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Episode Synopsis
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents
00:00 Show Start
00:01:26 Kickstarter Spotlight: Scepter of the Lightbringer
00:04:57 D&D & RPG News: Chris Perkins Leaves Wizards of the Coast
00:09:26 D&D & RPG News: Tariffs and TTRPGs
00:15:15 Commentary: BG3, Stardew Valley, and Thoughts About Copyright
00:30:18 D&D & RPG News: Level Up Gateway for Level Up Advanced 5e and the Current State of 5e Character Builders
00:36:24 DM Tip: Build a D&D 2024 Character On Paper in Ten Minutes
00:44:56 Patreon Question: Managing Perception and Passive Perception
00:50:08 Patreon Question: Describing Terrain Mechanics in Combat Encounters
00:54:14 Patreon Question: Managing Boring but Effective Character Strateies
00:58:43 Patreon Question: Introducing Old Monsters as New Monsters
01:01:46 Patreon Question: How Long to Get a Feel for a New RPG?
Links
Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter
Support Sly Flourish on Patreon
Buy Sly Flourish Books:
Scepter of the Lightbringer Kickstarter
Chris Perkins Leaves Wizards of the Coast EN World Discussion
Tariffs and TTRPGs EN World Discussion
Stardew Valley, BG3, and WOTC DMCA Takedown Discussion on EN World
Level Up Gateway for Level Up Advanced 5e
Dungeon Master Diaries
Your Ability Check Toolkit
What Does Passive Perception Show You?
Contents
00:00 Show Start
00:01:26 Kickstarter Spotlight: Scepter of the Lightbringer
00:04:57 D&D & RPG News: Chris Perkins Leaves Wizards of the Coast
00:09:26 D&D & RPG News: Tariffs and TTRPGs
00:15:15 Commentary: BG3, Stardew Valley, and Thoughts About Copyright
00:30:18 D&D & RPG News: Level Up Gateway for Level Up Advanced 5e and the Current State of 5e Character Builders
00:36:24 DM Tip: Build a D&D 2024 Character On Paper in Ten Minutes
00:44:56 Patreon Question: Managing Perception and Passive Perception
00:50:08 Patreon Question: Describing Terrain Mechanics in Combat Encounters
00:54:14 Patreon Question: Managing Boring but Effective Character Strateies
00:58:43 Patreon Question: Introducing Old Monsters as New Monsters
01:01:46 Patreon Question: How Long to Get a Feel for a New RPG?
Links
Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter
Support Sly Flourish on Patreon
Buy Sly Flourish Books:
Scepter of the Lightbringer Kickstarter
Chris Perkins Leaves Wizards of the Coast EN World Discussion
Tariffs and TTRPGs EN World Discussion
Stardew Valley, BG3, and WOTC DMCA Takedown Discussion on EN World
Level Up Gateway for Level Up Advanced 5e
Dungeon Master Diaries
Your Ability Check Toolkit
What Does Passive Perception Show You?
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