The Tome Show

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso to discuss their upcoming fantasy, comedy, radio drama podcast, Have Spellbook Will Travel. Then James sits down with Henry Lopez and Pedro Barrenechea of Paradigm Concepts to talk about their long-running campaign setting, Arcanis, and Kickstarter for Forged in Magic. Finally it's an interview with game designer Mike Myler about his Kickstarter for Mists of Akuma. These podcasts were recorded on April 3 and 5, 2016.   DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril   Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us so much!   Links: The Tome Show on Facebook D&D V&G Podcast worldbuilderblog.me Rotted Capes MistsOfAkuma.com Mists of Akuma on Facebook Mike Myler on Facebook Mike Myler on Youtube Have Spellbook Will Travel on Twitter      

James Introcaso sits down with Topher Kohan, Joe Lastowski, Paige Leitman, and Ben Heisler to discuss the D&D March survey and the state of organized play. Then it's an interview with Stephen Rowe and Dan Dillon of The Four Horsemen to discuss their Kickstarter for The Talented Bestiary. This podcast was recorded on March 29 and April 17, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Gem Dragons of Faerun Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch. Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Modern Myths Titans Games and Comics Topher on Google+ Paige Leitman on Facebook Joe's tarantula Muffinhead Giga-bites Game Cafe Treefort Games Dragon Con The Four Horsemen on Twitter The Four Horsemen on Facebook D&D Adventurers League

James Introcaso sits down with Round Table newbies Michael Ambyth and Seth Zolin to discuss Gothic Heroes, the latest Unearthed Arcana article, and Chris Cocks being named the new president of Wizards of the Coast. Then it's an interview with James D'Amato of the One Shot Podcast to discuss the Noisy Person Cards Kickstarter. This podcast was recorded on April 11 and 16, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: D&D 5e Player Cheat Sheet Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Seth Darren on Facebook One Shot Patreon Noisy Person Cards Print & Play Paracosm Press

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 31 - The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Part 3 In this episode, we discuss the short story “Farmer Giles of Ham" and finish our discussion of “The Hobbit." www.nobleknight.com Farmer Giles of Ham written 1947; published 1949 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: Chris Constantin Dark Revelations the Roleplaying Game - http://drevrpg.com Peter Foxhoven website - http://www.cromcountthedead.com Jeremiah McCoy websites - http://jeremiahmccoy.com & http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.com Robert Wolfe Twitter - @WolfeRJ Co-host: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - jeffwik@gmail.com Email us with your comments! http://www.thetomeshow.com thetomeshow@gmail.com

James Introcaso sits down with Teos Abadia, Russ Morrissey, and Dan Dillon to discuss making money in the tabletop RPG business. This discussion is a continuation on a subject first discussed in Round Table 113. Then it's a conversation with Chris Matney of Trapdoor Technologies to discuss an exciting partnership with Paizo! Their mobile app Playbook will have a whole library of official Pathfinder material soon! This podcast was recorded on March 15 and April 7, 2016. DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Death in the Corn Fields Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me What's An Adventure Worth? Adamantine Chef Alphastream EN World EN World Thread on Freelancing EN5ider Trail Seeker The Four Horsemen Arcana Rising Playbook on Facebook

On this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Mike Mearls, chief of the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast. The three of them discuss sales, excitement, new releases, future plans, the direction of the game, and much more! Wizards of the Coast Mike Mearls on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Noble Knight Games Please rate and review us on iTunes - it only takes a moment and it helps a whole lot of alots.

Jeff, Sam, and Mike are back to talk about their campaigns and discuss new directions and issues! Noble Knight Games Please rate and review us on iTunes - it only takes a moment and it helps a whole lot of alots.

James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Rudy Basso, and Greg Blair to discuss Rob Letterman being named director of the Dungeons and Dragons movie and the end of Sword Coast Legends studio N-Space. Then it's a second panel discussion with Richard Zayas, Mike Shea, Neal Powell, and Shawn Merwin about making money in the RPG Business. This podcast was recorded on March 8 and 31, 2016. Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: Dungeons of Dread DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Names for Tendays Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook D&D V&G Roll20 Con worldbuilderblog.me Roll20 Sly Flourish Encoded Designs Dungeon Master's Block Rich Howard Patreon Down with D&D Gamer to Gamer Shawn Merwin What is an Adventure Worth?

In this book club episode, Jeff, Tracy, and Eric are joined by Appendix N host Geoffrey Winn. They discuss Ashes of the Tyrant, the latest in Erin M. Evans' series featuring Farideh. After their discussion, Jeff and Tracy interview Erin M. Evans about the book, the characters, and the next book in the series.  Erin M. Evans Web Erin M. Evans Twitter Appendix N Podcast Jeff Twitter Tracy Twitter Tracy Web Eric Twitter Ashes of the Tyrant on Amazon Noble Knight Games Please rate and review us on iTunes - it only takes a moment and it helps a whole lot of alots.

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Susan J. Morris, Allison Rossi, and Ryan Costello Jr. to discuss the recently released audiobook version of Sly Flourish's The Lazy Dungeon Master. After their discussion and critique, they are joined by Sly Flourish himself (a.k.a. Mike Shea)  and Colby Elliot, the reader of the audiobook version. Links: Mike Shea Web Mike Shea Twitter Colby Elliot Web Susan J. Morris Web Susan J. Morris Twitter Ryan Costello, Jr. Web Allison Rossi Twitter Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch!

It's a Tome Show crossover! James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso of the DnD VnG podcast and Jeff Wikstrom and Geoff Winn of the Appendix N podcast to discuss Cubicle 7's announcement of a Middle-earth campaign setting for fifth edition D&D. Then it's an interview with game designer Paris Crenshaw and Jason Nelson of Legendary Games to discuss their Kickstarter for Trail of the Apprentice an adventure path for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder meant for beginners and kids. This podcast was recorded on March 13 and 22, 2016. Noble Knight Pick of the Episode: The One Ring (Revised Edition) DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: The GM's Table Trapmaker's Toolkit Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me The One Ring RPG jeffwik.com Arthur Dies at the End Legendary Games on Facebook Legendary Games on Google+ Strange Refugee

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 Please rate the show on iTunes, it only takes a moment and it helps a whole bunch! Noble Knight Games!

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.  Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It helps a bunch and takes 30 seconds. 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 Noble Knight Games!!!!

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 Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It helps a bunch and takes 30 seconds. 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

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 Noble Knight

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 Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It helps a bunch. 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

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! Some guy's video of D&D Heroes (we don't have a capture card, sorry!) Next Month: 

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 Noble Knight Games - Tell them that The Tome Show sent you! TheTomeShow@gmail.com Support the show, Shop Below:

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 Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes! It helps us so much and only takes 30 seconds! Links: The Tome Show on Facebook The Tome Show on Twitch worldbuilderblog.me Elven Wizard King Dungeon Master's Block Michael Robbins on Google+ twitch.tv/padfoot240  Seeking the Bored Support the Show, Shop Below: Noble Knight Games

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 Support the Show, Shop Below: Noble Knight Games