the ever awesome Eric Jordan from Codename Entertainment. We talk about Storytelling as a DM and revisit an old topic of How We Prep. If you would like your questions, topics, or advice read on the show send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com!

This week we sit down with Justin Forkner from Mage Hand Press to learn all about Dark Matter for 5e. If you like space and D&D this episode was made for you. After that we take a deep dive into their current Kickstarter for the Dark Matter Starter Kit and everything that's coming with it. If you want your questions, topics, or advice read on the show you can send them in to DifficultyClass@gmail.com

On this bonus episode we sit down to talk about the recently released Unearthed Arcana - which has the College of Spirits Bard and the Undead Patron for Warlocks. Check out what we thought about this UA and what we think these playtests might be leading to.

On this weeks episode we are joined by our friend Dusty Hill from the Shouting in Place Podcast! We talk about what systems we would change our on-going games to if we were to leave DnD and what our thoughts are on Fudging Dice rolls on both sides of the screen. We're also announcing a t-shirt fundraiser to give money to Color of Change and Black Table Arts - check out our twitter @DifficultyClass for more!

On this weeks episode we talk about recognizing burnout with RPGs and how media has inspired us as DMs. After that we answer a fun mechanical question from our friend Dusty Hill. If you want to send in your questions, topic suggestions, or advice you can send them in to DifficutlyClass@gmail.com!

In this episode we talk about the problem DnD currently has with diversity - both in print and in real life. 

This week we talk about how our games have been going over the summer; what's happened, what's changed, and even some new ways we found to play our favorite TTRPG. You can send in your questions, topic suggestions, and/or advice to DifficultyClass@gmail.com and we'll probably talk about it on a future show!

In this bonus episode we sit down and go over the recently released Unearthed Arcana - which brought a whole bunch of cool feats to the table! 

This week we sit down with the CEO of Codename Entertainment, Eric Jordan. We talk about his early career, getting to make Idle Champions, and his love for making items for his DnD games. Don't forget to get your Idle Champions code during the show because it's worth TWO Gold Chests this week!

We recorded a bonus episode right after we finished playing the Thronblood Manuscripts talking about what we thought of Call of Cthulhu. It was a much needed light episode after the insanity of what Ben ran us through and over all a fun discussion about the system itself and what we all think of it.  We'll be back next Friday with an all new episode of Difficulty Class! Send in your questions to DifficultyClass@gmail.com

Four Arkham residents are thrust together into a mystery of horror and magic as something old and forgotten begins to infect the minds of their city. Ben (AKA Puffinforest) runs us through an absolutely horrifying adventure using the Seventh Edition of Call of Cthulhu. Did we die? Did we lose our minds? Find out in this four part series!